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The Minnesota Timberwolves never had interest in trading for Russell Westbrook and won’t pursue Chris Paul either, according to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. The Timberwolves lost Derrick Rose and Tyus Jones in free agency. Minnesota currently has two point guards on the roster: Jeff Teague and Shabazz Napier, although Tyrone Wallace can play the […]

Tyus Jones will start the second leg of his NBA career with the Memphis Grizzlies, which comes after the Minnesota Timberwolves failed to match a three-year, $28 million offer sheet for his services. The Apple Valley prodigy still has a mix of emotions, ones that are combined with the excitement of a fresh start: “I’ve […]

Despite the Minnesota Timberwolves seemingly losing hope (and patience) on Andrew Wiggins, head coach Ryan Saunders is not yet ready to give up on the former top overall pick. The Timberwolves reportedly tried to trade Wiggins and his horrendous contract this offseason, as they see him more of a liability. While Wiggins has posted incredible […]

As many of its machinations begin to settle into place, there is no questioning that the highly anticipated free agency of 2019 lived up to the hype. Multiple superstars found new homes for the start of the 2019-20 season, and players across the league got paid some serious money. To put it in perspective, five […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves opted not to match the Memphis Grizzlies’ offer sheet of $28 million for three years to restricted free agent point guard Tyus Jones, reportedly to prioritize their cap flexibility in hopes to partner Karl-Anthony Towns with a future star, according to Chris Hine of the Star Tribune. The Wolves whiffed in acquiring […]

With a majority of the players who entered this offseason seeking a new contract off the board, free agency is beginning to wind down. One pieces to fall into place was Kawhi Leonard, who unsurprisingly had his bags packed to play for the Clippers in Los Angeles, but surprisingly recruited OKC’s Paul George to come […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves will let go of Tyus Jones after declining to match the offer sheet from the Memphis Grizzlies. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Grizzlies will officially sign Jones to a three-year deal worth $28 million after the Timberwolves opted not to match. It will signal the end of the former Duke […]

After two eventful seasons with the Golden State Warriors, forward-center Jordan Bell decided to start a new journey. He signed a one-year, 1.6 million-dollar contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Bell expressed his gratitude to the Warriors through a heartfelt Instagram montage, accompanied by a touching caption: “My time with the Golden State Warriors was probably […]

Minnesota Timberwolves incoming rookie swingman Jarrett Culver will not participate in the NBA’s Las Vegas Summer League, Shams Charania of The Athletic reported on Monday. Charania tweeted that Culver, 20, is not expected to play in Summer League until he “fully integrates himself into the Timberwolves system.” Sources: Minnesota No. 6 overall pick Jarrett Culver […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have claimed former Los Angeles Clippers guard Tyrone Wallace off free agency waivers, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. Wallace, 25, was an innocent casualty of Los Angeles’ quick offseason reload following the free agent signing of two-time Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard and trading for Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George. The […]

It’s safe to say Tyus Jones is intrigued about the prospect of continuing his career with the Memphis Grizzlies. Unfortunately for the four-year veteran, the status of his playing future is currently out of his hands. Jones signed a three-year, $24 million offer sheet with the Grizzlies as a restricted free agent, one that could […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have quite an interesting positional battle going on in the two-guard spot with the new season fast approaching. Sophomore shooting guard Josh Okogie and sixth overall pick Jarrett Culver will be in an all-out head-to-head battle to secure the starting shooting guard gig for the 2019-20 season. Nevertheless, Okogie himself had nothing […]

New Minnesota Timberwolves president Gersson Rosas has impressed many with his aggressive style, hitting the ground and running upon his hire, surrounding himself with like basketball minds and putting the pieces in place to tackle this upcoming season with a bolstered roster. Yet his main weapon remains Karl-Anthony Towns, a player he deems as one […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves appear to be taking some baby steps towards building a more cohesive team for the 2019-20 NBA season. Several Timberwolves players were seen at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas to watch their Summer League team, who went up against the Atlanta Hawks. In a video posted by Dane Moore […]

After a miserable 2017-18 campaign, former league Most Valuable Player winner Derrick Rose had a tremendous bounce back year last season. Just recently, the 30-year-old signed a two-year, $15 million deal with his new team, the Detroit Pistons, and it appears that he is primed for another breakout campaign this term. Last year, Rose earned […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are currently retooling their roster, and their recent moves are being linked to their new associate head coach David Vanterpool. The Timberwolves recently acquired Jake Layman, Noah Vonleh, and Shabazz Napier in separate deals. According to John Meyer of Forbes, Vanterpool likely had a hand on the recent acquisitions. The new Timberwolves […]

Jordan Bell strongly believes that he could bring a lot to the table for the Minnesota Timberwolves if ever his move gets official later this month. Bell believes that he could bring championship mentality to a Timberwolves squad who struggled to find an identity last season. While the move is still unofficial at this point, […]

Jordan Bell agreed to a one-year, $1.6 million deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves on July 1. The Golden State Warriors have the right to match the offer, but it doesn’t appear they are going to. Bell says Timberwolves head coach Ryan Saunders’ vision for him is the main reason he joined Minnesota. “He was telling […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are reportedly interested in acquiring the services of Memphis Grizzlies free agent Delon Wright. According to Wolves insider Darren Wolfson, Minnesota have sent feelers towards Wright’s camp as an indication of the team’s desire to get the incoming fifth-year guard on board — at the right price, of course. They've inquired on […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves could be aggressive in their pursuit to improve their roster with Gersson Rosas taking over the front office this summer. Among the potential trade cogs are point guard Jeff Teague and Robert Covington, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. Teague will $19 million in the final year of his contract, making him a […]

