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Before the Minnesota Timberwolves and San Antonio Spurs face off tonight, big-man Rudy Gobert gave his insight into rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama. Both being from France, Gobert said to the media that watching him is like being a “proud dad” and acknowledges how impressive he’s been according to Jon Krawczynski, senior writer for The Atheltic […]

A shorthanded New Orleans Pelicans team rolled into Target Center to take on the blazing Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night. The results… well, they were what you would expect. Minnesota set the tone early on and never let up in a convincing 122-101 win over a Western Conference foe. Karl-Anthony Towns sets the tone Postgame, […]

There is no question that the Minnesota Timberwolves are Anthony Edwards’ team. The 2020 No. 1 overall pick has proven with his play this 2023-24 NBA season that he is the undisputed franchise star in Minnesota. He has led the Timberwolves to a 4-2 start and these include wins over the two best teams in […]

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Monday night was a big-time showdown between the NBA’s number one offense and number one defense. The Boston Celtics rolled in to face the Minnesota Timberwolves averaging 126.4 points per game through five games. Through Minnesota’s first five games, the Wolves had been the best defense in the league allowing just 99.6 […]

It has been over a year since the Minnesota Timberwolves acquired Rudy Gobert via a blockbuste trade with the Utah Jazz, but fans still talk about that transaction from time to time, with many still believing that Minnesota gave up too much for the French big man. The Timberwolves made that move with the vision […]

There’s a laundry list of pundits that have gone scorched earth at the Minnesota Timberwolves for mortgaging their future back in 2022 just so they could trade for Rudy Gobert from the Utah Jazz. While trading for Gobert in a vacuum isn’t a bad move due to how transformative the Stifle Tower can be defensively, […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves continued their strong start to the season on Saturday night as they took down the Utah Jazz in convincing fashion. The Wolves moved to 3-2 on the year, which isn’t incredible, but they’ve played better than their record would indicate. With some record-setting performances, this fan base has a lot to be […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves jumped all over the Denver Nuggets early on Wednesday night and never let up. The Wolves led wire-to-wire for the first time this season in a monumental 110-89 win against the team that knocked them out of the playoffs last season. Wolves dominate Nuggets defensively The Timberwolves have put together a monstrous […]

Charles Barkley has some harsh words for the Minnesota Timberwolves big man tandem of Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert. The NBA legend is simply not a believer of that particular frontcourt experiment in the Twin Cities, even calling the Gobert trade one of the “stupidest” ever made. “[Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert] in Minnesota can’t […]

On Monday night, the Minnesota Timberwolves suffered their second loss of the young season with a 127-113 defeat at the hands of the Atlanta Hawks. Making matters especially frustrating for Minnesota was the fact that they actually led this game by 21 points well into the third quarter before things fell off the rails, with […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have made a big splash in the NBA this season by acquiring James Harden from the Philadelphia 76ers in a blockbuster trade. The Clippers are hoping that Harden can help them win their first NBA championship in franchise history. However, with the addition of Harden, the Clippers still have some holes […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves took down a short-handed Miami Heat team in convincing fashion Saturday night by a final score of 106-90. Target Center was rocking and the Timberwolves were rolling. Here are three major takeaways from the Timberwolves’ stellar victory in the home opener. Emphasis on rebounding We’re only two games into the season, but […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are trying to compete during the 2023-24 season. Anthony Edwards is an emerging superstar, while Karl-Anthony Towns is a respected veteran. Rudy Gobert will also play a pivotal role for Minnesota. The Timberwolves big man recently commented on how he’s feeling amid the new season, per Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. “Not […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves lost to the Toronto Raptors in the season-opener on Wednesday night by a final score of 97-94. The Wolves found themselves in an absolute slugfest where both teams struggled to score the ball. Here are three instant overreactions following a tough defeat on the road to begin 2023-24. Anthony Edwards has a […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are betting a lot on Rudy Gobert after trading for him last offseason, and he recently did an interview in which he opened up about fans’ perception that he is declining. “I’m kind of used to being counted out,” Rudy Gobert said, via Chris Hine of the Star Tribune. “It’s been the […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have one of the league’s best ‘Big 3’ combinations with Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Rudy Gobert, but former NBA player and coach Avery Johnson doesn’t seem to be all that impressed with how the three stars mesh together. Here’s what Johnson had to say about Minnesota’s trio, via CBS Sports. Former […]

Over a year ago, the Minnesota Timberwolves traded the whole house to pair Rudy Gobert with Karl-Anthony Towns as Anthony Edwards began his ascent into superstardom. A year later, after mixed results and a debilitating Towns calf injury, the Wolves committed long-term to yet another big man. Naz Reid signed a three-year, $41.96M deal with […]

On Saturday, the New York Knicks took on the Minnesota Timberwolves in some NBA preseason action. The Timberwolves ended up getting the 121-112 win, and after the game, Minnesota center Rudy Gobert had some interesting remarks regarding Knicks’ guard Evan Fournier, who got some significant run in the contest. “He’s the best shooter on the […]

The Utah Jazz have a bright future. They traded their star players from recent years and acquired a wealth of young talent and draft assets. One of the most consistent eras in the franchise’s history included All-Stars Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert. The Jazz made the playoffs for several years with the two star players […]

