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The Golden State Warriors came with “strength in numbers” Saturday. Chase Center flooded with Warriors fans, all attempting to rattle Anthony Edwards and the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves. Fans of the Dubs left the arena in disbelief. While others couldn’t believe the collapse at the hands of Edwards and the T-Wolves. Edwards delivered 36 points, while […]

Ever since he came over via trade back in 2023, Mike Conley has overall been a positive presence for the Minnesota Timberwolves, both on and off the court. They have a win rate of 63.7 percent with Conley active, and even with the veteran point guard being 37 years of age, he continues to be […]

In the pursuit of a championship, the standards are so high. Anyone who can’t handle the pressure may not be cut out to play for a team with championship aspirations. This is what sets the Minnesota Timberwolves apart from the other teams, as they have plenty of guys in the locker room who want nothing […]

There was pressure on the Minnesota Timberwolves to win Game 2 of their second-round matchup against the Golden State Warriors after they failed to take care of business in Game 1 despite seeing the Warriors’ best player, Stephen Curry, have to exit the game early due to a hamstring injury. Julius Randle even decided to […]

Anthony Edwards didn’t hesitate to name the “alpha” of the Minnesota Timberwolves after their Game 2 win over the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night. It happens to be Julius Randle. After 33 minutes of action, Randle finished with a stat line of 24 points, 11 assists and seven rebounds. He shot 10-of-17 from the […]

One way to punish the Golden State Warriors’ tendency to go small is to dominate the glass, and the Minnesota Timberwolves have certainly shown that they can do so, as this was their best recipe for success during their first-round matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers. But in Game 1 of the series, the Warriors […]

On Wednesday evening, the Minnesota Timberwolves punched their ticket to the second round of the NBA playoffs by defeating the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 5 of their first round series. It was a shockingly easy gentleman’s sweep for the underdog Timberwolves, who were led in Game 5 by a virtuoso performance from big man […]

A month ago, Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Julius Randle was deemed their X-Factor. The player who would be counted on to contribute when needed. Nobody knows that better at this point than LeBron James. Throughout the first-round playoff series between the Wolves and Lakers, Randle was matched up against James. Randle is having quite an […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves made a questionable trade when they sent Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks last offseason. The team sacrificed a lot of 3-point shooting and offensive pop when they made that deal. Julius Randle was the centerpiece of what they returned in the trade, but he has had an up-and-down season with […]

JJ Redick took NBA playoff losses before as a player. But the Los Angeles Lakers head coach received a fierce baptism in his postseason coaching debut Saturday. Redick watched his Lakers get pummeled by the Minnesota Timberwolves 117-95. The Saturday effort sparked a flurry of angry fans. Most took to X in blasting the first-year […]

Minnesota Timberwolves superstar guard Anthony Edwards made a technical foul promise ahead of the playoff clash with the Los Angeles Lakers. After a trying first half of the season, Minnesota is now red-hot at the most important time of the year. The Timberwolves went 17-4 in their last 21 games to avoid the Play-In altogether […]

With the NBA regular season over, some teams are already gearing up for the offseason. Considering only one team can hoist the Larry O’Brien Trophy, 29 teams will be looking to improve their roster. We’ve seen just how much free agent acquisitions can bolster a roster in recent years. The Houston Rockets’ 2023 spending splurge […]

As the NBA Playoffs approach, the Minnesota Timberwolves find themselves in a high-stakes first-round matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers. Finishing the regular season with a solid 49-33 record, the Timberwolves secured the 6th seed in the Western Conference. That set the stage for a compelling series against some of basketball’s biggest names. With a […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves got a big 141-125 win against the Memphis Grizzlies to help them improve their chances of a top-six seed with just a few games remaining in the season. Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle led the way for the Timberwolves, but it took a collective group effort on defense to really secure the […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Julius Randle will almost certainly exercise the opt-out in his contract after this season, meaning that for him to remain with the team, he and the organization would have to come up with a long-term contract solution, and he made it clear that he would like to stay for the long haul […]

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo gushed in a recent interview about teammate Julius Randle’s importance to the team’s offense. Amidst the Timberwolves’ fight to clinch a playoff berth in the Western Conference, DiVincenzo revealed what makes Randle crucial to the team’s success in 2024-25. DiVincenzo, who was part of the New York Knicks’ blockbuster trade […]

Over the past few weeks, it looked like the Minnesota Timberwolves were turning a corner. They were in the middle of an eight-game winning streak and they had a six-game homestand, setting up some very nice conditions for them to extend their winning streak and therefore keep in step with the Golden State Warriors in […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves extended their winning streak to six games with a dominant 115-95 win over the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena Wednesday night. Julius Randle’s impact continues to be felt, as the Wolves are 11-0 in the most recent 11 games he has played in, showing he’s the missing piece they needed. Randle and Anthony […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves put together their highest-scoring game of the season, defeating the San Antonio Spurs 141-124 on Sunday night to extend Minnesota’s win streak to five games. The win also marked the Timberwolves’ 10th straight win with Julius Randle in the lineup, further solidifying his impact since returning from injury. Randle spoke on the […]

Many months have passed since the Minnesota Timberwolves fatefully decided to trade Karl-Anthony Towns, the face of the franchise since 2015, to cut costs. Towns’ supermax contract was set to kick in, and with Anthony Edwards having usurped him in the importance pecking order, the Timberwolves decided that it was best to let go of […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are heating up at the right time. They earned their third straight win Wednesday night, taking down the Charlotte Hornets 125-110 behind standout performances from Anthony Edwards and  Jaden McDaniels. Edwards scored 29 points, adding six assists and hitting six three-pointers, while McDaniels matched him with 29 points, 10 rebounds and four […]

