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Earlier this season, the Minnesota Timberwolves’ trade for Rudy Gobert started to appear like a massive mistake. Right now, however, it’s paying dividends. The Wolves are actually playing well this month. They’ve won six of their last eight games and are 12-6 in January. Minnesota has, in fact, climbed to sixth place in the Western […]

There’s a level of camaraderie among today’s stars — both the established and up-and-coming — that gives the league a familial or fraternal atmosphere. So, when Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards speaks in defense of Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox, the initial surprise is instantly replaced by understanding. Asked about the league’s selection for the […]

Anthony Edwards was one of the most notable All-Star Game snubs. However, the Minnesota Timberwolves’ star doesn’t mind that he wasn’t added to the All-Star team, per Jon Krawczynski. “Just talked to Anthony Edwards. He’s unbothered by the snub. ‘As long as we make the playoffs, that’s all I care about,’” Edwards said, via Krawczynski […]

The Orlando Magic (20-32) visit the Minnesota Timberwolves (28-26) on Friday night. Action tips off at 8:10 p.m. ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Magic-Timberwolves prediction, pick, and how to watch. Orlando has lost three of their last four games and sits in 13th place in the Eastern Conference. The Magic […]

With the release of the 2023 NBA All-Star rosters, several notable players were left off this list. But arguably the biggest snub came in that of Minnesota Timberwolves star shooting guard Anthony Edwards. Anthony Edwards has been one of the most dominant figures in the NBA this season. Many believed that he was a lock […]

The reserves for the 2023 NBA All-Star game were announced on Thursday and there were some notable omissions, one of whom was Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards. The reserves were voted on by the league’s 30 coaches and their decision to leave Edwards off the team drew some sharp criticism on social media from Edwards’ […]

The writing may already be on the wall for Denver Nuggets second-year guard Bones Hyland, who curiously removed all traces of the Nuggets from his social media bio amidst rumors that the team was looking to trade him. Currently averaging 12.1 points and 3.0 assists in 19.5 minutes per game, Hyland has been dissatisfied with […]

For most of the Golden State Warriors contest against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night, they were in control. They took a 14-point lead early in the fourth quarter, but the Timberwolves stormed back to send the game to overtime, and ended up walking away with a 119-114 win when the final buzzer sounded. A […]

The Golden State Warriors crumbled on Wednesday, surrendering a 14-point fourth quarter lead in a 119-114 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Here are three key takeaways from another dispiriting Dubs loss. Golden State’s comedy of late-game errors The Warriors led 93-82 after three quarters at Target Center, surviving Steph Curry heading to the bench early […]

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert put together a fantastic all-around performance against the Sacramento Kings on Monday. He scored 19 points, grabbed 14 rebounds, dished out an assist, and came up with one steal in the 118-111 overtime loss. So when Stephen Curry and the defending champion Golden State Warriors visit the Target Center to […]

The Golden State Warriors will travel to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves in a Wednesday night NBA matchup at the Target Center. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our NBA odds series, which includes a Warriors-Timberwolves prediction and pick, laid out below. Golden State has played to a 26-24 record, good […]

Rudy Gobert and the Minnesota Timberwolves wasted a golden opportunity to beat the Sacramento Kings in back-to-back fashion, as they lost to De’Aaron Fox and company on Monday. Gobert lamented the Timberwolves’ failure to capitalize on Sacramento’s small lineup in overtime which contributed to Minnesota’s loss, particularly blaming himself for some of the blunders on […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are going to have an interesting trade deadline. They have played better of late after a slow start, now competing for a playoff spot at 27-26. Three-time Defensive Player of the Year award winner, Rudy Gobert, has stepped up as well. It was a surprising move in the offseason when the Timberwolves […]

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert starred against De’Aaron Fox, Domantas Sabonis, and the Sacramento Kings on Saturday. He finished with 13 points and 14 rebounds in the Timberwolves 117-110 win, the team’s third straight. So when the Wolves host the Kings for the second time over the last three days on Monday night, every Wolves […]

Anthony Edwards draw some major criticism during the offseason after he revealed his love affair with Popeyes chicken. None other than Minnesota Timberwolves teammate Karl-Anthony Towns turned out to be one of Edwards’ most outspoken critics as KAT called out Edwards for his affinity for fast food. Edwards is at it again now. This time […]

The Sacramento Kings (27-21) visit the Minnesota Timberwolves (27-25) on Monday night. Action tips off at 8:10 p.m. ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Kings-Timberwolves prediction, pick, and how to watch. Sacramento has lost three of its last four games but remains in third place in the Western Conference. The Kings […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves haven’t emerged as the top tier team in the Western Conference that they were hoping to become this season, and that could lead to an eventful trade deadline for them. With the deadline drawing closer with each passing day, it sounds like Minnesota is looking to revamp their backcourt by pulling off […]

Minnesota Timberwolves big man Karl-Anthony Towns joined the wave of athletes condemning the police brutality that Tyre Nichols experienced at the hands of Memphis police officers in light of the release of the videos of his arrest. On Friday, two videos–a body cam footage and traffic surveillance clip–were released to the public. It showed how […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves welcome the Sacramento Kings to Target Center on Saturday for the second half of a tough back-to-back. Chris Finch’s team already dispatched of the slumping Memphis Grizzlies 111-100 on Friday night, Anthony Edwards continuing his outstanding recent play with 25 points, seven rebounds and seven assists. The Wolves’ young star, however, was […]

