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Giannis Antetokounmpo was the league’s MVP in 2019 and 2020. Nikola Jokic won it in 2021, 2022, and 2024, with Joel Embiid claiming the award in 2023. Now, we can add Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to the list after being named the 2024-25 NBA MVP. These are the last seven winners of the NBA MVP award and […]

After a very competitive first half, things got away from the Minnesota Timberwolves very quickly in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Thunder have one of the best defenses of the modern era in the NBA, and it was on full display on Tuesday night. Timberwolves star Anthony […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic faced a lot of backlash from NBA fans after his team was eliminated in the first round of the playoffs. More specifically, the 26-year old’s conditioning was called into question, including subtle comments from Lakers head coach JJ Redick. It didn’t stop there for Doncic. Multiple players in this […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves could not have asked for a better start to the first quarter of Game 1 in the Western Conference Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. After Jaden McDaniels scored five quick points on back-to-back possessions, Anthony Edwards showed off his handles with a step-back three over Chet Holmgren. All of a sudden, […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder took Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals after beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 114-88 on Tuesday. However, the contest was ridiculed throughout, as many complained about the officiating of the game, especially with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who seemingly had some favorable calls. The questionable officiating allegedly led to one official to call […]

Anthony Edward going up against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the headline matchup everyone has been anticipating heading into the Western Conference Finals. These are two of the best young stars the NBA has to offer, and one of them will be advancing to their first NBA Finals with a chance to win a championship. Gilgeous-Alexander and […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves were embarrassed in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals on Tuesday night, losing 114-88 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. It was a rough showing for superstar Anthony Edwards, who only scored 18 points. Following the steep defeat, Ant sent a fiery message to himself. Via ESPN’s Dave McMenamin: “I definitely gotta […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves came out fairly strong in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, taking a 48-44 lead into halftime, but they had few answers versus the Oklahoma City Thunder on either side of the floor in the final 24 minutes. A 114-88 loss to the No. 1 seed will give them much to […]

The  Minnesota Timberwolves stuck with the Oklahoma City Thunder for the better part of three quarters in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals on Tuesday night, but they didn’t have it in them to hold off the top seed all night. The Thunder went on a massive run in the second half to blow […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves dropped Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder, but the concern following the loss was regarding Anthony Edwards. Edwards suffered an apparent ankle injury early in the first half and had to leave the game. Anthony Edwards gets real on ankle injury after Timberwolves’ Game 1 loss […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves were temporarily forced to gut it out without their superstar versus the Oklahoma City Thunder. Anthony Edwards suffered what looked to be an ankle injury after getting fouled early in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals Tuesday night. He limped to the free throw line but eventually exited to the locker […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves and the Oklahoma City Thunder are going at it in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals on Tuesday night, and emotions are running high on both sides. The series is already getting chippy, and the superstars on each side are not immune to it. During the first quarter, Wolves star Anthony […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves walk into Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals as the underdog. However, Anthony Edwards is not letting that bother him ahead of his matchup against Oklahoma City Thunder. He and Timberwolves standout Julius Randle have led the way for Minnesota, giving the team a swagger that they ride into the third […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder led the NBA with 68 wins during the regular season. However, the Minnesota Timberwolves were one of only a couple teams who split the season series against them. Ahead of Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals between the two teams left standing in the West, Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault […]

Minnesota Timberwolves fans are unhappy with a fellow canine’s Western Conference Finals prediction. The famous “Aircorg” is known for her picks across all sports, which she makes by hitting a beach ball into a basket bin. Minnesota is heading into a series with the 68-win Oklahoma City Thunder as the underdogs. However, this group is […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder will face off against the Minnesota Timberwolves in a Game 1 matchup in the Western Conference Finals on Tuesday. It’s a highly anticipated contest, as we’ll see plenty of talent on the court late in the playoffs. Leading into the game, OKC head coach Mark Daigneault shared the one key detail […]

The NBA Conference Finals tip off this week, and while most coverage leans on data and matchups, ESPN took an unconventional route. In a recent breakdown, ESPN’s Neil Paine blended analytics with astrology, using horoscopes to assess playoff synergy ahead of the New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers and Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Oklahoma City Thunder […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have completed their return the Western Conference Finals, making it two straight trips in back-to-back seasons. Furthermore, it wasn’t a walk in the park in the NBA Playoffs for Anthony Edwards and crew, especially after sending home the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors, both of which had championship aspirations. But […]

Anthony Edwards and Rudy Gobert have enjoyed their time together as teammates on the Minnesota Timberwolves. But there is one thing from the latter that will get the former in disbelief. Since Gobert entered the NBA in 2013, he has attempted 18 3-pointers throughout his career, including the playoffs. Of those tries, he wasn’t successful […]

