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The Minnesota Timberwolves faced the Portland Trail Blazers Thursday for the second time in as many games. Roaring out of the gate, the Wolves took advantage of an extended stay in Portland with a signature first quarter. Anthony Edwards poured in 13 first-quarter points as he nearly outscored the Blazers by himself. Minnesota dominated the […]

In his fourth season with the Minnesota Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards has helped elevate his franchise to new heights. A day before the All-Star break begins, the Timberwolves find themselves owning a 38-16 record, the best in the Western Conference. Before Edwards heads on a plane with Karl-Anthony Towns and flies to Indianapolis for the upcoming […]

Kevin Garnett hardly tries to hide his bias. As the undisputed greatest player in franchise history who still has dreams of one day joining his former team’s ownership group, the Hall-of-Famer turned NBA media star has a clear rooting interest for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Does that reality make his most recent comparison for Anthony Edwards […]

There is no doubt that the Minnesota Timberwolves are playing at a high level of basketball this season due to their explosive offense and their stifling defense. Part of the latter’s success is because of defensive stalwart Rudy Gobert, who point guard Mike Conley said to Mark Medina of Sportskeeda that he is a “superstar” […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are in the Pacific Northwest to take on the Portland Trail Blazers Thursday night. Below we will continue our NBA odds series with a Timberwolves-Trail Blazers prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Timberwolves are 38-16 this season, and they have won four of […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves continued their long road trip Tuesday night with a matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers. Minnesota came into the game on the heels of a dominant showing against the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday, so a young Blazers team could’ve been a handful on the second night of a road back-to-back. However, […]

Rudy Gobert and the Minnesota Timberwolves kept chugging along as they have all season, defeating James Harden and the LA Clippers for their 37th win of the season. They currently sit atop the Western Conference as the All-Star break nears are on pace for the most wins since the 2003-04 season as well as the […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are back at the top of the Western Conference after their 121-100 road win against the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday, and Anthony Edwards is giving a lot of credit to one of his teammates. After the win that put the Wolves solidly in first place in the standings and a full […]

After an extended stretch of rest, the Minnesota Timberwolves recorded their second consecutive win on their long road trip prior to the 2024 NBA All-Star game. Monday night’s battle with the Los Angeles Clippers didn’t look like a matchup between the top two seeds in the Western Conference. A contested first-half back-and-forth quickly snowballed into […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves sent a strong message for the rest of the league with a dominant win on the road Monday night against Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers. Minnesota left no doubts about which team was better at least in that contest, as they eked out a 121-100 win. In addition to that, […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards was inefficient from the field Monday night versus the Los Angeles Clippers, in large part because the defense was especially concentrated on him. But despite his salty shooting night, Minnesota was able to survive the Clippers, with Karl-Anthony Towns taking care of the offense. It’s that defensive focus that the […]

Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers dropped their second game in the last three contests on Monday night, losing against Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves. The loss dropped the Clippers to third place in the Western Conference and gave the Wolves a 2-0 series lead over LA with two games remaining. Kawhi Leonard […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves who are at the top of the Western Conference are looking to stay there when they head out on the road to Portland to take on the Trail Blazers in this Tuesday night showdown. This game will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Timberwolves-Trail Blazers prediction and pick. […]

Minnesota Timberwolves’ franchise star Anthony Edwards will make his second NBA All-Star appearance in Indianapolis as him and his teammates gear up for a second-half run during their already impressive season. Edwards didn’t have his own signature sneaker during last year’s game, but Adidas will release a special ‘All-Star’ edition of the AE1 to celebrate […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves will head to Southern California to face the Los Angeles Clippers at Crypto. We’re here to share our NBA odds series, make a Timberwolves-Clippers prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The Timberwolves destroyed the Milwaukee Bucks 129-105 at the Fiserv Forum. Initially, it was 30-26 after the first quarter. […]

Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves have enjoyed an upstart season so far in 2023-24. The Timberwolves are currently at the top of a crowded Western Conference playoff picture, and Edwards has continued producing wild statistical feats and jawdropping highlights on a seemingly nightly basis for his team. One person who is impressed with what […]

Many are saying that this year’s NBA trade deadline was a disappointment due to the fact that many teams made salary dump moves involving players who were waived upon completion of said trades. This was relevant in the case of players such as Furkan Korkmaz, Marcus Morris Sr., Thaddeus Young, and others. However, there was […]

Coming off of a disastrous loss to the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday, the Minnesota Timberwolves were looking get back in the win column in the second game of a five-game road trip. Taking on the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night, the Timberwolves came out on the prowl. Minnesota effectively limited Giannis Antetokounmpo as the Bucks […]

As the dust settles on the 2024 NBA trade deadline, the Minnesota Timberwolves made a win-now move. With the hope that acquiring Monte Morris nudges them further into true title contention, the Timberwolves still have to fill out the end of the roster. As Troy Brown Jr. and Shake Milton were traded to the Detroit […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are currently enjoying a dream season. They are 35-16, in a virtual four-way tie for first place in the Western Conference alongside the Los Angeles Clippers, Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder. The Wolves have the third-best point differential in the West and fourth in the entire NBA. Their net rating ranks […]

