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Saturday’s NBA slate rolls on as we continue our NBA odds and pick series, this time with a cross-conference matchup between two teams on the edge of playoff position. The Minnesota Timberwolves (35-36) will take on the Toronto Raptors (34-36), check out our NBA odds series for our Timberwolves-Raptors prediction and pick. The Minnesota Timberwolves […]

Rudy Gobert did all he can to carry the Minnesota Timberwolves to a win on Friday night. His heroics weren’t enough, though, as the Wolves suffered a disheartening double-overtime loss against the Chicago Bulls, 139-131. Gobert nearly lifted Minnesota in this one, but in the end, he came up short. The three-time Defensive Player of […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards was helped to the locker room on Friday during the Wolves game against the Chicago Bulls. The Timberwolves are in the midst of a tightening playoff race in the Western Conference with several other teams. Edwards was named to his first All-Star team this season and has helped the Wolves […]

The Timberwolves will need all hands on deck to stand a competitive chance at staying in the playoffs. The team stands at seventh in the Western Conference, tying with the Dallas Mavericks at 12 games behind the Denver Nuggets for the top spot in the West. Minnesota will need the three-time All-Star and three-time Defensive […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves will travel to take on the Chicago Bulls in a Friday night NBA matchup at the United Center. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our NBA odds series, which includes a Timberwolves-Bulls prediction and pick, laid out below. Minnesota has been up and down lately, losing three of their last four […]

It seems like everyone and their mother has something to say about how referees officiate the NBA game nowadays. Last week, it was Fred VanVleet who threw all caution to the wind after he called out referee Ben Taylor for his “f–king terrible” officiating. Now, add Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert to the pile of […]

Jaylen Brown has been wearing a protective face mask over the past few games to prevent further injury on a nasal fractured he suffered courtesy of an inadvertent elbow from Boston Celtics teammate Jayson Tatum several weeks ago. On Wednesday night, Brown took another elbow to the face, this time coming from Minnesota Timberwolves big […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been fighting to assert themselves in the Western Conference all season long, hovering around the .500 mark for much of the campaign. They could be set to get a massive boost, however, as star big man Karl-Anthony Towns appears to be nearing a return to the court for Minnesota. Towns suffered […]

Anthony Edwards has sent Twitter into a frenzy with a ferocious slam in the Minnesota Timberwolves’ game against the Atlanta Hawks. The dunk came with a little over a minute to go in the first quarter, with Edwards getting a running start from the top of the key before receiving a hand-off from Luka Garza. […]

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert dominated on both ends of the floor in Friday’s game against the Brooklyn Nets. He scored 26 points — on 12-for-15 shooting from the field — grabbed 13 rebounds, and came up with four steals in a 124-123 overtime loss. So when the Timberwolves visit the State Farm Arena on […]

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns continues to edge closer to a return from injury. A calf injury suffered in November has ruled Towns out of action since, with the 27-year-old missing the last 47 games as a result. However, there has been some progress in recent weeks. Last week, Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch revealed […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves (34-34) visit the Atlanta Hawks (34-34) on Monday night! Action tips off at 7:40 p.m. ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Timberwolves-Hawks prediction, pick, and how to watch. Minnesota has lost two straight games and sits in seventh place in the Western Conference. The Timberwolves covered 47% of […]

For much of the second half, the Minnesota Timberwolves found themselves on the back foot after allowing the Brooklyn Nets, the team that rested some of their most crucial players last night, to outscore them by 17 in the third period. But the Timberwolves do not know when to quit. Minnesota managed to hunker down […]

The Brooklyn Nets (37-29) visit the Minnesota Timberwolves (34-33) on Friday night! Action tips off at 8:10 p.m. ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Nets-Timberwolves prediction, pick, and how to watch. Brooklyn has won three of their last four games and sits in sixth place in the Eastern Conference. The Nets […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns is making plenty of headway when it comes to returning on the court. The 27-year-old hasn’t featured for the Timberwolves since November last year after suffering a a non-contact calf injury. It was a big blow for the franchise as Towns has missed the past 46 games after just playing […]

When the Minnesota Timberwolves acquired Rudy Gobert in the offseason for a plethora of future first-rounders and valuable role players, pundits immediately questioned one thing. How would they manage to fit their blockbuster addition alongside franchise cornerstone Karl-Anthony Towns, especially when they’re two centers who aren’t particularly adept at guarding the perimeter? However, after just […]

It’s clear as day for Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards who is the best player in the NBA right now, and that’s no other than the one who gave his team all the business Tuesday night: Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers. “MVP of the league,” Edwards said of Joel Embiid, after Minnesota’s 117-94 loss […]

Oftentimes, a coach comes up with a solid defensive game plan on paper, but a star offensive player just throws it into the shredder. Rarely is a coach so forthcoming about it, though, as was the case when Sixers head coach Doc Rivers and Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards shared a memorable exchange during their […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (43-22) wrapped up their five-game road trip against the Minnesota Timberwolves (34-33). With James Harden sitting out, the Sixers won in convincing fashion by a score of 117-94. Let’s break down the Sixers’ win over the Timberwolves. Sixers player notes: Joel Embiid: 39 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 blocks, 13-22 FG […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has no mercy on the basketball court. Just ask new Philadelphia 76ers big man Jalen McDaniels. On Tuesday late in the first quarter of the Timberwolves-Sixers game at Target Center, Edwards muscled his way to the rim and put McDaniels on the wrong end of a poster. Ant-Man couldn’t help […]

