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For the second consecutive season, the Minnesota Timberwolves’ campaign came to an end in the Western Conference Finals. This time around, however, they stood less of a chance against the Oklahoma City Thunder than they did against the Dallas Mavericks last year. OKC, boasting the best defense in the league, swallowed Minnesota whole — as […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — After winning Game 5 124-94 to win the Western Conference Finals 4-1, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren revealed a receipt for Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Anthony Edwards. With his eyes on an NBA title, Holmgren isn’t satisfied with just reaching the Finals; he wants to win the whole thing. However, he didn’t […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards received high praise — and a pointed critique — from ESPN analyst Tim Legler following the team’s Western Conference Finals exit. The Timberwolves were eliminated by the Oklahoma City Thunder in a 124-94 Game 5 loss, marking the second straight season they have fallen short in the conference finals. Edwards, […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been so close yet so far away two years in a row now. The team lost in the Western Conference Finals for the second straight season. After their loss last season, big changes were made in the offseason. The team traded Karl-Anthony Towns for Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo. Even more drastic […]

Anthony Edwards watched his NBA title pursuit end Wednesday. He and the Minnesota Timberwolves fell 124-94 to the Oklahoma City Thunder, sealing their NBA playoffs fate. Edwards drew eyes and ears with some startling comments after the game, though — prompting Lou Williams to send a warning. He told reporters he wasn’t “hurt” from losing in […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves will do their best to return all of Julius Randle, Naz Reid, and Nickeil Alexander-Walker this offseason, but one or more of those potential free agents seem likely to walk in free agency. Alexander-Walker is an unrestricted free agent, whereas Randle and Reid have player options on their contracts. Reid will likely […]

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley revealed an emotional message from his wife following the team’s season-ending loss in the Western Conference Finals. After the Timberwolves fell to the Oklahoma City Thunder 124-94 in Game 5, Conley shared that his wife, Mary, sent him a three-word text: “I’m so sorry.” “Her three words were, ‘I’m so […]

On Wednesday evening, the Minnesota Timberwolves’ season came to an end with a blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals. The loss brought to an end what had been an unexpectedly successful playoff run for Minnesota, who lost in Game 5 of the conference finals for the […]

Rudy Gobert’s performance in the Western Conference Final has received criticism from the majority of Minnesota Timberwolves fans. As a result, some of the fans are suggesting finding a suitable trade destination for the tall Frenchman. There is no doubt that the 32-year-old shotblocker still has some gas left in the tank, and the final […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves were just eliminated from the Western Conference Finals by the Oklahoma City Thunder. Unfortunately for Timberwolves fans, this may have been the team’s best shot at winning the championship. Minnesota had arguably the best eight-man rotation in the NBA. Their starting five consisted of Anthony Edwards, Mike Conley, Rudy Gobert, Julius Randle, […]

After another painful exit in the Western Conference Finals, the Minnesota Timberwolves find themselves looking for answers. Despite boasting a core led by Anthony Edwards and Rudy Gobert, and having made a bold move to acquire Julius Randle last offseason, the Wolves have again fallen short of the NBA Finals. With the franchise’s luxury tax […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves will be heading into the offseason after losing to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals. The Thunder were clicking on both sides of the ball throughout the series, and there wasn’t much that the Timberwolves could do. They contained Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle for the most part, and […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves enter the 2025 offseason at a crossroads. After a second consecutive Western Conference Finals exit, this time at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder, the franchise faces the hard reality that “running it back” with the same roster may not be enough to get over the hump. With Anthony Edwards blossoming […]

After coming out on the wrong end of a gentleman’s sweep in the Western Conference Finals for the second consecutive year, the Minnesota Timberwolves have a pivotal offseason ahead, and many are wondering if that offseason includes trading for Kevin Durant. The Timberwolves were utterly dominated in last night’s Game 5 loss to the Oklahoma […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have officially been eliminated from the playoffs after losing 124-94 in Game 5 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. From the beginning of the game, the Timberwolves didn’t have it and were outscored 26-9 in the first quarter. They were then outscored 39-23 in the second quarter, and from there, it kind of […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have arguably the best top-eight rotation in basketball. They just lost in the Western Conference Finals for the second straight year, this time to the Oklahoma City Thunder, and now they have to prepare for getting much thinner. Nickel Alexander-Walker is an unrestricted free agent, and Naz Reid has a player option […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves’ season is officially over as they were eliminated by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals. This is the second straight season the Timberwolves have made it this far, and there were questions if they would get back this season after the moves they made. One of those moves was […]

