Minnesota Timberwolves Articles - Page 52

Disgruntled Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden was just hit with a $100,000 fine after calling Daryl Morey a “liar” over his contract and trade situation. Harden is upset with Morey and the Sixers because he thought they were going to take care of him with a max contract in the 2023 offseason after he took […]

The 2023 FIBA World Cup beckons, as one of the most prestigious international tournaments in basketball tips off on Friday, August 25, at 4 AM ET. During this tournament, 32 of the best basketball countries all over the globe compete for the crown — with Team USA standing out as the favorite, as per usual, […]

Team USA may have taken home a 99-91 victory over Germany in their final showcase game before heading to Manila, Philippines for the 2023 FIBA World Cup, but it wasn’t an easy win — not by any means. They fell down by as many as 16 points before mounting a strong comeback, with Minnesota Timberwolves […]

Damian Lillard wants to be traded to the Miami Heat. Talks are progressing slowly, however. Lillard is currently still with the Portland Trail Blazers. Bill Simmons believes the Minnesota Timberwolves are a team that Lillard should consider amid the Heat-Blazers talks uncertainty. Simmons recently explained his reasoning during an episode of his podcast, per The […]

Team USA basketball just wrapped up their five-game exhibition series ahead of the FIBA World Cup with a comeback victory over Germany. Anthony Edwards shined for the United States squad with a 34-point performance, and put the stamp on it with a massive poster dunk over Daniel Theis. Edwards described the dunk on the Minnesota […]

It was only an exhibition game for Team USA, one that has no impact on their record or status for the 2023 FIBA World Cup. But what Anthony Edwards was able to accomplish on Sunday against Germany further proves that he is ready to become one of the best overall players in the NBA, as […]

The Team USA men’s basketball team played its final FIBA World Cup exhibition game against Germany on Sunday. Team USA won the game by a final score of 99-91, thanks largely to the play of Minnesota Timberwolves star guard Anthony Edwards. Edwards finished with a team-high 34 points for the game, with 14 of his […]

Minnesota Timberwolves fans have to be hyped about Anthony Edwards dominating for Team USA in preparation for the FIBA World Cup. Stephen A Smith is hopping aboard the hype train, claiming that Anthony Edwards is on the trajectory of becoming a face of the NBA, reports ESPN’s First Take. "If he develops a consistent jump […]

Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard Anthony Edwards is breaking out for Team USA ahead of the 2023 FIBA World Cup. In his most recent display of dominance on the floor, Edwards led the United States to a come-from-behind 99-91 win over Germany on Sunday in Abu Dhabi. Down by 16 in the second half, the Americans […]

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum is enjoying his time off this summer. Like many other stars, he opted not to join Team USA in the FIBA World Cup. However, that doesn’t mean he hasn’t been watching the young American squad play. After Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards dropped 34 points en route to a 99-91 […]

Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard Anthony Edwards has always been known for his comedy chops in addition to his on-court talents. Following Edwards’ virtuoso performance in Team USA’s win over Germany on Sunday, the Timberwolves star trolled FIBA teammate and Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton on the bus ride home. “I hope y’all listening. If he […]

Team USA continued their impressive stretch of winning in their tune-ups for the 2023 FIBA World Cup with a 99-91 victory over Germany on Sunday afternoon. The Americans went on an 18-0 run during a six-minute stretch in the fourth quarter after having trailed by as many as 16 points earlier in the second half, […]

Team USA was in trouble in their final 2023 FIBA World Cup showcase game against Germany on Sunday in Abu Dhabi, but Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards helped save the day with a monster performance, including multiple clutch baskets down the stretch. Edwards’ dominance caught the eye of LeBron James and many others on social […]

During an interview, Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards confirmed why Kevin Durant is his favorite player of all time, whom he placed on his top-five players ever over LeBron James. “[Durant] just loves the game,” Edwards said while adding that he shares the same attitude that KD has towards the game of basketball.  “He just […]

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards revealed his top-5 list of NBA players of all time, but he snubbed a popular candidate for the greatest player of all time in Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. Edwards shared his five choices, via Heir. Anthony Edwards' top 5 NBA players of all-time: Michael JordanKobe BryantShaquille O'NealAllen IversonKevin […]

One of the most heated subplots thus far of the 2023 NBA offseason is James Harden and the Philadelphia 76ers’ continued standoff on the trade front. Harden appears to have reached the end of his rope, as he remains with the team after the Sixers front office decided to pull the plug on talks between […]

Karl-Anthony Towns may be at a crossroads when it comes to his career trajectory with the Minnesota Timberwolves, but his international career with the Dominican Republic seems to be taking off. After much thought, Towns decided to rejoin his national team for the first time since 2013, giving them a much better chance of reaching […]

Anthony Edwards is making the most of his Team USA team. The young Minnesota Timberwolves star is having an impressive stint with the national team. In fact, his efforts against Spain in their most recent game led to a win. Edwards was active on both ends, showing growth in areas that he previously struggled in. […]

Despite losing in their opening play-in game against the Los Angeles Lakers, the Minnesota Timberwolves ended up grabbing the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference and gave the eventual champion Denver Nuggets arguably the toughest series they faced all playoffs. With a budding superstar in Anthony Edwards and an established star in […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving doesn’t hesitate to give anyone their flowers, and that includes his fellow NBA fraternity members. While there are those from present and past generations that may snipe at one another, attempting to downplay the others greatness, Uncle Drew embodies the type of respect that only helps bridge relationships between his […]

