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Minnesota Timberwolves · 5 years agoReport: Timberwolves still want to upgrade point guard position via trade

The Minnesota Timberwolves still want to upgrade their point guard position via the trade market, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The Timberwolves are currently starting veteran guard Jeff Teague. He’s on the final season of his three-year, $55 million deal. Minnesota tried to acquire All-Star guard D’Angelo Russell this summer, but the Golden State […]

Minnesota Timberwolves · 5 years agoVideo: Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns is the creepiest Joker you'll ever see

Minnesota Timberwolves star big man Karl-Anthony Towns is off to a stellar start to the season. His Timberwolves are 3-0, while Towns is fresh off of winning the Western Conference Player of the Week honor. Towns’ play thus far this season has been scary. Speaking of scary, Towns dressed up as the Joker for Halloween. […]

Minnesota Timberwolves · 5 years agoRyan Saunders not worried Karl-Anthony Towns would do too much against Joel Embiid

Karl-Anthony Towns has started the 2019-20 season on a tear, averaging 32 points and 13.3 rebounds per game while leading the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 3-0 start. The big KAT will have his first real test, bound to face the Philadelphia 76ers and center Joel Embiid on Wednesday, the battle between two undefeated teams and […]

Atlanta Hawks · 5 years agoHawks' Trae Young, Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns named Players of the Week

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young and Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns have been named the NBA’s Players of the Week for games played between Oct. 22 and Oct. 27. Young averaged 38.5 points, 9.0 assists and 7.0 rebounds per game for the Hawks. Towns, meanwhile, averaged 32.0 points, 13.3 rebounds and 5.0 assists per […]

Minnesota Timberwolves · 5 years agoKarl-Anthony Towns is trying to make sure nobody is sleeping on Timberwolves anymore

It has only been a small sample, but Karl-Anthony Towns is making sure no one is sleeping on the Minnesota Timberwolves this season. Minnesota has played well through the early stages of this season. The Timberwolves are carrying a 3-0 record, which is tied for the second-best start in franchise history, and Towns is playing […]

Minnesota Timberwolves · 5 years agoJeff Teague on Andrew Wiggins' huge 4th quarter: 'It's nice seeing his hard work pay off'

Andrew Wiggins has been through his share of disappointing moments, following three years on the rise and his latest two on an avalanche, as the Minnesota Timberwolves wing struggled with his consistency. Things seem different for him through this 2019-20 season, as his Wolves are now 3-0, largely in thanks to him after he erupted […]

Minnesota Timberwolves · 5 years agoTimberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns responds to Kendrick Perkins' 'sleeping with the AC on' quip to their hot start

Former player and now ESPN NBA analyst Kendrick Perkins dispelled the notion that the Minnesota Timberwolves were being overlooked coming into the 2019-20 NBA season. It seems his comments did not go unnoticed by big man Karl-Anthony Towns. The Timberwolves are now the only 3-0 team following their 116-109 win over the Miami Heat. Towns […]

Minnesota Timberwolves · 5 years agoAndrew Wiggins scores 16 points in 4th quarter of Timberwolves' win vs. Heat

Minnesota Timberwolves swingman Andrew Wiggins exploded for 16 points in the fourth quarter in their win over the Miami Heat. Per NBA, Wiggins finished with a total of 25 points which includes four 3-pointers. His fourth-quarter performance was critical as helped his team get the win. Andrew Wiggins (25 PTS) scores 16 4th quarter PTS, […]

Miami Heat · 5 years agoHeat's Derrick Jones Jr. diagnosed with groin strain, now doubtful vs. Timberwolves

Miami Heat forward Derrick Jones Jr. has been diagnosed with a groin strain and is now doubtful for Miami’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday, per multiple sources. Left groin strain for Derrick Jones Jr. Doubtful for Sunday in Minnesota. — Ira Winderman (@IraHeatBeat) October 27, 2019 Left groin strain for Derrick Jones Jr. […]

Minnesota Timberwolves · 5 years agoKarl-Anthony Towns and Timberwolves have a touching gesture to Flip Saunders

The Minnesota Timberwolves will forever be linked to Flip Saunders as he served the team as its head coach. This time, Karl-Anthony Towns and the Wolves are led by his son, Ryan. Towns and the team decided to make their head coach feel at home with a kind gesture. Dane Moore revealed that their second […]

