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Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is finally a champion, but in the eyes of future Hall of Famer Carmelo Anthony, his winning ways aren’t enough to crown him as the next face of the league. The 10-time All-Star argued that Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards is the frontrunner for that title, via the 7PM in […]

The basketball portion of the Olympics got underway this weekend and as the host country, France and Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert were automatic qualifiers. The French national team began their quest for a medal on Saturday against Brazil. Rudy Gobert is one of the key players for France, but after a particularly nasty poster […]

When the Minnesota Timberwolves made the shocking decision to trade a 2030 protected first-round pick swap and an unprotected first-round pick in 2031 to the San Antonio Spurs for Kentucky Wildcats combo guard Rob Dillingham, it felt like one of the riskiest draft day trades in recent memory. Sure, the 6-foot-1, 175-pound guard came with […]

Everyone can learn a lot from how the NBA and its media partners view certain players and teams based on how the scheduling shakes up. The marquee matchups between the most marketable teams and players are usually reserved for special occasions, such as Opening Night and Christmas Day, and the Minnesota Timberwolves, after an incredible […]

The Team USA basketball squad continues to gear up for what should be an exciting run in the 2024 Olympics. Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards looks to make a massive impact in his first Summer Games, although he is also having fun off the court. Edwards poked fun at several teammates, including LeBron James, when […]

The most popular basketball sneaker of the year is back once again as Adidas continues to market Minnesota Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards as the face of their brand. After a number of releases slated for the upcoming year, including new colorways for the 2024 Paris Olympics, Adidas will dig deep into their color palettes to release […]

As the team with the highest payroll in the NBA, not even the most optimistic fan in Minnesota expected to see the Timberwolves pull off something massive in free agency. Sure, they could have brought back Kyle Anderson if they really wanted to, using his bird rights to hand him a new contract similar to […]

With Team USA preparing for the Olympics in just a few short weeks, one name to keep an eye on during competition is Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards. With many talented players on the team, it’s hard to judge who should be the top scoring option. Anthony Edwards made the case for himself as Team […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have begun to build upon last season’s run to the Western Conference Finals. Their offseason kicked off their offseason with a bang during the 2024 NBA Draft when they traded to the eighth selection to land Kentucky’s Rob Dillingham. They also have added Terrance Shannon Jr., Joe Ingles, and PJ Dozier this […]

There’s no question about the impact Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has had on the world of basketball over the last year and given his current trajectory, it won’t be long before he’s the best player and face of the NBA. Alongside his scintillating performances on the court, Edwards also happened to drop one of […]

It seemed like the stars were aligning for the Minnesota Timberwolves in their pursuit of the franchise’s first championship during the 2024 NBA playoffs. Drawing the 2023 NBA champion Denver Nuggets in the second round was not favorable by any means, but the Timberwolves took care of business, setting up a matchup against the four-seeded […]

With the dust settling on free agency, with the biggest names already latching on with their teams for the 2024-25 season, the focus of many is shifting towards Team USA’s goal of redemption after failing to finish with a medal in the 2023 FIBA World Cup, marking the second straight time in the competition that […]

Kevin Durant has been in the league for a long time now, so being the recipient of trash talk is nothing new to him. Back in April, it came from none other than Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards, who continuously gave KD a piece of his mind during their first-round playoff clash. Fast forward to […]

Anthony Edwards, the superstar guard for the Minnesota Timberwolves, has been making headlines with his bold statements regarding his role on Team USA. Edwards, who has quickly become one of the most exciting young players in the NBA, is currently representing the United States in international competition. Despite sharing the court with other elite talents, […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves, despite being in a difficult situation roster-building wise due to the financial constraints imposed upon them by the new collective bargaining agreement, have made the most out of their offseason. They kicked things off by trading a future draft pick for the draft rights to Kentucky guard Rob Dillingham, and then in […]

After about a week, most big name free agents have already agreed to deals during the NBA free agency negotiation period. While contracts cannot be signed and made official until this weekend, a lot of players are already off the open market. For a team like the Minnesota Timberwolves, they can still strengthen their roster […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are coming off of a season to remember with Rudy Gobert winning the Defensive Player of the Year Award and Anthony Edwards ascending to superstar status. Gobert likely has a long future ahead of him with the Timberwolves, but nothing is set just yet, as evidenced by recent comments from Wolves GM […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves and veteran free agent sharpshooter Joe Ingles have agreed on a one-year contract, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. After leaving the Utah Jazz in 2022 and spending one season with both the Orlando Magic and Milwaukee Bucks, Ingles is now set to reunite with former Jazz teammates Mike Conley Jr. and Rudy […]

The Golden State Warriors may have lost Klay Thompson this offseason, but they are moving on. On Tuesday, it’s been reported that veteran forward Kyle Anderson is headed to Golden State via a sign-and-trade transaction involving the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Anderson also reportedly is going to ink a three-year deal […]

The Phoenix Suns already have one of the best backcourts in the NBA led by Bradley Beal and Devin Booker. Now, Beal and Booker are about to get added help in a backup capacity with the addition of Monte Morris from the Minnesota Timberwolves. Morris plans to a sign a deal with Coach Mike Budenholzer’s […]

