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Wolves
July 30, 2021
Jalen Suggs, right, posed with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver after being selected fifth overall by the Magic in Thursday’s draft.

Drafted fifth by Orlando, Suggs secures spot in Minnesota sports history

Former Minnehaha Academy and Gonzaga standout Jalen Suggs is the highest drafted player from Minnesota since Kevin McHale went third in 1980.
Wolves
July 30, 2021
Jericho Sims

Sims picked by Knicks; Wright goes undrafted, but gets deal with Wolves

Former Cristo Rey Jesuit star Jericho Sims goes to New York in the second round, the 58th overall pick. Champlin Park's McKinley Wright goes undrafted, but agrees to deal with Wolves at the conclusion of the draft.
Wolves
July 30, 2021
Timberwolves point guard Ricky Rubio, traded to Cleveland for forward Taurean Prince on Thursday,  is playing for Spain at the Tokyo Olympics.

Timberwolves trading Rubio to Cleveland for Prince

Point guard Ricky Rubio's second stint in Minnesota comes to an end after one season in a deal for forward Taurean Prince that also gives Wolves a second-round pick and cash.
Wolves
July 29, 2021
Gersson Rosa and D’Angelo Russell conferred before a Wolves game last season.

Timberwolves have no picks in Thursday's NBA draft

Their choices went to Golden State in the D'Angelo Russell-Andrew Wiggins deal.
Wolves
July 28, 2021
Jalen Suggs

Our NBA mock draft: Where does ex-Minnehaha star Jalen Suggs end up?

The league's spotlight event is Thursday night from Barclays Center in Brooklyn. College basketball writer Marcus Fuller breaks down the first round
Wolves
July 27, 2021
Texas’ Jericho Sims (20) blocked the path of Abilene Christian’s Mahki Morris during an NCAA tournament game March 20 in Indianapolis.

Five Minnesotans have made themselves eligible for the NBA draft

Jalen Suggs, Jericho Sims, Matthew Hurt, McKinley Wright and Steffon Mitchell hope to hear their names called Thursday.
Wolves
July 27, 2021
Jalen Suggs was a standout as Gonzaga made it to the NCAA title game last season.

Confident Suggs should be a top-five pick in NBA draft

Former Minnehaha Academy and Gonzaga star Jalen Suggs will be the highest choice from the state since Hibbing's Kevin McHale, a former Gopher, went third in 1980.
Wolves
July 24, 2021
A shoulder injury will keep Juancho Hernangomez out of the Olympics. (AP Photo)

Shoulder injury to keep Wolves' Hernangomez from playing in Tokyo

Wolves say shoulder injury Juancho Hernangomez suffered recently still needs time to heal, even though Spain would like him to play.
Randball
July 22, 2021
Philadelphia 76ers' Ben Simmons plays during Game 7 in a second-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Atlanta Hawks.

Three reasons to love (and not love) Ben Simmons if you're the Wolves

He's among the most polarizing players in the NBA right now. Should the Wolves get heavily involved in trade talks for Ben Simmons?
Sports
July 22, 2021
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A great debate: Should the Timberwolves pursue Ben Simmons?

Basketball writer Chris Hine and Daily Delivery host Michael Rand are in different places about whether Simmons would be a good fit for the Wolves. Also on the podcast, Shohei Ohtani and NHL expansion talk.
Wolves
July 21, 2021
Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez

Lore, A-Rod 'honored' to officially join Wolves, Lynx ownership group

After staying mostly quiet throughout sale process, Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez released statements after NBA approved first 20% sale.
Wolves
July 20, 2021
Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez

NBA approves initial sale of Wolves and Lynx to Lore, A-Rod

The sale is expected to close in coming days as Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez embark on their two-year path to becoming controlling owners of the NBA and WNBA teams.
Randball
July 19, 2021
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, top, dunks over Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul during the second half of Game 5 of basketball's NBA Fina

The Bucks: A Wisconsin team even a Minnesotan can love. But why?

Minnesota fans have a well-known hatred for almost all things Wisconsin sports. So why do the Milwaukee Bucks appear to be an exception to the traditional border-battering?
Wolves
July 16, 2021
Nigeria's Josh Okogie drives the the basket against Damian Lillard during an exhibition game July 10

Wolves' Josh Okogie thrilled to be playing for Nigeria in Olympics

Josh Okogie's relatives in Nigeria are proud of him, especially after Nigeria upset the U.S. team in an exhibition game.
Movies
July 15, 2021
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LeBron James shoots, scores in 'Space Jam: A New Legacy'

LeBron teams up with Bugs Bunny in a different kind of all-star game.
Wolves
July 14, 2021
Marc Lore

A-Rod, Lore meet with NBA Finance Committee on Wolves sale

Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore met with the NBA's Finance Committee this week as part of the next step to attain league approval of their first 20% purchase of the Timberwolves. The committee is expected to recommend approval.
Wolves
July 12, 2021
Anthony Edwards

Wolves bringing Edwards back to Minnesota for injury evaluation

Coach Chris Finch said Anthony Edwards would be here later this week to be "properly assessed" after getting hurt during a practice in Las Vegas.
Twins
July 10, 2021
Michael Pineda isn’t the main problem for the Twins this season by any means, but he did run into problems Wednesday against the White Sox.

Neal: Sorry, Minnesota sports fans, you don't deserve this

Please, Lynx, save us all again. This drought in the four largest leagues, now 30 years old, is painful.
Sports
July 10, 2021
David Vanterpool

Ex-Wolves assistant Vanterpool joins Nets staff

The Brooklyn Nets named Timberwolves associate head coach David Vanterpool as an assistant coach on coach Steve Nash's staff.
Wolves
July 9, 2021

VP of performance and technology stepping down from role with Wolves

Dr. Robby Sikka helped oversee things like players' nutrition, recovery from injuries and team's COVID-19 response