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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 […]

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — The Minnesota Timberwolves hosted the Utah Jazz on Saturday while rocking their brand new city edition jerseys for the first time in the 2023-24 season. The inaugural night for these jerseys was a huge success, as Minnesota knocked off Utah by a final score of 123-95. Of course head coach Chris Finch […]

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 […]

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 hosted a depleted Miami Heat in their home-opener on Saturday night. The Wolves got a collection of strong performances throughout their lineup on Saturday night in a 106-90 victory, a game in which Minnesota led by as many as 23 points. Naz Reid leads the way for Timberwolves Saturday night was Naz […]

After missing the season opener in Toronto, Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels is out Saturday night against the Miami Heat. According to head coach Chris Finch, McDaniels is expected to remain day-to-day with a left calf strain. With McDaniels absent, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Kyle Anderson will likely fill in at small forward in his place. […]

The 2023-24 NBA season is here, and the cast of championship contenders seems to be well-defined. While there may only be a handful of teams with a realistic chance to win a title, that’s not what owners around the league are thinking heading into the year. That alone should result in these four NBA coaches, […]

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 […]

Anthony Edwards is the face of the Minnesota Timberwolves and he has been having a stellar offseason representing Team USA at the 2023 FIBA World Cup. An explosive scorer who became a first-time All-Star this past year, Edwards has cemented himself as one of the better offensive talents in the league at just 22 years […]

Analytics have never been more popular in sports and the NBA is one of the many leagues around the world whose teams are utilizing the data to gain a competitive advantage against the opponent. The Minnesota Timberwolves are one of those teams and head coach Chris Finch, appearing on The Old Man & The Three […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are considered to be a team on the rise. At some point, Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns and company will need to translate that potential to playoff victories. Edwards’s play in the FIBA World Cup has drawn the attention of superstars like Paul George. The movie star and star guard Edwards made a […]

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 […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves suffered a tough loss to the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Play-In tournament after holding a lead for most of the game, and Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch spoke about the game. “This is what we’ve done for a lot of the season other than the first part of the season,” […]

For the Minnesota Timberwolves, facing off against a full-strength Los Angeles Lakers side is already an uphill battle in itself. Unfortunately for them, they are now entering Tuesday’s NBA Play-In Tournament with a major handicap as they face off against Anthony Davis and Co. without both Rudy Gobert and Jaden McDaniels in the mix. For […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves’ decision to suspend Rudy Gobert for their Play-In game against the Los Angeles Lakers came as a shock to many, especially considering how crucial the game is. However, head coach Chris Finch pointed out that it wasn’t a hard decision to make since the team has a set of rules in place. […]

The Wolves may have just walloped the San Antonio Spurs to the tune of a 151-131 win Saturday evening, but they’ll need to pull out a second-consecutive victory Sunday afternoon if they wish to have a fighter’s chance of officially securing a top-six seed in the Western Conference standings. With how tightly contested the 2023 […]

The Los Angeles Lakers needed a win on Friday night as they faced off against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center. Anthony Davis knew what the team needed from him, and the eight-time All-Star responded in the best way possible. So much so, that even Wolves head coach Chris Finch could not help but […]

NBA officiating has been in the spotlight for the 2022-23 season, and Minnesota Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert was the latest player to blast the refs after the team’s 107-100 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night. After the Wolves went to the free throw line just 12 times compared to the Suns 27, with 15 […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves ended their three-game road trip Wednesday night in a bitter 107-100 loss to Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns, which also left T’wolves head coach Chris Finch lamenting the officiating of the contest. After the game, Finch criticized the disparity in free-throw chances between his Timberwolves and the Suns, whose coach, Monty […]

Anthony Edwards could be out longer after he injured his ankle on Friday against the Chicago Bulls. He has already been sidelined for the Minnesota Timberwolves’ Saturday game against the Toronto Raptors. According to head coach Chris Finch, they have no timetable for Edwards’ return, meaning he is out indefinitely. The Timberwolves will get further […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns is making plenty of headway when it comes to returning on the court. The 27-year-old hasn’t featured for the Timberwolves since November last year after suffering a a non-contact calf injury. It was a big blow for the franchise as Towns has missed the past 46 games after just playing […]

When the Minnesota Timberwolves acquired Rudy Gobert in the offseason for a plethora of future first-rounders and valuable role players, pundits immediately questioned one thing. How would they manage to fit their blockbuster addition alongside franchise cornerstone Karl-Anthony Towns, especially when they’re two centers who aren’t particularly adept at guarding the perimeter? However, after just […]

Following the Minnesota Timberwolves loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night, Timberwolves head coach took the podium to answer questions from reporters that gathered in the Target Center. Lamenting his team’s lack of urgency at 31-31 and 8th in the West, a substantial portion of Finch’s postgame comments addressed the impact of third-year wing […]

Earlier this season, the Minnesota Timberwolves’ trade for Rudy Gobert started to appear like a massive mistake. Right now, however, it’s paying dividends. The Wolves are actually playing well this month. They’ve won six of their last eight games and are 12-6 in January. Minnesota has, in fact, climbed to sixth place in the Western […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves endured a pulsating victory in last year’s NBA play-in tournament before succumbing to the Memphis Grizzlies in six games of the first round. Despite the loss, there were pleasing performances that indicated a bright future in Minnesota, such as the emergence of Anthony Edwards as a cornerstone. However, there were glaring weaknesses […]

Don’t expect the Minnesota Timberwolves to have Karl-Anthony Towns back in action anytime soon. Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch believes that the talented big man will still be needing weeks of recovery before he can suit up and take the floor for Minnesota (h/t Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic). Chris Finch tells @PAOnTheMic that he […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves received a painful blow with star big man Karl-Anthony Towns on the shelf due to a right calf injury. Towns is arguably still the best player on the roster of the Timberwolves, so losing him, even temporarily, is a huge setback for the team. Nevertheless, Minnesota head coach Chris Finch is not […]