Minnesota Timberwolves · 5 years agoTimberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns joins Wilt Chamberlain, Karl Malone, Elgin Baylor, Moses Malone, Anthony Davis with impressive feat

Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star big man Karl-Anthony Towns has started the 2019-20 season off with a bang. Towns is just the sixth player in NBA history to record at least 35 points and 10 rebounds in each of his first two games of a season. The others are Wilt Chamberlain (three times), Karl Malone (two times), […]

Minnesota Timberwolves · 5 years agoTimberwolves' Andrew Wiggins was absolutely awful vs. Nets, until he finally wasn't

If you’re a Minnesota Timberwolves fan or just someone who loves to follow the team, you probably might have heard of Andrew Wiggins’ recent comment saying there aren’t 100 players in the league better than him. If you watched how awful he was in the first four quarters of the Wolves’ season opener against the […]

Brooklyn Nets · 5 years agoVideo: Nets' Kyrie Irving nearly hits game-winner after he falls over but somehow keeps his dribble

Kyrie Irving had a night for the ages, throwing down everything but the kitchen sink at the Minnesota Timberwolves in his debut with the Brooklyn Nets. The All-Star point guard poured in 50 points, but he needed two more to make his debut all the more special, unfortunately missing after a maneuver gone wrong that […]

Brooklyn Nets · 5 years agoVideo: Nets' Kyrie Irving counts and points on every Timberwolves defender after a tough finish

Brooklyn Nets star guard Kyrie Irving trolled every Minnesota Timberwolves defender who failed to stop his layup in a fast break. In a fastbreak opportunity Irving decided to take the ball to the rack for a tough finish despite being outnumbered by the Timberwolves. Three Wolves got up and tried to block the shot, but […]

Minnesota Timberwolves · 5 years agoRumor: Timberwolves talked Domantas Sabonis trade back in June, could possibly revisit it again

The Minnesota Timberwolves once explored the possibility of trading for big man Domantas Sabonis, a name that has once again been put on the table by the Indiana Pacers after refusing to sign a contract extension last week. According to Darren Wolfson of ESPN 1500, the Wolves talked to Indy about their young forward’s services […]

Minnesota Timberwolves · 5 years agoTimberwolves' Andrew Wiggins will be donating $22 to charity for every point for the second straight year

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins donated $22 for every point that he scored last season. He announced on Twitter that he is going to be doing that again in 2019-20. I’m proud to announce for the second year straight i’ll be donating $22 for every point I score towards supporting underprivileged children who face barriers […]

Minnesota Timberwolves · 5 years agoJeff Teague on his health status, 'I don't think I'll ever be 100 percent'

Jeff Teague was brought in by the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2017 in hopes of leading a team armed with young talents in Karl-Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins. Two years in and Teague’s stint for the Timberwolves can be described underwhelming. The former All-Star point guard is coming off a 2018-19 campaign marred by injuries. In […]

Minnesota Timberwolves · 5 years agoTimberwolves' Andrew Wiggins says there aren't 100 players better than him

ESPN didn’t rank Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Andrew Wiggins as a top-100 player for the 2019-20 season. Wiggins, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2014 draft, doesn’t agree with ESPN: “I don’t really look at that too much, top 100 or not top 100,” Wiggins told Eric Woodyard of ESPN on Thursday. “There’s not […]

Minnesota Timberwolves · 5 years agoD'Angelo Russell says he, Karl-Anthony Towns, Devin Booker will be on same team one day

D’Angelo Russell expressed hope of playing with two of his best friends on the same team one day. The former No. 2 overall pick is hoping to team up with draftmates Karl-Anthony Towns of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Devin Booker of the Phoenix Suns, two of his closest friends in the league after spending much […]

Minnesota Timberwolves · 5 years agoTimberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns, Noah Vonleh impressed with Naz Reid, says he should’ve been a ‘lottery pick’

The Minnesota Timberwolves got a steal in undrafted rookie Naz Reid, and the team’s established players are baffled with his level of play and his draft position, most notably Karl-Anthony Towns and Noah Vonleh. Jace Frederick of the Twin Cities Pioneer Press had wonderful words to say about the big man, and Vonleh asked the […]

