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Rudy Gobert is gearing up for his 13th season in the NBA, and his fourth with the Wolves. After two straight exits in the Western Conference finals, Gobert is focused on getting over that last hump and helping lead Minnesota to its first ever trip to the NBA Finals.

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Adidas Marketing Manager Admits They Modeled Anthony Edwards Campaign After Spike Lee–Michael Jordan Ads

Running a marketing campaign is not as easy as it used to be, especially in sports. But Adidas has nailed it with Anthony Edwards’ sneaker campaigns, matching his swagger with bold, cinematic choices.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Last Word On Sports / September 16

Details Of Bones Hyland’s Second Timberwolves Contract

After weeks of anticipation, the Minnesota Timberwolves have finally committed to sign flashy and free-spirited guard Bones Hyland. It’ll be a one-year deal with a partial guarantee ($425k) for Hyland, per HoopsHype insider Michael Scotto.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / NBA Analysis Network / September 15

Minnesota Timberwolves add guard depth with latest signing, ‘chose him over other candidates’

The Minnesota Timberwolves are looking to get over the hump after back-to-back trips to the Western Conference Finals. The Timberwolves have been close to reaching their first NBA Finals in franchise history, but have fallen short in two consecutive seasons.

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Minnesota Timberwolves News / NBA Analysis Network / September 15

Minnesota Timberwolves have important figure holding them back from winning NBA title, claims former Bulls player

The Minnesota Timberwolves are expected to be one of the leading contenders in the Western Conference again next season. The Timberwolves have made the playoffs in the last four consecutive seasons and reached the Conference Finals in the previous two.

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20 old school players who would have thrived in the modern NBA

Which former NBA players watch today's game and think to themselves, Man, I would have been awesome in today's game? Probably all of them. But how many of them are right?

Minnesota Timberwolves News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 15

Timberwolves add former 2021 1st-round pick with ties to organization

The Minnesota Timberwolves announced on Monday that they have agreed to a contract with 2021 first-round pick Bones Hyland. After he was traded from the Los Angeles Clippers to the Atlanta Hawks before the trade deadline during the 2024-25 season, Hyland was released and became a free agent.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / September 15

Report: Wolves chose Bones Hyland over other options for guard depth

What appeared to be in the works a month ago has now been confirmed: The Timberwolves are bringing back guard Bones Hyland on a full NBA contract to add to their depth.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Hoops Wire / September 15

Timberwolves, Bones Hyland agree to deal

The Timberwolves are giving Bones Hyland another shot. Per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, Minnesota and Hyland have agreed to a deal, keeping the former first-rounder in the fold after he finished last season on a two-way contract.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / The SportsRush / September 15

Anthony Edwards Determined to Become the Ultimate Matchup Nightmare After WCF Exit, Says Timberwolves Insider

Anthony Edwards is widely regarded as one of the candidates to become the next face of the NBA and American basketball, and that may very well have been the case in 2025 had the Minnesota Timberwolves not run into the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Canis Hoopus / September 13

Online Storylines We’ll Get An Answer to This Season

Ah, the internet. What a wonderful place. Especially when the Minnesota Timberwolves blow a lead or suffer a bad loss in the middle of February. Discourse happens.

Anthony Edwards News / Fadeaway World / September 12

Iman Shumpert and Mario Chalmers Agree: Anthony Edwards Will Win MVP In Next Three Years

Anthony Edwards is already one of the NBA’s brightest young stars, but some former players believe he’s closer than people think to adding MVP to his resume.

NBA News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / September 12

Mark Cuban says officials 'refuse to call' Anthony Edwards' FT violations

Mark Cuban is no longer the majority owner of the Dallas Mavericks, but he continues to be one of the most vocal owners in all of professional sports. He recently called out at Timberwolves superstar Anthony Edwards for what he believes is an illegal free-throw routine that goes uncalled.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / September 12

10 things we can’t wait to see with the 2025-26 Minnesota Timberwolves

With training camp opening in fewer than three weeks, excitement is beginning to build for the 2025-26 Minnesota Timberwolves. Today, we're diving into the 10 things — both on and off the court — that we can't wait to see after last year's team made a second consecutive appearance in the conference finals.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / NBA Analysis Network / September 12

Rudy Gobert reveals his ‘anti-social energy’ opinion of Julius Randle that changed after Timberwolves trade

The Minnesota Timberwolves are coming off another long playoff run led by Anthony Edwards, Julius Randle and Rudy Gobert. The Timberwolves went through a major change at the start of last season when they dealt Karl-Anthony Towns for Julius Randle in what was deemed a shocking move.

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NBA News / The SportsRush / September 12

Anthony Edwards Adds Fuel to Self-Proclaimed ‘Dual Sport’ Athlete Claims With Wild Baseball Feat

When we think of dual sport athletes, only a few names come to mind. Bo Jackson, Deion Sanders, Michael Jordan, or even Danny Ainge. Well, Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Anthony Edwards is vowing to add his name to that prestigious list and has a new feat in baseball that you’ll have to see to believe.

Rudy Gobert News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 11

Rudy Gobert points to Pacers as blueprint to Timberwolves’ success

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert believes the path to sustained success lies in chemistry and teamwork, pointing to the Indiana Pacers’ 2025 playoff run as an example.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Hoops Rumors / September 11

Timberwolves announce numerous staff promotions, additions

The Timberwolves have promoted Joe Connelly to VP of player personnel and added Chris Hines as an assistant coach.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Athlon Sports / September 10

3 Minnesota Timberwolves Players Who Could be Traded During the 2025-26 NBA Season

The Minnesota Timberwolves reached the Western Conference Finals for the second consecutive season last year, but they once again fell short of reaching the NBA Finals.

Tim Connelly News / Hardwood Heroics / September 10

'Connelly Won’t Hesitate to Pull the Trigger' – Minnesota Timberwolves Insider Hints at the Front Office’s Plans to Improve PG Depth

The Minnesota Timberwolves haven’t done much this offseason, except for keeping Julius Randle, Naz Reid, and Joe Ingles on their roster, so they’ll essentially have the same core that brought them to the Western Conference Finals in back-to-back seasons.

Naz Reid News / Larry Brown Sports / September 8

Naz Reid’s sister killed in shooting

Tragedy has struck for Minnesota Timberwolves big man Naz Reid. 28-year-old Toraya Reid, the older sister of Naz, was shot dead on Saturday in an apartment complex shooting in Jackson, N.J.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Hoops Wire / September 6

Timberwolves’ trade for Julius Randle of a year ago looking like win-win

When the Timberwolves dealt Karl-Anthony Towns to the Knicks last summer for Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo and a draft pick, it raised plenty of eyebrows.

NBA News / Yardbarker / September 3

Bombshell Kawhi Leonard report brings up history of salary-cap scandals

The Los Angeles Clippers may have circumvented the salary cap with Kawhi Leonard. They wouldn't be the first professional team to get busted for cap violations. Here's a list of some of the most egregious cap offenses.

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Donte DiVincenzo News / The Lead / September 3