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With the Minnesota Timberwolves looking to bounce back from a rather forgettable 2018-19 season, the team appear to be determined on developing a new role for cornerstone superstar Karl-Anthony Towns. Recently, Wolves team president Gersson Rosas spoke about how the team envisions Towns’ new function for the team this coming season, and as it turns […]

As the Minnesota Timberwolves continue to rebuild, one of the things that they haven’t been able to do is to sign or keep a star player long-term. Yes, they have promising talents in Karl-Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins, but they haven’t been good enough to lead the team past the first round of the playoffs. […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves will enter their 2019-20 NBA Training Camp with questions galore. The first of many is– who stays and who goes? If the Wolves decided to go all-in with their current roster and fail, then changes will be made during the 2020 offseason. If the team happens to make a strong playoff run, […]

Minnesota Timberwolves wing Andrew Wiggins did not have the best of weeks, following reports confirming that he was recently a victim of a burglary. The 24-year-old is spending part of his summer in L.A. working out in preparation for the upcoming season, and according to TMZ Sports this is where the incident took place. But, […]

Toronto Raptors brand ambassador and Grammy-award winning hip-hop artist Drake recently dropped a compilation album containing some of his best unreleased tracks from the past few years. One of the songs on the album was entitled “Draft Day,” which opened with lyrics pertaining to former NFL star Johnny Manziel and Minnesota Timberwolves stud Andrew Wiggins. […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have quite an interesting positional battle going on in the two-guard spot with the new season fast approaching. Sophomore shooting guard Josh Okogie and sixth overall pick Jarrett Culver will be in an all-out head-to-head battle to secure the starting shooting guard gig for the 2019-20 season. Nevertheless, Okogie himself had nothing […]

After a miserable 2017-18 campaign, former league Most Valuable Player winner Derrick Rose had a tremendous bounce back year last season. Just recently, the 30-year-old signed a two-year, $15 million deal with his new team, the Detroit Pistons, and it appears that he is primed for another breakout campaign this term. Last year, Rose earned […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are reportedly interested in acquiring the services of Memphis Grizzlies free agent Delon Wright. According to Wolves insider Darren Wolfson, Minnesota have sent feelers towards Wright’s camp as an indication of the team’s desire to get the incoming fifth-year guard on board — at the right price, of course. They've inquired on […]

According to a recent report, the Minnesota Timberwolves were very much open to a reunion with Utah Jazz point guard Ricky Rubio, who himself will enter free agency within the next couple of days. Wolves insider Darren Wolfson reports that Minnesota were heavily invested on bringing back Rubio for next season, but that they decided […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are considered to be one of the biggest winners of the recently-concluded draft, and this is in most part due to their acquisition of Texas Tech sophomore shooting guard Jarrett Culver. This did not come cheap for the Wolves, as they had to part ways with their No. 11 pick as well […]

Minnesota Timberwolves swingman Andrew Wiggins did not exactly have the best year last season. Many believe that he has not been able to live up to the high expectations the team have had on him, while others still have questioned his effort and passion on the court. The good news for Wiggins is that he […]

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Derrick Rose is reportedly set to release his autobiography within the next few months. Interestingly, the former season MVP’s memoir is expected to contain some personal insight on the Jimmy Butler saga that haunted the Timberwolves last year — something Rose witnessed first hand. New post: Derrick Rose has a book […]

Newly-appointed Minnesota Timberwolves team president for basketball operations Gersson Rosas has already set his sights on a postseason comeback for his team next season. According to the 41-year-old team executive, he has every intention of bringing the Timberwolves to the playoffs again next season following a disappointing year that ended with an early summer vacation. […]

With reports recently emerging of the Minnesota Timberwolves signing Gersson Rosas as their new president for basketball operations, the team has taken a huge step towards marking the new chapter of their organization. According to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic, Rosas became the frontrunner for the job thanks to a glowing recommendation from none other […]

After news broke last week that the Minnesota Timberwolves were going to interview Los Angeles Clippers general manager Michael Winger for the vacancy in the team’s position of president of basketball operations, a new development has now surfaced which completely nips this narrative in the bud. According to The Athletic’s Jon Krawczynski, Winger himself has […]

With the regular season about to officially come to a close, the Minnesota Timberwolves have just announced their intention to begin the search for the team’s new president of basketball operations. The Timberwolves’ official PR team released the statement via Twitter. NEWS: #Twolves launch search for President of Basketball Operations. Full release: pic.twitter.com/i9pzpJr0Ez — Timberwolves […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are definitely getting into the “Game of Thrones” craze. With the return of the acclaimed HBO fantasy series just days away, the Wolves have decided to change their name to the Minnesota Dirweolves. The Direwolves are coming. #ForTheThrone pic.twitter.com/xSIZZtp4tt — Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) April 9, 2019 The Direwolf is the animal that […]

Retired point guard Rafer Alston had one of the most meteoric rises from a streetball legend to the NBA ranks. Now almost a decade into retirement, Alston — AKA Skip to my Lue — is now taking on a new chapter in his life. The 42-year-old now serves as a scout for the Minnesota Timberwolves, […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have recently announced that they have shut down Derrick Rose, Robert Covington, and Jeff Teague for the remainder of the season due to injuries, and it looks like Karl Anthony-Towns might be the next one to sit out the team’s remaining games. It has been revealed that Towns has been playing through […]

