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Karl-Anthony Towns and the Minnesota Timberwolves are downplaying any concern about his long-term outlook in Minnesota, according to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. Ethan Strauss of The Athletic reported on Monday the Golden State Warriors are monitoring the situation of Towns with the Timberwolves and that multiple executives at the G League Showcase believe KAT […]

To be clear, I don’t think that Karl-Anthony Towns is currently being shopped and it should be no surprise to anyone that he is being reported as “unhappy” with the Minnesota Timberwolves after recently losing 11 straight games and likely playoff hopes along with it. That being said, Towns could reach a point where he […]

Tom Thibodeau hasn’t coached in the NBA since the Minnesota Timberwolves fired him approximately 11 months ago, but he still wants to return to the NBA in that capacity. With the Chicago Bulls and Timberwolves, Thibodeau compiled a regular season record of 255-139 and a postseason mark of 23-28. He was the 2010-11 Coach of […]

Former Chicago Bulls and Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Tom Thibodeau has no regrets about acquiring Jimmy Butler from the Bulls during the summer of 2017. The Timberwolves traded Zach LaVine, Kris Dunn and a first-round pick (which turned into Lauri Markkanen) for Butler. The four-time All-Star guided the Wolves to the playoffs during the 2017-18 […]

Karl-Anthony Towns is reportedly unhappy playing for the Minnesota Timberwolves, a rumor that comes as he’s now missed six games due to a left knee sprain. According to Ethan Strauss of The Athletic, the Golden State Warriors have been actively monitoring Towns’ situation in The Twin Cities, much like many have fixated on reigning MVP […]

Minnesota Timberwolves stars Karl-Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins are both questionable ahead of Monday’s game against the Brooklyn Nets. Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) and Andrew Wiggins (illness), who both missed the Timberwolves last game on Saturday, are questionable to play Monday against Brooklyn. — Dane Moore (@DaneMooreNBA) December 29, 2019 Towns has not played since Dec. […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves will be without Karl-Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins on Saturday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Towns is still dealing with his left knee injury, while Wiggins has flu-like symptoms: Wolves update injuries: Towns (knee sprain) and Wiggins (flu-like) both out tonight vs. Cavs. So, too, is Jake Layman (toe sprain). — Jerry Zgoda […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are listing Andrew Wiggins and Karl-Anthony Towns as questionable to face the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday. Towns is still dealing with his left knee injury, while Wiggins has flu-like symptoms: Karl-Anthony Towns is again questionable to play tonight with his right knee sprain. Andrew Wiggins is also questionable to play with flu-like […]

After not playing in eight of the Sacramento Kings’ last 10 games due to coach’s decision, veteran center Dewayne Dedmon reportedly wants out of Sacramento. Last season, the 7-foot, 245-pound center enjoyed success with the Atlanta Hawks. The Lancaster, California native averaged a career-high 10.8 points and 7.5 rebounds in 25.1 minutes per game. The […]

Former ninth overall pick Dennis Smith Jr. was supposed to be the first real tangible return for the New York Knicks in the immensely impactful Kristaps Porzingis trade, executed at the end of last January. Now that deal appears to be a dud for the Knicks, who are hard-pressed to find minutes for Smith Jr., […]

Gorgui Dieng was about ready for an extra five minutes of basketball, blissfully unaware of the score as Buddy Hiled missed a potential game-winning jumper against his struggling Minnesota Timberwolves. The Wolves snapped an 11-game losing skid on Thursday after beating the Sacramento Kings 105-104 in double overtime. The Timberwolves built a six-point cushion midway […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves had a nail-biter of a game against the Sacramento Kings, but they finally won after fighting through two overtimes. Andrew Wiggins was definitely happy that they finished their 11-game losing skid. However, he explained that he would rather have done it in regulation. According to an NBC Sports article, he was nervous […]

Sacramento Kings big man Marvin Bagley III was spotted wearing a walking boot after exiting Thursday’s night’s 105-104 double-overtime loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves with an apparent foot injury. Bagley was walking without the help of crutches and on his own accord, a sign that the boot is merely preventative: Kings forward Marvin Bagley III […]

