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Wolves
December 26, 2021
Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) dunks as Utah Jazz forward Bojan Bogdanovic (44) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game T

Wolves play musical chairs with roster before back-to-back games

Two players, Patrick Beverley and Josh Okogie, were back at Sunday's practice from health and safety protocols, but two others were added to the list.
Wolves
December 25, 2021
D’Angelo Russell brought the ball upcourt in Wednesday night’s loss to the Jazz in Salt Lake City.

D'Angelo Russell is latest Timberwolves player on COVID-19 protocols

The coronavirus continued it sweep through the team, with the veteran point guard now joining several teammates on the sidelines.
Sports
December 24, 2021
Santa Claus and a few elves cheered for the Vikings on Dec. 9 against Pittsburgh.

Souhan: Gifts Minnesota sports fans and athletes could use right now

More health, more support and, sure, more wins — it's a long list, but you dedicated Minnesota sports fans have been good this year. Happy Holidays to all of you.
Wolves
December 24, 2021
Karl-Anthony Towns entered the NBA’s health and safety protocols Thursday.

'Frustrated' Towns brings number of virus-sidelined Wolves to seven

Coach Chris Finch said Karl-Anthony Towns is asymptomatic after becoming the fourth starter to be sidelined. Rookie McKinley Wright IV is also in COVID protocols.
Wolves
December 24, 2021
Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (45) tries to get past Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) as Timberwolves forward Jake Layman watches

Patched-together Wolves can't keep up with full-strength Utah, lose by 12

With Karl-Anthony Towns joining six others, including Anthony Edwards, in virus protocols, the Timberwolves stayed close — putting on a better show than they did when the teams played a few weeks back at Target Center.
Wolves
December 24, 2021
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Malik Beasley, talks to forward Jaden McDaniels (3), during a break in the action, in the second half during an NBA baske

Wolves' Beasley, McDaniels, Layman take advantage of bigger roles

All three played some of their best games of the season in Thursday's loss to Utah.
Wolves
December 23, 2021

Thursday's Timberwolves-Utah game recap

Malik Beasley scored 33 points in the Timberwolves' loss.
Sports
December 23, 2021
Two left-handers key to Minnesota hoops; a visit with Gophers WR Chris Autman-Bell

Two left-handers key to Minnesota hoops; a visit with Gophers WR Chris Autman-Bell

Host Michael Rand has thoughts on Jamison Battle and D'Angelo Russell on Thursday's Daily Delivery podcast, plus plenty of Gophers football talk.
Wolves
December 22, 2021
Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell is averaging 25.0 points per game.

Wolves gameday: Five Minnesota players on protocol list, Jazz at full strength

Wolves try to get back to .500 against Jazz, the Northwest Division leader
Randball
December 22, 2021
D’Angelo Russell

Key to success: Wolves winning when D-Lo's game is on a high

If you break down the statistics for Wolves point guard D'Angelo Russell, it's easy to see that his contributions are vital to the team's success. Take a look at these numbers
Wolves
December 22, 2021
Dallas Mavericks' Dorian Finney-Smith, left, defends as the Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns, right, drives to the basket in the second half

Towns says Wolves didn't meet 'our standards' in loss to Mavericks

Karl-Anthony Towns said after Tuesday's loss to the Mavericks the Wolves didn't live up to the culture they're trying to build.
Wolves
December 22, 2021
Mavericks forward Sterling Brown defends as Timberwolves guard D'Angelo Russell handles the ball in the second half Tuesday.

Down 3 starters, Wolves come up short in Dallas as Russell goes cold

The Mavericks and Timberwolves both played Tuesday's game without key players, but Dallas did more with less in a 114-102 victory.
Wolves
December 22, 2021
Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns

Towns dealing with COVID-19 surge better now than with outbreak last year

The Timberwolves have five players out because of league health and safety protocols although Karl-Anthony Towns is still playing and has gotten a booster shot already.
Wolves
December 21, 2021

Tuesday's Wolves-Dallas game recap

A quick look at Tuesday night's game.
Randball
December 21, 2021
Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (left) and Vikings QB Kirk Cousins (right).

Why does a .500 record feel so different for the Vikings and Wolves?

It's a matter of perspective: There are Vikings fans who would prefer a collapse to a playoff berth while Wolves fans are thrilled even being on the fringes of the postseason.
Wolves
December 20, 2021
Karl-Anthony Towns of the Wolves got past Mavs center Dwight Powell on Sunday.

Wolves gameday: Another matchup with Dallas, both teams shorthanded

Mavericks scoring leader Luka Doncic has missed four straight games because of a sprained ankle.
Wolves
December 20, 2021
Jarred Vanderbilt, left, of the Wolves blocked a shot by Dallas’ Dwight Powell as Jaden McDaniels, right, defended on Sunday at Target Center.

Wolves down five players as Beverley, Vanderbilt go into COVID protocols

The Timberwolves are now down five players after adding Jarred Vanderbilt and Patrick Beverley to the NBA's health and safety protocols.
Randball
December 20, 2021
Latest in streaming woes: YouTube TV customers briefly lost ESPN

Latest in streaming woes: YouTube TV customers briefly lost ESPN

At least order was restored, but not before upsetting a lot of Timberwolves fans on Friday.
Wolves
December 20, 2021
Karl-Anthony Towns (32) looks to the referee to call a foul after colliding with Dallas Mavericks guard Tim Hardaway Jr. during the second half.

Wolves don't back down against physical Dallas, win 4th straight and reach .500

The Wolves saw a nine-point lead late in the third quarter melt away into a two-point deficit. It was the kind of game in which they'd often wilted in the past.
Wolves
December 19, 2021
Wolves guard Jaylen Nowell drove past Mavericks guard Trey Burke during the first half.

Sunday's Wolves-Dallas game recap

A quick look at Sunday night's game at Target Center.