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic is unquestionably one of the top big men in the game today. However, as it turns out, the 23-year-old actually possesses some larger-than-life aspirations. According to Jokic himself, his dream to be the great Michael Jordan. “Michael Jordan,” Jokic said when asked about the type of player he want to […]

Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Karl-Anthony Towns was outstanding yet again on Thursday in a 122-115 defeat against the Indiana Pacers. While he was ultimately unable to carry his team to a victory, Towns’ 42-point, 17-rebound, three three-pointer performance against the Pacers allowed him to achieve a never-before-accomplished feat in the history of the league. This according […]

Thursday night was a bit of a homecoming for Minnesota Timberwolves veteran Luol Deng, as he took on his former team, the Los Angeles Lakers. Deng injected a dose of energy from the Wolves bench, as he helped his squad to a 120-105 victory against the Lakers. Following the contest, Deng explained how this was […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves secured a big away win on Thursday night against fellow Western Conference Playoffs contender, the Los Angeles Lakers. It took a total team effort for the Wolves, who had several players missing due to injury. Following the 120-105 win, Wolves stud Andrew Wiggins shared how delighted he was with his team’s effort […]

Brandon Ingram will play the point guard position for the Los Angeles Lakers when they go up against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday. The shorthanded Lakers squad, who are without with Lonzo Ball, LeBron James, and possibly still Rajon Rondo on Thursday, will insert Ingram into the court general spot on Thursday. Head coach Luke […]

Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Karl-Anthony Towns has given his two cents worth on the intense altercation that went down on Tuesday between teammate Gorgui Dieng and Phoenix Suns stud Devin Booker. Instead of trying to deescalate the situation that almost turned ugly, Towns actually picked a side; and naturally, he had the back of his teammate. […]

The departure of Tom Thibodeau in Minnesota was a long time coming. The tension between the front office, ownership, and Thibadeau has been well-documented. His inability to get star center Karl-Anthony Towns to play better defense at the rim, and the whole team to improve in general, has put him in the hot seat for some […]

It appears that the Minnesota Timberwolves are looking to quickly move on from the firing of former head coach and general manager Tom Thibodeau. Ryan Saunders, a long-time member of the Wolves coaching staff, has been selected to take the reigns as the team’s interim head coach, and according to reports, he has the full […]

Andrew Wiggins of the Minnesota Timberwolves is perhaps most famous for being traded from the Cleveland Cavaliers to the Wolves in a deal that sent Kevin Love to Ohio. He was an afterthought even after being drafted with the first overall pick in the 2013 NBA draft. Since then, he’s been a mediocre NBA player at […]

The whole basketball world is getting behind the return to glory narrative of Minnesota Timberwolves guard Derrick Rose. So much so, that even one of the best coaches in the game today, San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich, is absolutely delighted by the resurgence of the former MVP. “I’m excited for him because he […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves recorded their third straight victory on Friday night since the Jimmy Butler trade. The Wolves destroyed the Portland Trail Blazers, 112-96, and it was thanks in large part to a total team effort that saw six guys scoring in double figures. Karl-Anthony Towns had a highlight play in the third quarter that […]

Despite rumors that Andrew Wiggins and Jimmy Butler never got along during their time as teammates in the Minnesota Timebrwolves, the former has reportedly had nothing but good things to say about Butler following the blockbuster trade that went down on Saturday with the Sixers. According to Philadelphia Sixers big man Joel Embiid, Wiggins told […]

For players, getting traded is definitely one of the most difficult things they will experience in their career. The same holds true for the teammates they leave behind. This is certainly the case for Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid who recently admitted that he got emotional upon hearing the news about the blockbuster trade that […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves lost to the Sacramento Kings Friday night, 121-110. They went winless during a five-game road trip. Timberwolves guard Derrick Rose talked about when you could give feedback to a teammate. These quotes were obtained by Chris Hine of The Star Tribune. “It’s about understanding one another and having that chemistry where you […]

After the game Friday night in a loss to the Sacramento Kings, Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jimmy Butler sat down and talked with Sam Amick of The Athletic. There have been reports of Butler having problems with his teammates, specifically Karl-Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins. However, it seems like Butler may not have an issue with […]

Despite all the nasty rumors surrounding his highly-publicized desire to leave the Minnesota Timberwolves, four-time All-Star Jimmy Butler still firmly believes that he is doing everything above board. As a matter of fact, the 6-foot-8 forward expressed his frustration towards reporters who constantly question his motives. Following the Wolves’ 116-99 loss at the hands of […]

Minnesota Timberwolves want-away star Jimmy Butler has tried to shed some light on his recent DNP’s that have been somewhat clouded by mystery. According to the 29-year-old, his absences have nothing to do with his current issue with the team, and that it is purely about taking care of his own body. “I’m not worried […]

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Derrick Rose has recently shed some light on his rather unsuccessful stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers. According to the 30-year-old Wolves veteran, it was not the most ideal situation to begin with, and that it was just a matter of necessity for him. Speaking to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Rose explained […]

We’re already in week two of the regular season, and up until today, there seems to be no clear resolution in sight for all the drama surrounding Jimmy Butler and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Nonetheless, both parties are still keen on pursuing a trade, and a new timetable has reportedly been put on the table. According […]

Minnesota Timberwolves want-away star Jimmy Butler believes that the media has been unfair in their portrayal of his image throughout this whole controversy between himself and the Wolves. According to the 29-year-old, there is much more to this story than what the media is allegedly leading the public to believe. Jimmy Butler on people not […]