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The short-handed Toronto Raptors hobbled into Target Center on Wednesday night to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves. With both teams playing on the second night of a back-to-back, the Wolves were heavily favored over the Raptors amidst their littered injury report including the absence of young star Scottie Barnes. Despite the injuries, the T-Wolves’ ascending […]

Wednesday night was a “must-win” game for the Minnesota Timberwolves according to head coach Chris Finch. Now in the final stretch of the season, each and every game matters for playoff positioning and the Wolves were not going to overlook the Detroit Pistons. Despite their league-worst record, Detroit and Cade Cunningham gave the Wolves a […]

After a pair of drama-filled meetings out in the Bay Area earlier this season, the Minnesota Timberwolves had one goal in mind on Sunday night. That goal: complete the season series sweep against the Golden State Warriors.  The Dubs started out strong. Leveraging their speed and quickness defensively into numerous Wolves turnovers, it appeared an […]

In Monday night’s big win over the Utah Jazz, Minnesota Timberwolves forward Naz Reid was forced to exit the game after taking a hit to the head from Utah’s John Collins. On Tuesday, Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch provided an update on Reid’s status, per Timberwolves reporter Dan Moore: “Chris Finch says Naz Reid’s injury […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves continue to take on uphill battles in the final quarter of the regular season. Taking on the Utah Jazz for the second game in a row, Minnesota was once again without star big men Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert. With KAT recovering from his recent surgery on his left meniscus tear and […]

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 […]

March has been a bit of a rough month for the Minnesota Timberwolves from a health standpoint. After All-Star big man Karl-Anthony Towns suffered a torn meniscus in his left knee, the Wolves depth became even more important. Versatile forward Kyle Anderson has stepped up in Towns’ absence since the injury. Recently acquired guard Monte […]

There have been many great bench players in the history of the NBA. Lou Williams, Jamal Crawford, and Dell Curry are some of the first few names that come to mind when thinking about impactful players who could have started for their teams but made a living by leading their organization’s second units. The one […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves suffered a devastating loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night. In a game where OKC’s starters outplayed Minnesota’s, the Timberwolves’ bench stepped up to keep the Wolves in the game. Naz Reid has been the standout force as a dominant sixth man all season for the top-seeded Wolves. On the […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 118-103 on Thursday night. Anthony Edwards scored 28 points in the game, 26 of which came in the second half. With the win, Minnesota is now 30-11 and they remain at the top of the Western Conference standings. Edwards joined the NBA on TNT crew after the game […]

Coming off back-to-back losses for the first time all season, the Minnesota Timberwolves were hungry for a road win. The Houston Rockets put up a fight throughout the game, but a strong 8-0 run in the fourth quarter propelled the Wolves to a convincing 122-95 win  over the Rockets, Minnesota found its rhythm once again. […]

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 […]

With the Minnesota Timberwolves off to the best start in franchise history this season, it’s difficult to point to any flaws in the existing rotation. Minnesota has a collection of talented young pieces who’ve seen more G League minutes this year for the Iowa Wolves than with the NBA squad. With ten players on the […]

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 faced off with a short-handed, struggling Charlotte Hornets team Saturday afternoon. The Wolves found themselves without star guard Anthony Edwards for the second straight game, but still got the job done. Minnesota hung on to win 123-117 to stay atop the Western Conference. The Timberwolves collection of big men talent received a […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves hosted Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night. The game marked the final In-Season Tournament contest for both teams this season and the energy did not disappoint. OKC climbed out to an early lead with a great first 24 minutes led by SGA’s 20 first-half points on 8-10 shooting. […]

On Friday, Minnesota Timberwolves sixth man Naz Reid exited the game vs. the San Antonio Spurs with neck spasms. The Timberwolves would go on to win, but Reid did not return to action in their first-ever NBA In-Season Tournament game. In addition to Reid, Anthony Edwards is currently battling a cold, according to head coach […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves announced on their social media pages that the Wolves will be rocking their brand new city edition jerseys. The debut for these jerseys comes in a matchup against the Utah Jazz. Let’s dive into the new jerseys, their design and their significance as they make their debut on the court. The new […]

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 […]

From the best player on a team to the 15th man on the roster, every single player in the league holds a certain role, regardless of their standing in NBA free agency. Even those who do not hold an actual roster spot have filled key roles through the years, as two-way contracts have suddenly become […]

Over a year ago, the Minnesota Timberwolves traded the whole house to pair Rudy Gobert with Karl-Anthony Towns as Anthony Edwards began his ascent into superstardom. A year later, after mixed results and a debilitating Towns calf injury, the Wolves committed long-term to yet another big man. Naz Reid signed a three-year, $41.96M deal with […]

