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Timberwolves' LaMelo Ball, Bones Hyland take aim at Bulls

No Anthony Edwards, no problem for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Minnesota will aim for its sixth win in a row when it tips off against the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night in Minneapolis.

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Timberwolves Are Sending a Loud Message to Entire NBA With Their Defense

The Dallas Mavericks are not a bastion of offensive production. In fact, as things currently sit, they're right around league average in offensive rating.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 13

Timberwolves’ Bones Hyland attributes more ‘dedicated’ summer to early success

MINNEAPOLIS — Bones Hyland’s 2026-2027 season is off to a better start than almost any Minnesota Timberwolves fan could have predicted. For the man they nicknamed Bones, however, it is not.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / November 13

One Clear Positive and Negative From Timberwolves' Blowout Win vs. Mavs

The Timberwolves strolled into Target Center Thursday evening after a three-day break, their first break in between this season longer than one day. Awaiting them were the surging Mavericks, winners of three straight and coming off a victory Monday against the Pacers that featured Cooper Flagg scoring 43 points and Kyrie Irving scoring 35.

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The 'NBA's active 50-point scorers' quiz

How many of the active NBA players to score 50 points in at least one NBA game can you name in six minutes?

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Minnesota Timberwolves News / HITC / November 13

‘Unbelievable’: Chris Finch shares what Ayo Dosunmu has done that most others just cannot do

Ayo Dosunmu has become a key player for the Minnesota Timberwolves this season. Anthony Edwards’ absence was viewed by many as a massive blow, and the Wolves did show some signs of weakness without their main man in attack.

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15 NBA non-lottery picks who outperformed everyone drafted ahead of them

The draft lottery is where you usually find the NBA's biggest stars. That's not always the case, though, as some later picks have proven to be some of the greatest players ever.

NBA News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / November 13

5 Most Eye-Catching Numbers From Timberwolves’ 113-94 Win vs. Mavericks

The Minnesota Timberwolves had plenty of impressive numbers in Thursday night’s 133-94 win over the Dallas Mavericks. Minnesota won its fifth consecutive game and never let Dallas find a way back after taking control in the second half.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 13

Timberwolves’ Chris Finch breaks down collective effort that helped shut down Cooper Flagg

MINNEAPOLIS — In a dominant, 39-point win over an ascending Dallas Mavericks team, the Minnesota Timberwolves defense showed once again why they have been the best unit across the association this season.

WNBA News

Valkyries win WNBA title behind Gabby Williams' dazzling Game 7 performance

Game 7 trending as most expensive WNBA Finals ticket ever

Angel Reese manifests Dream's Game 6 WNBA Finals win after gutsy prediction

Dream sell out Game 6 of WNBA Finals despite scheduling issue

NBA News / Fadeaway World / November 13

3 Things We Learned After Mavericks Get Embarrassed In 39-Point Loss Against Timberwolves

The Dallas Mavericks had an embarrassing night against the Minnesota Timberwolves, suffering a crushing 133-94 defeat that showed significant issues on both ends of the floor.

LaMelo Ball News / Fadeaway World / November 13

Timberwolves Player Ratings: LaMelo Ball Drops Season-High In Blowout Victory Over Mavericks

The Minnesota Timberwolves delivered an offensive clinic in a 133-94 blowout victory over the Dallas Mavericks, with LaMelo Ball leading the way with a season-high 22 points and nine assists.

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

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.

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 12

Sharp-shooting Timberwolves cruise to easy win over Mavericks

Bones Hyland scored 24 points on 7-for-10 shooting off the bench, and the Minnesota Timberwolves cruised to a 133-94 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night in Minneapolis.

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NBA News / Ball Exclusives / November 12

Timberwolves Beat Mavericks 133-94 as Hyland Scores 24

Bones Hyland had 24 points and eight assists as the Minnesota Timberwolves routed the Dallas Mavericks 133-94 on Thursday night at Target Center. The Timberwolves set the tone early, taking the first quarter 34-26.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 12

New Cooper Flagg poster just dropped during Mavs-Timberwolves, and LaMelo Ball won’t like it

Neither Cooper Flagg nor the Dallas Mavericks had the best first half in Thursday’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, but the 19-year-old forward still unleashed his power in front of an uninterested Target Center crowd.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 12

Timberwolves defense gets eye-opening endorsement from Mavericks HC Dusty May

MINNEAPOLIS — Before their bout this evening, Mavericks head coach Dusty May sang high praises of the Timberwolves ‘ defense this season. “I think they do a great job of guarding one-on-one,” said May, in his first season coaching at the professional level, after eight seasons at the Division I collegiate level.

Jaylen Clark News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / November 12

Jaylen Clark Is Giving Timberwolves Their Best Glimpse Yet of His Value

Jaylen Clark was alone at the Timberwolves’ downtown Minneapolis practice facility on a Sunday night, getting shots up with a rebound machine. He made his first 20 three-point attempts and shot 173-for-231 (75%) overall in the workout, as shown in his latest YouTube video.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Canis Hoopus / November 12

Minnesota Timberwolves: First Quarter Conferences

As a former teacher, conferences were always a bit of a mixed bag. On the hard side were the additional four hours of work tacked on top of a school day and the social anxiety of having the first in-depth conversations with parents, never fully knowing what kind of energy they would bring to the conversation.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / November 12

3 Narratives Timberwolves’ 8-3 Start Has Proven Wrong So Far

The Minnesota Timberwolves were one of the most talked-about teams of the offseason. Whether it was trading away Julius Randle and Naz Reid or acquiring LaMelo Ball and Jonathan Kuminga, the Wolves' moves were some of the most divisive of the summer.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / November 12

Ayo Dosunmu and LaMelo Ball are Becoming the Most Underrated Backcourt in the League

It was never the plan for Ayo Dosunmu and LaMelo Ball to share the backcourt in droves for the Minnesota Timberwolves this season. In fact, the start they

LaMelo Ball News / HITC / November 12

‘Caught a buzz’ – LaMelo Ball calls out his haters amid Timberwolves win streak

Minnesota Timberwolves guard LaMelo Ball posted an emphatic highlight reel on his social media which directly called out some of his biggest haters over his career.

Ayo Dosunmu News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 11

Timberwolves’ Ayo Dosunmu reveals mindset behind increased offensive production

MINNEAPOLIS — Since being inserted into the starting lineup in the wake of superstar Anthony Edwards’ knee injury, guard Ayo Dosunmu’s scoring production has increased significantly.

Anthony Edwards News / Bring Me The Sports / November 11

Timberwolves insider gives encouraging early Anthony Edwards injury update

Timberwolves superstar Anthony Edwards still has a long ways to go in his recovery from knee surgery, with a return not expected until late December at the earliest.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Field Level Media / November 8

Ayo Dosunmu, Timberwolves handle Jazz for 4th straight win

Ayo Dosunmu scored 26 points on 7-for-13 shooting, and the Minnesota Timberwolves pulled away for a 115-100 win over the Utah Jazz on Sunday night in Minneapolis.

Joan Beringer News / Bring Me The Sports / November 8

Timberwolves' Joan Beringer will wear face mask, play through broken nose

Timberwolves second-year center Joan Beringer will not miss any further time after exiting Friday night’s game in New Orleans with a broken nose. Beringer will have a face mask on, but he is fully available for Sunday night’s game against the Jazz at Target Center, according to the team’s injury report.