The Minnesota Timberwolves are fairly openly telegraphing that they are not all that upset to see Julius Randle go. Timberwolves coach Chris Finch offered up a quote about his team’s acquisition of LaMelo Ball from the Charlotte Hornets during the offseason, and it was a pretty obvious shot at Randle.
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Timberwolves fans and fans across the country.
When discussing the highly-anticipated upcoming Timberwolves season, the conversation starts with Anthony Edwards and his new backcourt running mate, LaMelo Ball.
Last month, Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards kicked off his third signature adidas basketball shoe alongside a sketch comedy show. In the first episode of "Minnatlantasota," Edwards joked about LeBron James' hair, age, and knees.
Not too long ago, a player of Drew Timme's caliber would be rolling into training camp for the Minnesota Timberwolves with guaranteed regular season minutes in his future.
Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.
Over the last few years, Timberwolves coach Chris Finch described his team as “moody” on multiple occasions. When things were going well, the vibes were great.
For years, the Minnesota Timberwolves have talked about increasing the offensive role of Jaden McDaniels. It was put on pause for a few seasons after the Wolves traded for Julius Randle, but now McDaniels' ascension is here.
LaMelo Ball’s arrival in Minnesota appears to be changing more than the Timberwolves’ offense. Head coach Chris Finch believes the guard’s cheerful personality has lifted the mood around Anthony Edwards and the rest of the roster.
LaMelo Ball’s fit with the Timberwolves will ultimately be judged by what happens on the court. Chris Finch already likes what he’s doing to the room. Ball joined Minnesota over the summer, and Finch said his personality has meshed quickly with Anthony Edwards and changed the feel around the team.
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
The Minnesota Timberwolves were back in action against the reigning champion New York Knicks tonight in Madison Square Garden, where the Wolves tried to show they could keep up with the team that some are even picking to repeat.
Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves looked for their third win of the preseason as they visited the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Monday.
LaMelo Ball’s blockbuster trade to the Minnesota Timberwolves has resulted in him forming one of the NBA’s most exciting duos with Anthony Edwards. The two young superstars are largely expected to take Minnesota to the next level after a series of disappointing playoff exits in recent seasons.
On Saturday night in South Beach, the Minnesota Timberwolves and Miami Heat faced off. Unlike the Wolves' previous game, which had an incredibly unique atmosphere, this one was more reminiscent of a standard NBA preseason game.
After seeing some very promising things from Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball, and their new-look starting lineup in the first two games of the preseason, the Timberwolves decided to sit their top six players for Saturday night’s game in Miami.
Anthony Edwards has had a strong start to the preseason for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Edwards has found his shots within the flow of the offense, has largely made winning plays, and his scoring ability has looked as dangerous as ever.
On a night centered around Tyrese Haliburton's return to NBA basketball, the Indiana Pacers took advantage of the main weakness of the Minnesota Timberwolves roster.
Jonathan Kuminga signed essentially a one-year contract with the Timberwolves this summer instead of a more lucrative contract with the Lakers that would have granted him longer-term stability.
While the Minnesota Timberwolves have many different faces on a new-look roster as the 2026-2027 season rapidly approaches, one piece with the potential
Jonathan Kuminga opened his Minnesota chapter on a shorter deal, and he has tried to keep the early weeks quiet. The forward has spent the fall learning a new locker room, and he has also described himself as someone who likes to stay low-key away from the floor.
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jonathan Kuminga did not appreciate a fan calling him by a disrespectful online nickname. Kuminga played his first game for the Timberwolves in their preseason opener against the Indiana Pacers, which wound up being a 123-112 loss in Iowa for Tyrese Haliburton’s return game.
The Minnesota Timberwolves enter the 2026-27 season with revitalized energy and focus after a disappointing 2026 playoff exit. After another up-and-down year for the Wolves, injuries hit during the postseason run and decimated their chances of true contention.