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The Minnesota Timberwolves just broke their long playoff drought but that doesn’t mean everything is good inside the organization. The Timberwolves were eliminated in the first round by the Houston Rockets, but these problems started way before the playoff run. According to Darren Wolfson of 1500 ESPN: Being at Games 3 and 4, I found […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves took a big step forward making the playoff for the first time in 14 years but it didn’t last much longer than that. They were clearly outmatched against the much better Houston Rockets and were out in five games. It was a good first step for the Timberwolves, but with the talent, […]

There are a few things that Tom Thibodeau has loved more than bringing back former players that he coached with the Chicago Bulls to play on the Minnesota Timberwolves. Since he took over as the head coach of the Wolves he has had Derrick Rose, Taj Gibson, Jimmy Butler, and Aaron Brooks. All of those […]

Jimmy Butler was surprisingly held out of the game during the entire fourth quarter, being taken out at the 2:33 mark of the third quarter for sixth man Jamal Crawford, and never entering again, as the Minnesota Timberwolves fell to the Houston Rockets 122-104 in a decisive Game 5. Asked for the reasoning behind his […]

With the Minnesota Timberwolves’ lopsided 102-82 loss on Wednesday night to the Houston Rockets in Game 2, the Wolves now find themselves down 2-0 with the series set to shift back to Minnesota for the next two games. One of the main reasons as to why they haven’t been able to be successful so far […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves lost to the Houston Rockets in Game 1 of their first-round playoffs matchup, 104-101. The Timberwolves performed much better than most people thought they would against Houston, which is saying a lot considering that Minnesota big man Karl-Anthony Towns churned out a sub-par performance. Towns finished the series opener with a paltry […]

In the second year under head coach Tom Thibodeau, the Minnesota Timberwolves have reached the playoffs for the first time in 14 years. It has been behind the often brash coaching style from Thibodeau. This has also developed a strong reputation over the years as a head coach where he was often criticized for playing […]

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Tom Thibodeau was ultimately fond of his players for gutting out a pivotal win over the Denver Nuggets in overtime, clinching the very last spot in the Western Conference playoffs. The usually compliment-less coach lauded his team for showing that fight he had called for, securing a ticket to the postseason […]

Jimmy Butler was ultimately resilient approaching a win-or-go-home scenario tonight against the Denver Nuggets, claiming he won’t approach it “any different from any other game.” Tonight’s matchup, which is now scheduled to air on NBA TV due to the nature of its importance, will decide which team gets into the postseason and which packs it […]

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Tom Thibodeau isn’t easy to impress, and knowing that made Derrick Rose do a double-take when hearing his coach praise his adaptation to a bench role and feeling comfortable with this core. The former Chicago Bulls point guard noted his coach rarely give out compliments, even not giving one after winning […]

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jimmy Butler was given the green light to be listed as active for Thursday night’s game against the Denver Nuggets but wound up sitting one more game as a DNP—coach’s decision. Head coach Tom Thibodeau explained the puzzling decision that could have cost him the game after the Nuggets came away with […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been anxiously awaiting the return of star forward Jimmy Butler as they try to stay afloat in the Western Conference playoff race. According to Jerry Zgoda of the Star Tribune, Butler could make his return to the Wolves’ lineup as early as Thursday night, when Minnesota travels to take on the […]

Tom Thibodeau’s number one thrust as a coach is defense. He proved it during his tenure with the Chicago Bulls. But with the Minnesota Timberwolves, he has received flak for his team’s lack of effort to play defense. Jimmy Butler, currently nursing an injury, is aware of the criticism and has stepped up to defend his coach. […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are not yet assured of a playoff spot in the Western Conference. Depending on how things shake out for the rest of the regular season, the Timberwolves could find themselves out of the playoff picture in the end. As of the moment, Tom Thibodeau and his team is just seventh in the […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are on a two-game skid. At this point in the season, every game is critical as it could make or break their chances of entering the playoffs. Everyone has their eye on the Wolves. Tom Thibodeau remains positive that his team could inch its way into the postseason. As reported by Jon […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves picked a bad time to drop two straight following their embarrassing 101-93 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies at home on Monday. However, they may have some bigger underlying issues moving forward. Head coach Tom Thibodeau has not been shy about calling his team out for their alleged “lack of toughness.” According to Jon Krawczynski […]

It’s not a myth that Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Tom Thibodeau heavily relies on his starters during games. It is a known fact for NBA critics and fans alike, that Thibs puts on a heavy load for his starters. Not many players have spoken out against their coach’s practices. They are a team, after all, and […]

Pau Gasol has had himself a really nice career in the NBA and when he decides to hang up the sneakers, there is no doubt that he will be a Hall of Famer. Throughout his career, he has been blessed with good health and playing for some really good head coaches. He has played for […]

Derrick Rose used to be one of the most dynamic point guards in the league. Drafted by the Chicago Bulls, Rose propelled the Bulls into the NBA spotlight in his brief run atop the NBA. In 2011, Rose led the Bulls to the best record in the Eastern Conference. He even captured the league’s MVP […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves signed former top overall pick Andrew Wiggins to a max contract a few months ago, but just a couple months before they made the trade to get All-Star guard Jimmy Butler, head coach Thom Thibodeau was actually open to moving Wiggins instead of the high-flying Zach LaVine. Darren Wolfson of 1500 ESPN […]