Against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday, Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox left the game with back spasms. Below is the play where Fox suffered the injury. After biting on the shot fake in the first quarter, Fox landed a bit awkwardly. As he headed to the locker room, Fox was grimacing in pain. https://twitter.com/ClutchPointsApp/status/1210405069180375040 https://twitter.com/SacramentoKings/status/1210403614193094656 […]

Former No. 1 overall pick Andrew Wiggins of the Minnesota Timberwolves missed a bucket against the Sacramento Kings on Thursday (not an uncommon occurrence), but then the 24-year-old followed it up with a striking one-handed follow dunk atop Marvin Bagley III’s dome. https://twitter.com/ClutchPointsApp/status/1210401350397218816 After five seasons of being a bust or near-bust after being part […]

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns is questionable for tonight’s game against the Sacramento Kings, though James Ham of NBC Sports Bay Area reported that Towns is unlikely to play despite said designation. Hearing Karl-Anthony Towns will not play tonight against Sacramento. Listed as questionable. — James Ham (@James_HamNBA) December 27, 2019 Chris Hine of the Minneapolis […]

The New York Knicks have a collection of young and promising talent that can be valuable in the coming years, but the team understands they still need to land that franchise-saving superstar that would bring them back to relevance. Per Marc Berman of The New York Post, the disenchanted franchise is keenly observing All-Star center […]

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Ryan Saunders knows his team is “in a funk right now.” The Timberwolves have lost 11 games in a row and are still without All-Star big man Karl-Anthony Towns, who is dealing with a left knee injury. “It’s no secret, we’re in a funk right now,” Saunders said, via ESPN. “But […]

Los Angeles Lakers swingman Kyle Kuzma sent out a reminiscent Instagram post on Tuesday morning, recalling the game in which he scored the most points on Christmas Day by a rookie in Lakers history: https://www.instagram.com/p/B6dXccoptOs/?igshid=1kgbg355ccu12 Though the Lakers were defeated by Karl Anthony-Towns and the Minnesota Timberwolves, 121-104, Kuzma made his mark in the record […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green couldn’t contain his excitement after his team managed to win two games in a row for the first time this season, something that had been merely commonplace during the past half-decade. The Warriors managed to hold on against the Minnesota Timberwolves after a wave of late-game mistakes, pulling off […]

Steven Adams of the Oklahoma City Thunder recently responded to Chris Paul and the controversial delay of game call against the Minnesota Timberwolves that led to a miraculous Thunder win a few weeks ago: Steven Adams on all the delay of game calls for players not tucking in their jerseys since Chris Paul brought it […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns is questionable to face the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday. Towns hurt his knee last Friday against the Los Angeles Clippers after going for a monster poster dunk over Montrezl Harrell. As for the Timberwolves, Karl-Anthony Towns (left knee) is questionable and Jake Layman (left toe) is out. — Casey Holdahl (@CHold) December […]

Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony won’t play against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday. Anthony has a left knee contusion. He suffered the injury on Friday during the Blazers’ home game versus the Orlando Magic: Carmelo Anthony (left knee contusion) is out for tonight's game vs. Minnesota Mario Hezonja (low back pain) is questionable #RipCity […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves could be without their franchise star Karl-Anthony Towns for “multiple games,” according to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. Towns has been the Wolves’ best weapon on offense, averaging 26.5 points, 11.7 rebounds, and 4.4 assists in a new leading role. He’s also been the team’s 3-point shooter, canning 3.6 trifectas per game […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves suffered their eighth consecutive defeat on Tuesday, failing to defeat a struggling New Orleans side at the Target Center. It was another disappointing loss for the Wolves, with the visiting Pelicans outplaying them all evening long to snap a 13-game losing streak. Despite their recent slump, however, Minnesota head coach Ryan Saunders […]

