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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
November 9, 2022
The Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert, above playing against the Los Angeles Lakers on Oct. 28, will return to the lineup Wednesday against the Suns after m

Will Wolves wake up against the Suns after bad beating in last game?

Coach Chris Finch lamented the Wolves' lack of physicality after Monday's loss to the Knicks. It sounds basic, bit he said the Wolves needed to play harder on a consistent basis.
Wolves
November 8, 2022
Devin Booker of the Suns battled the Sixers’ P.J. Tucker for a rebound Monday night in Philadelphia. Phoenix plays the Timberwolves on Wednesday at

Wolves-Phoenix game preview: Four-game homestand ends

The Suns will be without Cam Johnson, who had surgery Tuesday to repair a torn meniscus.
Randball
November 8, 2022
Wolves starters Anthony Edwards, D’Angelo Russell, Rudy Gobert and Karl-Anthiny Towns all could be doing better — especially Russell.

Timberwolves report card: Starters aren't going to like their grades

In grading the 10 Timberwolves players with the most minutes played during a disappointing 5-6 start, let's try to figure out where to place blame for their surprisingly bad start.
Wolves
November 8, 2022
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) defended a pass by New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) in the first quarter.

Fans leave early, Edwards calls Wolves 'soft' after lopsided loss to Knicks

Unhappy fans booed the Timberwolves and many left Target Center early as the Knicks led by as many as 23 points on another night when coach Chris Finch's team underperformed.
Photography
November 8, 2022

Gallery: Timberwolves fall behind, stay behind Knicks

The Timberwolves lost 120-107 the New York Knicks at Target Center on Monday night.
Wolves
November 8, 2022

Timberwolves-New York game recap

The Knicks' Julius Randle was on fire from deep early, pacing the Knicks with 31 points.
November 7, 2022

Timberwolves flop, fans boo in loss to Knicks; Anthony Edwards calls team 'soft'

Unhappy fans booed the Timberwolves and many left Target Center early as the Knicks led by as many as 23 points on another night when coach Chris Finch's team underperformed.
Wolves
November 7, 2022
Guard D’Angelo Russell said of the Wolves’ play: “Everybody’s in positions that they’ve never been before.”

'Too much thinking' makes Timberwolves defense a little clunky

Early season adjustments with new center Rudy Gobert had players in different positions.
Wolves
November 7, 2022
New York Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau argued a call with referee Marat Kogut during the second half against the Cleveland Cavaliers last month.

Live: Follow the Timberwolves vs. Knicks on Gameview

Tom Thibodeau's Knicks are at Target Center. Tap here for play-by-play, the in-game box score and updates from games throughout the NBA.
Wolves
November 6, 2022
New York Knicks' Jalen Brunson in action during an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Friday, Nov. 4, 2022, in Philadelphia. The Knic

Knicks-Timberwolves preview: Thibodeau's team comes to town

The Wolves will be without Rudy Gobert again when they play host to the Knicks on a night where every NBA team is playing.
Wolves
November 5, 2022
Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert was the first NBA player to contract the coronavirus in 2020, while he was with the Jazz. Gobert entered the NBA's COV

Gobert placed in health and safety protocols

The Wolves center, who said he felt ill before Friday's game, now must follow an intricate series of testing rules.
Wolves
November 5, 2022
Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns hits a 3-pointer under pressure by Rockets forward Usman Garuba during the second quarter

Wolves find their shooting touch in 129-117 victory over Houston

Without Rudy Gobert and playing the second night of a back-to-back, the Wolves had one of their smoothest nights on offense in shooting 61%.
Wolves
November 5, 2022
Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns scrambled to the court for a loose ball against the Rockets.

Timberwolves recap: Karl-Anthony Towns stars with Rudy Gobert out of lineup

Towns had 25 points, nine rebounds and six assists against the Rockets.
Wolves
November 5, 2022
Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo works toward the basket against Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert

Milwaukee stays undefeated with 115-102 victory over Timberwolves

Giannis Antetokounmp finished with a triple double as the Bucks moved to 8-0 while the Wolves struggled to find good shots and trailed by as many as 22 points.
Wolves
November 5, 2022
Coach Chris Finch said of Taurean Prince: “He’s really good in the film room, picking up little things, helping guys.”

Prince not afraid to speak his mind to Wolves teammates

Fellow Timberwolves players respect what Taurean Prince has to say, on the court and behind the scenes.
Wolves
November 5, 2022
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo had 26 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists.

Timberwolves-Bucks game recap

Antetokounmpo posts first triple-double of the season.
Wolves
November 4, 2022
Kevin Porter Jr. leads the Rockets in scoring at 20.4 points per game.

Game preview: Timberwolves vs. Houston

It's the second game of a back-to-back for the Wolves.
Wolves
November 4, 2022
Rudy Gobert and the Timberwolves lost in Phoenix on Tuesday night, leveling their record at 4-4.

Wolves work on offensive flaws to prepare for undefeated Bucks

Anyone who has watched the Timberwolves over the last week can see there is too much standing around, dribbling and isolation offense — and not enough ball movement.
Wolves
November 3, 2022
Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks seem ready to challenge for another NBA title.

Wolves gameday: Bucks have NBA's best record, defensive rating

Milwaukee started the season with seven consecutive victories despite missing two key players.
Randball
November 3, 2022
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (1) against the Phoenix Suns during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022, in P

Timberwolves lackluster start can be explained by these numbers

If the Wolves seem to be playing a less pleasing brand of basketball than last year, there's a reason. Actually, there are many of them.