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Minnesota TimberwolvesKarl-Anthony Towns says no one in the NBA can beat him and Andrew Wiggins in Call of Duty

Many consider Karl-Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins as two of the best young players in the league today, and will continue to become the face of the Minnesota Timberwolves in the years to come. That said, there are not a lot of duos that can rival their collective talent and potential. However, they also have […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesAndrew Wiggins identified as the league's least defensive player

The likes of James Harden and Carmelo Anthony have often been ridiculed for the lack of defensive intensity they show during games. There have been some videos that are circulating as well that shows how lax they are when on the defensive end. However, thanks to advance data from this past season’s matches, it has […]

NBAUSA Basketball will select D-League players for 2019 FIBA World Cup qualifying games

FIBA has changed its World Cup qualifying schedule, and the U.S. Men’s Basketball Team will look very different as a result. This doesn’t mean that our NBA players will no longer participate in Olympics competition, but it has forced the NBA’s hand due to a conflict of schedule. The World Cup generally consisted of tournament […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTimberwolves looking to start contract extension discussions with Andrew Wiggins, Zach LaVine this summer

The Minnesota Timberwolves may have once again missed out on the playoffs, but it has not been a total disaster for them this year as they have witnessed the emergence of some of their young players to potentially become big stars in the league someday. Two of them are Andrew Wiggins and Zach LaVine, who […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesGorgui Dieng calls out Andrew Wiggins: He cannot pick and choose when he wants to play

The Minnesota Timberwolves came into this season with a lot of expectations on their shoulders. With their young core having already played a full season together and the addition of veteran head coach Tom Thibodeau, many believed they are geared to compete for a playoff spot. Despite the positives, the team has not been able […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesThe Timberwolves are looking to trade for a frontcourt player

The Minnesota Timberwolves may have picked up an impressive victory against the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday night, but they still seek to improve their frontcourt, as revealed by ESPN’s Brian Windhorst during his appearance on The Truehoop Podcast with Rachel Nichols this week: “The word on the street, is that the Wolves are starting to […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesVideo: Andrew Wiggins nails cold-blooded 3-pointer to send game into overtime

Minnesota Timberwolves swingman Andrew Wiggins busted out of his shooting slump on Saturday night when it counted most, draining a pull-up, three-point jumper over the outstretched Nicolas Batum to tie things at 106 and send the game to overtime. WATCH: Wiggins ties things up late with big-time three-pointer #PowerOfThePack pic.twitter.com/Ov9WT1PtnZ — NBA Australia (@NBA_AU) December […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesWho has a brighter future: the Timberwolves or the Lakers?

Rebuilding is inevitable and for the Timberwolves and Lakers, and the time is now. Who is going to come out on top in the years to come? Who will pick up the next superstar and emerge as a new NBA powerhouse? We’ve got people discussing this topic and many other sports-related questions all day long […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesVideo: Andrew Wiggins dunks all over JaVale McGee

A struggling Andrew Wiggins shook the rust off on Saturday night against the Golden State Warriors, slamming home a tomahawk jam over center JaVale McGee. The 6-foot-8 Wiggins went up fearlessly and had a ruthless finish over the 7-footer Shaqtin’ A Fool MVP. oh my lord. Andrew Wiggins just baptized my dude Javale pic.twitter.com/FwWsQvNcWY — […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesDavid Fizdale sees Kobe Bryant potential in Andrew Wiggins

On Saturday night, the Memphis Grizzlies came out with a victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, 93-71. During the game, Timberwolves budding star Andrew Wiggins struggled. The athletic forward went 2-of-11 for only seven points and four rebounds. It tied Wiggins’ lowest scoring game for the season. Nevertheless, Memphis head coach David Fizdale had good things to […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesZach LaVine drenches Andrew Wiggins to cool him off after career-high 47 points vs. Lakers

Andrew Wiggins poured in a career-high 47 points against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night. Just a few nights after putting up a 36-point career high against the Brooklyn Nets, Wiggins continued the hot hand before leaving the game to a standing ovation. He joins a cast of past Timberwolves stars that reached the […]

Los Angeles LakersWatch: Andrew Wiggins gets away with more than six steps without dribbling

