Ricky Rubio returns a veteran ready to win, not rebuild
Former franchise star sees chance to win, not rebuild.
'Veteran' Josh Okogie knows defense will get him minutes with Wolves
The third-year wing wants to channel his intensity this season.
Jarrett Culver adds pounds, but can he add percentage points?
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The second-year Wolves wing said he gained 10-15 pounds this offseason after struggling to shoot as a rookie.
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Hall of Famer Rudy Tomjanovich to join Timberwolves staff as consultant
Former Rockets coach will serve as a player personnel consultant.
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Timberwolves prepare to open camp, take court for first time in nine months
After 9 months away, Wolves camp will be a sprint to mesh new pieces.
Schedules, rosters, stats and all the latest news from the National Basketball Association.
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Wolves star Karl-Anthony Towns reveals multiple family members have died from COVID-19
Multiple family members have died of COVID-19.
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Wolves open Dec. 23 vs. Detroit at Target Center as NBA releases first half schedule
The NBA released dates through March 3, with the second half of the 72-game schedule to be released later.
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Reusse: Logic takes vacation as Beasley rewarded, Rosario rejected
Overall, Wednesday was a day that reinforced this for Minnesotans: Life isn't fair, even in the lucrative world of professional sports.
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Russell excited to get season started, see what Wolves can do
D'Angelo Russell said this will be the first time in his career he will have the dynamic of playing with a skilled big man like Karl-Anthony Towns and another point guard/playmaker in Ricky Rubio.
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With new contract signed, Wolves guard Malik Beasley declines to discuss legal case
Wolves guard said he appreciates team's support.
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Western Conference Northwest w l pct gb home away last 10 Utah 10 4 .714 0 3-2 7-2 8-2 Portland 8 6 .571 2 4-4 4-2 6-4 Denver 7 7 .500 3 4-5 3-2 6-4 Oklahoma City 6 7 .462 3.5 1-5 5-2 5-5 Minnesota 3 10 .231 6.5 2-5 1-5 1-9 -
Pacific w l pct gb home away last 10 LA Lakers 12 4 .750 0 4-4 8-0 8-2 LA Clippers 11 4 .733 0.5 6-2 5-2 7-3 Phoenix 8 5 .615 2.5 3-1 5-4 6-4 Golden State 8 6 .571 3 5-3 3-3 6-4 Sacramento 5 10 .333 6.5 4-6 1-4 2-8 -
Southwest w l pct gb home away last 10 Memphis 7 6 .538 0 3-5 4-1 6-4 San Antonio 8 7 .533 0 2-4 6-3 6-4 Dallas 7 7 .500 0.5 2-2 5-5 6-4 New Orleans 5 8 .385 2 2-3 3-5 3-7 Houston 4 9 .308 3 3-4 1-5 3-7 -
Eastern Conference Central w l pct gb home away last 10 Milwaukee 9 6 .600 0 6-2 3-4 7-3 Indiana 8 6 .571 0.5 4-4 4-2 5-5 Cleveland 7 7 .500 1.5 4-3 3-4 4-6 Chicago 6 8 .429 2.5 2-3 4-5 5-5 Detroit 3 11 .214 5.5 2-5 1-6 3-7 -
Atlantic w l pct gb home away last 10 Philadelphia 10 5 .667 0 8-1 2-4 6-4 Boston 8 5 .615 1 4-2 4-3 7-3 Brooklyn 9 7 .563 1.5 7-4 2-3 6-4 New York 7 8 .467 3 3-4 4-4 5-5 Toronto 5 9 .357 4.5 4-3 1-6 4-6 -
Southeast w l pct gb home away last 10 Atlanta 7 7 .500 0 4-3 3-4 4-6 Orlando 7 8 .467 0.5 3-3 4-5 3-7 Miami 6 7 .462 0.5 4-3 2-4 5-5 Charlotte 6 8 .429 1 3-3 3-5 4-6 Washington 3 8 .273 2.5 1-5 2-3 3-7
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Points D. Russell MIN 278 M. Beasley MIN 250 A. Edwards MIN 158 N. Reid MIN 142 J. Culver MIN 95 -
Rebounds J. Culver MIN 72 M. Beasley MIN 64 J. Hernangomez MIN 58 J. Vanderbilt MIN 57 E. Davis MIN 54 -
Assists D. Russell MIN 73 R. Rubio MIN 59 M. Beasley MIN 30 J. McLaughlin MIN 25 A. Edwards MIN 23 -
Field Goal Percentage J. Vanderbilt MIN .639 N. Reid MIN .541 J. McDaniels MIN .500 J. Okogie MIN .500 K. Towns MIN .460 -
Blocked Shots N. Reid MIN 15 K. Towns MIN 11 J. Okogie MIN 7 D. Russell MIN 7 J. Vanderbilt MIN 6 -
Steals D. Russell MIN 18 R. Rubio MIN 15 J. Vanderbilt MIN 14 J. Culver MIN 10 M. Beasley MIN 8
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Points S. Curry GS 423 D. Lillard POR 394 L. James LAL 390 Z. LaVine CHI 383 G. Antetokounmpo MIL 378 -
Rebounds R. Gobert UTA 202 A. Drummond CLE 196 J. Randle NY 182 D. Sabonis IND 177 C. Capela ATL 170 -
Assists N. Jokic DEN 140 T. Young ATL 126 L. Doncic DAL 124 J. Harden BKN 121 L. James LAL 121 -
Field Goal Percentage R. Holmes SAC .681 M. Robinson NY .653 T. Bryant WAS .648 M. Harrell LAL .634 D. Theis BOS .625 -
