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Karl-Anthony Towns summed up what’s currently going on with his Minnesota Timberwolves using a succinct three-letter tweet. wtf… — Karl-Anthony Towns (@KarlTowns) September 22, 2021 That was KAT’s immediate reaction to the news Timberwolves president Gersson Rosas was dismissed from his position. Once touted as the man who would finally give direction to a franchise […]

The New York Knicks walk into the 2021-22 season with easily their deepest roster since at least 2012-13. For once, a trade doesn’t feel like a necessity or something that New York should be actively looking for. That said, there’s nothing wrong with keeping your options open! While the Knicks will be looking to build […]

Karl-Anthony Towns plays like a seven-foot tall guard in many ways. The Minnesota Timberwolves star is a capable inside scorer, but it’s his long-range shooting and ability to take other bigs off the dribble in space that sets him apart. But it looks like the Timberwolves star plans to do some more banging in the […]

Fans of the Minnesota Timberwolves and even some of their own players were shocked when Gersson Rosas was fired recently. It was a list that included their star, Karl-Anthony Towns. On Monday at media day, Towns discussed Rosas’ dismissal from the Timberwolves and the ongoing circumstances with Covid-19. Per Chris Hine of the Star Tribune, […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns has gone through a lot during the COVID-19 pandemic. Towns lost his mother, uncle and five other family members to the virus, and he himself tested positive last season. The Timberwolves star lost 50 pounds and had to deal with a lot of emotions as he quarantined. There were times […]

Oleksandr Usyk pulled off one of the biggest upsets in boxing after beating Anthony Joshua via unanimous decision in a Saturday bout that certainly didn’t disappoint. In fact, NBA stars like Damian Lillard and Karl-Anthony Towns were tuned in throughout and were hyped after witnessing an instant classic. Usyk fought well and was dominant from […]

Karl-Anthony Towns may not be directly involved in the Minnesota Timberwolves’ recent drama, but he’s undoubtedly the primary stakeholder. Timberwolves president Gersson Rosas is now gone, leaving the team in flux as they continue their rebuild. This obviously has raised concerns about the status of Karl-Anthony Towns. The two-time All-Star sent out a tweet of […]

With a ton of drama surrounding the Minnesota Timberwolves after the surprise firing of Gersson Rosas, it now leaves us wondering what Karl-Anthony Towns’ future with the team will be. Despite being reunited with fellow NBA All-Star and longtime friend D’Angelo Russell, Towns has been frustrated with the organization’s inability to build a winning team […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns was befuddled after learning the firing of Gersson Rosas as president of basketball operations. Clearly, KAT was happy with how Rosas ran things for the Timberwolves. But apparently, things weren’t rainbows and butterflies and gold-crusted pizzas. wtf… — Karl-Anthony Towns (@KarlTowns) September 22, 2021 The Athletic released a scratching report, […]

With training camp set to begin in just a few days, the Minnesota Timberwolves will try to navigate their way through a huge change after Gersson Rosas got booted out as president of basketball operations. While Rosas built a strong relationship with Karl-Anthony Towns, who wasn’t too pleased with the development, the axed Timberwolves official […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves haven’t had much success since Kevin Garnett, and the dysfunction continued Wednesday when they fired president Gersson Rosas a week before training camp. Timberwolves star center Karl-Anthony Towns tweeted out his utter shock at the move shortly after it was announced, so that’s not a great sign. For years, this organization has done […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves sent shockwaves throughout the NBA on Wednesday when they fired team president Gersson Rosas. Things appeared to be coming together for the Timberwolves before they dropped this bomb. Their superstar play, Karl-Anthony Towns, isn’t happy. wtf… — Karl-Anthony Towns (@KarlTowns) September 22, 2021 This move seems to have blindsided many even with […]

The Phoenix Suns are coming off a splendid 2020-21 campaign that saw them, not just break their 10-year postseason, but make the NBA Finals as well. Even though they lost the championship to the Milwaukee Bucks in six hard-fought games, the Suns deserve credit for putting together a successful campaign. No doubt, Phoenix wants to […]

New Minnesota Timberwolves veteran guard Patrick Beverley hasn’t missed the playoffs yet in his career, though injuries have forced him to miss a few series. The Timberwolves have only made the playoffs once since 2004, and they were promptly eliminated by the Houston Rockets in five games in 2018. Something has to give here, and, […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns has had enough of people’s excuses when it comes to avoiding COVID-19 vaccines. Towns took to Twitter on Tuesday to air his opinion on the matter, doing so with much enthusiasm. “Every day I see a new excuse why people ain’t getting the vaccine. Ya starting to get creative with […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been stuck in the basement of the NBA ever since Kevin Garnett left. There has been a lot of hope through those years, but only one having playoff appearance since 2004 is about as bad as it gets. The Wolves have had players like Ricky Rubio, Kevin Love, and Andrew Wiggins […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are right in the thick of things as the deadline looms on a potential Ben Simmons trade. Whether Minnesota gets a deal done for Simmons or not is anybody’s guess at this point. But if they somehow find a way to pull it off, nobody’s going to benefit more than Karl-Anthony Towns. […]

With the latest bombshell report surrounding Ben Simmons, it’s looking more and more like the Philadelphia 76ers will be forced to move him before the NBA season begins. The Minnesota Timberwolves have long been mentioned as a possible destination for the All-Star. Could they be the team to pounce in the end? While the Timberwolves […]

Shaquille O’Neal is a pretty big dude. He doesn’t get scared easily. But for the NBA legend, what he fears is getting canceled. Shaq is one of the most beloved NBA players ever. The Los Angeles Lakers icon has endeared himself to fans because of his outgoing personality, childish humor, and constantly giving back to […]