For those wondering why Robert Covington didn’t start against the New Orleans Pelicans, Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Ryan Saunders revealed that the swingman was ‘late for something.’ "He was late for something," Ryan Saunders said about RoCo coming off the bench. — Michael Gallagher (@MikeSGallagher) December 19, 2019 Though Covington didn’t start, he played 30 […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns won’t play against the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday because of a left knee sprain. Towns hurt his knee last Friday against the Los Angeles Clippers after going for a monster poster dunk over Montrezl Harrell. Timberwolves Head Coach Ryan Saunders tells the media Karl-Anthony Towns (Left Knee Sprain) will not play tonight. […]

One of the reasons Gersson Rosas took the Minnesota Timberwolves’ president of basketball operations job this past summer was because he wanted to work with former No. 1 overall pick Karl-Anthony Towns and help him become the best player he can be. Towns’ reputation around the league took a hit last season after Jimmy Butler […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are reportedly in the hunt for New York Knicks guard Dennis Smith Jr. The 22-year-old has had a miserable season with the Knicks thus far, and it appears that the Wolves are willing to throw the 6-foot-2 point guard a life line. This is according to Ian Begley of SNY. Smith has […]

Jimmy Butler is now a happy member of the Miami Heat (well, at least for now), but his journey to South Beach was certainly an interesting one. Butler was originally selected by the Chicago Bulls with the 30th overall pick of the 2011 NBA Draft, and while he had a terrific collegiate career at Marquette, […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are listing big man Karl-Anthony Towns as questionable to face the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday. Towns hurt his knee last Friday against the Los Angeles Clippers after going for a monster poster dunk over Montrezl Harrell. Karl-Anthony Towns (knee sprain) is questionable for tomorrow's game vs. New Orleans. Jake Layman (toe) is […]

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Ryan Saunders admits star big man Karl-Anthony Towns is “banged up a little bit.” Towns hurt his knee last Friday against the Los Angeles Clippers after going for a monster poster dunk. The Timberwolves will take on the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday. Towns will have had four days between games, […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves want to upgrade their point guard position via trade, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Timberwolves veteran point guard Jeff Teague is making $19 million this season and becomes an unrestricted free agent next summer. Minnesota is reportedly open to moving Teague and small forward Robert Covington, per Eric Pincus of Bleacher […]

The Golden State Warriors are in a tough spot right now. With major injuries to stars Steph Curry and Klay Thompson along with lesser injuries to players like D’Angelo Russell and Kevon Looney, the once powerhouse of a team is now at the bottom of the league with a 5-22 record. However much Warriors forward […]

Lou Williams is dealing with a sore calf and has been ruled out on Friday night in the Los Angeles Clippers’ road matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Add Lou Williams to the Clippers injury report. He is OUT tonight against the Timberwolves with a sore calf. — Tomer Azarly (@TomerAzarly) December 13, 2019 Williams, 33, […]

One of the main reasons Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler requested a trade from the Minnesota Timberwolves was he felt he couldn’t compete in the deep Western Conference with Andrew Wiggins and Karl-Anthony Towns by his side. Multiple reports have said that Butler didn’t respect Wiggins’ and Towns’ work ethics. Butler and Towns’ relationship was […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves were once rumored to be willing to part ways with Andrew Wiggins if a team was willing to take him in a trade, but the team has given no indication of such since the summer, according to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. The belief across the league this summer was that Wiggins […]

One of the main reasons star Jimmy Butler requested a trade from the Minnesota Timberwolves was he felt he couldn’t compete in the rugged Western Conference with Andrew Wiggins and Karl-Anthony Towns by his side. Multiple reports have said that Butler didn’t respect Wiggins and Towns’ work ethic. Butler and Towns’ relationship was believed to […]

Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley suffered a concussion on Wednesday against the Toronto Raptors and was forced to exit the game. He never returned. As a result, the Clippers are listing Beverley as out for Friday’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves: Patrick Beverley (concussion) is OUT tomorrow night against the Timberwolves as is Landry […]