Philadelphia 76ers star forward Tobias Harris missed Monday’s game against the Indiana Pacers due to a calf injury. The Sixers fared surprisingly well without one of their best players, as they managed to beat the Pacers by a final score of 147-143 behind 42 points from center Joel Embiid. Still, when the Sixers visit the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (42-22) visit the Minnesota Timberwolves (34-32) on Tuesday night! Action tips off at p.m. ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a 76ers-Timberwolves prediction, pick, and how to watch. Philadelphia has won three of its last four games and sits in third place in the Eastern Conference. The 76ers covered […]

Once upon a time, the old Arco Arena was one of the most feared arenas in the NBA to play in for opposing teams. The raucous crowd was famous for forcing former Los Angeles Lakers head coach Phil Jackson to don ear plugs while he was on the bench. It hasn’t been the same since […]

Two teams with lofty aspirations in the Western Conference playoff picture will go to battle on the hardwood as the Minnesota Timberwolves meet up with the Sacramento Kings in a highly anticipated duel. Join us for our NBA odds series, where our Timberwolves-Kings prediction and pick will be revealed. After embarking on a three-game losing […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been bitten by the injury bug at a terribly inopportune time. LeBron James is dealing with a right foot injury that is expected to keep him out for multiple weeks, while new recruit D’Angelo Russell is also out with a sprained ankle. Anthony Davis is also on the injury report […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves continue their Southern California trip as they meet the Los Angeles Lakers. We’re in the house Kobe built, sharing our NBA odds series, making a Timberwolves-Lakers prediction and pick while showing you how to watch. The Timberwolves are coming off a 108-101 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers. Initially, they trailed early […]

There is no doubt in Shaquille O’Neal’s mind that Anthony Edwards is an amazing player. However, for the NBA legend to consider the Minnesota Timberwolves star as a “great” player, Ant-Man needs to show that he can consistently be the guy for Minnesota. O’Neal shared as much in his latest appearance on NBA on TNT […]

The Los Angeles Clippers host the Minnesota Timberwolves for a battle out west! It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Timberwolves-Clippers prediction and pick. No playoff team has struggled more since the return of the second half than the Twolves have. Losing to the Charlotte Hornets and Golden State Warriors, Minnesota is […]

The Golden State Warriors beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 109-104 on Sunday at Chase Center behind another vintage Klay Thompson performance. Here are three reactions from the Dubs’ pivotal victory against a fellow team fighting tooth and nail for playoff positioning in the Western Conference. Klay Thompson comes through in the clutch Thompson led the Warriors’ […]

You’re a wizard, Klay Thompson! The Golden State Warriors superstar certainly showed that to everyone after he banked an impossible fadeaway shot from the corner while being tightly guarded by Minnesota Timberwolves guard Austin Rivers. Midway through the fourth quarter, Thompson received the ball at the right wing. Unfortunately for him, he didn’t have the […]

Following the Minnesota Timberwolves loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night, Timberwolves head coach took the podium to answer questions from reporters that gathered in the Target Center. Lamenting his team’s lack of urgency at 31-31 and 8th in the West, a substantial portion of Finch’s postgame comments addressed the impact of third-year wing […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves will travel to San Francisco to face the Golden State Warriors. We’re in the golden city sharing our NBA odds series, making a Timberwolves-Warriors prediction and pick while showing you how to watch. The Timberwolves are coming off a 121-113 defeat at the hands of the Charlotte Hornets. Significantly, Anthony Edwards led […]

Andrew Wiggins has been out of action for the Golden State Warriors for quite some time now. The 28-year-old missed the Dubs’ final game before the All-Star break, and he has yet to rejoin his team since. Wiggins is dealing with an undisclosed personal issue, and his status for Sunday’s game against his former team, […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have 21 games left on the season, and Anthony Edwards has a clear number in mind on how many they should win in a bid to make the playoffs. Speaking to reporters ahead of their Friday showdown with the Charlotte Hornets, Edwards highlighted that the magic number for them is 13. He […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves host the Charlotte Hornets for an interconference battle to start the second half of the season. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Hornets-Timberwolves prediction and pick. The Hornets ended the first half of the season with the 4th worst record in the NBA. With a (17-43) record, they […]

Karl-Anthony Towns has played in just 21 games this season for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Towns has been out of action for 40 straight contests with a calf injury, and while he has no timetable to return as of yet, it appears that the Wolves cornerstone big man is nearing his much-awaited return. Timberwolves head coach […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves’ 2022-23 season has been a rollercoaster ride. Relinquishing a boatload of assets for three-time Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert meant that the Timberwolves would have to win now – and win convincingly. However, there have been some understandable growing pains that the Timberwolves have had to overcome. Karl-Anthony Towns’ injury […]

Anthony Edwards isn’t exactly humble – and why would he be? The Minnesota Timberwolves guard was the first pick in his draft and is one of the rising stars of the NBA. He just got his first All-Star nod and is currently getting his first taste of being a first-option on a team with playoff […]

Ja Morant has already said that he has no intention of joining the NBA Dunk Contest. The next best thing is probably Anthony Edwards, right? Well, the Minnesota Timberwolves star has now made his feelings about participating in the dunk spectacle abundantly clear. Unfortunately, it’s not the answer the fans have been hoping for. Edwards […]