Blocked Shots M. Turner IND 50 R. Gobert UTA 42 C. Boucher TOR 33 M. Robinson NY 29 A. Davis LAL 27 -
Steals L. Nance Jr. CLE 35 J. Holiday MIL 29 O. Anunoby TOR 28 K. Leonard LAC 27 N. Jokic DEN 26
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Wednesday, January 20 Washington @ Charlotte Cleveland 147, Brooklyn 135, F Dallas 124, Indiana 112, F Philadelphia 117, Boston 109, F Atlanta 123, Detroit 115, F Miami 111, Toronto 102, F Orlando 97, Minnesota 96, F Phoenix 109, Houston 103, F Golden State 121, San Antonio 99, F LA Clippers 115, Sacramento 96, F Memphis @ Portland -
Thursday, January 21 LA Lakers 113, Milwaukee 106, F New York 119, Golden State 104, F Utah 129, New Orleans 118, F -
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Sunday, January 24 Toronto @ Indiana Oklahoma City @ LA Clippers Cleveland @ Boston Charlotte @ Orlando Sacramento @ Memphis Atlanta @ Milwaukee Washington @ San Antonio New York @ Portland -
Monday, January 25 Philadelphia @ Detroit Toronto @ Indiana Charlotte @ Orlando Miami @ Brooklyn LA Lakers @ Cleveland Sacramento @ Memphis Denver @ Dallas Boston @ Chicago San Antonio @ New Orleans Minnesota @ Golden State Oklahoma City @ Portland -
Tuesday, January 26 LA Clippers @ Atlanta Washington @ Houston New York @ Utah -
Wednesday, January 27 Indiana @ Charlotte Detroit @ Cleveland Sacramento @ Orlando Brooklyn @ Atlanta Denver @ Miami LA Lakers @ Philadelphia Milwaukee @ Toronto Chicago @ Memphis Boston @ San Antonio Washington @ New Orleans Oklahoma City @ Phoenix Dallas @ Utah Minnesota @ Golden State
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Timberwolves, Jordan McLaughlin in talks on new contract
The Timberwolves are considering bringing back one of their two-way players from last season.The Wolves and point guard Jordan McLaughlin have discussed a new contract,…
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The Wolves and point guard Jordan McLaughlin have discussed a new contract, a source said, with the source adding those talks are ongoing.
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Timberwolves reach training camp deal with Rondae Hollis-Jefferson
Just before individual workouts start in their training camp, the Timberwolves added another player to their frontcourt in Rondae Hollis-Jefferson.Hollis-Jefferson, 25, agreed to a training…
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Timberwolves to open preseason Dec. 12 vs. Memphis
The Wolves will host two games against Memphis on Dec. 12 and 14 before traveling to Dallas on Dec. 17.
Wolves
Souhan: Wolves trying to improve roster, appease Towns at same time
The Wolves know they need to keep Karl-Anthony Towns in Minnesota for the long term, or risk another long stretch of hopelessness.
Wolves
Timberwolves, McLaughlin in talks on new contract
Point guard played in 30 games last season and split time between the Wolves and Iowa.
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Wolves' most important new player next season? It's not who you think
Anthony Edwards is the most important new player in the long run and Ricky Rubio is the most interesting acquisition. For the coming season, though, you need to know about Ed Davis.
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Wolves sign Juancho Hernangomez to three-year, $21 million deal
The third year of the deal for the power forward is a team option.
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Top pick Anthony Edwards developing early trust in Wolves organization
Wolves have unlocked Edwards' trust; next comes his huge potential
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Get to know the artist behind Anthony Edwards' family paintings: @heypaintella
About the artistWhen the Timberwolves made Anthony Edwards the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft on Wednesday night, ESPN cameras showed Edwards smiling on…
Wolves
Timberwolves draft week in review
THE WEEK IN REVIEWIt's been a busy week for the Timberwolves on a number of fronts. A recap:The draft: Ending months of speculation, Minnesota kept…
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Wolves and Malik Beasley agree on four-year, $60 million deal
The guard, acquired by the Wolves in February, was a restricted free agent.
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Wolves officially announce Ricky Rubio trade, introduce No. 1 pick Anthony Edwards
A complicated chain of events gained clarity Friday as the future of the franchise started to take shape.
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