Minnesota Timberwolves Articles - Page 92

The Minnesota Timberwolves have parted ways with general manager Scott Layden, according to The Athletic. An agreement was reached earlier this week, just ahead of what would have been Layden’s fifth season in Minnesota. Layden was hired alongside Tom Thibodeau in 2016 and remained active in the team’s front office operations after Thibodeau was replaced […]

D’Angelo Russell and Karl-Anthony Towns may face steep odds in guiding the Minnesota Timberwolves to the playoffs in the rugged Western Conference this season, but that won’t stop the two All-Stars from enjoying being around one another. Russell, whom the Timberwolves acquired from the Golden State Warriors last season at the trade deadline, had some […]

The James Harden saga rages on and every day it looks more and more likely that Harden will not finish the season in Houston. The Brooklyn Nets and the Philadelphia 76ers have been the most talked-about destinations because Harden apparently has them at the top of his list, but the Minnesota Timberwolves could be a […]

When outrage and protests broke out after George Floyd was murdered in Minneapolis on May 25, Minnesota Timberwolves Karl-Anthony Towns felt a newfound urge to fight for justice. On May 29, Towns attended a news conference and rally with local leaders at Minneapolis City Hall, where former NBA player Stephen Jackson delivered passionate remarks about […]

Hall of Fame coach Rudy Tomjanovich is back in the NBA after the Minnesota Timberwolves hired him as a consultant on Sunday, per a Reuters report. A two-time NBA champion coach with the Houston Rockets, the 72-year-old tactician last worked in the NBA way back in 2004-05 as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. […]

The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly wreaked havoc across the world. Its lingering effects and ramifications continue to be felt around the NBA. Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Karl-Anthony Towns is among the many players whose families and close friends were affected the most by the highly-contagious virus. The 25-year-old Dominican-American has endured a lot in his personal […]

The coronavirus pandemic has affected millions of people across the United States, including Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns. A reminder: Karl-Anthony Towns tragically lost his mother, Jacqueline Cruz, to COVID-19 in April. The former No. 1 overall pick revealed Friday he also lost six other family members to COVID, and has taken it upon himself […]

In November, Minnesota Timberwolves forward Malik Beasley was spotted with Larsa Pippen, the wife of NBA legend Scottie Pippen. On Thursday, Beasley’s wife, Montana Yao, filed for divorce, according to E! News. Yao was apparently “blindsided” by the images, per TMZ. “Montana filed for a divorce the day she saw the photos,” a source told […]

Minnesota Timberwolves swingman Malik Beasley will likely be suspended by the NBA after getting arrested a few months ago, per Dane Moore of Canis Hoops. Beasley is being charged with fifth-degree drug possession and threats of violence. A source within the league told me a suspension for Malik Beasley is "likely" in response to his arrest […]

Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard Malik Beasley’s wife, Montana Yao, has taken to Instagram after her husband was caught hanging out and holding hands with Larsa Pippen, the ex-wife of Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen. Beasley, who recently re-signed with the Timberwolves as a restricted free agent, has a child with Yao. TMZ is reporting that […]

Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard CJ McCollum has quickly put an end to all the negativity surrounding his earlier statement calling out Minnesota Timberwolves rookie Anthony Edwards for the latter criticizing Damian Lillard’s rapping skills. McCollum called out the hype beasts that have been trying to create a beef narrative between himself and Edwards. The […]

Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard CJ McCollum has a message for Minnesota Timberwolves rookie guard Anthony Edwards, who boldly claimed he’s a better rapper than Damian Lillard. On a recent podcast with Complex Sports, McCollum said Edwards should focus on his jump shot instead of calling out Lillard’s rapping ability. "He better work on that […]

Miami Dolphins star wideout DeVante Parker has challenged Minnesota Timberwolves point guard D’Angelo Russell to a game of HORSE. Upon seeing Parker’s tweet, Russell warned the Dolphins wide receiver about his cocky attitude. https://twitter.com/DeVanteParker11/status/1331039892219027464?s=20 https://twitter.com/DeVanteParker11/status/1331048849163640833?s=20 Remember this is my profession 😂😂 You ready? — D'Angelo Russell (@Dloading) November 24, 2020 DeVante Parker should be careful […]