The Utah Jazz haven’t yet committed to a hard and fast roster-building decision; earlier in the offseason, they were linked to blockbuster moves for two-way wings Mikal Bridges and even Paul George, the two who have since moved to the New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers, respectively. With the Jazz unable to acquire pieces that […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves experienced one of the greatest seasons in franchise history this year. With Anthony Edwards taking another leap and the team’s defense clicking into place in the second season with defensive stalwart Rudy Gobert roaming the paint, the Timberwolves contended for the top spot in the Western Conference all season long. While Minnesota […]

Among the noteworthy moves in the 2024 NBA Draft were the Atlanta Hawks selecting Zaccharie Risacher, Houston Rockets picking up Reed Sheppard from Kentucky, the San Antonio Spurs selecting UConn’s Stephon Castle, and the LA Lakers choosing Bronny James with the 55th pick. However, the acquisition of Kentucky’s Rob Dillingham by the Minnesota Timberwolves stood […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves selected Illinois standout Terrance Shannon Jr. with the 27th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft and also swung a deal to acquire jet-quick Kentucky point guard Rob Dillingham from the San Antonio Spurs after Dillingham was selected eighth overall. The backcourt duo has suddenly inspired hope and optimism for Timberwolves fans […]

The biggest move of the night during the 1st Round of the 2024 NBA Draft was the Minnesota Timberwolves’ decision to trade two future 1st Round picks — a 2030 swap and an unprotected 2031 1st rounder — to the San Antonio Spurs in order to move up to the 8th overall pick. With that […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have agreed to trade former 2022 first-round pick Wendell Moore Jr. to the Detroit Pistons before Day 2 of the 2024 NBA Draft, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Moore, who was selected 26th overall by Minnesota in the 2022 NBA Draft, has barely played for the Timberwolves over his two years […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves had a great 2023-24 season that saw them advance all the way to the Western Conference Finals for only the second time in franchise history. They were looking for the missing piece to get them over the hump in the 2024 NBA Draft, and they just may have found it. The team […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are in a tough spot, roster-building wise, moving forward given how much money they have tied up to their core four of Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns, Rudy Gobert, and Jaden McDaniels. For better or for worse, they are wedded to this quartet, which isn’t the worst idea in the world given that […]

Last-minute trades have been par for the course on NBA Draft night for years, with future picks constantly swapped as organizations look to fulfill their differing needs. However, the Minnesota Timberwolves and San Antonio Spurs made an especially wacky deal Wednesday night, the likes of which have rarely been seen before. The Wolves acquired guard […]

The New York Knicks completed a blockbuster trade with the Brooklyn Nets to acquire Mikal Bridges late on Tuesday night, and that has implications for the Minnesota Timberwolves and Karl-Anthony Towns, as the Knicks gave up the assets they could have potentially used to acquire the star player down the line eventually. We have an […]

The NBA Draft is fast approaching and with no clear-cut top-end talent in it, there are some steady risers on front-office boards. One of them just so happens to be an NBA Draft target of the Denver Nuggets. He goes by the name of DaRon Holmes II and he has been phenomenal with the Dayton […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are coming off one of their best seasons ever, and the offseason has gotten off to a solid start as well. While the Wolves have yet to make any significant player transaction, they made a vital move to maintain their foundation over the coming years. Minnesota has signed head coach Chris Finch […]

The contender for best signature basketball sneaker is back again and while Anthony Edwards won’t be suiting-up for the Minnesota Timberwolves until next season, fans around the world will have a chance to witness his talent at the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympic Games. On-par with his latest accomplishment, Adidas will come out with a three-pack […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves had a great 2023-24 campaign, but they have some work to do this offseason. The Timberwolves should be active in the trade market to upgrade their roster after falling short in the playoffs. The Timberwolves made it all the way to the Western Conference Finals but lost to the Dallas Mavericks in […]

So much for Bronny James only playing for the Los Angeles Lakers or Phoenix Suns. Though the son of four-time NBA champion LeBron James has only conducted workouts with the Suns and Lakers, three other teams have apparently shown interest in Bronny leading up to the June 24th NBA Draft. In addition to Los Angeles […]

Ahead of the 2020 NBA Draft, there was a furious debate about which player the Minnesota Timberwolves should take with the No. 1 overall selection. Three players dominated the conversation — James Wiseman, LaMelo Ball, and Anthony Edwards — but ultimately, Minnesota ended up taking Edwards. And while that has proven to be an incredibly […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves had a great season, racking up 42 wins and elevating their play in the postseason. The young Wolves fought their way through the playoff gauntlet in the Western Conference, eventually falling to the Dallas Mavericks in five games in the Western Conference Finals. Now, with NBA free agency on the horizon, they […]

Long before the Minnesota Timberwolves started to look like a legitimate championship contender with Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns leading the attack, there was the Tom Thibodeau-coached version of the franchise that also featured the likes of Jeff Teague and Jimmy Butler. Teague recently recalled those days during a Club 520 Podcast episode, particularly telling […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have arrived. The team is fresh off a run all the way to the Western Conference Finals in the 2024 NBA Playoffs, where they ended up losing to the Dallas Mavericks. And while that loss was a tough pill to swallow, this is the first time since the Kevin Garnett era where […]