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New York KnicksKnicks interview Timberwolves coach, but it's not Chris Finch

The New York Knicks are still searching for Tom Thibodeau’s successor on the sidelines. There have been failures along the way in this part of New York’s offseason journey, with multiple teams shooting down the Knicks’ requests to interview their coaches for the job. The Minnesota Timberwolves have one of New York’s prospects, but it’s […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesChris Finch's 2-word mic drop on Julius Randle, Naz Reid's Timberwolves future

The NBA offseason will bring both expected and surprising changes, but Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch expects both Julius Randle and Naz Reid to remain with the team. “Absolutely, yes,” Finch told KFAN’s Paul Allen, via Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. “I think both players want to be there. That’s first and foremost the […]

New York KnicksKnicks denied permission to speak to Ime Udoka, Chris Finch for HC vacancy

When the New York Knicks officially decided to move on from Tom Thibodeau after their most successful season this century, fans, doubters, and everyone in between had the same question in mind: Who will coach the Knicks in 2025-26? Sitting pretty with one of the best rosters in the Eastern Conference, an All-Star leader in […]

New York KnicksKnicks' patient process to replace Tom Thibodeau shouldn't confuse fans

This week’s NBA rumor mill heavily features the Knicks. After firing head coach Tom Thibodeau, the franchise’s search for a replacement has left even reporters wondering what the process is. Team president Leon Rose said after firing Thibodeau that the team is “singularly focused on winning.” A focus that led them to fire their coach. […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTimberwolves rumors: Julius Randle labeled NBA free agency's 'most interesting man'

With the scenario of Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle becoming a free agent this offseason, it seems as if the team will have to make a key decision in getting back a player who was one of the sparkplugs of a deep playoff run. As the Timberwolves are surrounded by rumors after losing in the […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTimberwolves' Chris Finch makes honest admission on Anthony Edwards' struggles

The Minnesota Timberwolves are headed home after a blowout 124-94 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals on Wednesday night. For the second straight season, Chris Finch and company have been eliminated at the same stage of the playoffs and now head into a long offseason after falling […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesFans eviscerate Timberwolves after pathetic Game 5 start vs Thunder

The Minnesota Timberwolves entered Game 5 of the Western Conference finals needing a win to keep their season alive. Minnesota narrowly lost Game 4 at home, going down 3-1 in the series. After losing the first quarter 26-9, Anthony Edwards and Co. need a thunderous comeback to make the game interesting. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander the and […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTimberwolves' Chris Finch defends Shai Gilgeous-Alexander after Game 4 loss

After a thrilling 128–126 Game 4 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Minnesota Timberwolves are facing elimination in the Western Conference Finals. But despite being on the losing end, Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch showed professionalism and sportsmanship when addressing Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s impact — particularly his ability to get to the line. Gilgeous-Alexander was […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTimberwolves' Anthony Edwards mercilessly roasted after letdown Game 4 effort

The Minnesota Timberwolves lacked having the aggressive Anthony Edwards from Saturday evening. Edwards settled for just 16 points in 41 minutes as Oklahoma City held on 128-126 Monday. Edwards hit an attack mode in Game 3. He exploded for 16 first quarter points that sparked the 143-101 rout to avoid the sweep. He dropped 30 […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTimberwolves HC Chris Finch shuts down Patrick Beverley Game 4 pep talk

The Minnesota Timberwolves are set to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder in a pivotal Game 4 matchup on Monday night. A victory ties the series 2-2, giving Minnesota new life in the Western Conference Finals. Leading up to the contest, head coach Chris Finch was asked if former point guard Patrick Beverley, who is […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesAnthony Edwards' important message to Timberwolves' Julius Randle after Game 2 benching

With the Minnesota Timberwolves preparing for Game 4 as they’re down 2-1 in the series to the Oklahoma City Thunder, there’s no doubt that Game 2 had a major impact on the team, one player in particular being Julius Randle. As Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves to a blowout win in Game 3, he also […]

Oklahoma City ThunderThunder's Mark Daigneault gives credit to Timberwolves for Game 3 showing

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault and his team couldn’t extinguish the fire Minnesota Timberwolves ignited in Game 3. Coming into Target Center with a 2-0 series lead, the Thunder aimed to widen the gap to 3-0. Instead, the Timberwolves unleashed a storm early and never let up. Minnesota ultimately dismantled the Thunder in […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesChris Finch reveals Timberwolves' Game 3 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander strategy

After being battered handily by the brand-new 2025 NBA MVP, Chris Finch knew he needed to find a way to slow down Shai Gilgeous-Alexander if his Minnesota Timberwolves were going to have a chance to remain competitive in the Western Conference Finals. In Game 3, Finch can more or less declare mission accomplished, at least for […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesChris Finch reveals how Timberwolves turned things around in Game 3

