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Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns wasn’t at the start of training camp because of a non-COVID illness, and he actually had to go to the hospital because of it. Towns spoke to reporters Monday about his ordeal and revealed he lost nearly 20 pounds because of the illness, according to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are entering the 2022-23 season full of expectations. After a solid regular season that led to the team’s first playoff berth since 2018, Minnesota came up short against Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies in the first round, falling 4-2 after blowing multiple double-digit leads. Despite that disappointing playoff outcome, last season […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves got a lot better this offseason, pulling off a blockbuster trade for one of the premier big men in the Association, Rudy Gobert. This week, Timberwolves legend Kevin Garnett and his former Boston Celtics teammate Paul Pierce sat down and discussed how good Minnesota could be in 2022-23. In The Truth’s eyes, […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns does not lack confidence. The big man recently revealed his true opinion of himself from a basketball standpoint, per CBS Sports. “I think I’m one of the best offensive players and talents the NBA has ever seen,” Towns said. That is quite the claim from Karl-Anthony Towns. There is no […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star big man Karl-Anthony Towns shared his reaction to NBA 2K23’s three-point ratings release on Tuesday. NBA 2K revealed the top 5 three-point shooters in the game, and Towns was surprised to not see his name on the list. 🤨❓ https://t.co/OeNgDloDdv — Karl-Anthony Towns (@KarlTowns) September 6, 2022 Naturally, Stephen Curry leads the […]

As Sylvia Fowles played her last regular season game at Target Center with the Minnesota Lynx, Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns made sure to give the WNBA legend a fitting parting message. Towns sent a heartwarming tribute to Fowles for what has been an incredible 15-year career in the WNBA. The Timberwolves big man also […]

This is make-or-break season for the Minnesota Timberwolves. After making it back to the playoffs last season, they are looking to go all-in on their championship aspirations. They made the biggest splash in the offseason (so far) by trading for Utah Jazz star Rudy Gobert. Their intention is clear: championship-or-bust. Despite their lofty expectations for […]

After trading for Rudy Gobert this offseason, Anthony Edwards knows the pressure is on the Minnesota Timberwolves to deliver. With that, he can’t help but agree with Karl-Anthony Towns that it’s championship-or-bust for them this 2022-23 and in the years beyond. Towns admitted recently that the expectations on the Timberwolves have increased with the addition […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is certainly in the conversation for being the greatest of all time. Next season, The King will embark on his quest to become the leading scorer in NBA history. Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns had nothing but high praise for LeBron and his legacy. KAT came out with a […]

The Boston Celtics are fresh off of a successful 2021-2022 season that saw them reach the NBA Finals. They have plenty of talent and could improve even further if they land Kevin Durant. However, a story recently surfaced that Boston attempted to trade for Minnesota Timberwolves’ star Karl-Anthony Towns in 2018. According to the Athletic, […]

Even though success in the playoffs has been so hard to come by for Karl-Anthony Towns and the Minnesota Timberwolves, that isn’t stopping the big man from loving the Twin Cities. Via Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic: “I’ve always said this place felt like somewhere I could retire, somewhere I could call home for the […]

Karl-Anthony Towns has one promise to Minnesota Timberwolves fans: he’s locked in. Taking a full-page ad on the Star Tribune after officially signing his four-year, $224 million supermax extension with the Timberwolves, Towns penned a letter addressed to Minnesota fans. In his message, KAT shared his commitment to the franchise and vowed to take them […]

Karl-Anthony Towns made a rather bold comment recently about the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 2022-23 season. After making a blockbuster trade for Rudy Gobert, KAT said that the ‘Wolves are in a “championship-or-bust” season. Apparently, that ruffled the feathers of one member of the Golden State Warriors, the current champs. After Karl-Anthony Towns’ comment went viral, Draymond […]

Minnesota Timberwolves big man Karl-Anthony Towns has some bold aspirations for his partnership with Anthony Edwards. The 26-year-old believes he and Ant-Man can can become one of the best duos in the NBA, but in order to do that, they have to play at a high level. But at what level can KAT and Edwards […]

The money is great, but Karl-Anthony Towns has a bigger reason for signing his $224 million supermax extension with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Towns immediately agreed to the extension at the beginning of July. Now after the deal has been made official, the All-Star big man opened up about the supermax and why he never hesitated […]

The NBA world was caught by surprise when the Minnesota Timberwolves traded for star center Rudy Gobert. It turns out that Karl-Anthony Towns was also surprised by the move.  In a recent interview on ESPN’s NBA Today, Karl-Anthony Towns explains how he heard about the trade, and who he thought it was originally for.   Karl-Anthony […]

Minnesota Timberwolves’ star Karl-Anthony Towns discussed a number of different topics on Friday. He shared his thoughts on his extension as well as the Timberwolves’ acquisition of Rudy Gobert. However, the superstar big man also gave a brutally honest assessment of budding star Anthony Edwards. On ESPN’s “NBA Today,” host Malika Andrews asked Towns what he […]

Karl-Anthony Towns signed a $224 million supermax extension with the Minnesota Timberwolves at the beginning of July. On Friday, the Timberwolves officially announced the agreement, with Towns speaking to the media. Here’s what the star big man had to say, per Timberwolves reporter Dane Moore. Karl-Anthony Towns on signing his supermax contract extension (that keeps […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves made arguably the biggest move of the NBA offseason when they traded with the Utah Jazz for All-Star center Rudy Gobert. It was one of the largest hauls in NBA trade history, as Minnesota sent four first-round picks, their first-round pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, Walker Kessler, and three other rotational […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves made a huge splash at the beginning of NBA Free Agency, acquiring Utah Jazz big man Rudy Gobert in a blockbuster trade. While they did send a lot of assets the other way, D’Angelo Russell is just one of many players on this roster that is very excited to see what they […]

