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Complete coverage of the Minnesota Timberwolves and the NBA featuring players Karl Anthony Towns, Anthony Edwards, Jaden McDaniels, Rudy Gobert and Mike Conley. Latest MN Wolves scores, player stats, schedule, standings, game highlights and sports commentary from the Star Tribune.

Wolves
May 9, 2021
After a right tibia contusion, Wolves guard Jaylen Nowell came back for two games in the middle of April and shot a combined 1-for-14. His injury had

Wolves' Nowell has to adjust his game after returning from injury

Guard Jaylen Nowell said he tried to rush back from a right tibia contusion, and then needed to shut himself down again.
Wolves
May 9, 2021

Wolves-Orlando game recap

Wolves center Karl-Anthony Towns only needed to play three quarters, putting up 27 points, nine rebounds and four assists.
Wolves
May 8, 2021

Gameday preview: Wolves at Orlando

The Wolves started strong but sputtered in a 121-112 loss to Miami that featured three different players and coach Chris Finch getting technical fouls.
Wolves
May 8, 2021
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A cut above: Meet the go-to barber for Wolves, other NBA stars

Akeem Akway is the barber of choice for Karl-Anthony Towns, Tyus Jones and other NBA stars, but his talents run deeper both in terms of business and life experiences.
Wolves
May 8, 2021
Anthony Edwards is having a spectacular season, but it might not be enough to win rookie of the year honors over Charlotte’s ballhandling wizard LaM

Neal: Edwards deserves NBA rookie of the year honors

At age 19, Wolves guard Anthony Edwards has flourished during the second half of the season. But the NBA Rookie of the Year vote is going to be intriguing, because there's plenty of support for Charlotte creator LaMelo Ball.
Wolves
May 8, 2021
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) looks for an open teammate past Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards

Towns, Edwards stick up for each other after Wolves loss to Heat

Karl-Anthony Towns stumped for Anthony Edwards to be rookie of the year while Edwards said Towns' late-game interaction with Jimmy Butler was nothing important.
Wolves
May 8, 2021
Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns, left, goes up for a shot against Miami forward Trevor Ariza (8) as guard Kendrick Nunn (25) looks on during th

Frustrations flare up as Wolves lose to Miami 121-112

D'Angelo Russell was ejected in the third quarter, part of four technical fouls for the Wolves on Friday night during a contentious game in Miami.
Wolves
May 7, 2021

Wolves-Heat game recap

A look back at Friday night's game.
Wolves
May 7, 2021
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Respect? Wolves rookie Edwards just wants to 'win and have fun'

After filling up the stat sheet on Wednesday against Memphis, 19-year-old Anthony Edwards has reached rare company but doesn't care what anybody thinks about it.
Sports
May 6, 2021

Gameday preview: Wolves at Miami

Minnesota has lost two straight since a season-best four-game winning streak.
Sports
May 6, 2021
Podcast: Gersson Rosas answers the big Wolves questions

Podcast: Gersson Rosas answers the big Wolves questions

On the Daily Delivery podcast, Timberwolves President Gersson Rosas answered a number of questions about the Wolves future — and some about their past. Plus Twins fans seem to have zeroed in on Rocco Baldelli as the reason this season has gone so poorly.
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May 6, 2021
Gersson Rosas, president of basketball operations for the Minnesota Timberwolves, talked to newly acquired guard D'Angelo Russell before Saturday nigh

Would Gersson Rosas still make Wiggins (plus pick) for Russell swap?

On Thursday's Daily Delivery podcast, Timberwolves President Gersson Rosas was asked that question. Given what's potentially at stake with the draft pick the Wolves will give up, it doesn't seem like an easy answer.
Wolves
May 5, 2021
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) stole a second quarter pass intended for Minnesota Timberwolves forward Josh Okogie (20).

Edwards scores 42 in duel with Morant; Memphis gets the victory

Anthony Edwards tied his franchise rookie record, pouring in 42 points Wednesday night - including 8-of-9 from three-point range - but the Wolves lost 139-135 to the Grizzlies.
Wolves
May 5, 2021

Wolves-Memphis game recap

A look back at Wednesday night's game.
Sports
May 5, 2021

Loss to Memphis spoils another special night for Timberwolves rookie Anthony Edwards

Anthony Edwards tied his franchise rookie record, pouring in 42 points Wednesday night - including 8-of-9 from three-point range - but the Wolves lost 139-135 to the Grizzlies.
Wolves
May 4, 2021

Gameday preview: Wolves vs. Memphis

The Wolves have lost both their matchups against the Grizzlies this season, most recently 120-108 in Memphis on April 2
Wolves
May 4, 2021
Timberwolves coach Chris Finch talks with Jaylen Nowell during the first half of a game last month.

Timberwolves take small steps to improve poor defense

New coach Chris Finch's philosophy — less thinking, more running — is exhausting, but his young, athletic team is doing a better job of contesting shots.
Wolves
May 4, 2021
Anthony Edwards

Edwards wins conference top rookie award for second month in row

The first overall pick in the 2020 draft averaged 21.6 points as the Wolves went 8-8.
Business
May 4, 2021
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A-Rod's partner in buying Wolves, Lynx, Marc Lore knows a thing or two about deals

Marc Lore's next target: the Lynx and Wolves.
Sports
May 4, 2021
Podcast: Future of the Wolves' roster; 6-5 the hard way for Wild, Twins

Podcast: Future of the Wolves' roster; 6-5 the hard way for Wild, Twins

Basketball writer Chris Hine and Michael Rand work their way through the Wolves roster to figure out who might be around next season and beyond. Plus, a couple of can't-look-away games from Monday night.