Julius Randle is still carrying an injury status going into the Minnesota Timberwolves‘ matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers. The NBA released the injury report for both teams ahead of the game, showing the Timberwolves star to have a questionable status. He is dealing with a right groin strain. Randle returned in the team’s last game […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are reeling, as they have lost four of their last five games to fall down to the No. 9 seed in the Western Conference standings. However, they finally got some good news on Sunday regarding star forward Julius Randle, who has missed the past 13 games with a right groin strain. Randle, […]

While the Minnesota Timberwolves currently have a winning record at 31-26, and have rebounded slightly from an uneven start to the 2024-25 season, they still aren’t at the level of last year’s squad that made it to the Western Conference Finals. After the shocking trade of Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks, the Timberwolves […]

Minnesota Timberwolves’ offensive struggles were a focal point of discussion on Friday’s broadcast of NBA Today, as analysts Brian Windhorst and Kendrick Perkins assessed the team’s performance in the wake of Karl-Anthony Towns’ departure. Windhorst addressed Anthony Edwards’ adjustment to a new offensive dynamic. “He talked about how difficult it has been for him this […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have missed Julius Randle for a few games due to an injury he suffered in their game against the Utah Jazz. They may be without him for a longer period of time after providing an update via the team’s website. “An MRI taken at Mayo Clinic by Dr. Kelechi Okoroha on Randle […]

Unlike last season, the Minnesota Timberwolves don’t look like legitimate threats in the Western Conference. Currently, Minnesota is sitting at the seventh seed with a 27-22 win-loss card. After sending away Karl-Anthony Towns in a blockbuster deal with the New York Knicks, it’s unlikely that the Timberwolves make another franchise altering trade this year. However, […]

Julius Randle’s net worth in 2025 is $25 million. Randle is a starting forward in his first season with the Minnesota Timberwolves. The  three-time All-Star has had an eventful career, including Randle’s season-ending shoulder surgery in 2024 while with the New York Knicks. Then in September 2024, the Knicks traded Randle to the Minnesota Timberwolves […]

The Timberwolves recently appeared to be on an upswing. They were riding a five-game winning streak heading into the weekend before an unexpected loss to the lowly Washington Wizards. As of this writing, the Wolves are playing against the Sacramento Kings. Take note that Minnesota made some financial adjustments by trading Karl-Anthony Towns to the […]

Following an uneven few months, the Minnesota Timberwolves (27-21) might be finding their footing in the Western Conference. They matched a season-best four-game winning streak with Wednesday’s road victory versus the Phoenix Suns and surpassed it in Thursday’s 138-113 win against the Utah Jazz (10-36). Though, as has been the case throughout the 2024-25 campaign, […]

The Miami Heat’s ongoing efforts to move Jimmy Butler have reportedly involved discussions with the Minnesota Timberwolves, with Julius Randle potentially being a key piece in a trade package. According to SNY’s Ian Begley, the Heat remain interested in the Timberwolves’ star forward as part of the trade saga surrounding Butler. Begley noted that Miami […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves got a huge 115-114 win over the Dallas Mavericks on the road on Wednesday, with Mike Conley turning in a good performance, which drew some funny comments from Julius Randle about his age. “I think he’s starting to really turn the corner and find his rhythm,” Julius Randle said, via Jon Krawczynski […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves were able to spoil Zion Williamson’s return to the floor, defeating the New Orleans Pelicans 104-97. Julius Randle was a key to the victory, finishing with 16 points, six rebounds, and three assists, and after the game, head coach Chris Finch gave him his flowers for the way he’s been playing. “Listen, […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are navigating a crucial phase in the 2024-25 NBA season. Sporting an 18-13 record, they have displayed both resilience and potential despite contending with notable challenges. Of course, this includes the intermittent absence of Kawhi Leonard. With the trade deadline looming, the Clippers have an opportunity to strengthen their roster and […]

NBA game-winners are some of the most exciting plays that can happen during the regular season. With games going down to the wire, the pressure is not only on players and coaches but also on referees to make the right call. Unfortunately, even NBA officials succumb to the pressure, leading to missed calls that could’ve […]

Julius Randle is still adjusting to his role with the Minnesota Timberwolves. On Christmas Day, the Wolves earned a hard-fought 105-99 win over the Dallas Mavericks, with Randle delivering a standout performance just shy of a triple-double. Randle joined the Timberwolves in the offseason as part of a huge trade that sent Karl-Anthony Towns to […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves, after reaching the Western Conference Finals for just the second time in franchise history, are in a state of disarray, and Julius Randle isn’t quite sure why. Minnesota dropped to 14-14 on the season with a 117-104 loss to the Atlanta Hawks last night, and following the game, Randle was asked what […]

Teams now have a solid amount of data to analyze as they pass the quarter mark of the NBA season, allowing for meaningful evaluations and adjustments. For Chris Finch and the Minnesota Timberwolves, one conclusion seems evident: their trade of Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks for Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo has not […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves fell to the Golden State Warriors 113-103 on Saturday night. Once again, Anthony Edwards was not happy following the loss, and didn’t hold back when reflecting on the officiating. “F***in terrible,” Edwards said to reporters in the postgame locker room, per Dane Moore on X, formerly Twitter. “Excuse is the reason they […]