Minnesota Timberwolves · 5 years agoKarl-Anthony Towns reveals the impact Kevin Garnett has had as a mentor

Now entering his fifth season in the NBA, Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Karl-Anthony Towns is looking to firmly establish himself as one of the best players in the entire league. Recently, the 23-year-old opened up about the type of impact 15-time All-Star and Timberwolves legend Kevin Garnett has had on his own career. According to Towns, […]

Minnesota Timberwolves · 5 years agoKarl-Anthony Towns dares rest of NBA to 'keep sleeping' on Timberwolves

Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Karl-Anthony Towns has sent out a stern warning to the rest of the NBA. According to the 23-year-old, Towns and the rest of the Wolves have grown accustomed to playing the underdog role. Nonetheless, he believes that this is the very fuel they need to prove all their doubters wrong this season: […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoRUMORS: Clippers, Heat, Pistons, Timberwolves could be potential trade suitors for Kyle Lowry if Raptors elect to deal him

Kyle Lowry could be traded this 2019-20 season, and the Toronto Raptors might not find it too difficult to find a trade partner for the champion playmaker. According to Adrian Wojnarowski and Zach Lowe of ESPN, the Los Angeles Clippers, Miami Heat, Detroit Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves could all be potential suitors for the All-Star […]

Detroit Pistons · 5 years agoPistons' Derrick Rose claims 50-point game with Timberwolves 'took the weight off my back'

Last season with the Minnesota Timberwolves, Derrick Rose scored a career-high 50 points on Halloween against the Utah Jazz. It was a performance which captivated the NBA world since Rose has undergone four knee surgeries in his career. Now, the new Detroit Pistons guard admits that game took the weight off his back. 🔊 @drose […]

Golden State Warriors · 5 years agoWarriors star Stephen Curry's 40-point game is first preseason 40-point game since himself vs. Timberwolves in 2017

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry lit up the Chase Center during Thursday night’s preseason game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, ringing in 40 points in 25 minutes of action before taking a fourth-quarter rest in a 143-123 victory. According to the team, this is the first preseason 40-burger since Curry himself lit up the Wolves […]

Minnesota Timberwolves · 5 years agoKarl-Anthony Towns knows he has to be 'aggressive at all times' for Timberwolves to win

Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star center Karl-Anthony Towns knows he has to be “aggressive at all times” for Minnesota to win on a nightly basis. Timberwolves head coach Ryan Saunders wants his team shooting more 3-pointers this season, including Towns. KAT is a willing passer and loves to see his teammates flourish. However, the two-time All-Star is […]

Detroit Pistons · 5 years agoWhy Derrick Rose will make a major difference for the Pistons

Completely overshadowed by all the crazy, landscape-shifting moves that went through in what was nothing short of an historic offseason for the NBA was the Detroit Pistons’ signing of veteran point guard Derrick Rose. The former Most Valuable Player winner put pen to paper on a two-year, $15 million deal with the Pistons on Day […]

Minnesota Timberwolves · 5 years agoTimberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns says somebody in The Bay asked him to join a basketball league because he's 'tall'

Karl-Anthony Towns and the Minnesota Timberwolves will face the Golden State Warriors on Thursday at the Chase Center in preseason game No. 2 for both teams. On his off day in The Bay, Towns had a funny interaction with someone. The Timberwolves star took to Twitter to explain it: Was at equinox here in the […]

Minnesota Timberwolves · 5 years agoTimberwolves' Shabazz Napier preparing for role as primary backup to Jeff Teague

The Minnesota Timberwolves are in a state of stasis as they try to make the playoffs in a stacked Western Conference. While they still have no established point guard, they have good options in Jeff Teague and Shabazz Napier. While there’s still a minute of NBA basketball to be played, Napier has come forward and […]

Minnesota Timberwolves · 5 years agoRyan Saunders reveals rookie Jarrett Culver has been impressive in Timberwolves training camp

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Ryan Saunders says rookie swingman Jarrett Culver has been among the impressive Wolves players early in training camp. The Timberwolves acquired Culver from the Phoenix Suns on draft night. Ryan Saunders said Jarrett Culver has been among the impressive Wolves early in camp. — Jon Krawczynski (@JonKrawczynski) October 5, 2019 Culver […]