The Minnesota Timberwolves blitzed the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder through a scoring onslaught. Minnesota led by as many as 41 points before cruising to the 143-101 trouncing Saturday. Head coach Chris Finch has his guys now down one game to OKC. But what turned it around for Minnesota? Finch dove into the element that became […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesJulius Randle earns major props from Chris Finch for bounce-back performance

During the Minnesota Timberwolves’ Game 2 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals, head coach Chris Finch made the decision to bench Julius Randle in the fourth quarter. The decision spawned numerous think pieces heading into Game 3. But Julius Randle bounced-back in Game 3 with a much better performance, earning […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesDraymond Green rips Timberwolves' Chris Finch over Julius Randle benching

Julius Randle played a key role in helping the Minnesota Timberwolves reach the Western Conference Finals, shaking off previous postseason disappointments to become the dependable support Anthony Edwards required. But against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Randle’s impact has largely vanished. Draymond Green offered his take on Chris Finch’s surprising choice to bench Randle in Game […]

Minnesota Timberwolves3 biggest problems Timberwolves must fix to win Game 2 over Thunder

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, […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTimberwolves' Chris Finch shrugs off frustration with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander foul calls

Guarding Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the likely winner of the 2025 NBA MVP award, is a thankless task. Even if the defender can stay in front of the Oklahoma City Thunder star, Gilgeous-Alexander has mastered the craft of drawing fouls, frustrating everyone all the more. And in the Thunder’s 114-88 Game 1 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesAnthony Edwards gets real on ankle injury after Game 1 loss vs. Thunder

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 […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesChris Finch admits Timberwolves have gotten worse in 1 area

The Minnesota Timberwolves have had a lot of time off since eliminating the Golden State Warriors in five games, and now it’s time for them to get the Western Conference Finals underway against the Oklahoma City Thunder. In the meantime, the Timberwolves have been watching the Thunder grind out a brutal seven-game series against the […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTimberwolves star Anthony Edwards' playmaking earns major Chris Finch praise

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 […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesChris Finch’s resilient message that led Timberwolves back to WCF

The Minnesota Timberwolves have done it. Despite being blasted by plenty of critics for their decision to trade Karl-Anthony Towns away to the New York Knicks in a cost-cutting move that brought back Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo, the Timberwolves have matched last season’s playoff performance by making it all the way to the Western […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesThe 'Tasmanian devil' who saved Timberwolves' season

With the Minnesota Timberwolves preparing for Game 4 against the Golden State Warriors, as they have a 2-1 series lead, besides star Anthony Edwards leading the charge, the one instrumental piece is Julius Randle. As Randle is the Timberwolves’ X-Factor, which has been said before by figures within the team, some are making the case […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTimberwolves' Chris Finch drops truth bomb on coaching Anthony Edwards hard

On Saturday evening, the Minnesota Timberwolves picked up a big road win in Game 3 of their playoff series vs the Golden State Warriors to go up 2-1. It was a relatively pedestrian start for Anthony Edwards, but the superstar turned up the heat in the second half, finishing the game with 36 points. After […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesChris Finch proud of Timberwolves for getting dirty with Warriors

The Minnesota Timberwolves overcame a second-half deficit to beat the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night in Game 3 and now lead this best-of-seven series 2-1. Like Games 1 and 2, this was another very gritty contest, and head coach Chris Finch was pleased with his squad for keeping up with the Dubs’ physicality. Via […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesJulius Randle's blunt reaction to Chris Finch cussing out entire Timberwolves team

In the pursuit of a championship, the standards are so high. Anyone who can’t handle the pressure may not be cut out to play for a team with championship aspirations. This is what sets the Minnesota Timberwolves apart from the other teams, as they have plenty of guys in the locker room who want nothing […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTimberwolves' Chris Finch hits huge franchise milestone after humbling Warriors

Chris Finch made history after the Minnesota Timberwolves blew out the Golden State Warriors 117-93 in Game 2 of the West Semis of the 2025 NBA Playoffs. With the victory, Finch earned the 17th win of his coaching career in the playoffs. As a result, he tied the late Timberwolves coach Flip Saunders for the […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesCharles Barkley gets real about Chris Finch’s Anthony Edwards treatment

The Minnesota Timberwolves eliminated the Los Angeles Lakers in the opening round of the NBA Playoffs in impressive fashion. A big reason why was the continued growth of Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards under head coach Chris Finch. Anthony Edwards has seen his game grow and develop since Chris Finch became head coach of the Timberwolves, […]

