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The Minnesota Timberwolves are set to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals on Tuesday. They’ve been largely successful thanks to the brilliant play of Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle. However, Randle received an interesting comparison to LeBron James hours before tip-off. During a segment of the NBA […]

The 2025 NBA Playoffs have been filled with thrilling matchups featuring old-school superstars like Stephen Curry and LeBron James as well as new-school stars like Anthony Edwards and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Only four teams remain heading into the Conference Finals: the Minnesota Timberwolves, Oklahoma City Thunder, Indiana Pacers, and New York Knicks. While viewership and ratings […]

The NBA Conference Finals tip off this week, and while most coverage leans on data and matchups, ESPN took an unconventional route. In a recent breakdown, ESPN’s Neil Paine blended analytics with astrology, using horoscopes to assess playoff synergy ahead of the New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers and Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Oklahoma City Thunder […]

Just months ago, the basketball world had seemingly written off Julius Randle’s potential. But as the Minnesota Timberwolves continue their impressive postseason run taking on the Oklahoma City Thunder Tuesday night for the Western Conference Finals, Randle has thrown out that reputation, transforming from New York’s playoff puzzle into Minnesota’s postseason powerhouse. The numbers are […]

It is not often that two family members face off against one another in the NBA. That is exactly what we will see when the Minnesota Timberwolves take on the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals due to the in-family rivalry between Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Alexander-Walker and Gilgeous-Alexander are cousins, as […]

As the Oklahoma City Thunder return to the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 2016, their meteoric rise has been fueled by a historically elite defense, the likely MVP in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and a young, versatile core. But as the Thunder prepare to battle the Minnesota Timberwolves, one glaring weakness threatens to undermine […]

Recently, the Minnesota Timberwolves punched their ticket to the Western Conference Finals with a Game 5 victory over the Golden State Warriors in the NBA playoffs. It was another strong series for Julius Randle, who has overcome some past playoff demons this postseason and has been a legitimate number two option for Minnesota. The Timberwolves […]

As the Minnesota Timberwolves prepare for their second consecutive Western Conference Finals appearance, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith issued a pointed challenge to forward Julius Randle ahead of the team’s matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. During Tuesday morning’s episode of First Take, Smith directly questioned whether Randle’s postseason success this year was sustainable as Minnesota […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have completed their return the Western Conference Finals, making it two straight trips in back-to-back seasons. Furthermore, it wasn’t a walk in the park in the NBA Playoffs for Anthony Edwards and crew, especially after sending home the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors, both of which had championship aspirations. But […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves and the Oklahoma City Thunder are the last two teams standing in the Western Conference. This Tuesday night, these two contenders for the 2025 NBA title will begin their best-of-seven series at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. It’s an intriguing matchup that should garner plenty of interest, especially with both teams entering […]

It’s safe to say that the Minnesota Timberwolves did the unexpected. After engaging in a dramatic Karl-Anthony Towns-Julius Randle exchange in the offseason, the Timberwolves successfully turned it around, as they found themselves back in the Western Conference Finals. But while Minnesota already has plenty to celebrate about, the team has a daunting task ahead […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves, yet again, have a significant rest advantage heading into their next playoff matchup — this time against an Oklahoma City Thunder team that is coming off a bloodbath of a seven-game series against the Denver Nuggets. If anything, the Timberwolves would know just how exhausting it can be to fend off the […]

Anthony Edwards and Rudy Gobert have enjoyed their time together as teammates on the Minnesota Timberwolves. But there is one thing from the latter that will get the former in disbelief. Since Gobert entered the NBA in 2013, he has attempted 18 3-pointers throughout his career, including the playoffs. Of those tries, he wasn’t successful […]

Julius Randle and the Minnesota Timberwolves completely outperformed Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors in their second-round series in the NBA Playoffs. Randle and the Wolves eliminated the Warriors in five games, but a lot of that had to do with the absence of star guard Stephen Curry due to a hamstring injury. Green […]

Russell Westbrook is one of the most polarizing figures in basketball. He is the king of the triple-double with an NBA record 203 throughout his career. The UCLA product’s ability to stuff the stat sheet earned him an MVP and made him one of the greatest point guards in NBA history. However, in recent years, […]

Not very many people saw it coming, but the Minnesota Timberwolves are four wins away from going to the NBA Finals. The Timberwolves took down the Los Angeles Lakers in five games to get their playoff run started, and then they only needed five games to take down the Golden State Warriors as well. Now, […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have made it back to the Western Conference Finals. Furthermore, their road back to this stage wasn’t easy by any means. They went through a dramatic roster change in the offseason before sneaking into the playoffs as the No. 6 seed in the Western Conference. Minnesota sent the Los Angeles Lakers, led […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have punched their ticket to the Western Conference Finals, and Anthony Edwards is owning the spotlight with fearless confidence. After powering past the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors in a dominant playoff run, Minnesota now sets its sights on the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder. Timberwolves assistant Chris Hines, who’s spent […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma City Thunder eliminated the Denver Nuggets in a 125-93 Game 7 win, setting the stage for Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to face his cousin, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, and the Minnesota Timberwolves. After Gilgeous-Alexander gushed over Jalen Williams’ performance in Sunday’s win, he adjusted his focus to what lies ahead, a Western […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder had some Game 7 jitters early on at home against the Denver Nuggets on Sunday, falling behind by 11 points in the first quarter. But the Thunder soon settled down and took control of the game with a surge late in the second quarter and into the third quarter. The end […]

Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green addressed his 4-1 series loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves and their fans after losing in the Western Conference semifinals. As the organization enters the offseason, it’ll have to answer looming concerns, such as the Warriors figuring out their future with Jonathan Kuminga. However, those weren’t the conversations Green wanted […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves punched their ticket to the Western Conference Finals on Wednesday. The Timberwolves finished off the Golden State Warriors with a 121-110 win in Game 5. Unfortunately for the team, the rest they get before the beginning of the next round is no longer drama free, thanks to Rudy Gobert. News broke on […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are one step closer to exacting their revenge in the Western Conference Finals and superstar Anthony Edwards is just four wins away from his first NBA Finals. It’s been a whirlwind for the young franchise star through his first four years in the Association and he’s arguably made a greater impact by […]

For the second straight NBA Playoffs series, the Minnesota Timberwolves made a statement, and Anthony Edwards didn’t need many words to do it. After the Wolves clinched a second consecutive trip to the Western Conference Finals sending the Golden State Warriors home in five games, the Wolves superstar posted a photo on his Instagram with […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves secured a spot in the Western Conference Finals for the second year in a row. Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle led the team to a 4-1 series win in the second round against the Golden State Warriors. After clinching their spot in the next round, veteran point guard Mike Conley posted some […]

Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors saw their season come to an end after losing 121-110 to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 on Wednesday night. However, this happened to them without their franchise star Stephen Curry. Curry injured his hamstring during the first half of Game 1 in the series. The hamstring strain […]

Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves continue to proceed with their playoff run. And Stephen A. Smith is taking notice. The Timberwolves won their series against the Golden State Warriors in five games, winning Game 5 on Wednesday night to advance to the Western Conference Finals. Smith reacted to the Timberwolves’ playoff success during May […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have rewritten franchise history, reaching the Western Conference Finals in consecutive seasons for the first time ever. But do not expect any celebration from this hungry squad.  “There is no satisfaction,” Anthony Edwards told reporters after the Timberwolves closed out the Warriors 121-110 in Game 5. Edwards made a bold promise last year […]

On Wednesday evening, the Minnesota Timberwolves punched their ticket to their second straight Western Conference Finals with a comfortable home win over the Golden State Warriors in Game 5 of their second round series. It was another strong game from superstar Anthony Edwards, who scored 22 points to go along with 12 assists and seven […]

With a gentleman’s sweep of the Golden State Warriors, the Minnesota Timberwolves return to the Western Conference Finals for the second consecutive season. However, as excited as fans were, many did not approve of the team using Anthony Edwards to mock Stephen Curry in celebration. After the Game 5 victory, the Timberwolves posted a video […]

The Golden State Warriors were in command of Game 1 of their second-round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, but everything changed once Stephen Curry went out with a hamstring injury. While the Warriors were able to win Game 1 without Curry, they lost the next four as the Timberwolves advanced to the Western Conference Finals […]

Anthony Edwards made history on Wednesday, earning his 20th career playoff win—more than any player in Timberwolves history—as he led Minnesota past the Golden State Warriors 121-110 in Game 5. The victory sends the Wolves to the Western Conference Finals for the second straight year, a first for the franchise. The Timberwolves superstar highlighted Minnesota’s […]

As the Minnesota Timberwolves eliminated the Golden State Warriors from the NBA Playoffs, some fans were shocked to hear some of Draymond Green’s comments after Game 5 on Wednesday night. While the Warriors were overall impressed by the Timberwolves, some would specifically give props for how they dominated the series, especially Green, who even shouted […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are moving on to the Western Conference Finals after taking down the Golden State Wariors in Game 5 on Wednesday night. As the six-seed in the West, Minnesota wasn’t expected to make it this far, but it is now just one series win away from going to the NBA Finals. The Timberwolves […]

The Golden State Warriors’ playoff dreams came crashing down in Game 5 against the Minnesota Timberwolves, and Dwyane Wade was not shy about expressing his frustration. Watching the game unfold live on a PlayBack stream, the Miami Heat legend took a direct shot at his former teammate, Jimmy Butler. His words were sharp and simple: […]

The stars delivered the goods for the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 of their second-round series versus the Golden State Warriors. Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle, two stars out of the SEC, took turns in pummeling the Warriors on Wednesday, leading Minnesota to a 121-110 victory at Target Center in Minnesota. As Randle was being […]

It took the Minnesota Timberwolves just five games to eliminate the Golden State Warriors in the second round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs. After losing Game 1, Minnesota stitched together four wins in a row to book a return trip to the Western Conference finals, punctuating the Warriors series with an emphatic 121-110 home win […]

The Golden State Warriors’ 2024-25 season came to a frustrating close on Wednesday, as the Minnesota Timberwolves eliminated them in five games to advance to the Western Conference Finals. Without Steph Curry for the final four games due to a hamstring injury, Golden State simply couldn’t keep up. Now, with another season ending in early […]

After being the butt of many jokes after struggling to begin the season in the aftermath of their controversial decision to trade Karl-Anthony Towns for Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo, the Minnesota Timberwolves have righted the ship completely and have made it all the way back to the Western Conference Finals after defeating the Golden […]