After signing Austin Rivers to a one-year deal on Sunday, the New York Knicks make their second move of the day by trading Ed Davis to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Omari Spellman, Jacob Evans and a future second-round pick. Minnesota is trading Omari Spellman and Jacob Evans and a future second-round pick to New York […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have reached an agreement with forward Juancho Hernangomez on Sunday. The two sides have agreed on a three-year, $21 million deal, according to The Athletic’s Sham Charania. Third year is a team option, sources tell @TheAthleticMIN https://t.co/GSeZWqyH2N — Jon Krawczynski (@JonKrawczynski) November 22, 2020 Hernangomez had received some interest before eventually deciding […]

Malik Beasley agreed to a four-year extension with the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday to the tune of $60 million. As it turns out, the Timberwolves really, really wanted to keep Beasley on board, and they pretty much pulled out all the stops to convince the 23-year-old to stay in Minnesota. According to Michael Scotto of […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are bringing back small forward Malik Beasley on a four-year deal worth $60 million. Beasley was a restricted free agent and free to sign offer sheets with other teams, but it looks like he and the Timberwolves wanted to get a deal done quickly. Restricted free agent Malik Beasley (@Mbeasy5) has agreed […]

Minnesota Timberwolves fans are getting their first look at the 2020 NBA Draft’s No. 1 pick Anthony Edwards in their team’s threads on Friday. Edwards donned the team’s home jersey in a photoshoot, and the first overall pick is rocking the No. 1 too as of now (via Timberwolves on Twitter). No Photoshop needed. pic.twitter.com/yldOeeJy8b […]

Ricky Rubio is coming back to the Minnesota Timberwolves, where his NBA career began. The Phoenix Suns traded Rubio to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Chris Paul trade. However, OKC shipped Rubio to the Timberwolves, who are excited about getting their point guard back. pic.twitter.com/XJS4W1IBEI — Jon Krawczynski (@JonKrawczynski) November 19, 2020 Ricky Rubio […]

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Malik Beasley is reportedly on the trade block, and the New York Knicks are expressing interest. Vincent Goodwill of Yahoo Sports reported Minnesota was making the combo guard available in discussions after acquiring Beasley from the Denver Nuggets in February. The Minnesota Timberwolves have made guard Malik Beasley available in discussions, and […]

After opting into his $16 million player option with the Minnesota Timberwolves, forward James Johnson has been traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder as part of the deal that sent Ricky Rubio to Minnesota on Wednesday, per The Athletic’s Sham Charania. Minnesota is trading James Johnson to Oklahoma City as part of the Ricky Rubio […]

If trade talks between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Minnesota Timberwolves go smoothly, Ricky Rubio could be reuniting with his old team. It is hard to dispute the fact that the Thunder and general manager Sam Presti have been the most active team from around the league this week. The Western Conference franchise notably sent […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are continuing their efforts in mounting up on draft picks ahead of the NBA Draft. They have reportedly shown interest in acquiring the Minnesota Timberwolves’ No.17 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, according to Sports Illustrated’s Jeremy Woo. The Thunder are in talks with the Timberwolves in a deal for the […]

The NBA Draft has finally arrived. After months and months of waiting, we will finally see what the Minnesota Timberwolves do with the number one overall pick. Oh, hello there, LaMelo Ball. Unlike their first overall pick in the 2015 draft, this year there hasn’t been a standout player and the Timberwolves may still trade […]

After finishing with the third-worst record in the 2019-20 season, the Minnesota Timberwolves drew the luck of the lottery when they landed the No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. However, ever since they obtained the top pick, there have been rumblings about Minnesota’s desire to trade out of that spot to acquire […]

The 2020 NBA Draft is set to take place on Wednesday night, and it is still a mystery where LaMelo Ball will be selected in the first round. Just a day before the draft, Ball confirmed that he has spoken to a total of five teams, per The Observer’s Rick Bonnell. Altogether, the playmaking guard […]

