Timberwolves and Lynx Features
Read the terrific features written by our Canis team, all in one place
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Welcome Back, Karl-Anthony Towns
Karl-Anthony Towns, a pillar of the Timberwolves franchise for nine seasons, returns to Target Center on Thursday for the first time as a member of the New York Knicks.
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The Walk-Off Wolves: Best Buzzer Beating Game Winners
Julius Randle became the ninth player in franchise history to score a game-winning shot during the final buzzer. Can you name the other eight?
Something Special is Brewing in Minnesota
The Lynx have gotten off to an impressive start to the 2024 WNBA season thanks to their unique chemistry and strong culture already in place. As a result, this season has the potential to be special for Minnesota.
Canis Hoopus Staff Round Table Review: Looking Back on a 2024 Season to Remember
The Canis Hoopus staff reminisces and looks back on the best Timberwolves season in 20 years.
Lynx Star Kayla McBride Continues to Take Her Game to the Next Level in 2024
The 11-year veteran guard has helped spark a strong start to the season for the Minnesota Lynx, on pace for one of her best seasons as a pro in 2024.
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Thank You, Minnesota
It’s been a week since I embarked on my journey to Minnesota. It’s only right I take the time to show my gratitude.
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The Lost Defensive and Sixth Men of the Wolves
Who were the players that walked before Naz Reid and Rudy Gobert flew to earn two end the season awards for the first time in Timberwolves history?
Looking Back at a Weekend in Phoenix to Remember for the Timberwolves
Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves won their first playoff series in 20 years, sweeping Kevin Durant and the starstudded Phoenix Suns, capped off by a pair of dominant wins in the desert.
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Chris Finch Says We Should Let Go
20 years. It’s been 20 years since the Timberwolves have won a playoff series. Let’s take one last stroll down memory lane before we let go.
Minnesota Timberwolves 2023-24 Regular Season Superlatives
Before the Wolves kick off their playoff series against the Suns on Saturday, let’s enjoy all the best moments of a historic 2023-24 season from Anthony Edwards, Naz Reid and Co.
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Looking Through the Prism of Timberwolves Past Reveals How the 2023-24 Team Came to Be
Who are the 2023-24 Timberwolves? If you look deeper at each player from different angles, you’ll some names and faces that made it all possible.
‘Everywhere I Went, I Left a Mark’: Lynx Legend Seimone Augustus Reflects on Career, Upcoming Hall of Fame Induction
The Minnesota Lynx great sat down with Mitchell Hansen on the Hitting the Hardwood podcast to talk about her 2024 Hall of Fame induction and her basketball career.
‘We’re Gonna Be a Problem’ — Courtney Williams Ready to Help Lynx Take the Next Step
The 29-year-old veteran guard signed with the Minnesota Lynx as a free agent this summer, one of three additions who will play a large role on the Lynx roster in 2024.
‘We’re Just Getting Started’ — Energy Around Wolves is Fueling Target Center and the Organization
With the Wolves putting together one of the best seasons in franchise history, fans have brought a new energy to Target Center — and the entire organization is feeding off of it.
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Jersey Honors and Burnt Bridges: Alex Rodriguez is on the Other Side of the Table Now
The former Yankees legend can’t escape his story as a player, but maybe he can re-write it as an owner with the Minnesota Timberwolves, honoring Kevin Garnett’s place in franchise history.
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Following the Footsteps of a Face of an Era: Pek, Naz and the Role of a Hero
Current fan favorite Naz Reid embodies the spirit of a new era of Wolves basketball, much like a cult hero of old: Nikola Peković.
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Ricky Rubio, The Man That Changed Our Faces
Timberwolves fan favorite and 12-year vet, Ricky Rubio, says goodbye to the NBA. We dive deeper into what made Ricky such a special person both on and off the court.
Lynx Star Napheesa Collier Excited For What’s to Come with New ‘Unrivaled’ League
The Lynx star is helping launch ‘Unrivaled,’ a new league featuring 30 of the top professional players across six teams that is set to launch in January 2025.
‘I Don’t Think I’ve Reached My Potential’ — Napheesa Collier Hopes for Even More in 2024
After an MVP-caliber season in 2023, Collier is determined to improve her game and take the play of the Minnesota Lynx to another level in 2024 and beyond.
Pleased With Their 2023 Growth, The Lynx Hope To Be Even Better In 2024
After returning to the WNBA Playoffs in 2023 while working on the development of a young team, the Minnesota Lynx aim to build on those successes this offseason and beyond.
Coming Soon: Diamond Miller Eager to Use Offseason to Grow with Lynx
After taking over a starting role with the Minnesota Lynx in her rookie season, Miller is determined to use the offseason to grow while being a key part of the Lynx future moving forward.
‘She’s Going to be an MVP’ — Napheesa Collier Takes Next Step to Lead Lynx in 2023
The Lynx star returned for her first full season since 2021, taking the next step in her career while propelling to an MVP-caliber level in her fifth year in the WNBA.
‘We Defied Expectations’ — Lynx Showcase Growth, Resiliency in 2023 Season
Despite falling in the first round of the WNBA Playoffs, the Minnesota Lynx have plenty to take away from the 2023 season as they continue to build for the future.
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Story Time: David Kahn, Kurt Rambis and the Dumbest Intra-Office Drama Ever
The former Minnesota Timberwolves General Manager and Head Coach had a notoriously bad relationship, which Thilo Widder explores in "The Outliars: The Wrath of Kahn."
“It’s Me Versus Me, No Matter What” — Diamond Miller Determined to Achieve Greatness with Lynx
Minnesota Lynx rookie Diamond Miller sat down with Mitchell Hansen to discuss her rookie season, her development and a pursuit of greatness in the WNBA.
‘I’m Thankful for the Time that I Spent There’ — Seimone Augustus Opens Up About Her Time with Lynx
The Minnesota Lynx legend sat down with Mitchell Hansen to talk about her career with the Lynx, her time coming to an end in Minnesota and her message to Lynx fans.
‘We Didn’t Know if She Was Ever Going to Return to Form’ — Napheesa Collier’s Journey Back to WNBA Stardom
After giving birth in May of 2022, Napheesa Collier has returned to playing at an All-Star and MVP level with the Minnesota Lynx, a journey of uncertainty back for the fifth-year forward.
The Minnesota Lynx Are Thriving, On and Off the Floor
Lynx President of Business Operations spoke with Canis Hoopus to discuss the growth the organization has enjoyed so far this season.
Napheesa Collier Takes Pride in Representing Lynx in 2023 WNBA All-Star Game
The fifth-year forward is making her third appearance in the 2023 WNBA All-Star Game on Saturday in Las Vegas.
Kayla McBride Has Been Key to Lynx Turnaround on Both Ends of the Floor
After going through some ups and downs early in the season, McBride has been a key contributor to Minnesota as a leader and two-way presence while helping fuel the Lynx turnaround.
Veteran Tiffany Mitchell Having a Year of Firsts with Minnesota Lynx
After signing with a new team for the first time this offseason, veteran guard Tiffany Mitchell is now adjusting to taking on a new role in her first season with the Lynx.