D’Angelo Russell has been mentioned in trade rumors as of late. But nothing has come to fruition. However, a recent report stated that rival executives expect the Minnesota Timberwolves to look to trade him ahead of the NBA trade deadline, per HoopsHype. The thought-process stems from a number of differing factors. Notably, the Timberwolves are […]

What happens when an unstoppable force collides with an immovable object? Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards tested out this paradox on Saturday night when he attempted a jaw-dropping one-handed dunk on Defensive Player of the Year frontrunner Jaren Jackson Jr. Unfortunately for the Memphis Grizzlies big man, it did not end well for him on […]

Before the Memphis Grizzlies take on the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday, the two teams honored slain father Tyre Nichols. Nichols is the latest victim of police brutality in the US, with the 29-year-old killed by five police officers in Memphis following a traffic stop. The Grizzlies and Timberwolves offered a moment of silence for Nichols. […]

The Memphis Grizzlies will travel to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves in a Friday night NBA matchup at the Target Center. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our NBA odds series, which includes a Grizzlies-Timberwolves prediction and pick, laid out below. Memphis is rolling, going 31-17 this season, ranking in second place […]

Following the Minnesota Timberwolves victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday, the gregarious Anthony Edwards had nothing but high praise for third-year forward Jaden McDaniels. Asked how big McDaniels’ performance was for Minnesota, an enthused Edwards says that it was “super big.” “Big Dog, J-Mac, Tall J-Mac… Jay, Jayden, Slim. Whatever you want to […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards had the basketball world buzzing after he posterized Houston Rockets big man Alperen Sengun on Saturday not once, but twice in the same game. Sengun learned the hard way that for the most part, you’ll end up on the wrong end of an Edwards poster dunk if you keep challenging […]

The NBA trade deadline is two weeks away and the Brooklyn Nets are reportedly in search of frontcourt help. The Nets recently inquired with the Minnesota Timberwolves about big man Naz Reid, league sources told the Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor. “I’ve heard from league sources that the Nets have also inquired about Reid,” O’Connor said Tuesday. […]

After going 5-10 in December, the Minnesota Timberwolves have emerged as one of the better teams in January. In fact, the Wolves have won nine of their 13 games as of this writing. They have also entered the top eight of the Western Conference. Is there something that needs to be fixed here, or are […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are one of the most intriguing teams in the NBA this season. Minnesota made a big offseason trade for star center Rudy Gobert, putting together an odd pairing with Karl Anthony Towns. They sit in 9th place in the Western Conference at 25-25 and have had a difficult route to the postseason […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves will travel to take on the New Orleans Pelicans in a Wednesday night NBA matchup at the Smoothie King Center. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our NBA odds series, which includes a Timberwolves-Pelicans prediction and pick, laid out below. Minnesota has improved lately to a 24-25 record this […]

Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green went off on Monday against the Minnesota Timberwolves, and sure enough, the whole NBA world is in awe. Green exploded for a career-high 42 points in the contest to help propel the Rockets to the 119-114 win over the Timberwolves. Anthony Edwards and D’Angelo Russell had 31 and 30 respectively, […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves (24-24) visit the Houston Rockets (10-36) on Monday night. Action tips off at 8:10 p.m. ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Timberwolves-Rockets prediction, pick, and how to watch. Minnesota has won two in a row but still sits in eighth place in the Western Conference. The Timberwolves covered […]

The NBA trade deadline is only a few weeks away. Despite uncertainty about who will be true buyers or sellers, there are plenty of players garnering interest from other teams. Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid is one such player. Reid has played well as a starter and has been a solid backup big for years […]

Anthony Edwards has been playing through a sore left hip over the past few games. It did not look like he was hurting on Saturday night, though, as the Minnesota Timberwolves star detonated over Houston Rockets big man Alperen Sengun — not once, but twice. Edwards has one of the bounciest hops in all of […]

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert has missed the last two games with a groin injury. The last time he played was back on January 16th against the Jazz, when he exited the contest early after logging only five minutes. Without Gobert, the Timberwolves have done little but tread water, as the team is 1-1 over […]

Anthony Edwards has been an Iron Man for the Minnesota Timberwolves lately as the 21-year-old continues to play through a hip injury. This is going to be the case again on Saturday with Edwards once again popping up on the injury report against the Houston Rockets. The question in the mind of Timberwolves fans right […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been without Karl-Anthony Towns since Nov. 28. He’s missed the last 26 games with a calf strain. The day after he suffered the injury against the Washington Wizards, ESPN’s NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski published a story claiming that Towns would miss approximately four to six weeks and placed a timetable for […]

Potential trade candidate D’Angelo Russell probably caught the eye of an NBA executive or two after erupting in the fourth quarter for 16 points to give the Minnesota Timberwolves the 128-126 comeback victory over the Toronto Raptors. Russell’s firepower was especially needed with the team being shorthanded of late. He finished with 26 points, but […]

The NBA regular season continues with an exciting game on Thursday night. The Minnesota Timberwolves (22-24) will host the Toronto Raptors (20-25) at the Target Center in Minneapolis. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Raptors-Timberwolves prediction and pick. These two teams have had very similar seasons so far. The Minnesota Timberwolves […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves paid a hefty price when they acquired D’Angelo Russell from the Golden State Warriors in February 2020, trading away Andrew Wiggins and the pick that became Jonathan Kuminga for his services. Russell’s career had been on the upswing at that point; he made the All-Star team in 2019 as the leading scorer […]