Minnesota Timberwolves Articles - Page 97

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 […]

When he is not spending countless hours in the gym honing his game, Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Karl-Anthony Towns loves to just sit back and play video games on his PC. He now has a gaming rig fit for his All-Star stature, as he unveiled a ridiculous newly customized set-up. Towns appeared on XBOX’s new show […]

Minnesota Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor hired Raine Group in July to sell the franchise. At the time, Forbes estimated the franchise was worth $1.38 billion. Many around the sports world assumed the Minnesota franchise’s value would decrease during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, according to Mike Ozanian of Forbes, the Timberwolves’ value has actually somehow increased […]

After yet another disappointing end to the season, the Philadelphia 76ers are faced with some tough decisions in the offseason.  While there have been rumors about a potential Ben Simmons trade, it appears that the Sixers are not at all interested in letting their superstar go — not even for either of the top two […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are keeping an eye on the relationship between Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns in their pursuit of a third star to pair with Karl-Anthony Towns and D’Angelo Russell, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. “The Wolves have been looking into Booker’s potential availability for months but have been given no indication […]

Minnesota Timberwolves big man Karl-Anthony Towns has had quite the tough 2020 even during a year that has caused many people across the world to struggle. Towns, unfortunately, lost his mother to complications stemming from COVID-19 back in September. He has remained silent about such matter ever since, and understandably so. However, Towns broke his […]

It has been a tough year for most people, with 2020 filled with more than a few awful and unexpected haymakers. There’s no denying, however, that it has been much tougher for Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Karl-Anthony Towns, who lost his mother to COVID-19 complications back in April. Towns recently took to social media to send […]

With the NBA Draft just a few weeks away, the rumors surrounding the top picks are beginning to swirl. In the latest news, James Wiseman has reportedly “zero interest” in playing for the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to Brian Windhorst of ESPN. In an appearance on “The Scoop W/ Doggie” (via Larry Brown Sports), Windhorst detailed […]

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Malik Beasley was arrested back in late-September for marijuana possession and concealing stolen property. Beasley was released from jail with no charges shortly thereafter, though charges have since been levied against him. Shams Charania of The Athletic reported Beasley has been charged with fifth-degree drug possession and threat of violence for the […]

It didn’t take long for Daryl Morey to land on his feet. The former Houston Rockets architect will oversee the Philadelphia 76ers’ basketball operations department. A deal will likely be finalized in the next few days, giving Morey ample time to figure out what he’s going to do with the Sixers’ worst contract, Al Horford. […]

In just two years’ time, Brooklyn Nets guard-forward Joe Harris has doubled down his stock with the franchise, making him a coveted free agent as the offseason nears. As the Nets front office will strategically attempt to legitimize their roster in order to please their co-stars in Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, Harris will surely […]

Barring any offseason or draft night trades, the Minnesota Timberwolves are set with the No.1 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. However, it seems that the ball club hasn’t decided exactly who would they select with the first pick, according to ESPN. “There’s no guy that has separated himself from the pack from public or […]

Kevin Garnett was a charismatic character during his career in the NBA, and we may get a glimpse of some things we may have not known about the Celtics’ champion and the Timberwolves’ icon. In a post to his Instagram account, Kevin Garnett revealed that he’s releasing his first book. https://www.instagram.com/p/CGklraflFJr/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link The title of the […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves recently hauled in the top overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft which will potentially be a key part of their rebuilding cause. While it is still uncertain if they will proceed to select a rookie or use it as a valuable trade piece instead, rumors have been swirling that the Timberwolves […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves know the clock is ticking on making a run with Karl-Anthony Towns and recently acquired guard D’Angelo Russell. According to The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor, the Timberwolves are looking to shift that plan into overdrive starting with the upcoming 2020 NBA Draft. The Timberwolves have the No. 1 pick and will be looking […]

Though it may have caused a decent amount of drama, Anthony Davis’ tactic to essentially force his way to the Los Angeles Lakers worked out to the highest degree, earning him his first-ever NBA championship after failing to get past the second round as a member of the New Orleans Pelicans. After announcing that he […]

Minnesota Timberwolves former center Nikola Pekovic is in stable condition while battling COVID-19, according to Serbian website Telegraf. Pekovic, who played six seasons for the Timberwolves, was hospitalized two weeks ago due to COVID-19. Telegraf reported earlier that Pekovic needed a respirator to breathe; however, his family has denied that. Pekovic’s family said that he was […]

It is no secret that Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Karl-Anthony Towns did not exactly see eye to eye with former teammate Jimmy Butler. As it turns out, however, Towns’ “distaste” for Butler also had an adverse effect on Towns’ relationship with former coach Tom Thibodeau. This report comes via Marc Berman of the New York Post: […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are one of the few NBA franchises with zero Finals appearances and championships. The best players who have played for the team were either acquired by trade or in the draft, but most of them didn’t spend their entire careers with the Wolves, such as Kevin Garnett and Kevin Love for example. […]

Thanks to his heroics for the Miami Heat over the stretch of what has been a very impressive postseason run for the team, Jimmy Butler has pretty much rewritten his image as being a “bad teammate.” This narrative peaked during Butler’s time with the Minnesota Timberwolves, where he literally forced his way out of the […]

Auburn’s Isaac Okoro is making the case for why the Minnesota Timberwolves should select him with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. Okoro isn’t necessarily one of the names frequently mentioned as a potential top pick, such as LaMelo Ball or Anthony Edwards. NBADraft.net has Okoro ranked No. 9 on its […]

There’s something strange going on with the Minnesota Timberwolves around Karl-Anthony Towns. According to a recent report from Darren Wolfson of SKOR North, a player who knows Towns told his agent that Towns is “as good as gone” from Minnesota.. It’s an interesting rumor, but then it got more interesting when Towns did not show […]