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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 […]

Many NBA personnel love this time of the year because there are no games, free agency is pretty much over, Summer League just ended and it is finally time for that summer getaway with their family that they’ve been looking forward to. Ahead of training camp at the end of September, there really is not […]

Since being drafted first overall in the 2015 NBA Draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves, Karl-Anthony Towns has been the face of his team. In his eight seasons with Minnesota though, this organization has been to the playoffs on three different occasions, losing in the first-round each time. With Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert and a handful […]

The traditional NBA big forward thrives off efficient shotmaking in the painted area, dominates the boards, and protects the rim well. A recent development in the three-point revolution requires these players to be able to switch on smaller matchups. Playing drop coverage and helping on defense allows for better defensive schematics. Wendell Moore Jr. has […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns took notice of Friday’s wild WNBA 3-Point Contest. New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu scored 37 of a possible 40 points in her final 3-Point Contest round, besting any WNBA or NBA player in the competition’s history. Karl-Anthony Towns made sure to publicly recognize Ionescu’s feat. The Timberwolves’ big man […]

How are the Minnesota Timberwolves faring in the 2023 NBA Summer League so far? The Timberwolves have played in four Summer League games, earning a record of 1-3. They earned a win over the New Orleans Pelicans but fell in matchups with the Utah Jazz, Atlanta Hawks and Sacramento Kings. They are scoring 92.8 points […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves, at the moment, have one roster spot left open, presumably letting a few youngsters duke it out during Summer League to see who deserves to latch on to the main roster. And on Thursday night during Summer League action in Vegas, one player in particular made a loud case as to why […]

Karl-Anthony Towns has seen his name dragged into trade rumors this summer with his future with the Minnesota Timberwolves now shrouded in uncertainty. The New York Knicks have been identified as one of the teams that have shown interest in a potential blockbuster trade for the three-time All-Star but at this point, nothing has really […]

How did the Minnesota Timberwolves fare during the first few weeks of this year’s NBA Free Agency period? The 2022 free agency period was a busy time for the Timberwolves. Minnesota agreed to a four-year extension with center Karl-Anthony Towns. It signed many different free agents and brought Taurean Prince back on a two-year deal. 10 players […]

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch made a media appearance at the NBA Summer League with Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports, and he dropped a very optimistic take on the pairing of Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert. “We remain extremely bullish on this,” Chris Finch said to Fischer. “We never looked at it as a […]

Heading into the 2022-23 NBA regular season, there were plenty of folks who had high expectations for the Minnesota Timberwolves. After trading for All-NBA center Rudy Gobert in the 2022 offseason, it seemed like the Timberwolves had a legitimate chance to make a very deep playoff run in the spring and even represent the Western Conference in the […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns continues to not be shy in the media this offseason. When asked about the Timberwolves chances of winning with an emphasis on three big men, Towns did not mince any words, reports Bleacher Report. KAT isn't listening to the doubters 😤 (via @Timberwolves) pic.twitter.com/BgJX16EcyD — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) July 10, […]

NBA Las Vegas Summer League is in full swing and will continue to feature all the exciting rookies drafted a few weeks back. It is time to continue our NBA odds series with a Timberwolves-Jazz prediction and pick. The Minnesota Timberwolves impressed in their Las Vegas Summer League opener and used a 30-13 fourth quarter […]

The 2020 NBA Draft class was often criticized as a “weak” one. While the class has a few high-profile busts, it has also produced stars such as Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball, Tyrese Haliburton, Tyrese Maxey and Desmond Bane. The Timberwolves youngster remembers the critics of the draft class and now believes his draft class is […]

The 2022-23 NBA season proved to be the best of Anthony Edwards’ young career, as the recent top pick earned his first All-Star honors and helped take the Minnesota Timberwolves to the playoffs in back-to-back seasons for the first time in nearly two decades. Heading into the new 2023-24 season with NBA Summer League set […]

The first few days of the 2023 NBA Free Agency period saw its fair share of notable transactions. The Los Angeles Lakers added depth off their bench with the signings of center Jaxson Hayes, guard Gabe Vincent, forward Taurean Prince and forward Cam Reddish. The Washington Wizards re-signed forward Kyle Kuzma to a four-year, $102 […]

HBCU basketball fans will notice a couple of familiar names on the Minnesota Timberwolves’ Summer League roster. HBCU alums Javonte Cooke and Kris Bankston are set to play for the Timberwolves’ Summer League team in Las Vegas. Former Winston-Salem State star Javonte Cooke is entering his second year of trying to make the Timberwolves’ NBA […]

Will the Minnesota Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert gamble work better in Year 2? They better hope so. At the very least, they’ll have a full season of Mike Conley, a player who should orchestrate the offense in a much better manner than D’Angelo Russell ever did. Meanwhile, Karl-Anthony Towns, after an offseason filled with, let’s just […]

Most NBA fans who watch Minnesota Timberwolves forward Naz Reid probably consider him to be a solid player but not one who inspires heartfelt homages. Well, think again. A Jeopardy! contestant and diehard Timberwolves fan proved just how big of a Reid supporter she is during the portion of the show where the viewers get […]

Drafted first overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2020, Anthony Edwards was destined to be a star. A highly talented scorer who can jump over just about anyone in the league, Edwards has already made a name for himself through three seasons. Heading into Year 4, he definitely doesn’t have to worry about what his […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves released their 2023 NBA Summer League roster last month. see you in Vegas. 🤩 pic.twitter.com/NUlKeCSFjl — Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) June 24, 2023 Timberwolves assistant Max Lefevre, a former Player Development Assistant and Video Coordinator for Minnesota, will be the team’s head coach this season. Highlighted by former collegiate stars, G League Ignite and […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves’ free agency has been active but not all that impactful so far. The team has signed a few fringe players, re-upped a key piece, and brought in a couple of new players. These NBA free agency moves all address the Timberwolves’ needs, but none deal with the elephant in the room. That’s […]

Anthony Edwards has a message for the “females” after inking his five-year, max contract extension worth up to $260 million. Edwards posted a video on his Instagram of himself and his girlfriend, which is when he made a loyal declaration. "She the only one." Anthony Edwards has a message to the females trying come up […]