With the FIBA World Cup right around the corner, Team USA Basketball continues their preparations to prove they are still the best in the world. Having a roster highlighted by young stars such as Paolo Banchero, Anthony Edwards, Brandon Ingram and others, Team USA has also put together an impressive list of player that will […]

Most NBA fans who watch Minnesota Timberwolves forward Naz Reid probably consider him to be a solid player but not one who inspires heartfelt homages. Well, think again. A Jeopardy! contestant and diehard Timberwolves fan proved just how big of a Reid supporter she is during the portion of the show where the viewers get […]

NBA free agency hasn’t officially gotten underway this offseason, but the Minnesota Timberwolves managed to make a big move by re-signing key big man Naz Reid to a three-year, $42 million deal. Reid was set to be one of the top centers on the open market, but instead, he stayed put with Minnesota on a […]

Naz Reid agreed to a three-year, $42 million contract that includes a player option to remain with the Minnesota Timberwolves at least until the 2024-25 season, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported on Sunday. The agreement will keep the Timberwolves center off the NBA Free Agency market. This will also give him a chance to build off […]

Naz Reid just got paid. The Minnesota Timberwolves opted to take out one of the most highly sought-after big men off the NBA free agency market by agreeing to a deal with the 23-year-old. This comes out to the tune of $42 million for a three-year extension. After this deal, the Timberwolves now have one […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves made a huge decision on Sunday. They have decided to waste no time on backup center Naz Reid, who was set to enter NBA free agency this summer. Well, the Wolves did not want to run the risk of losing the 23-year-old, and both parties have now reportedly agreed to a new […]

Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid has reportedly agreed to a new three-year, $42 million deal with a player option with the team, according to Adrian Wojnarowski. The agreement prevents Naz Reid from entering free agency. This is a big move for the Timberwolves, who now secure a quality center who is coming off of his […]

Though the Minnesota Timberwolves season ended with an emphatic series defeat at the hands of the eventual NBA champions, the Denver Nuggets, there was a bit for them to take out of the season. One of those things was the rapid improvement of Naz Reid, who demonstrated over the back half of the season that […]

With the Denver Nuggets having won the 2023 NBA championship, a new season is right around the corner. For 29 other NBA teams, the offseason provides a beacon of hope, an opportunity to bolster the roster in hopes of winning a championship the following year. And one of the most obvious ways for any team […]

Where can Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid go in free agency? The 6-foot-9-inch center ended the 2022-23 season with averages of 11.5 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game in 68 games and 11 starts. His season was highlighted by a 27-point, 13-rebound performance against the Dallas Mavericks in December, a game that saw […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have a long offseason in front of them following an embarrassing sweep at the hands of Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets in the 2023 NBA Western Conference Finals. The Lakers’ struggles to contain Jokic also brought added attention to the team’s need for more muscle in the frontcourt to help […]

The Phoenix Suns are in a race against time. While trading for Kevin Durant isn’t exactly a move the Suns front office is going to regret anytime soon, it has put them at a position of urgency. They need to win now, especially when the Brooklyn Nets basically own their draft pick cupboard for the […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves were able to salvage a poor start to the season and qualify for the playoffs. They had to go through the play-in to do so, losing to the Los Angeles Lakers in their first play-in matchup and then knocking out the New Orleans Pelicans to grab the eighth and final playoff spot. […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves were defeated by the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, and with the offseason now beginning to take shape, team president Tim Connelly and head coach Chris Finch have expressed their desire to re-sign pending free agent Naz Reid. Connelly said on Thursday that he wants Reid to […]

A week is left before the NBA regular season ends. Even if it is down to its last couple of games, only a few spots have been secured in the race for the NBA Championship. The Minnesota Timberwolves are in the thick of things and clinging to the ninth seed in the grueling Western Conference. […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are currently in a tough race for the postseason in the Western Conference standings. Since their early inconsistent play, they have rebounded and have shown vast improvements during the second half of the season. Even so, they are just one of several teams fighting for playoff position with a mere handful of […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are looking to hold off LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers when they face each other on the basketball court on Friday night. LA is currently just a half-game behind the Wolves, with Minnesota occupying the seventh seed in the West. Unfortunately for the Wolves, they have been dealt a brutal […]

For much of the second half, the Minnesota Timberwolves found themselves on the back foot after allowing the Brooklyn Nets, the team that rested some of their most crucial players last night, to outscore them by 17 in the third period. But the Timberwolves do not know when to quit. Minnesota managed to hunker down […]