It was a tumultuous season in Cleveland. Derrick Rose had signed a one year, $2.1 million contract to play the year out in his own words, “a chance to reintroduce myself back to the league.” Things didn’t work out as expected as he continued to deal with injuries which took away significant time away from […]

Shortly before noon on Thursday, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that former NBA MVP Derrick Rose had signed with the Milwaukee Bucks for the remainder of their 2017-18 campaign. While it’s true he’s been in and out of commission at various times this season, Rose still feels like he can play with anyone. “I think I […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have obviously hit a roadblock on their way to beginning a deep playoff run in hopes of winning a championship this season. Against the Houston Rockets, Jimmy Butler sustained an injury, as he tore his MCL, which prematurely ended his season.Unfortunately for the Timberwolves, they just lost arguably their best player. Hence, […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have begun a surprising resurgence this season, thanks to the efforts of Jimmy Butler, Karl Anthony-Towns, and Andrew Wiggins. The Timberwolves have failed to make the postseason since 2004. Interestingly, the franchise has begun a new era and will likely make the postseason and begin a deep playoff run. However, the Timberwolves […]

Playing for Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Tom Thibodeau is not an easy task. He is often criticized for giving players heavy workloads even though some think that this approach puts his men’s health at risk. In Thibodeau’s most recent challenge, he was given the responsibility to develop a young Wolves team and improve their rebuild’s […]

After being traded away from the Cleveland Cavaliers in the deal that brought Rodney Hood to the Cavs and sent Jae Crowder and Derrick Rose to Utah, Rose is now a free agent. The Jazz waived him almost immediately after the trade, and Rose is now an unrestricted free agent. Lately, there have been a lot of […]

Derrick Rose is looking for a chance to be on his third team of the year, but now it looks like that chance will have to happen after the All-Star Break. According to Marc Stein of The New York Times: With the All-Star break fast approaching, league sources say it’s increasingly possible Derrick Rose’s future won’t […]

Phoenix Suns forward Jared Dudley wanted no excuses for the poor officiating that’s taken place this season, outraged at the referee’s technical foul called on Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Tom Thibodeau in Friday night’s loss to the Chicago Bulls. Thibodeau was called for a technical foul for yelling at his own player, Karl-Anthony Towns for […]

The era of NBA referees not taking any grief whatsoever officially went up to the next level on Friday night, when Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Tom Thibodeau received a technical foul for yelling at his own player, Karl-Anthony Towns. As seen in this video, the 60-year-old bench boss was seen directing his anger at his […]

Friday night marked the first return of two former and beloved Chicago Bulls, Jimmy Butler and Taj Gibson, who played for six and seven seasons with the team, respectively. Both were key parts on the franchise’s resurgence in the Eastern Conference earlier in the decade, where they had one conference finals, two conference semifinals, and […]

At the beginning of last season, the Minnesota Timberwolves looked like they had a new big three in Karl-Anthony Towns, Andrew Wiggins, and Zach LaVine. They were three rising stars and they held the keys in their hands to bring the Wolves back to the promised land. But then LaVine tore his ACL and he […]

One of the many players to be traded from the Cavaliers on this crazy trade deadline day was Derrick Rose who was sent to the Utah Jazz in part of a three-team trade that saw the Cavaliers get back George Hill and Rodney Hood. Shams Charania of Yahoo! Sports reports his stay with the Jazz […]

After the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 118-108 home victory over the New York Knicks last night, Wolves head coach Tom Thibodeau commented on the Knicks’ defense. Via The New York Post’s Marc Berman: Kind words on Knicks from defensive guru Tom Thibodeau, who never got a Phil dinner “Their defense is vastly improved, great length. Their rebounding […]

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Tom Thibodeau is widely known as one of the foremost defensive gurus in the NBA. He led the Boston Celtics to a title in 2008 with his defensive schemes, and continued that as the head coach of the Chicago Bulls. Now he coaches the Timberwolves, who play the New York Knicks tonight. […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been amazing in the 2017-2018 regular season. After missing the postseason last year, the Timberwolves are currently fourth place in the Western Conference with a 24-16 record. Part of their success is due to the formidable trio of Karl-Anthony Towns, Jimmy Butler, and Andrew Wiggins. However, according to John Meyer of […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have gotten off to an encouraging start through the first 35 games of the season possessing one of the four best records in the Western Conference. According to John Meyer of Canishoopus.com, Timberwolves head coach Tom Thibodeau credits much of that turnaround to the play and presence of All-Star forward Jimmy Butler […]

The Los Angeles Lakers came up short against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Christmas Day with Tom Thibodeau’s squad getting the win at the Staples Center. Although the Lakers made it competitive throughout the contest, the Timberwolves were simply the more talented team with Jimmy Butler and Karl-Anthony Towns leading the way. Following the Christmas Day […]

The road to success of the Minnesota Timberwolves wouldn’t have been the same without the downfall of the Chicago Bulls. Even though the clearance in the Windy City took more than two years, at the end of the day it was clear at which direction the winds were blowing. After being fired by Chicago’s management, […]