With the 2024 NBA trade deadline on the horizon, the Minnesota Timberwolves stand at a crucial juncture. Right now, they sport a 35-16 record and tied for second place behind the Los Angeles Clippers. The Timberwolves have showcased their defensive prowess but find themselves in urgent need of offensive reinforcements. The pursuit of a championship […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves fortified their ball-handling depth for the season’s stretch run and the Detroit Pistons received draft capital for a veteran who’s not in the team’s long-term plans and is set to become a free agent this summer. Win-win, right? Let’s dive into grades for the deal that sent Monte Morris from Detroit to […]

It will be a possible NBA Finals preview as the Minnesota Timberwolves face the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday at the Fiserv Forum. We’re here to share our NBA odds series, make a Timberwolves-Bucks prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The Timberwolves lost 129-123 in overtime to the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday at […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves and Detroit Pistons are working towards finalizing a trade that would send veteran point guard Monte Morris to the Timberwolves, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Shake Milton, Troy Brown Jr., and a second-round pick appear to be en route to Detroit as part of this trade. The second-round pick going […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are in the midst of what could be the best regular season in franchise history. Anthony Edwards is one small step below full-fledged superstardom, Rudy Gobert’s stunning renaissance has made him an overwhelming favorite for Defensive Player of the Year and the on-court alchemy Minnesota so sorely lacked a year ago is […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have proven that they’re one of the Western Conference’s top contenders this year. Sitting in third place with a 35-16 record, the team continues its fight for the number one seed with a little over two months remaining in the regular season. Still, their overall performance hasn’t stopped them from exploring available […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves came into Tuesday’s matchup with the Chicago Bulls feeling good about themselves. Sunday’s convincing win over the Houston Rockets clinched Chris Finch the head-coaching gig for the 2024 NBA All-Star game, providing Minnesota plenty of momentum to begin a tough road trip Tuesday night in the Windy City. The Wolves rode that wave […]

Bones Hyland has been an afterthought with the Los Angeles Clippers even since James Harden arrived in Southern California. As Ty Lue’s rebuilt team surges up the standings, proving its bonafides as a top-tier title contender, there’s only been further indication Hyland won’t be a part of Los Angeles’ plans come the postseason. Why not […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are off to one of the best starts in franchise history. With a 35-15 record, Minnesota is 20 games above .500 for the first time in a long. With the Timberwolves roaring early this season, everyone wants to know what moves they have up their sleeves at the NBA trade deadline. However, […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are coming off a lopsided victory in their most recent matchup after coming up short in a game prior and now they will look to continue their dominance when they head to Chicago for the first game of their road trip when they take on the Bulls in this Tuesday night showdown. […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are currently tied for the lead in the Western Conference and they’re seeing their best start to a season in their franchise history. Anthony Edwards looks like the clear-cut player to bring them to the promised land and he showed-out once again in their last win over the Rockets. After the game, […]

The NBA Trade Deadline is a few days away and rumors are starting to circulate more than before. The Detroit Pistons, who had a record losing streak earlier in the season, are viewed as a team willing to sell multiple pieces. One player whose name has come up is Monte Morris, and he is reportedly […]

The NBA All-Star game promises plenty of things, and topping that list is a multitude of highlight plays. From jaw-dropping dunks to long three-pointers and fancy dribbling moves, fans have plenty to look out for in two weeks’ time. Additionally, the last thing spectators might expect to see in a clash between franchise players would […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves came in with unusual importance lying on Sunday night’s game against the Houston Rockets. It’s not only a battle against a Western Conference opponent, but it was also a chance to send their head coach, Chris Finch, to the NBA All-Star weekend in Indiana. After a strong start and a slow second […]

On Sunday night, the Minnesota Timberwolves hosted the Houston Rockets. After a competitive first-half, the game quickly turned into a blowout as Anthony Edwards went nuclear in the third quarter. The Wolves pulled away and held on for a convincing 111-90 win at home The win lifted Minnesota to a stellar 35-15 record through the […]

The Houston Rockets will head to Minneapolis to face the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Allstate Arena. We’re here to share our NBA odds series, make a Rockets-Timberwolves prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The Rockets defeated the Toronto Raptors 135-106 on Friday at home. Amazingly, they broke through with a huge first-quarter […]

Freshly-minted 2024 NBA All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns has played at an elite level all season long for the Minnesota Timberwolves. His efficiency has been at the heart of Minnesota’s success so far this season. The number one defense gets by on the offensive end through a series of screen actions, strong drives to the basket and […]

Patrick Beverley is in the midst of his 12th NBA season. Given that impressive longevity, it’s safe to assume the Philadelphia 76ers guard knows exactly how starters for the All-Star Game are chosen. Then again, you’d also think a loudmouth competitor like Beverley would have an accurate grasp of the league-wide standings—especially when it comes […]

Poor fourth quarter showings have become a problematic trend as of late for the Minnesota Timberwolves.  Prior to Friday night, Minnesota had four different fourth quarters scoring 22 points or less in their last seven games. Three of those poor showings resulted in frustrating losses to the San Antonio Spurs, Charlotte Hornets and Oklahoma City […]