Karl-Anthony Towns has been the stuff of headlines of late. KAT recently signed a max extension with the Minnesota Timberwolves, further establishing his status as the team’s cornerstone superstar of the future. That’s not the only reason why he’s been the talk of the town, though. It was recently revealed that the Brooklyn Nets offered […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves made one of the most surprising trades of the 2022 calendar year. In a shocking turn of events, they traded for Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert. Now, the team will enter the 2022-23 season as a dark-horse contender behind their twin towers of Gobert and Karl-Anthony Towns, along with Anthony Edwards. Based […]

Rudy Gobert is the newest and most exciting addition to the Minnesota Timberwolves. He was traded to the Wolves from the Utah Jazz in exchange for Patrick Beverley, Malik Beasley, Jarred Vanderbilt, Leandro Bolmaro, the draft rights to Walker Kessler, and multiple draft picks. After nine seasons with the Jazz, Gobert is ready to turn […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are going with a two-center lineup in the hopes of improving next season after acquiring Rudy Gobert. The blockbuster trade pairs the Defensive Player of the Year with Karl-Anthony Towns. Playing two centers at a time is often very hard to pull off. The fit between Towns and Gobert should work, though, since […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves shocked the NBA world by giving up a monster haul to get Rudy Gobert from the Utah Jazz. The blockbuster deal now creates one of the most intriguing frontcourts in the NBA featuring Gobert and Karl-Anthony Towns. The fit will be questioned, but there’s certainly a lot of talent there. Now the […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves pulled off a blockbuster trade on Friday, acquiring Utah Jazz big man Rudy Gobert in exchange for Patrick Beverley, Malik Beasley, Jarred Vanderbilt, and others, plus four first-round picks. Yes, quite the haul. However, before the Timberwolves decided to move for the former DPOY, they actually called the Brooklyn Nets to discuss […]

In the middle of free agency, a bombshell hit the NBA waves, as the Utah Jazz and Minnesota Timberwolves agreed on a deal for Rudy Gobert. It seemed likely the French center would be traded. Still, there was no indication that talks were progressing. While the Jazz can be happy with how the trade went, […]

The 2022 NBA Offseason has reached its peak, with trade rumors and free agency signings flying left and right. Now, there are new developments involving the Minnesota Timberwolves and Rudy Gobert. According to Minnesota sports reporter Darren Wolfson, the Timberwolves’ interest to pair Gobert with Karl-Anthony Towns is “very real.” Wolfson went back on his […]

It took a few hours, but Karl-Anthony Towns has now also taken part in the opening flurry of NBA free agency on Thursday night. The Minnesota Timberwolves superstar has reportedly agreed to a massive deal that will keep him in Minnesota through 2029. This report comes via ESPN’s NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski: Minnesota Timberwolves star […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have popped up in a number of rumors for centers. The Timberwolves think they could use a defensive upgrade at the position next to Karl-Anthony Towns, whose offensive versatility would allow him to play power forward effectively. Could Deandre Ayton be an option for Minnesota? ESPN’s Brian Windhorst seems to think so […]

Rudy Gobert has become one of the hottest commodities in the market right now, which isn’t surprising at all. The Utah Jazz star has already been linked to the Chicago Bulls, and now, the Minnesota Timberwolves are reportedly joining the party. According to Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer (via Evan Sidery of BasketballNews.com), the Timberwolves are […]

Karl-Anthony Towns is eligible to sign a supermax contract extension with the Minnesota Timberwolves this offseason, and based on the latest remarks of new team president Tim Connelly, they have every intention of keeping him for a long time. Speaking with the Star Tribune, Connelly–who joined the Timberwolves from the Denver Nuggets this offseason–shared his […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are coming off a relatively successful season, as Karl-Anthony Towns led the team to just its first playoff appearance since 2018. The goal now for the Timberwolves is to sustain that form and find their way to a deeper postseason run, and according to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Minnesota has shown […]

Andrew Wiggins has been the best redemption story of this year’s incredible playoffs. The former first overall pick has long been considered a bust after disappointing with the Minnesota Timberwolves. However, in an epic turn of events, Wiggins turned his entire reputation around in Golden State. Now, he’s an NBA champion and a key component […]

Andrew Wiggins spent the first six years of his career with the Minnesota Timberwolves. It was during this time that the former Rookie of the Year, who now plies his trade with the Golden State Warriors, developed quite a friendship with Timberwolves superstar Karl-Anthony Towns. On Monday night, following one of the most meaningful performances […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves could be breaking out the big bucks this offseason. Karl-Anthony Towns was named a member of the All-NBA Third Team for his superstar caliber performance this year. KAT averaged 24.6 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 3.6 assists this season. As a member of the All-NBA Third Team, Towns is now eligible for a […]

New Minnesota Timberwolves president Tim Connelly has some high praises for Karl-Anthony Towns, so much so that his take might even disappoint two-time MVP and Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic. During his presser on Tuesday, Connelly highlighted the common declaration that Towns often say: that he is the greatest shooting big man in the NBA. […]

After an abysmal showing in Game 7 of the Western Conference Semifinals, it’s safe to say that the Phoenix Suns are due for some serious roster reshuffling during the 2022 NBA offseason. With Deandre Ayton and the Suns still far apart on a new deal, this may lead to Phoenix parting ways with their young […]

It was an early exit for the Minnesota Timberwolves, but the team didn’t go down without a fight. They gave the Memphis Grizzlies a run for their money in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, but it just wasn’t enough to advance. Karl-Anthony Towns played magnificently for the most part and now, it turns […]