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Randball
February 26
It's psychologically easy for Wolves fans to forget the old days of never-ending losses now that they're sitting atop the Western Conference standings

How is it possible that Wolves fans are still complaining?

One of the most moribund franchises in American sports history is suddenly playing phenomenal basketball. That doesn't mean Timberwolves fans are suddenly satisfied.
Wolves
February 25
Nets center Day'Ron Sharpe and Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns fought for position under the basket in the first quarter Saturday at Target Cen

Timberwolves bounce back with decisive victory over Nets

Playing without an injured Rudy Gobert, the Wolves held a reeling Brooklyn team to 34% shooting in a game that saw tempers flare late.
Wolves
February 24
Bucks forward Danilo Gallinari works around Timberwolves forward Kyle Anderson during the first half Friday at Target Center.

Timberwolves return from All-Star break with 112-107 loss to Bucks

The Wolves were outscored 36-13 in the third quarter and could not fully recover the rest of the way.
Wolves
February 23
Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards shot over Nets center Nic Claxton earlier this year in Brooklyn.

Timberwolves set for back-to-back against Nets team in free fall

Brooklyn fired coach Jacque Vaughn during the All-Star break, the Wolves face the Nets on the second night of a back-to-back at Target Center.
Wolves
February 23
"Organizations like this you don’t want to pass up on," Mike Conley said Thursday about his new two-year contract extension with the Timberwolves.

Conley on new Wolves deal: 'This team is going in the right direction'

Mike Conley feels his contract extension benefits both sides and signaled a fresh direction for the franchise. He sticking with the Timberwolves because he wants to win.
Wolves
February 23
The Timberwolves will look to keep the good vibes going as they kick off the second half of the season against Milwaukee.

Wolves return from All-Star break with huge battle with Bucks

The Timberwolves opened their current winning streak with a win over the Bucks in Milwaukee. This time, though, they'll have to face Damian Lillard.
Wolves
February 22
Alex Rodriguez is one of many Minnesotans thrilled with Mike Conley's performance.

Souhan: The Timberwolves franchise has never been better than right now

For all the success of the Kevin Garnett era, locking up point guard Mike Conley shows the Wolves not only plan to be great this season but far into the future.
Wolves
February 21
Justin Jackson played 23 games with the Celtics last season and has averaged 6.0 points per game in his career since being drafted No. 15 overall in 2

Timberwolves to sign former first-round pick to 10-day contract

Justin Jackson played 23 games for the Celtics last season and has been playing with the Mavericks' G League affiliate this season.
Randball
February 20
Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert, President of Basketball Operations Tim Connelly, left, and head coach Chris Finch, right, after Gobert was traded to

Who's had a better second year with Wolves: Gobert or Connelly?

After a disastrous first season, it's been the complete opposite in year two for Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert and President of Basketball Operations Tim Connelly.
Wolves
February 19
Karl-Anthony Towns’ 51-game calf injury sidetracked the Towns-Rudy Gobert big-man experiment before it really started last season. This season, the

Can Wolves win West? Three reasons why, and why not

The team leads the Western Conference standings at the All-Star break.
Wolves
February 19
Mike Conley of the Minnesota Timberwolves speaks during an end of season press conference.

Timberwolves, Conley agree on two-year contract extension

Point guard Mike Conley's leadership and steady hand guiding the offense, especially in late-game situations, have helped the Wolves reach the top of the Western Conference standings.
Randball
February 19
Karl-Anthony Towns (32) of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Western Conference All-Stars dunks during the third quarter Sunday.

Draymond Green's humorous taunt yet another sign of Wolves' progress

Karl-Anthony Towns scored 50 points in a lopsided All-Star Game loss on Sunday. A lot of Timberwolves games used to follow a similar script.
Wolves
February 19
Karl-Anthony Towns and Chris Finch (shown here in 2021) started building a relationship soon after Finch replaced Ryan Saunders as head coach during t

When KAT phoned Chris Finch, it was a call that changed the Wolves

Hours after being hired to replace the fired Ryan Saunders, Finch texted Karl-Anthony Towns with a tinge of uncertainty. He knew Towns and Saunders were close, and the new coach was unsure how the star would welcome him.
Wolves
February 19
Mike Conley and the Timberwolves are headed toward the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference with 27 games remaining.

'We have a purpose.' Wolves will be gunning to win West after break

Winning the NBA title is the ultimate goal, of course. But the Timberwolves have reasons for wanting to be the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference that go beyond just the standings.
Wolves
February 19
Timberwolves forward Karl-Anthony Towns dunked for two of his game-high 50 points during the first half of the East's 211-186 victory over the West in

Towns scores 50; West allows 211 points in defenseless All-Star Game

Wolves star Karl-Anthony Towns attacked the rim for dunks and layups with little to stop him. But nobody was being stopped in a game where 398 points were scored.
Wolves
February 18
Live: Follow the Wolves at the NBA All-Star Game on Gameview

Live: Follow the Wolves at the NBA All-Star Game on Gameview

Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns and coach Chris Finch are representing the Wolves. Tap in for in-game statistics and more.
Wolves
February 17
Kevin Garnett, Fred Hoiberg and the late Kobe Bryant battled for six tough games in the 2004 NBA Western Conference finals

Wolves spark 2004 memories: How do the teams compare?

Twenty years ago, the most successful season in team history ended with a conference finals loss.
Wolves
February 16
Karl-Anthony Towns (right) and Anthony Edwards will be representing the Timberwolves, along with coach Chris Finch and his staff, at the NBA All-Star

'We should relish it': Best-in-West Wolves celebrate All-Star moment

Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns and coach Chris Finch are ready to represent the surprise team of the NBA at All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis.
Wolves
February 16
Anthony Edwards, MVP candidate?

Souhan: Dear NBA media, meet the Wolves. They're not the team you recall.

The national basketball media is in Indianapolis to cover the All-Star Game, which, strangely, features two Timberwolves players and their head coach. Here's a cheat sheet for them.
Wolves
February 16
Karl-Anthony Towns drove to the basket as Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara went for the block during first half Thursday.

Wolves grab 30-point lead in first quarter, take rocky road to blowout

The Timberwolves led 44-14, let Portland get close in the second half and then pulled away to head into the All-Star break atop the Western Conference.