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4 encouraging signs from the Wolves' blowout win over the Jazz

The Timberwolves took care of business against the Jazz on Friday night with a 137-97 win. Let's take a look at three of the most encouraging signs from their largest victory of the season.

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Anthony Edwards lost for words after ‘phenomenal’ Minnesota Timberwolves teammate’s performance

Anthony Edwards was thrilled to see one of his best teammates playing the best basketball of his Minnesota Timberwolves tenure. The Minnesota Timberwolves picked up a much-needed win last night, defeating the Utah Jazz in their first NBA Cup game.

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Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves start fast, blow out Jazz

Anthony Edwards scored 37 points on 12-for-21 shooting, and the Minnesota Timberwolves sprinted to a 137-97 win over the Utah Jazz in an NBA Cup matchup on Friday night in Minneapolis.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / November 7

Timberwolves obliterate Jazz in first NBA Cup game of the season

After suffering their largest defeat of the season on Wednesday night against the Knicks, Minnesota responded with its biggest win of the season in a 137-97 thumping over the Jazz at home to open NBA Cup group play.

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Watch Timberwolves’ Jaden McDaniels secure a leadoff slam in 5 seconds

The Minnesota Timberwolves are taking on the Utah Jazz on Friday night in what is also an in-season tournament game. This one got off to a fast start from the jump, as Jaden McDaniels scored the first bucket with a sick slam dunk in the first five seconds of the game.

Rob Dillingham News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / November 7

Rob Dillingham making 'difficult' adjustment to earn role with Wolves

Now in his second season, Timberwolves point guard Rob Dillingham is still trying to adjust to playing in the NBA and being on the fringe of the rotation for a contending team.

NBA News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / November 7

Zach Lowe's fake Timberwolves trade for Trae Young is a doozy

He doesn't think it will ever happen, but Zach Lowe came up with a fake Timberwolves trade that is, at a minimum, very interesting. His idea: Minnesota sends Rudy Gobert and Jaden McDaniels to the Atlanta Hawks for Trae Young and Kristaps Porzingis.

Anthony Edwards News / EssentiallySports / November 7

Is Anthony Edwards Playing Tonight? Timberwolves vs Jazz Injury Report, Where to Watch & More (11/7)

Anthony Edwards’ much-awaited return didn’t go as planned, as the Minnesota Timberwolves fell 137-114 to Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks. After missing four games with a hamstring injury, Edwards struggled to find his rhythm, scoring just 15 points on 5-of-13 shooting.

NBA News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / November 7

What to watch for as Timberwolves begin NBA Cup play against Jazz

The Timberwolves are playing their first game in the third annual NBA Cup on Friday night against the Utah Jazz. In addition to looking to bounce back from Wednesday's loss and start stacking some wins in the regular season standings, the Wolves will also be hoping to advance out of the group stage of the Cup for the first time.

Zach Lowe News / NBA Analysis Network / November 7

Zach Lowe proposes ‘insane’ four-player trade between Minnesota Timberwolves and Atlanta Hawks

Zach Lowe might have a solution to help the Minnesota Timberwolves and Atlanta Hawks address their concerns. The Minnesota Timberwolves have been wildly inconsistent to start the season, now finding themselves eighth in the Western Conference with a 4-4 record.

Anthony Edwards News / Field Level Media / November 6

Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves set out to lock down Jazz

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards is feeling healthy and optimistic heading into Friday's home game against the Utah Jazz. The matchup will be Edwards' second game since returning from a strained right hamstring.

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Julius Randle is Playing the Best Basketball of His Career

On Monday night, Julius Randle notched his first regular-season triple-double as a Minnesota Timberwolf in a 125–109 win over the Brooklyn Nets. It’s a fitting exclamation point to what’s been an excellent seven-game stretch to open the season.

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Donte DiVincenzo makes concerning comments about Minnesota Timberwolves defense

The Minnesota Timberwolves were crushed by the New York Knicks. At one stage late in the 2025 playoffs, there was a possibility of a New York Knicks and Minnesota Timberwolves showdown in the Finals.