It can be observed that the NBA has become lenient on enforcing the traveling rule during games. Sometimes, the violation is so blatant that you end up scratching your head wondering why officials ignore something that happens right in front of their faces. The league doesn’t like to stifle exciting basketball plays during the course of a game, […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesMinnesota could make history if Kris Dunn wins Rookie of the Year

The Minnesota Timberwolves are already considered as one of the teams to watch over the next few years. Thanks to Andrew Wiggins and Karl-Anthony Towns leading the pack, Minnesota is already having its own playoff dreams as early as now. It helps that these two players gave the team back-to-back Rookie of the Year winners. […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesVideo: Andrew Wiggins says Canada has second best talent outside of Team USA

Team USA has indeed come a long way since 2004, regaining lost basketball dominance. The NBA remains to be a hotbed for the best basketball talent in the world, and the Americans are leading the way. But right behind them are countries who figure to give the traditional powers a serious challenge in a few […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesVegas thinks the Timberwolves will make the playoffs

The Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook released their over/under betting lines for all NBA teams on Tuesday and the Minnesota Timberwolves are pecked at 41.5 wins. All 30 teams over/under totals for 2016-17 NBA season via @golfodds and the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook. pic.twitter.com/OIDCMr6feF — Dane Moore (@DaneMooreNBA) September 20, 2016 The Wolves have had a miserable history […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesAndrew Wiggins adopted a puppy

Every wolf needs a dog to run alongside of. That’s the case for Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins, who adopted a puppy from Happy Tails Rescue in the Twin Cities region on Sunday. https://twitter.com/bradradio/status/773905322910085120 While we’ve yet to find out the name of the new addition to the Wiggins family, we’re sure the little pupper and the […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesKarl-Anthony Towns predicts Timberwolves will make playoffs in May

The preseason is often a time for evaluations, promises and predictions. Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns didn’t shy away from making a bold prediction. The Rookie of the Year tweeted in reply to a fan on Twitter asking how far his team will go during an impromptu online Q&A session held Thursday: https://twitter.com/KarlTowns/status/771526787251654660 A very assertive […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesAndrew Wiggins takes shot at NBA 2K17 after finding out his rating

Somebody is not happy with his 2k17 rating. A month from being officially released, Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Andrew Wiggins tweeted his dismay in his reply to Hoops Troop’s critique of his rating on the top video game: Andrew Wiggins with an 82 overall 2K rating is the worst I've seen so far. — The Jersey Provider (@jerseyprovider) […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesZach LaVine says him, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Andrew Wiggins are "very close"

The Minnesota Timberwolves are starting to look like the Oklahoma City Thunder of 2008-2012; a young team filled with plenty of potential. The Timberwolves’ core is currently filled with three young guns just like what the Thunder had during that period. They currently boast of having Andrew Wiggins, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Zach LaVine. Out of those three players LaVine […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesAndrew Wiggins goes hard in offseason workout video

There is no time off for Andrew Wiggins. The young Timberwolves standout player has been working hard day after day in preparation for this upcoming season. Wiggins’ T-Wolves are one of the few teams in the league that many believe will go from being in the lottery to making a splash in the playoffs. After […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesAndrew Wiggins compares Timberwolves rookie point guard Kris Dunn to veteran Ricky Rubio

Adding to their staple of young talent, the Minnesota Timberwolves used their fifth overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft to select Kris Dunn out of Providence. With point guards Zach LaVine and Ricky Rubio ahead of him, Dunn can learn a lot and grow into a great NBA player. One Timberwolves player that is […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesAndrew Wiggins is looking at a playoff spot for the Wolves

When you’re young, you get to dream about a lot of things. The possibilities are limitless, and so is your potential. Andrew Wiggins is doing just that for the Minnesota Timberwolves heading into the season. However, his aim isn’t as farfetched as what others dream of when they were young. The Wolves are one of […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesAndrew Wiggins working hard to form formidable duo with Karl-Anthony Towns in Minnesota

Optimism is abound in Minnesota. Under new head coach Tom Thibodeau, many NBA experts believe that the Timberwolves will become a contender in short order. At the forefront of this movement are number one overall picks from 2014 and 2015: Andrew Wiggins and Karl-Anthony Towns. After taking home the Rookie of the Year award, Towns […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesVideo: Andrew Wiggins tries to top teammate Zach LaVine with 720-dunk

