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NBA players love playing the NBA 2K series as it is one of the best basketball games on the market. However, it seems like the Minnesota Timberwolves’ Karl-Anthony Towns is frustrated with his 2K20 rating and is taking it out on popular 2K figure Ronnie Singh. Singh, better known to the gaming public as Ronnie […]

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. Rose had a feeling he was going to have a big game before dropping the 50 points: […]

Jarrett Culver, the sixth overall pick by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2019 NBA Draft, admitted that there’s a lot of pressure to perform well as the team’s top pick. The Texas Tech product was one of the top prospects ahead of the 2019 NBA Draft. He spent two seasons with the team and in […]

Expectations are fairly high for Minnesota Timberwolves swingman Jarrett Culver after being selected with the sixth overall pick of the NBA Draft back in June. Fortunately for him, he has been having a great time with Karl-Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins: “It’s been great interacting with (Towns and Wiggins),” Culver said, according to Max Hengst […]

With the sixth overall pick in June’s NBA Draft, the Minnesota Timberwolves selected Jarrett Culver of the Texas Tech Red Raiders after making a trade with the Phoenix Suns. The 20-year-old is a 6-foot-7 shooting guard who showcased his diverse skill set in two seasons with the Red Raiders, earning him the right to be […]

Former Minnesota Timberwolves interim coach Ryan Saunders is now promoted as a full-time head coach and one of the first things on his wish list is seeing franchise superstar Karl-Anthony Towns work on his pick-and-roll defense. According to Chris Hine of Star Tribune, the young coach feels that Towns needs to improve his defense for […]

The population in Andrew Wiggins Island has been declining year over year as the Minnesota Timberwolves forward has, so far, failed to live up to the expectations of a number one overall pick. Many are already close to labeling Wiggins a bust, but Minnesota is still holding on to a glimmer of hope that he […]

With the Minnesota Timberwolves looking to bounce back from a rather forgettable season, a lot of pressure will be riding on the shoulders of former first overall pick Andrew Wiggins. Timberwolves head coach Ryan Saunders appears to have added some more pressure on the 24-year-old, saying the team’s success will heavily rely on how Wiggins […]

The future of former first overall pick Andrew Wiggins with the Minnesota Timberwolves is no longer as clear cut as it was a few years ago. Of late, whispers pertaining to a possible trade away from the Wolves have become louder, and the general belief is that the former Rookie of the Year would be […]

Minnesota Timberwolves president of basketball operations Gersson Rosas says the franchise may sign more than 15 guaranteed contracts to create competition on the roster. The Timberwolves missed the playoffs last season and lost three keys players from last year’s team this summer in Derrick Rose, Taj Gibson and Tyus Jones. Rosas, who became the Timberwolves’ […]

Minnesota Timberwolves president of basketball operations Gersson Rosas says small forward Andrew Wiggins has “got to be a main contributor” for Minnesota to have success next season. As we all know, Wiggins has arguably one of the worst contracts in the league and hasn’t lived up to the hype with the Timberwolves after being the […]

Minnesota Timberwolves president of basketball operations Gersson Rosas wants to build around All-Star big man Karl-Anthony Towns similar to the way the Houston Rockets have built their team around 2018 MVP James Harden. Rosas worked with the Rockets before taking the Timberwolves job this summer: Rosas said the Wolves will build around KAT much like […]

Minnesota Timberwolves president of basketball operations Gersson Rosas says small forward Robert Covington is “on course” to be ready for the start of training camp. Covington underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee on April 1. The swingman last played for the Timberwolves on Dec. 31, 2018: Robert Covington is "on course" to be ready […]

It’s a new era for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Gone are Tom Thibodeau and others who prevented Minnesota from joining the modern age of NBA basketball, replaced by a combination of forward-thinking decision-makers who both maintain the Timberwolves’ longstanding sense of family and will no doubt stray from that organizational edict to push the team to […]

Minnesota Timberwolves wing Andrew Wiggins did not have the best of weeks, following reports confirming that he was recently a victim of a burglary. The 24-year-old is spending part of his summer in L.A. working out in preparation for the upcoming season, and according to TMZ Sports this is where the incident took place. But, […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves enter the 2019-20 NBA season with new vigor with Karl-Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins leading the charge once more. Unlike last season where they had to deal with issues that involved Jimmy Butler, the road ahead seems pretty wide open. One reason for that is the emergence of Towns. The 23-year-old has […]

Former Atlanta Hawks general manager Wes Wilcox appeared on NBA TV during a Monday schedule release special, discussing six players who could be traded next, including Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker and Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins. The list included notables like Bradley Beal and Kevin Love, who have been rumored to be moved at […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves’ 2019-20 home opener is against none other than Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat. It will be Butler’s second game against the Timberwolves at Target Center since being traded last season. The four-time All-Star was viciously booed when he came back to Minnesota as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers. Timberwolves fans […]

Jarrett Culver wasn’t the highly-touted prospect that he could have been as a talented player with a bevy of skills. Coming up in Texas, the now Minnesota Timberwolves guard recalled his recruitment process coming out of high school. “Not a lot of people got out to Lubbock to see what I could do,” said Culver, […]

Former NBA player Chauncey Billups has been involved in several rumors about possible front-office jobs in the NBA. He reportedly declined an offer from the Cleveland Cavaliers last season and was a candidate for the President of Basketball Operations post for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Billups told Vince Ellis of the Detroit Free Press that he […]

Toronto Raptors brand ambassador and Grammy-award winning hip-hop artist Drake recently dropped a compilation album containing some of his best unreleased tracks from the past few years. One of the songs on the album was entitled “Draft Day,” which opened with lyrics pertaining to former NFL star Johnny Manziel and Minnesota Timberwolves stud Andrew Wiggins. […]