The NBA Finals now have their first finalist. Head coach Mark Daigneault and the Oklahoma City Thunder captured the Western Conference crown with a resounding 124-94 rout of the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5. But to truly understand the Thunder’s dominance, you have to look at how completely the Timberwolves unraveled. In the series finale, […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves crashed out of the Western Conference Finals after the Oklahoma City Thunder annihilated them, 124-94. In a post-game interview, Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards shared his heartbreak: “I’m hurt, more so for myself for Mike. I came up short for Mike. I gotta say we tried last year and we tried again this […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wanted Oklahoma City to feel the moment. And man, did the Thunder deliver. On a night when the Thunder could punch their ticket to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2012, they didn’t just win—they dominated. Oklahoma City throttled the Minnesota Timberwolves 124-94 in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals, […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have accomplished so much over the past two seasons, but they have fallen short of their ultimate goal of winning a championship once more. Wednesday night was a bit of deja vu for the Timberwolves, as they saw their season come to a horrific end, being defeated yet again in the Western […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are headed home after a blowout 124-94 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals on Wednesday night. For the second straight season, Chris Finch and company have been eliminated at the same stage of the playoffs and now head into a long offseason after falling […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves did not show up Wednesday night for Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals. The Oklahoma City Thunder led 26-9 after the first quarter and cruised from there to a 124-94 win, ending the series in five games. That was not a typo. The Timberwolves scored nine points in the opening 12 […]

For the second season in a row, the Minnesota Timberwolves have fallen short just one round and three wins short of going to the NBA Finals. In 2024, it was the Dallas Mavericks that bounced Anthony Edwards and company out of the playoffs. This season, the Oklahoma City Thunder will represent the Western Conference in […]

Magic Johnson knows championship effort when he sees it. The five-time NBA Finals winner handed the Minnesota Timberwolves a brutally honest take following the Game 5 debacle. The Oklahoma City Thunder ran the T-Wolves out of the Paycom Center, plus NBA Playoffs, with their 124-94 demolition Wednesday night. Chet Holmgren shattered a new playoff record. […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves were sent packing from the NBA Playoffs on Wednesday night, losing 124-94 in Game 5 of the Western Conference Final against the Oklahoma City Thunder. In a road game that not many people gave the Timberwolves much hope, Anthony Edwards needed to bring his A-game. Instead, he fell flat, finishing with 19 […]

Julius Randle had a brutal first half in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night. Fans did not hold back on him. In 17 minutes of action, Randle had eight points, one rebound, one assist, and a steal. He shot 3-of-8 from the field, […]

Barring an unforeseen and historic turnaround, the Minnesota Timberwolves’ season will officially be coming to an end after 24 minutes of game time following a horrific first-half performance in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Timberwolves, expected to play with a sense of desperation now that their backs […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves entered Game 5 of the Western Conference finals needing a win to keep their season alive. Minnesota narrowly lost Game 4 at home, going down 3-1 in the series. After losing the first quarter 26-9, Anthony Edwards and Co. need a thunderous comeback to make the game interesting. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander the and […]

Anthony Edwards leads the Minnesota Timberwolves into Game 5 of the Western Conference finals on Wednesday night. Edwards and Minnesota have their backs against the wall thanks to the defense of the Oklahoma City Thunder. NBA legend Isiah Thomas broke down the defensive strategy that the Thunder have deployed to stop Edwards, comparing it to […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Despite the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 3-1 lead in the Western Conference Finals, ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins says their series against Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves is far from over. If there’s one thing Perkins has learned about Edwards, it’s his ability to respond amidst playoff adversity. It’s why he wasn’t surprised […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are currently gearing up for Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Timberwolves trail this series 3-1 after a crushing Game 4 loss Monday night, a game in which superstar Anthony Edwards was held to just 16 points by the Oklahoma City defense. From the jump […]

What makes this year extra special for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is that he gets to play in the  Western Conference Finals alongside his cousin Nickeil Alexander-Walker. The cousins are rising stars in their own right in the NBA, with Alexander-Walker making a name for himself with the Minnesota Thunder and Gilgeous-Alexander being named the league’s MVP […]

There’s been discourse about who the face of the NBA is right now, with LeBron James inching closer and closer to retirement. Many have slated Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards as the next in line. However, Charles Barkley thinks otherwise after he sent ESPN a savage message about who the program should be promoting instead. […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder picked up a signature playoff win on Monday night, winning a back-and-forth Game 4 against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals. Both teams were blistering hot on offense and traded haymakers all the way into the final seconds. With less than 10 seconds to go, the Timberwolves found themselves […]

Iman Shumpert enjoyed a ten-year career in the NBA that saw him win a championship alongside LeBron James in 2016. Since Shumpert, one of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ best players, shifted into his second career as an NBA analyst. Shumpert works primarily with ESPN, providing insight and appearing alongside Cassidy Hubbarth on “Hoop Streams”. However, the […]

It’s been an up and down Western Conference Finals for Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards, who followed up his epic Game 3 performance with a quiet 16 points in Minnesota’s Game 4 loss vs the Oklahoma City Thunder. The loss put the Thunder up 3-1 in the series, meaning the Timberwolves will be facing elimination […]

After dropping 30 points in Game 3, Anthony Edwards managed just 16 in Game 4. In what ended up being a two-point game, many, including ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith, believe Edwards’ limited performance directly led to the Minnesota Timberwolves’ downfall against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals. Despite his quiet night, Edwards […]

MINNEAPOLIS — The scoreboard read 128-126 in favor of the Oklahoma City Thunder, but the Minnesota Timberwolves’ postgame messaging told a different story entirely. This wasn’t surrender. This was defiance. Down 3-1 in their playoff series after Monday night’s loss, the Wolves walked into the postgame press conference with quiet but strong determination. Ahead of […]