We all know Zach LaVine has mad hops and this has helped him become the NBA’s back-to-back Slam Dunk champion. But he’s not the only one from the Minnesota Timberwolves who can make crazy dunks. Last Tuesday, a video surfaced featuring Andrew Wiggins attempting a 720-dunk. Yes, that’s two full rotations before slamming it home. Here’s the clip […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesAndrew Wiggins is hoping for Spain to win gold in Rio

Canada may not be participating in this year’s Olympics, but their best player in Andrew Wiggins will still be following the happenings in Rio. The Minnesota Timberwolves’ young star will one day showcase his talents at the international quadrennial event, but for now, he will be relegated to a spectator. Without his country’s participation in […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesAndrew Wiggins expects Tom Thibodeau to bring out his best

For the young Minnesota Timberwolves, the addition of coach Tom Thibodeau to their bench can be seen as an excellent way to jumpstart their ascension. Known for his defensive genius and no-nonsense approach, be it in practice or game time, Thibodeau’s presence may help the team’s budding superstars avoid going astray by imposing more discipline […]

NBADamian Lillard raps at Adidas concert in Las Vegas

Shortly after celebrating his 26th birthday by hosting his first rap concert, Damian Lillard aka Dame D.O.L.L.A, gave an encore Friday night at Planet Hollywood. Lillard gave fans a show at the Adidas sponsored event,  joined by fellow Adidas star athlete James Harden on stage. Video clip of my performance for the @adidasUprising hoopers at #LVL3 in Vegas on […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesKarl-Anthony Towns: It's a good time to be a Timberwolves fan

The Minnesota Timberwolves are bracing themselves for a huge comeback in the NBA. With a promising young core and the recent hire of Chicago Bulls ex-head coach Tom Thibodeau, things are looking very good for the Timberwolves. One of the T-Wolves most recent rising stars and Rookie of the Year winner, Karl-Anthony Towns, believes there […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesThe internet is roasting Andrew Wiggins' new shoes

After the release of Stephen Curry’s new Curry 2 low chefs were destroyed on the internet, Twitter has moved on to yet another NBA star. Andrew Wiggins of the Minnesota Timberwolves is the next victim. Adidas has released photos of his next sneaker, the Adidas Crazy explosive, and the internet has gone full roast on them. […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTimberwolves poised for huge leap very soon

The Minnesota Timberwolves have not produced a winning record since the 2004-05 season. The closest they have come to breaking this streak was three years ago when the team went 40-42. The following year the T-Wolves traded away superstar Kevin Love, and the team could only muster a meager 16 wins. This season, the team improved, […]

Chicago BullsReport: Bulls will only trade Jimmy Butler if they receive Andrew Wiggins in return

Over the last couple of days, rumors have sprouted connecting the Chicago Bulls‘ star shooting guard Jimmy Butler to his former coach Tom Thibodeau and the Minnesota Timberwolves. According to the report, from ESPN’s Marc Stein, the T-Wolves were willing to give up their fifth overall pick in a package for Butler. It appears that […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesWiggins won't play for Canada in Olympic qualifying

It looks like yet another athlete will bow out of this summer’s Olympic competition in Rio. Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins announced Friday that he has officially withdrawn his name from the Canadian National Team roster for the qualifying tournament that will determine the final few countries in the Olympics. Among five other Canadians who […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesJohn Salley: Karl-Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins need to get out of Minnesota

The Minnesota Timberwolves look like future playoff contenders. They currently have the past two Rookie of the Year winners in Karl-Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins and hired a coach (Tom Thibodeau) with an established history of leading teams into the playoffs. While some would consider the Timberwolves to be a team on the verge of […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesKarl-Anthony Towns expected to win Rookie of the Year on Monday

In what has been expected for a long time, Karl-Anthony Towns will be given the Rookie of the Year award. According to Marc Stein of ESPN, the Minnesota Timberwolves have scheduled a press conference for Monday morning in regard to a “major NBA announcement.” The Wolves announce a Monday morning news conference in which they're […]

NBABen Simmons to skip out on NBA Combine for interesting reasons

The NBA will begin their combine process on Wednesday, but don’t expect LSU’s Ben Simmons to be a part of it. The league released the list of 63 players who will take part in the combine, which begins on May 11th and concludes on May 15th. Simmons, who is widely expected to go No. 1 […]

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