Despite enjoying plenty of success in the past two seasons, Jordan Bell decided to leave the Golden State Warriors this summer. The third-year forward, however, is convinced that the move will benefit him in the long run. Bell signed a one-year deal worth $1.62 million with the Minnesota Timberwolves this summer. The 24-year-old told David […]

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jordan Bell is ready for more defensive responsibility in his new home. In an interview with Basketball Insiders, Bell claimed that he would like to be the defensive focal point for Minnesota. “Just to make everybody else around me better. I know obviously Karl and [Andrew] Wiggins are the focal points as […]

An anonymous NBA executive says his team, and every other team in the league for that matter, will start “circling” around Karl-Anthony Towns after the Minnesota Timberwolves endure a “couple more years of losing.” Towns signed a five-year, $158.25 million extension with the Timberwolves last summer. Minnesota is nowhere near close to contending in the […]

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins has yet to have a breakout season in the NBA. Despite being the first overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft, his first five years in the league have been severely underwhelming. He averages 19.4 points per game in his career, yet he’s not being recognized as a top-10 player […]

When Noah Vonleh entered the league in 2014, many were intrigued about his tantalizing upside. However, five years later, that potential hasn’t quite translated just yet. The Minnesota Timberwolves, looking to incorporate more three-point shooting into their offense this upcoming season, will be Vonleh’s fifth team in six seasons. The former 9th overall pick is […]

Minnesota Timberwolves assistant coach Pablo Prigioni has been impressed with sophomore forward Keita Bates-Diop. Prigioni claimed that Bates-Diop’s mobility and varied skill set could be a serious threat if the Timberwolves decide to use him in a small-ball lineup. “It’s hard to guard a five being that dynamic…He can pop, he can shoot, pump fake, […]

Minnesota Timberwolves president of basketball operations Gersson Rosas wants his team to play a more upbeat tempo style in the upcoming season. Per Kyle Ratke, digital manager of the Timberwolves, Rosas said that the team will play a more upbeat style. As such, head coach Ryan Saunders will likely sub out players quickly to give […]

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Ryan Saunders appears ready to make rotational changes in the hopes of bouncing back from a disappointing year last season. Saunders revealed that Robert Covington might focus on playing as a power forward instead of getting a lot of minutes at the three spot, per Dane Moore SKOR North. The Wolves […]

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Ryan Saunders is not ready to give up on Andrew Wiggins. In fact, the 33-year-old coach is determined to help Wiggins improve important aspects of his game. Per Dane Moore of SKOR North, Saunders emphasized Wiggins’ shot selection as an area for improvement. The young Timberwolves tactician also wants Wiggins to […]

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins is now sporting an afro, but ex-NBA player Kendrick Perkins does not approve of it. On Twitter, Perkins asked Wiggins to cut his hair and noted that his afro is “not it.” Oh Hell Nah!!! Cut that 🤬 ASAP! Nope that’s not it — Kendrick Perkins (@KendrickPerkins) July 24, 2019 […]

Jordan Bell believes that today’s era of positionless basketball fits him perfectly especially with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Bell shared his thoughts on how seamless his adjustment with the Timberwolves during his introductory press conference on Tuesday. Per the Timberwolves PR: Jordan Bell touches on how the current NBA is positionless and that fits him perfectly […]

Minnesota Timberwolves president of basketball operations Gersson Rosas admits that he and head coach Ryan Saunders “have something to prove” this 2019-20 season. Speaking to the media during the introductory press conference for Jordan Bell, Jake Layman, Noah Vonleh, Treveon Graham and Shabazz Napier, Rosas said that proving themselves is one thing all people within […]

New Minnesota Timberwolves center Jordan Bell picked youth over experience in his offseason free-agency decision to sign with Ryan Saunders and the T-Wolves. The former Golden State Warriors big man joked on Tuesday during his introductory press conference that he’s able to talk about Canadian rapper and actor Drake, also a Toronto Raptors superfan, with […]

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Noah Vonleh had only complimentary things to say about his times spent with the New York Knicks last season. The five-year veteran spent only one season with the Knicks, but he said that it helped him grow significantly. “I put the work in,” Vonleh said, per Kyle Ratke of Timberwolves.com. “When I […]

Jordan Bell is entering a new phase in his NBA career after signing with the Minnesota Timberwolves, but he is not forgetting his time with the Golden State Warriors. In Bell’s introductory press conference with the Timberwolves, the 6-foot-9 center acknowledged his time with the Warriors and even credited Draymond Green for showing him the […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are reportedly “in talks” with New Orleans Pelicans assistant coach Kevin Hanson to join head coach Ryan Saunders’ coaching staff, Chris Hine of the Star Tribune reports. The Timberwolves are close to making an addition to Ryan Saunders’ staff for the upcoming season, as the team is in talks to bring in […]

All-Star big man Karl-Anthony Towns believes the Minnesota Timberwolves will “have a really good team” in 2019-20. Towns says the Timberwolves can’t rush anything and have to take it day by day if they want to make the playoffs in the rugged Western Conference. “We all can’t rush in and think we’re going to win […]

Minnesota Timberwolves second-year shooting guard Josh Okogie announces that he’ll be competing for the Nigerian men’s national team in the 2019 FIBA World Cup. It is with great pride that I want to announce that I will be representing my country, Nigeria, in the World Cup this year in China! pic.twitter.com/etn45OE5m1 — Josh Okogie (@CallMe_NonStop) […]