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Halloween rarely gets to be an emotional one for most people. But on Wednesday night, after the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Utah Jazz 128-125, Derrick Rose poured out his heart to the home crowd and the tears started falling. Rose dominated the game with a career-high 50-point masterpiece as he left defenders in the dust, […]

No one expected it and no one could have predicted what would happen in the game tonight between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Utah Jazz. With leading scorer Jimmy Butler (22.5 points) sitting out the game to rest, there was a gaping hole in the offense that needed to be filled. Starting point guard Derrick […]

Derrick Rose, who just notched a career-night, got a championship-like celebration inside the Minnesota Timberwolves locker room. Check out the clip below posted by Ashley Nevel. As Rose entered the locker room, his teammates showered him with water and all sorts of drinks as if they just won a championship: https://twitter.com/AshleyNevel/status/1057831550073466880 Towards the end of […]

Before the knee injuries took a toll on his body, Minnesota Timberwolves guard Derrick Rose was the most explosive point guard in NBA history. No one could stay in front of him, both in the half court and full court, and the San Antonio Spurs learned that the hard way during Rose’s MVP season with […]

Derrick Rose was once the MVP of the NBA and was one of the top players in the world. Unfortunately, those entertaining years disappeared quickly after he tore his ACL. Since then, Rose has suffered plenty of injury issues, but seems to finally have his feet back under him with the Minnesota Timberwolves. In tonight’s […]

‘Vintage’ Derrick Rose is thrown around a lot whenever the Minnesota Timberwolves pulls a sweet move on the court, but on Wednesday night, vintage was probably not enough to describe him. With both Jimmy Butler and Jeff Teague out against the visiting Utah Jazz as well as the controversy surrounding Butler’s uncertain future with the […]

Dwyane Wade of the Miami Heat is one with the basketball world in witnessing the career night of Minnesota Timberwolves guard Derrick Rose. Via Twitter, Wade said: That boy @drose is out here straight HOOPING!!!! — DWade (@DwyaneWade) November 1, 2018 In their 128-125 win against the Utah Jazz, Rose finished with a career-high 50 […]

According to one of the broadcasters for the Minnesota Timberwolves, Derrick Rose is the hardest-working player in franchise history since Kevin Garnett. As reported by Adam Spector, a broadcaster looked back on Garnett’s playing days and compared his work ethic with Rose’s. https://twitter.com/Howsito/status/1055250279464022016 Perhaps it’s this work ethic that’s allowed Rose to stay in the […]

For the first time in almost two years, Derrick Rose of the Minnesota Timberwolves notched in 30-plus points in a game. The Wolves are playing the Utah Jazz tonight. Derrick Rose (@drose) drops 30 points for the first time since January 18, 2017#AllEyesNorth #NBA #NBATwitter #DerrickRose — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) November 1, 2018 Rose’s hot start […]

Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Jimmy Butler tells ESPN’s Rachel Nichols he is sitting out Wednesday’s home game against the Utah Jazz because his “body is hurting.” The All-Star swingman denies he is sitting out as a protest against the organization after a report came out stating he was thinking about a long-term absence from the […]

The Jimmy Butler saga has now reached the seven week mark, and there’s a collective belief around the league that Minnesota Timberwolves president/head coach Tom Thibodeau still isn’t ready to seriously negotiate a trade yet, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Despite being told by Butler directly that he wants out of Minnesota and has no […]

In the midst of a reporting stand-off concerning Jimmy Butler’s trade situation, Jace Frederick of The Pioneer Press provided some clarity after speaking to the Minnesota Timberwolves star’s agent. “Again, I am unsure what you are referring to big-picture-wise but Jimmy’s approach this year has been to approach every day as a singular event and […]

Jimmy Butler has been one of the most talked about players in the NBA throughout the early stages of the 2018-19 season. After requesting a trade from the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Houston Rockets have become one of the most likely trade destinations. Despite how much the two teams have talked, it does not appear that […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Jimmy Butler is in the midst of a trade rumor storm this early in the season, a former Wolves man that knows a thing or two about trade rumors, now-Utah Jazz point guard Ricky Rubio, shared some bits of sound advice for the four-time All-Star. “I got traded like 10 times when […]

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins is set to make his return for Wednesday night’s match-up against the Utah Jazz, according to a report from Dane Moore of Zone Coverage. Jeff Teague, however, will be held out. Timberwolves head coach Tom Thibodeau gave an update on Wiggins’ status on Wednesday morning, noting that he “should be […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Jimmy Butler is expected to rejoin the team Friday after resting Wednesday against the Utah Jazz, hoping to suit up for a road game against the Golden State Warriors, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Teams interested in trading for the four-time All-Star say the price for Butler remains steep. A prior report […]

In another Minnesota Timberwolves news, reports say that the team has declined the third-year option for young center Justin Patton. Patton has been riddled with injuries since being drafted in 2017 and has only played one game for the Wolves. Shams Charania of The Athletic tweeted out this development from the Wolves’ camp. The Minnesota […]

If there’s one way to describe the career of Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Derrick Rose, it has to be “resilient.” At several points in his roller-coaster ride of a career, the bitter end appeared to be in sight, and his once unmatched potential seemed destined to be put to waste. This includes a couple of […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves confirmed that All-Star Jimmy Butler will sit out the team’s matchup against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday. But while Tom Thibodeau referred to the reasoning as “general soreness” and said it had nothing to do with Butler’s trade request, that’s reportedly not true. Jimmy Butler is taking next step in six-week-long process […]

