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The Atlanta Hawks have traded shooting guard Allen Crabbe to the Minnesota Timberwolves for point guard Jeff Teague and Treveon Graham, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Teague will return to his old stomping grounds in Atlanta, likely as a backup for star point man Trae Young, while Crabbe will get a shot in The Twin […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves made the drastic decision shortly before Thanksgiving to move point guard Jeff Teague to the bench. In light of that decision, the organization has made it known to teams around the league that Teague could be had for the right price in a trade, per Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. Minnesota jumped […]

Karl-Anthony Towns was visually frustrated with point guard Jeff Teague during Monday’s 125-109 loss to the Phoenix Suns, actively calling for the ball while open on the perimeter on a second-quarter possession. The Minnesota Timberwolves point guard, who was recently moved to the bench, purposely waved Towns off and took it upon himself to drive […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic has taken the NBA over by storm this season. His performance earned him the first Western Conference Player of the Month honors for the 2019-20 season. With the Minnesota Timberwolves facing the Mavericks on Wednesday, Jeff Teague was asked about trying to stop Doncic. Teague stated that he’s ‘not really […]

The Miami Heat are one of the most surprising teams so far in the early season. Sitting at 12-5, Miami is the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference — 2.5 games behind first place — and better than most expected prior to the season. Led by the one of the biggest acquisitions of the offseason […]

A lot of NBA players would be reluctant to give up their starting position, but that’s exactly what Timberwolves point guard Jeff Teague is doing in order to help Andrew Wiggins’ development. Teague missed some time earlier this season due to an illness. He came off the bench in his first game back — a […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are moving Jeff Teague to a bench role moving forward. According to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic, however, it is not an issue for the veteran point guard. Teague was reportedly open to the idea of leading the second unit. The Timberwolves are moving Jeff Teague to a bench role. Jarrett Culver […]

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Jeff Teague appears to be extremely close to making his return following a brief spell on the sidelines. This update came directly from Wolves head coach Ryan Saunders who confirmed that his veteran guard will very likely suit up for the team’s Sunday night matchup against the Denver Nuggets. Ryan Saunders […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves still want to upgrade their point guard position via the trade market, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The Timberwolves are currently starting veteran guard Jeff Teague. He’s on the final season of his three-year, $55 million deal. Minnesota tried to acquire All-Star guard D’Angelo Russell this summer, but the Golden State […]

Andrew Wiggins has been through his share of disappointing moments, following three years on the rise and his latest two on an avalanche, as the Minnesota Timberwolves wing struggled with his consistency. Things seem different for him through this 2019-20 season, as his Wolves are now 3-0, largely in thanks to him after he erupted […]

Jeff Teague was brought in by the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2017 in hopes of leading a team armed with young talents in Karl-Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins. Two years in and Teague’s stint for the Timberwolves can be described underwhelming. The former All-Star point guard is coming off a 2018-19 campaign marred by injuries. In […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are in a state of stasis as they try to make the playoffs in a stacked Western Conference. While they still have no established point guard, they have good options in Jeff Teague and Shabazz Napier. While there’s still a minute of NBA basketball to be played, Napier has come forward and […]

It’s training camp season and spirits are high for all 30 NBA teams. The Minnesota Timberwolves don’t fall far from that description, as an injury-plagued side is now healthy enough to take the court, starting with point guard Jeff Teague, who sees big things ahead for teammates Andrew Wiggins and Karl-Anthony Towns. “I expect a […]

It’s a new era for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Gone are Tom Thibodeau and others who prevented Minnesota from joining the modern age of NBA basketball, replaced by a combination of forward-thinking decision-makers who both maintain the Timberwolves’ longstanding sense of family and will no doubt stray from that organizational edict to push the team to […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves could be aggressive in their pursuit to improve their roster with Gersson Rosas taking over the front office this summer. Among the potential trade cogs are point guard Jeff Teague and Robert Covington, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. Teague will $19 million in the final year of his contract, making him a […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have reportedly tried to acquire D’Angelo Russell via a sign-and-trade, but the Brooklyn Nets have no interest in veteran point guard Jeff Teague, according to Zach Lowe of ESPN. Timberwolves All-Star big man Karl-Anthony Towns and Russell are very close friends. The two-time All-Star is already meeting with free agents and Russell […]

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Jeff Teague has decided to exercise his $19 million player-option to remain with the team for the 2019-20 season, according to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. The Wolves’ starting point guard will turn 31 years old in June and it appears he prefers to stick it out for another season in […]

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Jeff Teague has undergone left ankle surgery. New York Times NBA reporter Marc Stein broke the news on Twitter on April 10. The Timberwolves announced that veteran guard Jeff Teague underwent surgery on his left ankle earlier today — debridement surgery — Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) April 11, 2019 The Timberwolves also […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves received awful news today, as Derrick Rose, Robert Covington and Jeff Teague were all declared out for the season, according to Seth Kaplan of Fox Sports. Covington had a setback in his recovery from a knee injury while Derrick Rose has a chip fracture in his right elbow, forcing both out for […]

