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Jalen Suggs was a standout as Gonzaga made it to the NCAA title game last season.

Confident Suggs should be a top-five pick in NBA draft

Former Minnehaha Academy and Gonzaga star Jalen Suggs will be the highest choice from the state since Hibbing's Kevin McHale, a former Gopher, went third in 1980.

Wolves

July 27

Texas’ Jericho Sims (20) blocked the path of Abilene Christian’s Mahki Morris during an NCAA tournament game March 20 in Indianapolis.

Five Minnesotans have made themselves eligible for the NBA draft

Jalen Suggs, Jericho Sims, Matthew Hurt, McKinley Wright and Steffon Mitchell hope to hear their names called Thursday.

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July 24

A shoulder injury will keep Juancho Hernangomez out of the Olympics. (AP Photo)

Shoulder injury to keep Wolves' Hernangomez from playing in Tokyo

Wolves say shoulder injury Juancho Hernangomez suffered recently still needs time to heal, even though Spain would like him to play.

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) after sinking a fourth quarter basket Thursday night. He finished the game with 46 points.

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July 22

Philadelphia 76ers’ Ben Simmons plays during Game 7 in a second-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Atlanta Hawks.

Three reasons to love (and not love) Ben Simmons if you're the Wolves

He's among the most polarizing players in the NBA right now. Should the Wolves get heavily involved in trade talks for Ben Simmons?

Sports

July 22

Sixers guard Ben Simmons. ORG XMIT: 21110611W

A great debate: Should the Timberwolves pursue Ben Simmons?

Basketball writer Chris Hine and Daily Delivery host Michael Rand are in different places about whether Simmons would be a good fit for the Wolves. Also on the podcast, Shohei Ohtani and NHL expansion talk.

Wolves

July 21

Lore, A-Rod 'honored' to officially join Wolves, Lynx ownership group

After staying mostly quiet throughout sale process, Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez released statements after NBA approved first 20% sale.

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Western Conference

Northwest	w	l	pct	gb	home	away	last 10
Utah	52	20	.722	0	31-5	21-15	7-3
Denver	47	25	.653	5	25-11	22-14	6-4
Portland	42	30	.583	10	20-16	22-14	8-2
Minnesota	23	49	.319	29	13-23	10-26	5-5
Oklahoma City	22	50	.306	30	10-26	12-24	1-9

Pacific	w	l	pct	gb	home	away	last 10
Phoenix	51	21	.708	0	27-9	24-12	7-3
LA Clippers	47	25	.653	4	26-10	21-15	4-6
LA Lakers	42	30	.583	9	21-15	21-15	6-4
Golden State	39	33	.542	12	25-11	14-22	8-2
Sacramento	31	41	.431	20	16-20	15-21	6-4

Southwest	w	l	pct	gb	home	away	last 10
Dallas	42	30	.583	0	21-15	21-15	7-3
Memphis	38	34	.528	4	18-18	20-16	6-4
San Antonio	33	39	.458	9	14-22	19-17	2-8
New Orleans	31	41	.431	11	18-18	13-23	4-6
Houston	17	55	.236	25	9-27	8-28	2-8

Eastern Conference

Central	w	l	pct	gb	home	away	last 10
Milwaukee	46	26	.639	0	26-10	20-16	8-2
Indiana	34	38	.472	12	13-23	21-15	5-5
Chicago	31	41	.431	15	15-21	16-20	5-5
Cleveland	22	50	.306	24	13-23	9-27	1-9
Detroit	20	52	.278	26	13-23	7-29	1-9

Atlantic	w	l	pct	gb	home	away	last 10
Philadelphia	49	23	.681	0	29-7	20-16	8-2
Brooklyn	48	24	.667	1	28-8	20-16	6-4
New York	41	31	.569	8	25-11	16-20	7-3
Boston	36	36	.500	13	21-15	15-21	4-6
Toronto	27	45	.375	22	16-20	11-25	1-9

Southeast	w	l	pct	gb	home	away	last 10
Atlanta	41	31	.569	0	25-11	16-20	7-3
Miami	40	32	.556	1	21-15	19-17	8-2
Washington	34	38	.472	7	19-17	15-21	6-4
Charlotte	33	39	.458	8	18-18	15-21	3-7
Orlando	21	51	.292	20	11-25	10-26	2-8

Points
A. Edwards MIN	1392
K. Towns MIN	1239
D. Russell MIN	796
N. Reid MIN	784
M. Beasley MIN	724

Assists
R. Rubio MIN	433
D. Russell MIN	244
K. Towns MIN	225
A. Edwards MIN	211
J. McLaughlin MIN	193

Field Goal Percentage
J. Vanderbilt MIN	.606
N. Reid MIN	.523
J. Layman MIN	.495
K. Towns MIN	.486
J. McDaniels MIN	.447

Blocked Shots
N. Reid MIN	76
J. McDaniels MIN	60
K. Towns MIN	57
J. Vanderbilt MIN	46
A. Edwards MIN	36

Steals
R. Rubio MIN	98
A. Edwards MIN	82
J. Vanderbilt MIN	64
J. Okogie MIN	54
J. McLaughlin MIN	51

Points
S. Curry GS	2015
D. Lillard POR	1928
N. Jokic DEN	1898
B. Beal WAS	1878
L. Doncic DAL	1830

Rebounds
R. Gobert UTA	960
C. Capela ATL	903
N. Vucevic CHI	817
E. Kanter POR	795
N. Jokic DEN	780

Assists
R. Westbrook WAS	763
C. Paul PHO	622
N. Jokic DEN	599
T. Young ATL	594
L. Doncic DAL	567

Field Goal Percentage
R. Gobert UTA	.675
R. Holmes SAC	.637
R. Lopez WAS	.633
D. Ayton PHO	.626
M. Harrell LAL	.622

Blocked Shots
R. Gobert UTA	190
M. Turner IND	159
N. Noel NY	141
C. Capela ATL	129
J. Poeltl SA	123

Steals
T. McConnell IND	128
J. Butler MIA	108
M. Thybulle PHI	105
D. Green GS	105
(3) Players	101

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Wolves

July 20

NBA approves initial sale of Wolves and Lynx to Lore, A-Rod

The sale is expected to close in coming days as Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez embark on their two-year path to becoming controlling owners of the NBA and WNBA teams.

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July 19

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, top, dunks over Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul during the second half of Game 5 of basketball's NBA Fina

The Bucks: A Wisconsin team even a Minnesotan can love. But why?

Minnesota fans have a well-known hatred for almost all things Wisconsin sports. So why do the Milwaukee Bucks appear to be an exception to the traditional border-battering?

Wolves

July 16

Nigeria’s Josh Okogie drives the the basket against Damian Lillard during an exhibition game July 10

Wolves' Josh Okogie thrilled to be playing for Nigeria in Olympics

Josh Okogie's relatives in Nigeria are proud of him, especially after Nigeria upset the U.S. team in an exhibition game.

Movies

July 15

Warner Bros. LeBron James in “Space Jam: A New Legacy.”

LeBron James shoots, scores in 'Space Jam: A New Legacy'

LeBron teams up with Bugs Bunny in a different kind of all-star game.

Wolves

July 14

A-Rod, Lore meet with NBA Finance Committee on Wolves sale

Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore met with the NBA's Finance Committee this week as part of the next step to attain league approval of their first 20% purchase of the Timberwolves. The committee is expected to recommend approval.

Wolves

July 12