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The Minnesota Timberwolves are currently in the midst of the 2025 offseason, having dished out multiple $100 million-plus contracts so far this summer after their Western Conference Finals loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Timberwolves are now officially under the ownership of a group led by Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore after a years-long […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves were able to grab some young talent in the NBA Draft, selecting Joan Beringer in the first round and Rocco Zikarsky in the second round. Fans, of course, want to see what they look like in action, and the Las Vegas Summer League is the best place to see them put on […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves continued their strong start in 2025 NBA Summer League, improving to 2-0 with a 94-83 win over the Denver Nuggets. Leading the charge was second-year guard Terrence Shannon Jr., who delivered a strong 24-point performance capped by a vicious poster dunk over Tamar Bates late in the fourth quarter. The slam brought […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves settle into a new era with Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore as their new owners. The former is proud to have his new responsibility. Rodriguez and Lore agreed to a $1.5 billion purchase of the franchise. With the sale, they now have majority control of the franchise, receiving it from Glen Taylor. […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves handpicked Rob Dillingham to be an important part of their long-term plans, completing a trade with the San Antonio Spurs to acquire the former Kentucky dynamo at the 2024 NBA Draft. He did not immediately reward their faith, but the young guard did display flashes of the explosiveness and playmaking ability that […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves may have uncovered their next defensive star. On Thursday night, rookie Joan Beringer made an unforgettable NBA Summer League debut, tying the all-time record with seven blocks in a single game during the annual showcase. The No. 17 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft flashed elite timing, instincts, and athleticism—quickly cementing […]

As Rudy Gobert nears the end of his athletic prime, the Minnesota Timberwolves might already have another future Defensive Player of the Year on their roster. If his 2025 NBA Summer League performances are any indication, Timberwolves rookie Joan Beringer is ready to anchor the paint. Beringer started the game at center and immediately showed […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves entered the 2025 NBA free agency period with a cautious, consolidation-first mindset, choosing to retain familiar faces rather than actively upgrade their roster. While this approach may offer short-term stability, it has also exposed some glaring issues, most notably in the backcourt through the mistakes made in the free agency. With Mike […]

Always known as the main competitor to Nike, Adidas has officially branched off into a new stratosphere in terms of their influence on sports, culture, and lifestyle. Not only are they home to some of the biggest names in sports around the world, but they also have their own team of celebrities and influencers constantly […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves were aggressive in their pursuit of Kevin Durant, but the Phoenix Suns instead traded Durant to the Houston Rockets in a never-before-seen seven-team trade. The Timberwolves, who have lost in the Western Conference Finals in each of the last two seasons, are clearly looking for a superstar who can get them over […]

No one is more excited for the upcoming NBA season than Minnesota Timberwolves’ star Anthony Edwards as it marks a new opportunity for him to chase his first NBA Championship. With a number of deep playoff runs already under his belt, Edwards will be looking to reach a new level in terms of his game. […]

The Phoenix Suns are expected to buyout the final two years of Bradley Beal’s contract, and if that goes down, Beal will be an unrestricted free agent. There have been a lot of rumors throughout the offseason about where Beal will end up next season, and there have been a good anount of teams that […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have had a quiet offseason thus far and have largely focussed on consolidation, rather than improvement. The likes of Julius Randle, Naz Reid and Joe Ingles have all signed new contracts, the latter a one-year deal.  However, that also left Minnesota with limited financial room and led to multiple exits, most notably […]

The Houston Rockets and Phoenix Suns agreed upon a deal on June 22 that sent Kevin Durant to the Rockets. The trade in and of itself was massive, but it was just one of many transactions across the league over the early days of the offseason. The blockbuster trade wasn’t eligible to be made official […]

The Houston Rockets have officially finalized what is an NBA-record seven-team trade deal that most prominently sees Kevin Durant arrive from the Phoenix Suns. Durant becomes the centerpiece on the trade deal that now also involves the likes of the Atlanta Hawks, Brooklyn Nets, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, and Minnesota Timberwolves, in addition […]

After acquiring Mark Williams and drafting Khaman Maluach on the same day, the Phoenix Suns are set at center for the foreseeable future. However, before making those moves, the Suns reportedly attempted to trade for Minnesota Timberwolves big man Naz Reid. Before Reid signed his $125 million extension, he entered the offseason with a $15 […]

Last week, the Boston Celtics bid farewell to center Kristaps Portzingis after he was traded to the Atlanta Hawks. A few days later, fellow Celtics center Luke Kornet was sent to the San Antonio Spurs.  On Monday, the Celtics officially signed Minnesota Timberwolves center Luka Garza to a two-year, $5.5 million fully guaranteed deal, per […]

The Atlanta Hawks are in the process of finalizing a sign-and-trade agreement with the Minnesota Timberwolves for swingman Nickeil Alexander-Walker, league sources told ClutchPoints. A future 2027 second-round pick and cash will be going to Minnesota as part of this agreement. Alexander-Walker, 26, was one of the best combo guards in free agency this offseason […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves recently confirmed that they have locked in Julius Randle on a three-year, $100 million deal. Randle will also have a player option for the 2027-28 season and sees a slight pay rise that takes his salary for next season to around $33.3 million. The indication may be that Randle is a core piece as the […]

