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Riding high, Timberwolves wary of letdown vs. Bucks

The Minnesota Timberwolves are coming off their biggest win of the season. Now, the challenge is to avoid an emotional letdown in their follow-up performance.

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Anthony Edwards takes aim at Gilbert Arenas after statement display against OKC

Anthony Edwards took centre stage in the Minnesota Timberwolves’ win over the Oklahoma City Thunder during their 2025-26 NBA season match-up. The Timberwolves, playing as heavy underdogs against an OKC side holding a 25-2 record, pulled off a surprising 112-107 win to give their fans something to cheer about.

Chris Finch News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / December 20

Did Chris Finch just sacrifice himself to expose OKC's foul imbalance?

Did Chris Finch's ejection on Friday night against the Thunder send a message to the NBA? Minnesota's head coach opted to argue with the referees less than midway through the first quarter, which escalated to his ejection from the game.

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The 'Youngest 40-point NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players to score at least 40 points in a game before turning 21 years old can you name in six minutes?

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Minnesota Timberwolves News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 20

Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards drops NSFW reaction to Chris Finch ejection

As Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards led the team to take down the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night, 112-107, an incident to start the game had the basketball world buzzing.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

NBA News / Ball Exclusives / December 20

Anthony Edwards outduels Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in clutch thriller as Timberwolves stun Thunder

Friday night saw two of the biggest stars go head-to-head. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs. Anthony Edwards. There has been much talk over the past few seasons of how Edwards is projected to be the next big star of the NBA.

NBA News / Canis Hoopus / December 20

Writer’s Roundtable: KG is Back!

Kevin Garnett is officially back at the Minnesota Timberwolves table. It’s only right that our writing staff return for a roundtable of their own. Now is as good a time as any to gather around to tell tales of the most iconic player in franchise history.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / December 20

NBA Notes: Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards, Spurs, Victor Wembanyama, Sixers

The Timberwolves still remember how last season ended, and on Friday night, they played like it. Anthony Edwards returned from a three-game injury absence and delivered when it mattered, scoring 26 points, grabbing 12 rebounds and drilling the go-ahead three with 38.5 seconds left to lift Minnesota past the defending champion Thunder, 112-107.

Anthony Edwards News / The SportsRush / December 20

Anthony Edwards Shuts Down Gilbert Arenas’ Criticism After Dagger 3-Pointer Against the Thunder

Is the aura of invincibility surrounding the Oklahoma City Thunder finally over? They’ve now lost two in just a week after losing just once in the first three months of the regular season, with their latest defeat coming at the hands of Anthony Edwards, who drove the knife through the heart of the Thunder fanbase, and also Gilbert Arenas.

NBA News / Canis Hoopus / December 20

Timberwolves 112, Thunder 107: Garnett Inspires Amethyst Colored Win, Dearly Beloved

There are the haves and the have-nots in the NBA; the teams whose fourth starter could be another team’s best player get to waltz through the regular season while lottery locks spin the tankathon wheel in hopes that it will change.

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NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 19

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shows insane hops with back-to-back blocks on Jaden McDaniels, Rudy Gobert

Is there anything Shai Gilgeous-Alexander can’t do? The Oklahoma City Thunder superstar is widely considered the frontrunner for MVP, but on Friday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves, he decided to submit his application for Defensive Player of the Year, too.

Chris Finch News / EssentiallySports / December 20

Why Was Chris Finch Ejected vs Thunder? Timberwolves HC Held Back After Heated Outburst

The Timberwolves are not going to have the usual voice in their ears when they take on a tough opponent. They’re hosting OKC who have lost just twice. And very early into the game, their coach had to be escorted out.

Julius Randle News / Total Apex Sports / December 19

Minnesota Timberwolves Star Worries About the Team’s State

Minnesota Timberwolves star Julius Randle reportedly worries about the state of the team. Here’s why, courtesy of The Escapist. Randle’s worrying about the Timberwolves, and for a good reason.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Athlon Sports / December 19

Timberwolves Coach Chris Finch Excited for Return of Kevin Garnett

The Minnesota Timberwolves franchise began in 1989 and rose to prominence with the drafting of high school basketball superstar Kevin Garnett in 1995, which made him the first player to leap from that level of basketball to the big time in over two decades.

Kevin Garnett News / Hoops Wire / December 18

Timberwolves hire Kevin Garnett, set to retire jersey after sides patch up past

Kevin Garnett is officially coming home. The Timberwolves announced that Garnett has been hired as a team ambassador and that his iconic No. 21 jersey will be retired at a later date.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / December 16

Timberwolves Named Among Favorites to Acquire Cavaliers' $197 Million Guard Ahead of Trade Deadline: Report

The Minnesota Timberwolves have gotten off to a strong start to the 2025-26 NBA season as they currently sit sixth in the Western Conference standings with a 17-9 record.

Naz Reid News / Athlon Sports / December 15

Mock Trade Lands Timberwolves $197 Million Guard from Grizzlies for Trade Package Headline by Naz Reid

The Minnesota Timberwolves have had a strong start to the season as they currently sit sixth in the Western Conference standings with a 17-9 record. Of

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 14

Short-handed Timberwolves stay hot, beat Kings

Julius Randle collected 24 points and 10 rebounds and Naz Reid added 20 and 11, respectively, fueling the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 117-103 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday in Minneapolis.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 13

Rudy Gobert takes revenge on Steph Curry, Warriors

Gobert was on the wrong end of a Curry flurry during the 2024 Olympics. Friday, the "Stifle Tower" ruined Curry's return and the Warriors' comeback with rebounds, putbacks and dunks down the stretch.

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