Just like the rest of the NBA world, Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star big man Karl-Anthony Towns is fascinated by Kawhi Leonard’s free agency, also known as #KawhiWatch. Leonard has yet to make his free agency decision. The Timberwolves star feels like the NBA has never seen anything like #KawhiWatch before: Have we ever witnessed something like […]

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Robert Covington has confirmed that he’s been cleared to play. Per John Meyer of Forbes: https://twitter.com/thedailywolf/status/1146136202623496193 To recall, the 28-year-old forward underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee on April 1. The swingman last played on Dec. 31. The Timberwolves acquired Covington from the Philadelphia 76ers in the Jimmy Butler trade in […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have agreed to terms with Noah Vonleh on a one-year deal, according to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. Vonleh played for the New York Knicks this past season. He’ll give the Timberwolves some depth in the frontcourt. The Timberwolves have agreed to terms with Noah Vonleh on a one-year deal, league sources […]

The plan to pair the first and second picks from the 2015 NBA Draft was spoiled for the Minnesota Timberwolves, specifically in relationship to D’Angelo Russell. Once All-Star point guard D’Angelo Russell hit the market—when it was clear Kyrie Irving was joining Kevin Durant in Brooklyn with the Nets—the Timberwolves were active in attempting to […]

Versatile forward Jordan Bell has decided to leave the Golden State Warriors and sign with the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to a report by Chris Haynes. The deal is reportedly for one year worth $1.6 million. Jordan Bell agreed to a one-year, $1.6 million deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves, a league source told @TheAthleticNBA. https://t.co/tDdEzpBZd3 — […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves led all other suitors in pursuit of D’Angelo Russell, using a strong link to their own franchise star Karl-Anthony Towns to motivate the coveted point guard to make the move. Yet a last-minute sign-and-trade deal by the Golden State Warriors brought his fate to a different destination, once again trumped by a […]

Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Karl-Anthony Towns posted a cryptic photo on Instagram, which might have something to do with the start of the free-agency period in the NBA. Towns posted a “Loading” photo on Instagram, which fueled speculation that he is hinting that the Timberwolves are about to acquire D’Angelo Russell, who is expected to find […]

Talks of free agent All-Star guard D’Angelo Russell potentially joining the Minnesota Timberwolves are starting to heat up according to reports. The Wolves are still trying to make some trades that will allow them to free enough cap space to sign the former Brooklyn Nets star, but it seems that D’Lo and Minnesota’s Karl-Anthony Towns […]

Brooklyn Nets restricted free agent D’Angelo Russell has his eyes set on the Minnesota Timberwolves. The New York Times’ Marc Stein reports that Minnesota is “at the top” of Russell’s “wish list.” Stein additionally comments that while the Los Angeles Lakers’ interest in Russell is “undeniable,” the Timberwolves have made him their top priority.  The […]

According to a recent report, the Minnesota Timberwolves were very much open to a reunion with Utah Jazz point guard Ricky Rubio, who himself will enter free agency within the next couple of days. Wolves insider Darren Wolfson reports that Minnesota were heavily invested on bringing back Rubio for next season, but that they decided […]

After Saturday’s flurry of activity involving big-name players, D’Angelo Russell is one step closer to toward his next NBA destination. And should his top choices fail to result in an agreement, the Brooklyn Nets’ guard apparently already has multiple contingency plans in place. Russell will have interest in signing with the New York Knicks and […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves, it’s been known for weeks, plan on aggressively pursuing D’Angelo Russell in free agency this summer. The problem for Karl-Anthony Towns and his team is that the Timberwolves, as currently constructed, lack the cap space to sign the Brooklyn Nets’ guard outright, and prevailing wisdom is that they’re also absent the tradable […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are reportedly set to meet with Brooklyn Nets point guard D’Angelo Russell at the start of NBA free agency on Sunday. Russell is certainly expected to be a hot commodity, and there are likely many NBA teams already working on ways to sign him. And the Timberwolves are apparently among those teams […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves seem to be dead set on trying to move young wing Andrew Wiggins this summer, but given that Wiggins has four years and over $120 million remaining on his contract, that might be a tough sell. Or is it? According to Zach Lowe of ESPN, a rival executive has said that the […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves recently waived forward Cam Reynolds, but according to reports, they are still interested in bringing him back. However, he’s not one of the team’s priority at the moment. Told the #Twolves would have interest in re-signing Reynolds if they strike out in free agency. This move, which I still can't fully figure […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have reportedly tried to acquire D’Angelo Russell via a sign-and-trade, but the Brooklyn Nets have no interest in veteran point guard Jeff Teague, according to Zach Lowe of ESPN. Timberwolves All-Star big man Karl-Anthony Towns and Russell are very close friends. The two-time All-Star is already meeting with free agents and Russell […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves waived shooting guard Cam Reynolds on Friday, the 24-year-old announced on social media. “[I] got to live out my dream and play in the NBA this year and could not be more thankful to the Minnesota Timberwolves for allowing me to apart [sic] of their organization.” In the Instagram caption, Reynolds added […]

The NBA has changed. No longer are the head honchos in charge. Sure, they write checks and pay for hotels, meals, and shake hands, but how much power do they actually have? In the early days of the NBA, it was their way or nothing else. In today’s game, the real power goes to the […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been relatively quiet about their plans this offseason, but they are reportedly preparing to make big and surprising moves this summer. According to Zach Lowe of ESPN, the Timberwolves are currently working on possible deals that would bolster their roster for next season. Lowe revealed that the Timberwolves are eyeing Brooklyn […]