A couple of days ahead of the 2020 NBA Draft, a highly-touted prospect has reportedly been emerging to be selected with the top overall pick by the Minnesota Timberwolves come Nov. 18. Out of all the lottery players available, the rebuilding squad is rumored to be leaning towards Georgia’s Anthony Edwards to cater to a […]

With less than a week before the 2020 NBA Draft, the Minnesota Timberwolves might have something cooking with the Orlando Magic for a possible draft-day trade. In search of a third impact player to pair with their All-Stars Karl-Anthony Towns and D’Angelo Russell, the Timberwolves reportedly have sights on the high-flying Aaron Gordon. As relayed […]

Model Jordyn Woods got her boyfriend, Minnesota Timberwolves big man Karl-Anthony Towns, a Mariachi band for his upcoming birthday. Towns turns 25 on Sunday, but the Timberwolves star and Woods are celebrating early. Jordyn Woods got KAT a Mariachi band for his upcoming birthday 🙏 (via jodiewoods/IG) pic.twitter.com/9BvhJE4BED — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) November 14, 2020 Karl-Anthony […]

Countless rumors previously swirled around the Minnesota Timberwolves and their first overall pick along with top prospect James Wiseman ahead of the 2020 NBA Draft. Former Timberwolves player and interim head coach Sam Mitchell recently joined in on the conversation and voiced his opinion regarding the Minnesota-based squad opting to select the Memphis big man, […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves held an individual, in-person workout with LaMelo Ball on Wednesday in Southern California, according to Jonathan Givony of Draft Express and ESPN. Minnesota has the first overall pick in next week’s NBA Draft. Givony described Ball as the “projected No. 1 pick” in his report. Givony added that Ball had previously met […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are clearly looking to add some young talent via the upcoming draft, and they are reportedly in the market to add another lottery pick on top of the first overall pick that is already in their possession. The Timberwolves are rumored to be interested in trading for the Atlanta Hawks’ No. 6 […]

Rumors of the Orlando Magic trying to trade high-flying forward Aaron Gordon have been prevalent in recent years. Gordon stagnated and even regressed in some areas for the Magic in his sixth year with the team, notching just 14.4 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game. His shooting efficiency dropped as well, knocking down […]

The 2020 NBA Draft is a guessing game. There’s no consensus best player or talent, most teams in the lottery don’t have a bang-bang selection, and teams had to wait an extra five months to make their selections. Should teams in the upper sixth of the draft take the best player on the board? Should […]

Georgia guard Anthony Edwards says he wants the Minnesota Timberwolves to take him with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. The Timberwolves, who have All-Stars Karl-Anthony Towns and D’Angelo Russell on the roster, have a big decision to make on Nov. 18, but Edwards claims he’s ready to play for Minnesota […]

The 2020 NBA draft is just right around the corner, yet there is still no clear cut no. 1 overall pick from this year’s class. Mock drafts are all over the place. The most common names at the top of the list are Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball, and James Wiseman. However, unlike in previous drafts, […]

The Golden State Warriors have the second pick in the upcoming 2020 NBA Draft. But according to a recent report, they are prioritizing their first-round pick in the 2021 NBA Draft from the Minnesota Timberwolves—an asset they got from the Andrew Wiggins-D’Angelo Russell trade. According to a report by Brian Witt of NBC Sports, the […]

With 10 days to go before the commencement of the NBA Draft, virtually held in Bristol, Connecticut, reports have begun to emerge that the Minnesota Timberwolves are leaning towards selecting Memphis center James Wiseman with the No. 1 overall pick. “Multiple sources have told Bleacher Report the name they keep hearing now for the Timberwolves […]

Now more than ever, the NBA has placed an increased emphasis on being able to play defense. Through analytics and video breakdown technology, players are now under a microscope with very little wiggle room to excuse them from being below average defenders. Regardless of how skilled the players are on the offensive end, without solid […]