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Timberwolves 138, Jazz 113: Full Team Symphony Leads to 5th-Straight Win
Three injured rotational players forced Chris Finch to rely on his bench, where he got 53 points from Rob Dillingham, Naz Reid, Jaylen Clark, and Luka Garza in a blowout win.
Anthony Edwards Selected to 2025 NBA All-Star Game
Anthony Edwards has for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game in San Francisco for the third time in his young NBA career.
Napheesa Collier Winner of Tamika Catchings Award
The Professional Basketball Writer’s Association selected their second ever winner of the Tamika Catchings Award: Napheesa Collier. The Minnesota Lynx superstar earned this award which is based on "spirit of cooperation with the media."
Game Preview #48 - Timberwolves at Jazz
Minnesota looks to finish of the second night of a back-to-back as they head into Salt Lake City to take on the Jazz. Can Minnesota avoid stumbling against an inferior team on the road and extend their winning streak to five games?
Timberwolves 121, Suns 113: NAW He’s Cold
Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s season-high 23 points helped the shorthanded Minnesota Timberwolves kick into gear in the 2nd half to get their 4th win in a row
Game Preview #47 - Timberwolves at Suns
The Timberwolves look to continue their winning ways when they roll into Phoenix to take on the Suns. With just half a game separating the two teams, this matchup in the desert could have huge playoff implications.
Leonard Miller Selected to 2025 Rising Stars Game
The NBA announced the 21 participants for the 2025 Castrol Rising Stars game that will take place during the NBA All-Star weekend. Of those players, sophomore Leonard Miller was selected for the G League roster.
NBA Power Rankings: Week 15
Things are shaking up at the top of the rankings this week. Some of these positions may be a bit controversial, but there’s no denying the Wolves have earned their spot after a strong week.
Timberwolves 100, Hawks 92: The Sky isn’t Falling, but the Jumbotron Might Be
The Timberwolves avoided both a terrible loss and falling debris from the scoreboard in an ugly win
Minnesota Lynx Offseason Update Vol. 9: Strong Play Continues Across the Globe
Each week, we will provide an update on the Minnesota Lynx players overseas and how they are performing as part of our Lynx Offseason Update series.
Game Preview #46 - Timberwolves vs. Hawks
The Timberwolves are coming off of their best game of the season, a throttling of the Denver Nuggets at Target Center. Can they keep the momentum going against the Hawks?
Timberwolves 133, Nuggets 104: Welcome Back, Rudy Gobert
A dominant game from the reigning Defensive Player of the Year showed a ceiling the Timberwolves hadn’t reached yet this season.
Donte DiVincenzo Toe Injury Update
After a second opinion, Donte DiVincenzo will not require surgery on his toe injury and will receive a reevaluation during the All-Star break.
Game Preview #45 - Timberwolves vs. Nuggets
Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets return to Target Center for another heated battle between these Northwest Division rivals. Can the Wolves keep their hopes of contending out West alive by downing Denver?
What Is Jaden McDaniels’ Role?
We can’t keep shrugging our shoulders when talking about what #3 brings to the Wolves on offense and should start questioning how intentional his role needs to be.
Could the Minnesota Lynx Be a Fit For These Top Free Agents?
As free agency picks up in the WNBA over the coming weeks, the Minnesota Lynx have been named a potential fit for a few notable free agents.
Timberwolves 115, Mavericks 114: Whatever It Was, It Worked This Time
The Wolves came up on the right side of yet another clutch time game with unlikely monster performances from Jaden McDaniels and Mike Conley.
Game Preview #44: Timberwolves at Mavericks
The Wolves continue their series of games against their top Western Conference rivals. Can they notch a win against the Luka-less Mavericks to get their season back on track?
Two Words, Wolves Pod: The Grizzlies Loss and How DDV’s Injury Changes Season
On today’s episode, Ryan Eichten and Leo Sun break down another Timberwolves loss to the Grizzlies, Donte DiVincenzo’s toe injury, and much more
Grizzlies 108, Timberwolves 106: Silver Linings Only Feel Good for So Long
Anthony Edwards and Naz Reid combine for 61 points, but they still come up short in crunch time despite another breakout performance by Rob Dillingham.
Donte DiVincenzo Out Indefinitely Due to Toe Sprain
Hours before the Timberwolves tip-off on a nationally televised game, news broke of Donte DiVincenzo’s injury update. It is not good.
Game Preview #43 - Timberwolves at Grizzlies
The Timberwolves begin a critical stretch against Western Conference Rivals when they face off against the Grizzlies on MLK Day. Can the Wolves clamp down on defense and avoid getting themselves into another track meet with Memphis?
NBA Power Rankings: Week 14
Another crazy week in the NBA has the ranking seeing a major shake-up. How did Minnesota rank after an up and down week?
Minnesota Lynx Offseason Update Vol. 8: Unrivaled Gets Underway
Each week, we will provide an update on the Minnesota Lynx players overseas and how they are performing as part of our Lynx Offseason Update series.
Cavaliers 124, Timberwolves 117: Not Enough Gas in the Tank
After taking an early 11-point lead in the first quarter, the Timberwolves ran out of steam on the second night of a back-to-back