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Well, that was a rough start to their first Western Conference Finals game in ages. Coming off a scintillating Game 7 win, the Minnesota Timberwolves came into Game 1 of the WCF with high hopes. However, it felt like Minnesota came a little bit unprepared against the Dallas Mavericks. While they weren’t blown out, it […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves fell into an 0-1 hole in the NBA Western Conference Finals after falling to the Dallas Mavericks 108-105 on Wednesday night. After the game Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards shared his thoughts on why the team finished flat and allowed the Mavs to come back and steal Game 1 on the road, saying […]

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards is quickly rising as one of the faces of the NBA, with Head Coach Chris Finch is among those singing praises. In addition, analysts and peers alike have increasingly made comparisons between Edwards and Michael Jordan. During this year’s playoffs, Anthony Edwards is averaging 32.3 points on 54.7% shooting with […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves shocked the NBA world by stealing two games in Denver against Mike Malone’s defending champion Nuggets. Anthony Edwards has suddenly become the second coming of Michael Jordan while Nikola Jokic of the Nuggets has been rendered ineffective by a tag team of Rudy Gobert and Karl-Anthony Towns, with support from rising star […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have officially put the NBA on notice. The squad beat the defending champion Denver Nuggets 106-80 on Monday night, taking a 2-0 series lead with two games in Minnesota coming up. Nuggets star Jamal Murray was so frustrated that he threw a heat pack on the floor, causing Wolves coach Chris Finch […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are the talk of the NBA world after their thrilling Game 1 victory over the Nuggets in Denver. Anthony Edwards’ ‘Michael Jordan-esque’ rise toward the top of the shooting guard ranks has fans wondering what heights the young superstar can soar to in the 2024 Playoffs. Edwards put up a shocking first […]

Head coach Chris Finch and the Minnesota Timberwolves are currently in the process of gearing up for their upcoming second round playoff series vs the reigning NBA champion Denver Nuggets. Minnesota got to this point by dispatching the Phoenix Suns in a shocking sweep in the first round of the playoffs, although the team endured […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves disposed of the Phoenix Suns fairly easily in the Western Conference Quarterfinals, but it came at a price. The Wolves organization and fanbase collectively held their breaths when head coach Chris Finch collapsed after point guard Mike Conley ran into him during Game 4 on Sunday. Thankfully, it looks like Finch will […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves just got done finishing off a four-game sweep of the Phoenix Suns and now the cool, calm and collected side of Wolves star Anthony Edwards is becoming even more known to the masses. Edwards released a calculated three-word message that may have revealed his true feelings on polishing off Kevin Durant’s high […]

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch suffered a torn patellar tendon in his right knee during Minnesota’s series sweep-clinching 122-116 victory over the Phoenix Suns. And while the team will have several days off before the second-round series opener vs. the Denver Nuggets, Finch’s status is anything but simple. After sustaining the injury due to […]

The fourth game of the NBA Playoffs clash between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Phoenix Suns was different. It was more closely contested than the first three matchups. Chris Finch and Frank Vogel were having a chess match in schemes and rotations. Players started popping off like Anthony Edwards, Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, and Karl-Anthony Towns. […]

For years, the Minnesota Timberwolves were cellar dwellers in the Western Conference. After a storied-run with Kevin Garnett and a magical 2003-04 Wolves’ team that made the franchise’s sole Conference Finals appearance, Minnesota’s basketball fell into despair. The organization failed to make the postseason following that deep playoff run up until the 2017-18 season. That […]

Devin Booker’s off-night was the story behind the Phoenix Suns’ 120-95 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1 of the Western Conference first-round. Booker, who is the Suns’ franchise player, finished with 18 points but struggled to shoot against the Timberwolves for most of the game. “We all just need to adjust to the […]

The Phoenix Suns dropped their opening game against the young Minnesota Timberwolves and now things have gone Defcon 5 for Kevin Durant and Coach Frank Vogel’s team. Devin Booker played solid basketball in Game 1, but solid isn’t going to be enough to get it done against Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert and a marauding pack […]

Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves hosted the short-handed Washington Wizards on Tuesday night. With the Timberwolves looking at a back-to-back matchup with the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night, the goal was to beat Washington convincingly and earn some extra rest before the showdown with Denver. However, the Wizards had other plans. A fast 8-0 […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves had a great opportunity on Sunday night against the Chicago Bulls. A win would clinch the Timberwolves a playoff berth and allow them to keep pace with the Oklahoma City Thunder and Denver Nuggets who both won on Sunday. However, the Timberwolves failed to pull through as Minnesota fell at the hands […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves battled the Utah Jazz in a tough road matchup on Monday night that coincided with a time of injury for the team’s big men. Rudy Gobert’s nagging rib issue was spotlighted prior to the game as one difficult situation that the Timberwolves are battling. T’Wolves guard Mike Conley Jr. reflected on a […]

Even the best players in the NBA encounter rocky patches, and for the Minnesota Timberwolves’ two All-Stars, Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns, they have endured those aforementioned obstacles as of late. Despite the Timberwolves’ 119-114 win on Monday night over the Portland Trail Blazers to bounce back following their crushing loss against the Los Angeles […]

When discussing all the awards during the NBA season, MVP and Rookie of the Year always steal the spotlight. However, players can only be as good as the leadership they have guiding them, which is why the Coach of the Year award is the most underrated accolade. So far this season, there are several coaches […]