Golden State WarriorsBrandin Podziemski responds to Timberwolves' complaints about physicality

Brandin Podziemski and the Golden State Warriors are in a physical playoff battle with Rudy Gobert and the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second round. Physicality has been a big word thrown around as a way to describe the series, but that appears to have taken on a life of its own after the Warriors took […]

Golden State WarriorsWarriors HC Steve Kerr claps back at Timberwolves, Chris Finch league office complaints

The Golden State Warriors earned a 99-88 Game 1 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night. However, the following day was a bit dramatic after Minnesota’s head coach, Chris Finch, claimed he sent complaints to the league office. Steve Kerr reportedly quickly clapped back with a response of his own. Finch claimed he sent […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesWarrions fans mock Timberwolves for sending Rudy Gobert tape to NBA

The Minnesota Timberwolves have formally submitted video evidence to the NBA office after expressing concerns over the physical treatment of Rudy Gobert during their 99-88 Game 1 loss to the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference Semifinals on Tuesday night. Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch revealed the submission during a media availability on Wednesday, […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTimberwolves sent Rudy Gobert 'tackling' evidence to NBA after Game 1 loss

The Minnesota Timberwolves suffered a 99-88 Game 1 loss to the Golden State Warriors despite Stephen Curry leaving early due to a hamstring injury. However, it appears Minnesota is upset with the officiating, as reports indicate the team sent video evidence to the NBA of Golden State “tackling” Rudy Gobert. During a discussion with media […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTimberwolves' Chris Finch calls out Anthony Edwards after Game 1 loss vs. Warriors

The Minnesota Timberwolves had a golden opportunity to take a 1-0 series lead on Tuesday night against the Golden State Warriors, but they squandered it with a lifeless offensive performance in a 99-88 loss. After Stephen Curry left the game in the second quarter with a hamstring injury, the Timberwolves seemed poised to come back […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTimberwolves' Chris Finch gets real about Rudy Gobert-Draymond Green beef

The tension between Rudy Gobert and Draymond Green is no secret, even for Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch. After Gobert hoped for good from Green in January, the Golden State Warriors reciprocated that statement. However, Finch left an ultimate message with the Frenchman. Chris Finch’s advice to Rudy Gobert given the Draymond Green history […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTimberwolves coach gives Rudy Gobert his flowers after monster Game 5

On Wednesday evening, the Minnesota Timberwolves advanced to the second round of the NBA playoffs by defeating the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 5. The major story in this contest was Rudy Gobert, who annihilated the Lakers’ bold centerless lineup to the tune of 27 points and 24 rebounds, helping Minnesota overcome a dreadful shooting […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTimberwolves' Chris Finch will celebrate Lakers win after 'team took a lot of s**t'

The Minnesota Timberwolves entered their series against the Los Angeles Lakers as clear underdogs just weeks ago. But that prediction didn’t age well. The sixth-seeded Timberwolves not only pulled off the upset—they handled the third-seeded Lakers in a gentleman’s sweep. Many underestimated Minnesota, viewing the team as overly reliant on Anthony Edwards. What they failed […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTimberwolves news: Anthony Edwards shouts out fans after Game 3 win vs. Lakers

The fanbase was unreal inside Target Center on Friday night for the Minnesota Timberwolves playoff game. They were so loud that Anthony Edwards couldn’t even hear his teammates calling out plays. That’s exactly how the Timberwolves want it. “It was so loud in there today. Like when Ju hit his first basket, I couldn’t hear […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTimberwolves' Anthony Edwards makes playoff promise ahead of Lakers series

Anthony Edwards speaks with confidence, especially when it comes to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Fresh off locking down the Western Conference’s sixth seed with a 116-105 win over the Utah Jazz, the Timberwolves star was not just hopeful about the postseason ahead of the team’s series against the Lakers,  he was certain. “Playoffs is for us,” […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTimberwolves fans in disbelief after meltdown vs. Bucks

The Minnesota Timberwolves have to pick themselves up off the ground and out of the play-in after a historic collapse against the Milwaukee Bucks Tuesday night. For three quarters, it was pure bliss for Timberwolves fans. Then, it all came tumbling down in the fourth quarter. With 10:00 remaining the Timberwolves led the Bucks by […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesChris Finch calls out Timberwolves after barely beating undermanned 76ers

The Minnesota Timberwolves barely beat the tanking Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday, holding off a Quentin Grimes surge to earn a 114-109 victory. Grimes knocked down three consecutive 3-pointers to help turn an 11-point deficit into a one-point game with just under two minutes to play, but Anthony Edwards scored five straight points to gain separation. […]

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