The center position in the NBA has undergone a lot of changes. Once the premier position in the league for decades, the emergence of the 3-point shot diminished the importance of the five. Now, the center position has undergone a resurgence. A center has won the MVP in each of the last three seasons, and […]

Make no mistake: The Minnesota Timberwolves still want to win as soon as possible. Training camp tipped off on Wednesday with the Wolves thirsty as ever for success, hopeful the borderline disaster of Rudy Gobert’s debut season in Minnesota will be a blip on a path toward sustained contention that starts in 2023-24. It better. […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves’ big offseason move of 2022 saw them bring in Rudy Gobert to play alongside Karl-Anthony Towns, but that pairing didn’t quite reach the heights they’d hoped last season. In a large part that was due to the fact that the two didn’t play alongside one another all that often, and with another […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have never been known to be that successful of a franchise. They’ve won just two playoff series in their history and both wins came in 2004 when the team advanced to the Western Conference Finals. Over the last two seasons, the T-Wolves have not won a playoff series, but they have posted […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are hoping for a big time season in 2023-2024, and shooting guard Anthony Edwards is a big reason why. Edwards grew up in the city of Atlanta and played for the Georgia Bulldogs, but has since shown he can adapt to any climate or situation. The Timberwolves organization just revealed some impressive […]

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards appears to be happy with his supporting cast. Although the Timberwolves had their struggles a year ago en route to an early playoff exit, Edwards is doubling down on endorsing teammates Karl Anthony-Towns and Rudy Gobert. Edwards was recently asked which of the two big men he would rather see […]

Who is the best player in the NBA? This is a question basketball fans debate every single year, and it’s one that often has no right answer. MVP candidates such as Nikola Jokic, Joel Embiid, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Stephen Curry and LeBron James are obviously amongst the best of the best, but one player cannot win […]

Whenever the FIBA World Cup rolls around, there’s always a debate between the differences between their play and the play in the NBA. While they still play the same sport, there are many rule differences that make a major difference. In particular, there’s a big difference between defense in both leagues. It’s subtle, but it’s […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are circling the wagons in preparation for what could be a 2023 campaign for the ages. With Rudy Gobert holding down the fort inside the paint and beyond, the former Defensive Player of the Year is feeling confident heading into 2023. The Timberwolves and their fans are currently watching the evolution of […]

Latvia beat France 88-86 on Sunday in group play at the 2023 FIBA World Cup, sending Les Bleus to a stunning elimination from podium contention just two games into a competition they were considered favorites to medal. Making matters even worse for the French? The Latvians defeated them without team leader and Boston Celtics star […]

Canada and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made a statement in the team’s 2023 FIBA World Cup opener. Canada crushed France 95-65 Friday to go 1-0 in World Cup group play. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander accomplished a feat that only Yao Ming and Bogdan Bogdanovic had done in the last two decades. Before Canada’s victory over France, Ming and Bogdanovic […]

It’s never easy for small market teams to lure talent to their franchise, but over their nearly-50-year history the Utah Jazz have managed to recruit some very good players. Unfortunately, despite having a number of great teams they have never achieved the ultimate success, but nonetheless they have enjoyed plenty of good trades in their […]

Minnesota Timberwolves stars Anthony Edwards and Rudy Gobert are currently preparing for the FIBA World Cup with their respective countries. Gobert made headlines after hitting a three for France and comparing it to losing his virginity, and Edwards was asked about these comments at Team USA training camp, reports The Washington Post’s Ben Tolliver. Timberwolves’ […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have gotten excellent minutes out of Rudy Gobert since he came over from Utah. Last season, Gobert averaged 13.4 points, 11.6 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 65.9% shooting from the field. Minnesota is counting on Gobert to do the same or better in 2023. Recently, his frontcourt mate Karl-Anthony Towns released a key […]

Floor spacing plays an important role in the modern NBA. Whether it be for bailing out broke plays while the shot clock winds down or spotting up for an open three-pointer, a lot of players have made this skill their bread and butter. The Minnesota Timberwolves are a team that needs this given that they […]

The 3-point shot has become ubiquitous in the NBA, with even centers getting the green light to let it fly from deep. Minnesota Timberwolves big man Rudy Gobert, however, is part of the dwindling population of players in the league who don’t take the deep ball on a regular basis. In fact, he has only […]

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch made a media appearance at the NBA Summer League with Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports, and he dropped a very optimistic take on the pairing of Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert. “We remain extremely bullish on this,” Chris Finch said to Fischer. “We never looked at it as a […]

Everyone though they would finish near the bottom of the league standings this past season, yet the Utah Jazz came up just a couple of wins shy of reaching the play-in tournament in the Western Conference. The Jazz are going to continue to grow into a threat for many years to come, especially after they […]

Anthony Edwards just signed a five-year designated rookie max extension that could be worth up to $260 million. Sure enough, his Minnesota Timberwolves teammate Rudy Gobert couldn’t be any happier. Gobert, who joined the Timberwolves last offseason via trade from the Utah Jazz, was really hyped up for Edwards. On his Instagram Story, the Frenchman […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have locked up their franchise superstar. Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves agreed on a massive five-year, $260 million contract extension on Monday. Edwards was certainly elated and felt blessed to receive the max deal. He became the fourth player of his class to receive the five-year designated maximum rookie deal, joining Charlotte […]