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Randball
May 4, 2021
Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch talked things over with his team during the first half.

Wolves roster review: Who's part of the future? Who's likely to be gone?

Look at the players on the roster and you can divide them into categories ranging from core members to trade bait to likely to be gone. Here's a breakdown of who fits where.
Wolves
May 2, 2021
Minnesota Timberwolves' Juancho Hernangomez  shoots after being fouled by New Orleans Pelicans' Kira Lewis Jr. (13) during the second half

Wolves let 10-point lead fizzle in overtime loss to New Orleans

Minnesota's offense stagnated after getting a 10-point late and they had no answer for Zion Williamson, who bullied them all night for 37 points. and got six fouls each on Karl-Anthony Towns and Naz Reid.
Wolves
May 1, 2021

Wolves-New Orleans game recap

A look back at Saturday night's game.
Wolves
May 1, 2021
Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch said most players were fine at Saturday’s shootaround after getting their COVID vaccines following Thursday’s

Wolves build strategy into completing COVID vaccinations

After their win over Golden State on Thursday night, the Timberwolves attended to some necessary business before heading home.
Wolves
May 1, 2021
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Wolves' Culver shutting down season, will undergo ankle surgery

Jarrett Culver hadn't played in five games and had been out of the rotation for weeks before the Wolves announced he would officially miss the rest of the season because of an ankle injury.
Wolves
April 30, 2021

Gameday preview: Wolves vs. New Orleans

Second-year forward Zion Williamson is averaging 26.8 points, 7.1 rebounds and 3.6 assists for New Orleans and leads the NBA by averaging 20.1 points in the paint.
Wolves
April 30, 2021
Minnesota Timberwolves guard D'Angelo Russell (0) attempted a shot as he was defended by Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) in the second

Reusse: Wolves streak ill-timed, but a sign of something interesting

There's a four-letter word to describe the future for the Timberwolves, but you'll have to get to the end of the column to see it.
Sports
April 30, 2021
A billboard over First Avenue in Minneapolis showed Timberwolves rookie Anthony Edwards rising up for a dunk amid the downtown skyline.

Joy of fans inside Target Center can't hide the sorrow of downtown

The return of fans to sports stadiums is a step toward a return to normalcy, but normal still feels far away after watching the Wolves and Golden State.
Wolves
April 30, 2021
Timberwolves forward Anthony Edwards, right, high-fived center Karl-Anthony Towns after a presentation naming Edwards the Rookie of the Month for Marc

Winning streak bringing much-needed good vibes to Timberwolves

Anthony Edwards said the locker room is a more pleasant place to be after four consecutive victories.
Wolves
April 30, 2021
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Anthony Edwards (1) missed the layup but was fouled by Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) for a chance at t

Edwards dominates late; Wolves beat Warriors for 4th win in row

After a slow start and being challenged by his coaches, rookie Anthony Edwards took over the game with his offense in the fourth quarter.
Wolves
April 29, 2021
Timberwolves guard Jarrett Culver will have surgery on his right ankle and miss the rest of the season.

Culver to have ankle surgery, will miss rest of Timberwolves season

Second-year guard Jarrett Culver will have an arthroscopic procedure in early May.
Wolves
April 29, 2021

Wolves-Golden State game recap

Wolves rookie Anthony Edwards took over in the fourth quarter and led his team to victory with 25 points, 18 in the fourth.
April 29, 2021

Timberwolves win fourth in a row by beating Golden State

Minnesota overcame a big night by Warriors star Steph Curry in the victory.
Wolves
April 29, 2021
Andrew Wiggins of Golden State shot over Houston’s John Wall on April 10.

Despite criticism, Wiggins has 'nothing but love' for Minnesota

The disdain Andrew Wiggins endured here hasn't stopped for him with Golden State. Recently, ESPN host Stephen A. Smith said he would trade the ex-Wolves player for 'a box of cookies.'
Wolves
April 29, 2021
Golden State Warriors Steph Curry signed autographs after his pregame warm up before Monday night's game at Target Center. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ cgonzalez

Want to go see Wolves play Curry, Warriors? Good luck with that

The price of a ticket on the secondary market isn't even the most limiting factor for fans wishing to attend the game.
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April 28, 2021
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Thriving off the bench, Russell puts injury behind him

Point guard D'Angelo Russell has been providing an offensive spark since his 26-game absence while settling into a sixth-man role.
Wolves
April 28, 2021
In his past 10 games, Stephen Curry is averaging 37.6 points. That stretch includes four performances over 40 points and a 53-point night against Denv

Timberwolves-Golden State game preview

The Wolves (19-44) won three consecutive games for the first time all season after beating Utah twice and winning at Houston on Tuesday. Now back home, they are 5-0 with fans in attendance at Target Center.
Randball
April 28, 2021
Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns.

The real loser as Timberwolves keep winning? It could be Golden State

Fans worried about the Wolves messing up their draft odds by winning should consider that there are benefits to playing well. So what are they?
Wolves
April 28, 2021
Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns is blocked by Rockets forward Kelly Olynyk during the first quarter

Make it three in a row: Instead of tanking, Wolves are streaking

Ignoring available excuses, the Wolves scored eight straight points after Karl-Anthony Towns fouled out to clinch the win, No. 999 in franchise history.
Wolves
April 28, 2021
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Anthony Edwards and teammates huddle as time runs down during the fourth quarter of the team's win over Houston.

Vanderbilt, Hernangomez spark Wolves to win over Rockets

Jarred Vanderbilt's hustle late helped Wolves earn the win while Juancho Hernangomez scored a season-high 22.