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Randball
November 12, 2021
Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) reacts in the second half of an NBA basketball game against Memphis on Monday.

A prescription if Karl-Anthony Towns is sick of losing: Play better

The seventh-year Wolves center needs to be accountable for a six-game losing streak instead of seeming to act like it's just something happening to him.
Wolves
November 11, 2021
Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins (22) reacts after dunking against Minnesota Timberwolves’ Naz Reid (11) and Karl-Anthony Towns (32) on

Towns sounding down in face of another Timberwolves losing streak

There was a noticeable difference in tone between Karl-Anthony Towns and two of his teammates after the loss to Golden State. They were optimistic; Towns wasn't.
Wolves
November 11, 2021
Lakers forward LeBron James, left, sits on the bench next to guard Russell Westbrook, forward Kent Bazemoreand forward Trevor Ariza

Wolves gameday: LeBron James unlikely to play for Lakers on Friday

The future Hall of Famer has been out this week because of an abdominal injury.
Sports
November 11, 2021
Surging Wild, sinking Wolves + agent Leigh Steinberg on Aaron Rodgers

Surging Wild, sinking Wolves + agent Leigh Steinberg on Aaron Rodgers

You could watch the teams go in opposite directions during their Wednesday night games, says Daily Delivery host Michael Rand. Plus, Steinberg joins the podcast to talk about the Rodgers COVID controversy.
Wolves
November 11, 2021
Warriors guard Stephen Curry, left, drives to the basket against Timberwolves forward Anthony Edwards during the first half Wednesday

Edwards' career-high 48 can't match Golden State as Wolves drop sixth straight

The Warriors countered Anthony Edwards' scoring with Stephen Curry leading his team to an offensive showing filled with dunks and alley oops — and a huge night from Andrew Wiggins.
Wolves
November 11, 2021
Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins reacts after dunking against the Timberwolves' Naz Reid and Karl-Anthony Towns during the second half Wednesday.

Former Wolves star Wiggins helps spearhead Golden State's top-ranked defense

Traded to the Warriors in 2020, Andrew Wiggins now routinely guards the opposition's best or second-best player.
Wolves
November 11, 2021

Wednesday's Timberwolves-Golden State game recap

The Warriors' Andrew Wiggins scored 35 points against his former team.
TV & Media
November 10, 2021
Timberwolves forward Kevin Garnett joked around during the team's media day on Monday.

In a new Showtime documentary, Kevin Garnett revisits what went wrong in Minnesota

Plus, more of what to watch (and avoid) on TV this weekend.
Wolves
November 9, 2021
Karl-Anthony Towns of the Wolves battled for position against Grizzlies Brandon Clarke (15) and Desmond Bane in overtime Monday night.

Clutch time is just an awful time for Timberwolves

It's a small sample size, but the Wolves have been one of the worst teams in the NBA during crunch time. It has played a big role during their five-game losing streak.
Wolves
November 9, 2021
Steph Curry and the Warriors have the NBA’s best record at 9-1.

Timberwolves-Golden State game preview: Warriors have been league's best team through 10 games

The Warriors are back on track to challenge for another NBA title.
Wolves
November 9, 2021
Ryan Saunders

Saunders hired to teach sports leadership class at University of Northwestern

The sports leadership course at Northwestern is aimed at giving students the chance to develop moral and ethical values and skills by studying sports management issues.
Wolves
November 9, 2021
Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) reacts in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies, Monday, Nov.

Wolves collapse in 4th quarter, lose in OT despite amazing shot by Towns

During this losing streak the Wolves have made a habit of building and losing leads. This time, though, it happened late, quickly and with an added dose of drama.
Wolves
November 8, 2021
Ja Morant finished with 33 points, eight assists and six rebounds.

Monday's Wolves-Memphis game recap

Ja Morant scored 33 points with eight assists for the Grizzlies.
Wolves
November 8, 2021
Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (50) looks to pass as Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) defends during the third quarter of an NB

Wolves' McDaniels aims to stay aggressive with less foul trouble

Jaden McDaniels often guards the opponents' best big man, but the 6-9 forward is using his hands too much, leading to early fouls and decreased effectiveness.
Wolves
November 7, 2021
Anthony Edwards of the Wolves shot over Clippers center Isaiah Hartenstein on Wednesday.

Change of scenery: After four consecutive losses at home, Wolves hit the road

A game at Memphis will give the team a different look as it seeks to break out of a rut, but the following West Coast swing — if history has any lessons — will be challenging.
Wolves
November 7, 2021
The Grizzlies’ Ja Morant is one of the NBA’s leading scorers at 25.2 points per game.

Gameday preview: Wolves at Memphis

Memphis will likely be without Dillon Brooks (hand), who has had some hot shooting nights in previous matchups with the Wolves.
Wolves
November 5, 2021
Clippers guard Reggie Jackson is guarded closely by Timberwolves guard Patrick Beverley during the first half

'Struggling' Wolves let 20-point lead crumble to 20-point loss to Clippers

In the first eight games of the season against teams either missing top players or sitting at the bottom of the standings, the now 3-5 Wolves have shown little evidence things will be better this season
Wolves
November 5, 2021
Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) calls for the ball from guard Patrick Beverley.

Ball movement again the problem for flustered Wolves offense

The Timberwolves on Friday shot 35% as they complained about a lack of quick decision-making on that end of the floor.
Wolves
November 5, 2021

Friday's Wolves-Clippers game recap

A quick look at Friday night's game.
Wolves
November 5, 2021
Los Angeles Clippers forward Nicolas Batum

Wolves' three-point defense regressed as they gave up open looks to Clippers

Los Angeles' 58% performance on three-point attempts was among the best in NBA history.