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Jeff Teague has left the team to get his left foot evaluated. The Timberwolves are in Houston preparing for their Sunday matchup against James Harden and the Houston Rockets. At practice today, Ryan Saunders said Jeff Teague went back to Minnesota for further evaluation on his left foot injury. Derrick Rose […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves take on the Utah Jazz on Thursday and the team will be without point guards Derrick Rose and Jeff Teague for the second consecutive game. Rose is dealing with right elbow soreness, while Teague has inflammation in his left ankle. Both guards didn’t play on Tuesday versus the Denver Nuggets, a game […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves continue their playoff push when they take on the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday, with point guard Jeff Teague being listed as questionable to play and Robert Covington set to miss his 24th straight game. Teague, who didn’t play on Monday against the Sacramento Kings, is dealing with left knee tendinitis and is 50/50 […]

With the trade deadline entering the final few hours, the Minnesota Timberwolves are still hopeful that they will somehow improve their team through potential trade deals. The Timberwolves have reportedly been shopping around starting point guard Jeff Teague, but it appears that it is going to be big man Anthony Tolliver who is more likely […]

It’s not surprising that the Minnesota Timberwolves are making point guard Jeff Teague and big man Gorgui Dieng available in trades. It’s also not surprising that rival teams do not want to take on the salary of either player. As a result, teams are asking the Timberwolves to take back pieces that are not all […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves will be playing the Utah Jazz tonight without Derrick Rose and Jeff Teague. Coach Saunders tells the media pregame that both Derrick Rose and Jeff Teague are out for tonight's game — Timberwolves PR (@Twolves_PR) January 26, 2019 Teague will now be out for three straight games because of left foot soreness. […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves take on the Utah Jazz on Friday night in the Salt Lake City, and point guards Jeff Teague and Derrick Rose are both questionable to play. Jeff Teague is dealing with left foot soreness, while Derrick Rose is dealing with a sore right ankle. Updated #Twolves injury report: Derrick Rose (Sore Right […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves will be without starting point guard Jeff Teague when they take on the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday. Jeff Teague is dealing with soreness in his left foot. Teague’s left ankle has been causing him problems all season, and now his foot is in pain. It has just been an injury-riddled year for […]

Jeff Teague left the politically correct responses at home following an embarrassing 149-107 loss to Jimmy Butler and the Philadelphia 76ers. The Minnesota Timberwolves entered this game fully aware that both teams would circle this date on their calendar, trying to get the first scoop of the Jimmy Butler Bowl — but the Wolves were […]

Things got testy in Oklahoma City on Tuesday night, and Minnesota Timberwolves starting point guard Jeff Teague and Thunder backup point guard Dennis Schroder were right in the middle of it. After Timberwolves small forward Andrew Wiggins elbowed Thunder big man Nerlens Noel on a dunk attempt, Noel had to be taken on a stretcher […]

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Jeff Teague will return to the floor on Friday against the Orlando Magic, according to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. Meanwhile, forward Robert Covington, who was acquired as part of the Jimmy Butler trade, is expected to be out for an extended period after suffering a bone bruise. Covington missed Wednesday’s […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves will be without their starting backcourt of Jeff Teague and Derrick Rose against the Boston Celtics, now adding forward Robert Covington to that list as well, according to ESPN’s Tim Bontemps. Jeff Teague has missed the team’s last eight games with an ankle injury, which has had the Wolves split games since […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves take on the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday in The Big Easy and the team will once again be without the services of Jeff Teague and Derrick Rose. Jeff Teague has been out since Dec. 15 with left ankle inflammation, while Derrick Rose will miss his second-straight game due to a right […]

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Tom Thibodeau said they will be without point guard Jeff Teague for 7-10 more days, per team radio voice Alan Horton. Teague has been bothered by a left ankle injury, which has forced him to lose the last two games. A return close to the early part of the given timeline […]

Minnesota Timberwolves president and head coach Tom Thibodeau told reporters on Wednesday that starting point guard Jeff Teague will be out for a few days with a left ankle inflammation. Teague missed the Wolves’ last game against the Sacramento Kings with the injury, and his next chance to suit up will be against the Detroit […]

Minnesota Timberwolves starting point guard Jeff Teague will miss his second consecutive game on Wednesday against the Detroit Pistons due to left ankle inflammation. Teague didn’t play Monday night versus the Sacramento Kings. Timberwolves head coach Tom Thibodeau says Derrick Rose will start in Teague’s place again. Rose finished with 13 points and 11 assists […]

Minnesota Timberwolves starting point guard Jeff Teague is deemed questionable to play versus the Sacramento Kings because of a left ankle inflammation injury. The 30-year-old playmaker had 10 points and 11 assists during the Wolves’ previous disappointing loss at the hands of the Phoenix Suns. The official public relations Twitter account of the Wolves tweeted […]

The awakening of Karl-Anthony Towns is the single-most anticipated even for the Minnesota Timberwolves and on Wednesday night against the Charlotte Hornets, the big man showed strong signs of making the right strides and teammates like Jeff Teague are seeing it happen right before their eyes. Towns put up one of the best stat lines […]

The NBA has seen plenty of technicals in the last few nights, from Patrick Beverley getting ejected after tossing the ball in the stands to Nick Nurse losing his cool over a foul call. However, the prize for the strangest technical foul call came in a matchup between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Houston Rockets. The Timberwolves […]

Minnesota Timberwolves starting point guard Jeff Teague revealed to reporters Friday that he’s still not playing at 100 percent. Jeff Teague, who missed six games due to a left knee contusion, says he’s at 75 percent right now. The 10-year NBA veteran is also dealing with a sore ankle. Of note, I asked Jeff Teague […]