Like most NBA stars, Minnesota Timberwolves big man Karl-Anthony Towns isn’t new to getting heavy vitriol from fans. He’s had his fair share of bashers, especially during his infamous spat with former teammate Jimmy Butler and his past altercations with Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid. Still, Towns has developed into one of the NBA’s most […]

Karl-Anthony Towns just finished his sixth season in the NBA as the main core piece for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Known as one of the better forward-centers in the league, Towns is still ascending and taking his game to new levels. He was very durable in his first three years, not missing a single game. Despite […]

It seems that a breakthrough for the Minnesota Timberwolves has been a long time coming. Is it finally happening in the upcoming 2021-2022 NBA season? It’s been a seesaw for the Wolves over the past few seasons. Despite the lack of success during the regular season, the franchise has managed to scoop up quite the […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns got to be one of the kindest and most generous NBA players today. He showed that once again when it was revealed he donated thousands of dollars in a GoFundMe campaign. On Thursday, KAT dished one of the biggest off-court assists of his career after he gave $7,500 to help […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns just got a taste of going toe-to-toe with boxing legend Manny Pacquiao. Towns dropped by the eight division world champion’s training camp on Wednesday ahead of Pacquiao’s August 21 duel against the undefeated Errol Spence Jr. Here’s a look at Towns linking up with Pacquiao (via Bleacher Report): .@KarlTowns linked […]

Simone Biles shocked the world with her decision to step away from the Tokyo Olympics team competition. Team USA went on to win a silver medal even without Biles, but her withdrawal brought a ton of reactions from the sports world. Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns reacted to Biles’ withdrawal and gave her the ultimate […]

Heading to the offseason, Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins has emerged as one of the most sought-after talents in the market as of late. Looking back, the Minnesota Timberwolves already tried their luck in landing him during the trade deadline back in late March. However, the Hawks decided to ride out the entire 2020-21 season […]

It looks like Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns still can’t get over the shocking result of UFC 264 on Saturday–one which saw Conor McGregor lose due to a scary injury. For those unaware, McGregor broke his leg in the first round of his bout with Dustin Poirier, causing a doctor’s stoppage and giving the American […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns used the ever-trusty emoji to express his feelings following LaMelo Ball‘s Rookie of the Year announcement. The Charlotte Hornets playmaker won the top rookie plum over Towns’ teammate in Anthony Edwards—Ball’s biggest competitor for the award. 😂😂😂 — Karl-Anthony Towns (@KarlTowns) June 16, 2021 Ball and Edwards made strong cases […]

Rudy Gobert was recently named the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year for the third time in his career. He’s been a ferocious defender, especially in the paint, and serves as the defensive anchor for the Utah Jazz. He plays a vital role in Utah’s rotation, as Gobert’s efforts are a perfect compliment to Donovan […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves had a very disappointing season. They finished 23-49, putting them in 13th place in the Western Conference. There were high hopes for the team going into the season with the new star duo in D’Angelo Russell and Karl-Anthony Towns along with the number one overall pick Anthony Edwards. Many expected a playoff […]

After being eliminated by the Denver Nuggets in their first-round series matchup, it was made abundantly clear that the Portland Trail Blazers are in dire need of added reinforcements if they hope to remain competitive over the next few years. As it turns out, this might just come in the form of Minnesota Timberwolves star […]

The Phoenix Suns have been one of the best teams in the NBA this season with the arrival of future Hall-of-Famer Chris Paul. CP3 has formed a formidable tandem with fellow All-Star Devin Booker on the Suns. But could they be gunning for a third star in the near future, possibly in the form of […]

Minnesota Timberwolves rookie sensation Anthony Edwards took the league by storm in his debut season. This is why it comes to no surprise that Wolves teammate Karl-Anthony Towns is all-in on the Edwards hype train. So much so, that KAT even likened his teammate to Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson. Towns had nothing but […]

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ricky Rubio has made a habit of setting up teammate Karl-Anthony Towns in the post, regularly setting up the big man for monster finishes, thanks to his gorgeous passing ability. Tuesday night against the Detroit Pistons, KAT more than returned the favor, dropping a slick, behind-the-back dime to a cutting Rubio who […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been bad throughout nearly all of Karl-Anthony Towns’ tenure, which has naturally prompted chatter about whether or not he’ll soon seek a trade. While other teams can daydream about KAT trade scenarios, as of right now, he seems content in Minnesota. The Athletic’s Jon Krawczynski joined Michael Scotto on the HoopsHype […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns couldn’t help but cry on Mother’s Day as he remembers his mom, Jacqueline Towns, who passed away last year due to COVID-19. On Sunday ahead of the Timberwolves’ game against the Orlando Magic, KAT shared an emotional moment with his father, Karl Sr. Cameras spotted the Minnesota big man crying […]

The supposed revenge game in sports happens when a player faces his or her former team again. If the said player did not have the best of times with that team, then the game becomes even more interesting. On Friday, the Minnesota Timberwolves went up against one of their former players in Jimmy Butler and […]

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler crossed paths once again with his former teammate in Karl-Anthony Towns when the Minnesota Timberwolves visited South Beach on Friday night. The five-time All-Star didn’t forget their colorful past as he hurled expletives towards Towns midway through the tilt, via Complex Sports. “You soft as baby sh*t… you a loser. […]

Minnesota Timberwolves rookie Anthony Edwards achieved a feat on Wednesday that no other player in team history has done. Edwards tallied a career-high 42 points on top of six rebounds and seven assists versus the Memphis Grizzlies, showing flashes of what he could be in the next coming years.  In the process, he became the […]