Stephen Curry isn’t surprised that Anthony Edwards has turned into one of the NBA’s best young players. In fact, Curry claims that he saw big things in Edwards’ future well before the Minnesota Timberwolves took him with the first pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. As the Golden State Warriors star tells it, he knew […]

The NBA playoffs concluded on June 12 and the Minnesota Timberwolves played their last game on April 25. However, the league office has a great memory and they did not forget about What Anthony Edwards did after Minnesota was eliminated from the first-round of the playoffs by the Denver Nuggets. As he was leaving the […]

It’s not a stretch at all to say that the Minnesota Timberwolves franchise has been the worst in NBA history to this point. The stats certainly show that that is the case. The Timberwolves franchise has the lowest winning percentage of all teams in NBA history, having won just 1,091 of their 2,712 games in […]

Minnesota Timberwolves wing Anthony Edwards has long been thought to be a potential face of the league when the new generation of NBA players establishes a firm grip on their era. Currently starting for the U.S. men’s national basketball team as they prepare for the upcoming 2023 FIBA World Cup, Edwards has seemingly gotten better […]

Anthony Edwards has the opportunity to follow in a long line of ascending stars who have used their experience with Team USA as a jumping off point to reach greater heights in the NBA. The Minnesota Timberwolves’ franchise player is the best individual talent on the Americans’ 2023 FIBA World Cup roster, poised to cement […]

Anthony Edwards, from the moment he entered the league, hasn’t been shy to let his personality shine through. The Minnesota Timberwolves star has never been shy to speak his mind — who could forget the time that he said that he preferred playing football over basketball? This rare candor from a player as talented as […]

Minnesota Timberwolves stars Anthony Edwards and Rudy Gobert are currently preparing for the FIBA World Cup with their respective countries. Gobert made headlines after hitting a three for France and comparing it to losing his virginity, and Edwards was asked about these comments at Team USA training camp, reports The Washington Post’s Ben Tolliver. Timberwolves’ […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have gotten excellent minutes out of Rudy Gobert since he came over from Utah. Last season, Gobert averaged 13.4 points, 11.6 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 65.9% shooting from the field. Minnesota is counting on Gobert to do the same or better in 2023. Recently, his frontcourt mate Karl-Anthony Towns released a key […]

Floor spacing plays an important role in the modern NBA. Whether it be for bailing out broke plays while the shot clock winds down or spotting up for an open three-pointer, a lot of players have made this skill their bread and butter. The Minnesota Timberwolves are a team that needs this given that they […]

There’s no denying the talent of Minnesota Timberwolves star big man Karl-Anthony Towns, even if the charismatic and increasingly popular Anthony Edwards seems set to usurp his position as both the primary offensive option and the face of the franchise. However, while refrains about his defensive inconsistency (a problem held by the Timberwolves as a […]

Since entering the league as the first overall pick in 2020, Anthony Edwards has been one of the bright, young stars of the NBA. Last season, the Minnesota Timberwolves star made his first All-Star game and heading into the 2023-24 season, he has set high aspirations for himself and his team. However, he will be […]

The 3-point shot has become ubiquitous in the NBA, with even centers getting the green light to let it fly from deep. Minnesota Timberwolves big man Rudy Gobert, however, is part of the dwindling population of players in the league who don’t take the deep ball on a regular basis. In fact, he has only […]

Dominican Republic will have some star power on its side when the FIBA World Cup starts in August. This is after the nation revealed that Minnesota Timberwolves big man Karl-Anthony Towns, Boston Celtics center Al Horford, and Sacramento Kings guard Chris Duarte are part of their extended roster for the tournament. Sure enough, Towns is […]

After making the big splash trade for Rudy Gobert last summer, the Minnesota Timberwolves have utilized more understated offseason signings this summer in free agency. The biggest and most important move was extending Anthony Edwards until 2029, locking up one of the game’s brightest young stars. Smaller additions like the Timberwolves’ signings of Shake Milton […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors on his mind. He is even already dreaming about a scenario where his Timberwolves play the Warriors in the playoffs. In a recent interview with HEIR, Anthony Edwards revealed that his ideal matchup in the playoffs would be the Warriors simply because […]

The 2023 FIBA World Cup will take place beginning on August 25 and go until September 10, with a total of 32 teams participating. There are plenty of n0table NBA players who have decided to suit up this summer. Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kyle Anderson also announced his decision to suit up, although it won’t be […]

After narrowly missing the playoffs last season, the Dallas Mavericks are gearing up and retooling this summer with the hopes of returning to the postseason. After re-signing Kyrie Irving and trading for Grant Williams, the Mavs have their eyes set on adding guard depth and are interested in Minnesota Timberwolves’ Jaylen Nowell, according to Darren […]

After a forgettable first stint with the Los Angeles Lakers, D’Angelo Russell rose to stardom after reinventing himself with the Brooklyn Nets. The All-Star would go on to play for the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Golden State Warriors before Russell found his way back to the Purple and Gold. Although Russell’s playoff woes dampened the […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves ended their Summer League run with a record of 1-4. They ended their July run with a loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday, hitting 43.1% of their shots from the field as they took a 109-92 loss at the Thomas & Mack Center. Iowa Wolves guard Javonte Cooke led Minnesota with […]