In 2011, Derrick Rose was named the youngest Most Valuable Player in league history and was already dubbed as the future of the NBA. However, several injuries, especially to his knees, derailed what was supposed to be a Hall of Fame career. The 2011 NBA MVP went through a lot of adversity since tearing his […]

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Derrick Rose has recently shed some light on his rather unsuccessful stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers. According to the 30-year-old Wolves veteran, it was not the most ideal situation to begin with, and that it was just a matter of necessity for him. Speaking to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Rose explained […]

Derrick Rose will put no fronts on what it means to be reunited with his old head coach Tom Thibodeau, this time as a member of the Minnesota Timberwolves, in a different conference and providing a familiar voice despite the many changes in his career. Rose was the star of Thibodeau’s lauded Chicago Bulls team […]

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Derrick Rose has had a tough go through his NBA career after a meteoric rise to being crowned the league’s youngest MVP to seeing the lows of the many injuries that have plagued his career. While he’s not the player he was in his heyday, he’s taken comfort at seeing others succeed […]

Derrick Rose’ career arc has been as mystifying as his quick rise to prominence, as the youngest MVP of the league was forced to join the one foe he had to dethrone, keeping him from four straight MVP awards at the peak of his popularity. The Minnesota Timberwolves guard had just finished a season with […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have left an open-ended promise to star swingman Jimmy Butler, vowing to find him a suitable trade at some point this season. Yet there is suspicion that the front office, comprised of president/head coach Tom Thibodeau and meddling owner Glen Taylor will resist the idea of providing a powerhouse in the making […]

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Derrick Rose says his individual goal for this season is to win the Sixth Man of the Year award. In seven games off the bench for Minnesota this year, Rose is averaging 14.3 points, 4.0 rebounds and 4.9 assists while shooting 38.5 percent from the field, 26.3 percent from beyond the […]

Jimmy Butler is one of the best players in the NBA. He is also one of the most frustrated players in the NBA. As things currently stand, Butler is still playing for the Minnesota Timberwolves, but if he had his way, he would be gone. Butler isn’t satisfied with the Timberwolves, especially their young stars […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves will soon have to part ways with Jimmy Butler in the near future and while president/head coach Tom Thibodeau has been rather mum about what exactly he desires in return for his star forward, he gave a line of insight into his thinking. “I think, you know, young guys are your pipeline,” […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are still shaking off the rust, off to a 2-5 start in the season, but Lance Stephenson’s antics are already in midseason form. The 6-foot-5 swingman baited Minnesota Timberwolves forward Gorgui Dieng into a technical foul after committing an offensive foul for shoving him out of post position. Take a look. […]

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins was on track to return to action against the Los Angeles Lakers, but was ultimately ruled out. Wiggins has missed the past two games with a quad injury. Tom Thibodeau says Andrew Wiggins went through shootaround without any limitations. He will play against the Lakers tonight, barring any hitch in […]

LeBron James described his former teammate and now Minnesota Timberwolves guard Derrick Rose as a “misunderstood” individual, claiming all that “he just wants to play ball and be with his son,” according to Dane Moore of 1500 ESPN. Rose was the lone player standing between LeBron James and four straight MVP seasons, and despite only […]

It’s safe to say Anthony Tolliver isn’t happy after a fan suggested that the Minnesota Timberwolves should have kept Nemanja Bjelica instead of signing him. Nemanja Bjelica signed with the Sacramento Kings in the offseason after three years with Minnesota. The Timberwolves extended a qualifying offer to the 30-year-old forward earlier in free agency but […]

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Derrick Rose has put on some memorable performances in his NBA career, but his favorite basketball game ever is from his high school days. Derrick Rose, the youngest MVP in NBA history, played his high school ball at Simeon Career Academy in Chicago, Illinois. He wore No. 25 in honor of Ben “Benji” […]

The Houston Rockets have offered four future first-round draft picks to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for small forward Jimmy Butler, but that package doesn’t include shooting guard Eric Gordon, who’d be mandatory for Minnesota in any proposed deal, according to Malika Andrews of ESPN. Timberwolves head coach/president Tom Thibodeau is looking for a grand return […]

Minnesota Timberwolves want-away star Jimmy Butler certainly has a unique way of looking at things. Amidst all the brouhaha he has caused following his trade demands, the 29-year-old actually believes that he has not brought forth any drama for the organization. Butler recently explained that in his mind, it’s all business, and that’s it’s actually […]

We’re already in week two of the regular season, and up until today, there seems to be no clear resolution in sight for all the drama surrounding Jimmy Butler and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Nonetheless, both parties are still keen on pursuing a trade, and a new timetable has reportedly been put on the table. According […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo has, without a doubt, transformed the Milwaukee Bucks into the NBA’s most promising teams. And their 25-point halftime lead on the road against the Minnesota Timberwolves is good proof. This is the largest road halftime lead since Antetokounmpo’s first season in 2013. Bucks lead the Wolves by 25 at the half, which is their […]

Despite dealing with an illness, Minnesota Timberwolves starting small forward Jimmy Butler is in the lineup Friday against the Milwaukee Bucks at home. Butler was listed as questionable before the game started. When reports came out about him possibly missing the game, Timberwolves fans started to think that a Butler trade was finally going to […]

In the wake of recent rumors of the Minnesota Timberwolves turning down the Houston Rockets’ proposed trade, president/head coach Tom Thibodeau suggested he’s not really weighing long-term vs. short-term benefits in trade packages for Jimmy Butler, according to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. Thibs just wants to “do what’s right” for the franchise. The Rockets […]