When following the devastating rash of injuries that flooded the Eastern Conference during the 2025 NBA playoffs, there were a few teams that immediately stood out as emerging contenders who could capitalize on the massive misfortune. Despite boasting an intriguing core, the Atlanta Hawks were not one of them. However, they are now forcing the […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves made a major offseason move by re-signing Naz Reid to a five-year, $125 million contract with a player option in the final year. This decision retains one of the NBA’s most productive bench players, who has grown from an undrafted free agent in 2019 into a mainstay of the Wolves’ rotation and […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves just took care of another one of their biggest priorities for the current offseason: Julius Randle’s contract. Randle had previously turned down his $30.9 million player option for the upcoming season, and this new deal comes on the heels of Naz Reid’s five-year, $125 million agreement. Instead, the Timberwolves will sign him […]

LeBron James has spent each of the last seven seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers. When he joined the team, it was widely assumed that the all-time great wouldn’t have many great years left. Instead, the best small forward ever has defied Father Time and is slated to play in a record 23rd NBA season. […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves recently raised eyebrows by signing backup center Naz Reid to a new five year, $125 million contract that will keep him with the franchise long-term. Reid won the 2024 NBA Sixth Man of the Year award and had another productive season in 2024-25 but ultimately flamed out, along with several other Timberwolves, […]

With NBA free agency set to open on June 30, a number of teams will be looking to make improvements to their rosters. One of the most underrated assets on the market is none other than Minnesota Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker. Walker has been linked to multiple teams already as he enters unrestricted free agency […]

After losing in the Western Conference Finals in two consecutive seasons, the Timberwolves had some tough decisions to make this offseason. Julius Randle, Naz Reid and Nickeil Alexander-Walker were all slated to be free agents, leaving Minnesota at risk of losing a large part of its core. Now, a day before free agency officially opens, […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have had a busy offseason since being eliminated by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals. The Timberwolves most recently raised eyebrows by signing center backup Naz Reid to a five year, $125 million contract that will keep him with the franchise long-term. Reid wasn’t the only player on the […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves restocked on centers in the 2025 NBA Draft, selecting 18-year-old French center Joan Beringer at No. 17 and Rocco Zikarsky at No. 45. With Rudy Gobert aging, the Timberwolves seem to be preparing for a future without him with these draft picks, a reasonable strategy. Minnesota crashed out of the Western Conference […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves kickstarted the 2025 NBA free agency period by giving Naz Reid a whopping five-year, $125 million extension. Still far from done, the Timberwolves now seem to be turning their attention to three-time All-Star Julius Randle, but not Nickeil Alexander-Walker. After extending Reid, Randle is the Minnesota front office’s top priority, according to […]

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker is a name to watch when NBA free agency starts. The 26-year-old could be one of the casualties of Minnesota’s financial situation. If the Timberwolves allow Alexander-Walker to leave in free agency, the Atlanta Hawks and Los Angeles Clippers top the list of interested teams. Alexander-Walker averaged less than ten […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are in the midst of a critical offseason after flaming out in the Western Conference Finals for the second consecutive season, and they took a big step toward contending again on Friday. Just a few days before free agency, the Timberwolves and standout big man Naz Reid agreed to a new five-year, […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards is still trying to process the team’s loss to the eventual champion Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals. On Thursday, a newly resurfaced video of Edwards mocking himself following the loss went viral. The vibrant Edwards was surprisingly introspective in the video. “KFC, UFC, USC, OKC in 5… […]

The 2025 NBA Draft day brought forth a range of surprises. While nobody doubted Cooper Flagg would be selected by the Dallas Mavericks, the Memphis Grizzlies rose as high as the No. 11 pick to select Washington State star Cedric Coward. In order to do so, they initially traded their No. 16 pick, a 2028 […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves entered a new era this week as Alex Rodriguez reflected on his first NBA Draft since officially becoming a co-owner of the franchise. Just days after the NBA Board of Governors unanimously approved the $1.5 billion sale to Rodriguez and Marc Lore, the former MLB star posted a heartfelt message on Instagram, […]

For better or worse, the Phoenix Suns have commanded much of the headlines this offseason. They are wasting no time in revamping their roster and have been incredibly active at the 2025 NBA Draft. The front office seemingly has a plan in mind ahead of the second round, as evidenced by a trade-filled Thursday. Following […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are actively exploring trade options for the No. 31 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, with multiple offers reportedly in play ahead of Thursday night’s second round. During an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that Minnesota is “in the process of auctioning off” the pick to […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves’ first selection of the 2025 NBA Draft came with the No. 17 overall pick which they used on Joan Beringer from France. With the selection of Beringer, the Timberwolves now have two players of French descent on the roster. Following the news that the Timberwolves had selected Joan Beringer in the first […]

In April, former MLB player Alex Rodriguez finalized a deal to become part owner of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx.  On Wednesday, the sale of both organizations from Glen Taylor was officially approved by NBA governors, per ESPN. In all, it was the culmination of a process that was four years in the making.  […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have a chance to add more talent to their roster, as they have the No. 17 pick in the NBA Draft. With many people claiming this is one of the deeper drafts in a while, the Timberwolves have a chance a grabbing a key player in their position. In the latest mock […]