Paycom Center will be rocking for the most highly-anticipated NBA Playoffs game since the 2012 season. The Oklahoma City Thunder earn a new chance to clinch a spot in the NBA Finals effective Tuesday. But standing in the way in this Western Conference Finals showdown? The upset-minded Minnesota Timberwolves. The T-Wolves have recharged their personal […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have made it back to the Western Conference Finals. Furthermore, their road back to this stage wasn’t easy by any means. They went through a dramatic roster change in the offseason before sneaking into the playoffs as the No. 6 seed in the Western Conference. Minnesota sent the Los Angeles Lakers, led […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have punched their ticket to the Western Conference Finals, and Anthony Edwards is owning the spotlight with fearless confidence. After powering past the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors in a dominant playoff run, Minnesota now sets its sights on the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder. Timberwolves assistant Chris Hines, who’s spent […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are one step closer to exacting their revenge in the Western Conference Finals and superstar Anthony Edwards is just four wins away from his first NBA Finals. It’s been a whirlwind for the young franchise star through his first four years in the Association and he’s arguably made a greater impact by […]

Playing under the bright lights of the NBA Playoffs always comes with pressure. In fact, even the NBA stars should easily get some jitters during their first postseason contest. However, some have found a way to overcome their nerves, as they put out all-time classics to kick off their postseason career. Here are the 10 […]

For the second straight NBA Playoffs series, the Minnesota Timberwolves made a statement, and Anthony Edwards didn’t need many words to do it. After the Wolves clinched a second consecutive trip to the Western Conference Finals sending the Golden State Warriors home in five games, the Wolves superstar posted a photo on his Instagram with […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves secured a spot in the Western Conference Finals for the second year in a row. Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle led the team to a 4-1 series win in the second round against the Golden State Warriors. After clinching their spot in the next round, veteran point guard Mike Conley posted some […]

Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves continue to proceed with their playoff run. And Stephen A. Smith is taking notice. The Timberwolves won their series against the Golden State Warriors in five games, winning Game 5 on Wednesday night to advance to the Western Conference Finals. Smith reacted to the Timberwolves’ playoff success during May […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have rewritten franchise history, reaching the Western Conference Finals in consecutive seasons for the first time ever. But do not expect any celebration from this hungry squad.  “There is no satisfaction,” Anthony Edwards told reporters after the Timberwolves closed out the Warriors 121-110 in Game 5. Edwards made a bold promise last year […]

On Wednesday evening, the Minnesota Timberwolves punched their ticket to their second straight Western Conference Finals with a comfortable home win over the Golden State Warriors in Game 5 of their second round series. It was another strong game from superstar Anthony Edwards, who scored 22 points to go along with 12 assists and seven […]

Anthony Edwards made history on Wednesday, earning his 20th career playoff win—more than any player in Timberwolves history—as he led Minnesota past the Golden State Warriors 121-110 in Game 5. The victory sends the Wolves to the Western Conference Finals for the second straight year, a first for the franchise. The Timberwolves superstar highlighted Minnesota’s […]

The stars delivered the goods for the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 of their second-round series versus the Golden State Warriors. Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle, two stars out of the SEC, took turns in pummeling the Warriors on Wednesday, leading Minnesota to a 121-110 victory at Target Center in Minnesota. As Randle was being […]

The Golden State Warriors’ 2024-25 season came to a frustrating close on Wednesday, as the Minnesota Timberwolves eliminated them in five games to advance to the Western Conference Finals. Without Steph Curry for the final four games due to a hamstring injury, Golden State simply couldn’t keep up. Now, with another season ending in early […]

After being the butt of many jokes after struggling to begin the season in the aftermath of their controversial decision to trade Karl-Anthony Towns for Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo, the Minnesota Timberwolves have righted the ship completely and have made it all the way back to the Western Conference Finals after defeating the Golden […]

Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves sent the Golden State Warriors packing for a vacation after just five games in the second round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs. On Wednesday night, Minnesota demolished the Stephen Curry-less Warriors in a 121-110 victory that also saw Edwards take on a bigger role on offense as a table […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are well on their way to reaching the Western Conference Finals. The Timberwolves are dominating the Steph Curry-less Golden State Warriors in Game 5 of their second-round series. Surprisingly, Anthony Edwards is not the primary reason why on Wednesday night. Julius Randle has the honor of leading the team in scoring thus […]

The veterans of the game will always say that the closeout game is the most difficult one in any series. For the Minnesota Timberwolves, even though everything seems to be working in their favor for their closeout game against the Golden State Warriors, as they’ll be at home and they’ll be coming up against a […]

Fresh off the Game 4 victory over the Golden State Warriors, Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards met an NBA legend and shared a special moment with Hall-of-Famer Gary Payton. Payton, famously known as, “The Glove,” has been attending Warriors games over the last few years with his son, Gary Payton II, a key figure in […]

Julius Randle and Anthony Edwards have propelled the Minnesota Timberwolves to a commanding 3-1 series lead over the Golden State Warriors. Randle, impressed by Edwards’ mentality and drive, drew a bold comparison between the rising star and Lakers icon Kobe Bryant. “I have been around a lot of great players. He is as confident in […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are up 3-1, and it’s thanks to Anthony Edwards. However, the All-Star guard learned a valuable lesson from his training, Chris Hines before the playoffs began. “My trainer [Chris] Hines always tells me, ‘Michael Jordan had Steve Kerr,’” Edwards told ESPN. “He always tells me stuff like that. So, it’s just being […]