After the best start in franchise history, the Minnesota Timberwolves were rewarded with a busy 2024 NBA All-Star weekend. Due to their top spot in the West, Chris Finch was named the Western Conference All-Star game head coach. Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards, two key factors behind Minnesota’s success, were also named 2024 All-Stars. With […]

With the 2024 NBA trade deadline on the horizon, the Minnesota Timberwolves stand at a crucial juncture. Right now, they sport a 35-16 record and tied for second place behind the Los Angeles Clippers. The Timberwolves have showcased their defensive prowess but find themselves in urgent need of offensive reinforcements. The pursuit of a championship […]

The NBA All-Star game promises plenty of things, and topping that list is a multitude of highlight plays. From jaw-dropping dunks to long three-pointers and fancy dribbling moves, fans have plenty to look out for in two weeks’ time. Additionally, the last thing spectators might expect to see in a clash between franchise players would […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves came in with unusual importance lying on Sunday night’s game against the Houston Rockets. It’s not only a battle against a Western Conference opponent, but it was also a chance to send their head coach, Chris Finch, to the NBA All-Star weekend in Indiana. After a strong start and a slow second […]

On Sunday night, the Minnesota Timberwolves hosted the Houston Rockets. After a competitive first-half, the game quickly turned into a blowout as Anthony Edwards went nuclear in the third quarter. The Wolves pulled away and held on for a convincing 111-90 win at home The win lifted Minnesota to a stellar 35-15 record through the […]

Monday night was Karl-Anthony Towns’ night in Minneapolis, but it wasn’t the Minnesota Timberwolves’ night. Despite a career-high 62 points from KAT, the Timberwolves fell short in a brutal collapse against a team they held an 18-point lead over in the second half. The Charlotte Hornets battled back into the game through a series of […]

Mike Conley has been a big-time player for a very long time in the NBA. After successful stints with the Memphis Grizzlies and Utah Jazz, Conley now finds himself as a core contributor for the top-seeded Minnesota Timberwolves. Oftentimes a key piece on great Western Conference teams, Conley’s presence has been a stabilizing force for […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves reached 30 wins on the season Thursday night by defeating a beaten-up Memphis Grizzlies ball club. The Timberwolves are the first team in the Western Conference to reach 30 wins on the year. With a 30-11 record at the midseason point, Minnesota is currently on pace to win 60 games, a monumental […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves fell 112-106 to the New York Knicks on New Year’s Day and Timberwolves coach Chris Finch wasn’t very pleased with his team’s effort. After the game, he explained exactly what his team failed to do, per Timberwolves radio voice Alan Horton: “‘They were punking us on the [offensive] glass.’ -Chris Finch on […]

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch was on the show “Run It Back” with The Athletic and Stadium’s Shams Charania and talked about star Karl-Anthony Towns and what he means to the team. The Timberwolves are off to a hot-start to the NBA season as they are No. 1 in the Western Conference with a […]

There are few stories as fun to follow in the NBA this season as the Minnesota Timberwolves. Currently sitting at 20-5, the Timberwolves have the best record in the NBA and refuse to stop winning. Minnesota has won nine of its last 10 games and is hanging with the big boys of the Western Conference. […]

Anthony Edwards is enjoying a fantastic season so far. He has taken a huge jump for the Minnesota Timberwolves after getting sharpened through the FIBA World Cup. His ability to show out on the court is unrivaled. But, his issues off of it may hold him back a little. He was allegedly coercing a woman, […]

Karl-Anthony Towns  exploded for a season-high 40 points in his team’s impressive 127-109 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night. Even more impressive than that gaudy point total is the efficiency with which the Minnesota Timberwolves star accomplished it. Towns went 15-of-25 from the field, 2-of-3 from deep and a perfect 8-of-8 at the […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves were searching to get back in the win column on Thursday night as they took on the Dallas Mavericks. After a disappointing loss earlier in the week to the New Orleans Pelicans and Zion Williamson, they faced a tough challenge against Luka Doncic and the Mavs. Minnesota, however, stepped up in a […]

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Timberwolves hosted the San Antonio Spurs for a nationally televised game featuring two dominant Frenchmen. The matchup itted Rudy Gobert vs. mentee Victor Wembanyama, the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. After a slow start to the game for Minnesota, the Timberwolves picked up their play in the second […]

With Anthony Edwards ruled out because of a hip issue, the Minnesota Timberwolves used their size advantage Saturday night to rattle the Charlotte Hornets for a 123-117 victory. The triumvirate of Rudy Gobert, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Naz Reid had a huge impact in the contest, though, Reid was pulled from the floor late by Chris […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been on a tear as they stand in first place in the Western Conference. That’s even without Anthony Edwards not playing due to injury. However, good news is on the horizon, as head coach Chris Finch opens up about Edwards’ potential return. Finch claims that the injury is not something that […]

Anthony Edwards could not finish his square-off with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The Minnesota Timberwolves star went down in the middle of their match against the Oklahoma City Thunder. But, he remained optimistic and cheerful for the team. So much so that Mike Conley was able to joke and maybe even started a campaign for him to […]

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards has never heard the Memphis Grizzlies’ FedEx Forum crowd so quiet in his four-year NBA career. Anthony Edwards made that observation after the Timberwolves’ 119-97 rout of the Grizzlies on Sunday, per Grizzlies beat reporter Darmichael Cole. Anthony Edwards said the FedExForum crowd was “dead” during Sunday’s Grizzlies-Wolves game. “I’ve […]

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 […]