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Ben Simmons is the Timberwolves' best — and only? — chance to be relevant
The longer the offseason drags on without a Simmons trade, the better it is for the Wolves. But can they pull off a franchise-altering deal?
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Tall don't lie: Wolves coach Finch says Edwards has grown since draft
Chris Finch said second-year star guard Anthony Edwards has grown about two inches from the time the Wolves selected him, from 6-foot-4 to 6-6
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Timberwolves tab Turner as assistant coach
Elston Turner's addition to the bench one of several staff hirings and promotions the Wolves announced Tuesday.
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Can Marc Lore work magic to make Wolves an NBA power player?
New Wolves co-owner Marc Lore has been a fanboy of magicians since he was a youngster. Now the spotlight will be on him to see if he can pull off some tricks to delight fans of the team.
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Meeting new Wolves owner Marc Lore and why the Gophers must be nimble
NBA writer Chris Hine spent time with Lore in Las Vegas during the Wolves' Summer League trip and joins the podcast to talk about what he learned. Plus, Gophers sports, Alan Page and Twins ugliness.
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Is there good news coming for fans trying to watch Bally Sports North?
After months of pessimistic reports on the impasse between Sinclair and several carriers, a report suggests there could be a deal ahead to pave the way for the return of regional sports networks to their lineups.
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Reusse: Minnesota-Wisconsin border rivalry heavily tilted in one direction
Pick almost any Minnesota team with an equivalent across the border, and that one is almost definitely superior to the version in the Twin Cities.
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Wolves open NBA season with seven of first eight games at Target Center
The home opener is on Oct. 20 against Houston and, after two games with New Orleans, the Wolves play their first road game against NBA champion Milwaukee.
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Three best and worst Timberwolves trades ever. RandBall ranks them
A reader asked Micheal Rand about the best and worst trades in Wolves history. Do your lists agree with his? Also, Jon Marthaler on the Loons and Cheryl Reeve's unusual press conference.
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What should we make of 'persistent' Wolves pursuit of Ben Simmons?
That was the word used by ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski earlier this week. Is it just a convenient cover for both teams or is there more to it?
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Wolves get Beverley from Memphis for Culver and Hernangomez
Patrick Beverley has made his reputation on defense and can help add a toughness that was lacking on the Wolves.
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Wolves guard Beasley completes sentence, released from jail
The 24-year-old guard served 78 days in the Wright County jail after pleading guilty to threats of violence in December.
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Analysis: Beverley trade is defensive upgrade, admission of draft blunder
The Wolves trade for veteran guard Patrick Beverley will help the team. At the same time, however, it also speaks to a wasted draft pick.
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Wanna make a bet? Here's one not to make on the Timberwolves
Preseason wagering over-under win totals can tell us a lot about how a team has fared historically. For the Wolves, that history is not at all kind.
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Wolves stay undefeated in Summer League with overtime win over 76ers
Jaden McDaniels hit a tying three-pointer with 2.7 seconds left in regulation, and the Timberwolves improved to 4-0 in Las Vegas Summer League play.
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Report: Former Gopher Oturu to be dealt by Clippers to Grizzlies
Daniel Oturu, a second-year center, would be traded along with guards Patrick Beverley and Rajon Rondo to Memphis to acquire point guard Eric Bledsoe.
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After slow offseason, Wolves boss stresses 'internal development'
Gersson Rosas took some major swings after assuming the job, but 2021 has been quiet at Target Center.
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Knight taking an analytical approach to career, and the Wolves
After playing with Atlanta last season, Nathan Knight is entering his second season trying to carve out his niche in the league with the Timberwolves, and playing smart is just as important for him as playing hard.
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Wolves stay perfect at Summer League, Jaylen Nowell, defense lead the way
Nowell, the third year guard out of Washington, finished with 26 points and six rebounds, while the defense once again shined in a win over Milwaukee.
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Champlin Park's Wright hoping for homecoming with Timberwolves
McKinley Wright IV has heard the doubters through his time at Champlin Park High School and the University of Colorado. Now he wants to prove himself one more time.
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- Suns' Big 3 in a big pickle, down 2-0 against the Timberwolves as series moves to Phoenix
- Khris Middleton joins Antetokounmpo on Bucks' list of players dealing with injuries
- Thibodeau shows when he's mad at his Knicks. They don't mind, knowing the coach has them set to win
- Thunder's Holmgren bests Pelicans' Valanciunas in center matchup to help OKC take 2-0 lead
- Gilgeous-Alexander's 33 points lead Thunder past Pelicans 124-92; OKC takes 2-0 lead
- Herro scores 24, Heat hit franchise playoff-record 23 3s to beat Boston and even series 1-1
- Minnesota's Naz Reid wins NBA's Sixth Man of the Year award, edging Malik Monk in close vote
- Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving lead Mavs over Clippers 96-93 to tie series as Kawhi Leonard returns
- Pascal Siakam leads resurgent Pacers offense in 125-108 victory that evens series with Bucks
- Pacers' Haliburton says fan directed racial slur at his younger brother during playoff game
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