Minnesota Timberwolves · 5 years agoAndrew Wiggins' max extension was at root of Jimmy Butler's unhappiness with Timberwolves

Andrew Wiggins has 148 million reasons to perform like an All-Star player, yet he’s fallen well-shy of that progression ever since finishing his third year in the league. According to ESPN Insider Bobby Marks, sources have confirmed the five-year, $147.7 million deal Wiggins signed in Oct. 11, 2017, was among the things that irked star […]

Phoenix Suns · 5 years agoRicky Rubio believes the best basketball of his career is ahead of him

Phoenix Suns point guard Ricky Rubio will be entering his ninth season in the league this coming campaign. He will be turning 29 this year, and at this point, the 6-foot-4 guard believes that he is about to reach the peak of his career. “I’m fully expecting to play the best game, the best play […]

Minnesota Timberwolves · 5 years agoTimberwolves' Andrew Wiggins throws shade at Tom Thibodeau, implies he 'was on the rise' until he came along

Andrew Wiggins had no filter when facing the criticism involving his development as a player, quickly pivoting to former head coach Tom Thibodeau as a reason for his struggles in the last two years. The Minnesota Timberwolves forward was given a five-year, $147 million deal after he improved after his first two seasons, though he […]

Minnesota Timberwolves · 5 years agoJeff Teague expects big year from Andrew Wiggins, playmaking from Karl-Anthony Towns

It’s training camp season and spirits are high for all 30 NBA teams. The Minnesota Timberwolves don’t fall far from that description, as an injury-plagued side is now healthy enough to take the court, starting with point guard Jeff Teague, who sees big things ahead for teammates Andrew Wiggins and Karl-Anthony Towns. “I expect a […]

Portland Trail Blazers · 5 years agoNorthwest Division: Predicting the standings for the 2019-20 NBA Season

During the 2018-19 NBA season, only one other division was as successful as the Northwest Division. To mirror the Atlantic Division in the East, the Northwest also sent four teams to the playoffs. While some things have changed this offseason for the division, their level of play will remain the same. The competition in the […]

Minnesota Timberwolves · 5 years agoMinnesota Timberwolves: Previewing the 2019-20 NBA season

The Minnesota Timberwolves are coming off of a 2018-19 NBA campaign in which they won just 36 games and missed the playoffs, one year after making the postseason for the first time since 2004. Of course, the Timberwolves’ season got off to a tumultuous start, as a practice tantrum from Jimmy Butler led to Minnesota […]

Minnesota Timberwolves · 5 years agoTimberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns flaunts league's ban of 'ninja-style' headbands

The NBA notified teams that it won’t allow players to wear the “ninja-style headbands” this upcoming season, but Minnesota Timberwolves star big man Karl-Anthony Towns apparently didn’t get the memo. Towns is still wearing the headband in his offseason workouts with fellow Timberwolves players. https://www.instagram.com/p/B2m6w0vJGfV/ Jimmy Butler, Jrue Holiday, Myles Turner, Mike Scott, De’Aaron Fox and Montrezl […]

Minnesota Timberwolves · 5 years agoTimberwolves' Robert Covington reveals 'he's back' after extended absence due to knee injury

Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Robert Covington took to Instagram to announce he’s finally back on the court. Covington underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee on April 1. The swingman last played for the Timberwolves on Dec. 31, 2018. Uh oh!! He’s baccccckkkkkkkkkkkkkk!!!!!! Full steam ahead. Open runs felt great today 🐺💪🏽 https://t.co/eGqxXSyDqQ — Robert […]

Minnesota Timberwolves · 5 years agoTimberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns training to ‘think like a guard’ this summer

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns is entering the next chapter of his career. The 23-year-old former Rookie of the Year has to step up even more for the Timberwolves to make a run after missing the playoffs in 2019. The fifth-year big man, at seven feet tall, developed his game in the offseason to learn […]

Minnesota Timberwolves · 5 years agoGersson Rosas believes Karl-Anthony Towns can be Minnesota's Nikola Jokic

With the Minnesota Timberwolves looking to bounce back from a rather forgettable 2018-19 season, the team appear to be determined on developing a new role for cornerstone superstar Karl-Anthony Towns. Recently, Wolves team president Gersson Rosas spoke about how the team envisions Towns’ new function for the team this coming season, and as it turns […]

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