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Timberwolves' New-Look Bench Carries Concerns and Possibilities

For the first time in three years, the Wolves' bench isn't entering the season as a known commodity. There will be no talk of eight starters, no talk of a reigning Sixth Man of the Year.

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Marc Lore Breaks Silence After Conceding Timberwolves Stake to Marc Stad

Five years after landing in Minnesota alongside Alex Rodriguez with grand ambitions to transform two struggling franchises, Marc Lore has taken a significant step back.

LaMelo Ball News / Bleacher Report / August 22

Watch: LaMelo was in the lab for his 25th birthday

Anthony Edwards News / Hoops Wire / August 22

Anthony Edwards ordered to pay $14,000 per month in child support

Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has been ordered to pay $14,000 per month in child support for his son, according to TMZ. The ruling involves Alexandria Desroches and their son Amir, who was born in 2023.

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The '50-point NBA Playoff games' quiz

In the history of the NBA, a player has scored 50 or more points in a playoff game on 51 occasions. How many can you name in six minutes?

The '20-point, 10-rebound playoff games' quiz

The 'Active 30-point NBA games leaders' quiz

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NBA News / Yardbarker / August 22

Insider says Jonathan Kuminga 'likes the idea of playing for the Lakers' — but there's a key obstacle

Kuminga would rather return to California and sign with the Lakers.

Lakers' pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga takes 180-degree turn

Report: Lakers are targeting Nikola Jokic

Bronny James gives a 5-word reaction to father LeBron joining 76ers

The 'Youngest 35-point NBA games' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Bring Me The Sports / August 22

Alex Rodriguez 'energized' amid Timberwolves and Lynx ownership shakeup

Just a year after finalizing the full purchase of the Timberwolves and Lynx from long-time owner Glen Taylor, Alex Rodriguez has a new partner at the top of the organization’s ownership structure.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / August 22

5 Timberwolves With the Most at Stake This Preseason

The Minnesota Timberwolves are less than two months away from opening up their six-game preseason slate against the Milwaukee Bucks on the road. Entering

NBA News / Fadeaway World / August 22

Millionaire Timberwolves Owner Alex Rodriguez Issues A Statement After $4.5 Billion Deal

The previous minority owner, Marc Stad, has agreed to purchase the required shares in the Minnesota-based basketball teams, the Timberwolves and the Lynx, at a $4.5 billion team valuation, becoming the new majority owner instead of Marc Lore.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / August 22

Insider Provides Update on Anthony Edwards and Co’s Future After Timberwolves Ownership Shake-Up

In a major ownership reorganization, American businessman Marc Stad has agreed to a deal (pending NBA Board of Governors approval) to become the controlling owner and largest shareholder of the NBA’s Minnesota Timberwolves and the WNBA’s Minnesota Lynx.

Terrence Shannon News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / August 21

Terrence Shannon Jr. Is Now Wolves' Most Important Bench Player

The 2026-27 Minnesota Timberwolves have a higher ceiling than any other version of the team in franchise history. But the bench unit that was once one of the key advantages that Chris Finch's Wolves enjoyed over the majority of opponents has been effectively gutted over the past 14 months.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / EssentiallySports / August 21

Will Alex Rodriguez Remain as Timberwolves Owner? Details of Marc Stad’s $4.5 Billion Ownership Deal Revealed

Marc Stad is acquiring majority control of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx for $4.5 billion, buying out Marc Lore’s majority stake while Alex Rodriguez raises his own stake and remains in leadership roles.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Bring Me The Sports / August 21

4 things to watch out for next after stunning Wolves ownership change

The Timberwolves have a new controlling owner after Marc Lore agreed to sell his majority stake in the team to Marc Stad on Friday. The last couple of years have been a whirlwind along the Timberwolves’ ownership front.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 21

Alex Rodriguez releases social media statement after Marc Lore’s Timberwolves sale

With the Minnesota Timberwolves looking to win an NBA title this upcoming season, there will be a change in the ownership landscape for the team. As Timberwolves co-owner Marc Lore has sold his stake in the team for $4.5 billion, it was bought by Marc Stad, as Alex Rodriguez released a statement on the change of hands.

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The 'Rookie receiving leader by team' quiz

The '35-passing TD NFL seasons' quiz

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The 'NFL all-time receptions leaders' quiz

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Yardbarker / August 21

Timberwolves sale is another NBA 'house flip'

After Minnesota Timberwolves co-owner Marc Lore sold his stake in the team Friday one year after assuming majority ownership, it does appear that private equity firms are treating NBA teams like "flippable" assets.

Reports: Marc Stad purchases lead stake in Wolves, Lynx

Alex Rodriguez’s new role revealed after stunning Timberwolves sale

The 'Most playoff-3s by NBA team' quiz

Jonathan Kuminga News / Bring Me The Sports / August 21

Jonathan Kuminga to Minnesota? 'Watch the Wolves the next couple of days'

After months of the top NBA insiders keeping the Timberwolves at an arm’s distance from Jonathan Kuminga, the reporting has taken a clear turn with Brian Windhorst saying Friday that Minnesota is worth watching in the coming days.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Larry Brown Sports / August 21

Alex Rodriguez’s new role revealed after stunning Timberwolves sale

Alex Rodriguez has a new role after the Minnesota Timberwolves were sold for the second time in the span of 14 months. Marc Lore, Rodriguez’s ownership partner, is selling his share of the Timberwolves to businessman Marc Stad for $4.5 billion.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Canis Hoopus / August 21

Major Timberwolves/Lynx Ownership Shift: Marc Lore to Marc Stad

The Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx have a new majority owner after founder and partner of the Dragoneer Investment group, Marc Stad, bought majority shares from Marc Lore to become the controlling owner.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Bring Me The Sports / August 21

Who is new Wolves and Lynx majority owner Marc Stad?

American businessman Marc Stad purchased a majority stake in the Timberwolves and Lynx franchises from Marc Lore on Friday morning at a valuation of $4.5 billion, so who is Minnesota’s newest professional sports team majority owner?

Minnesota Timberwolves News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 21

Timberwolves owner Marc Lore becomes latest to sell with $4.5 billion valuation

Just over a year after the NBA approved the sale of the controlling interest in the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx to Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez, ownership is now changing.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / August 21

Three New Things We Could See From the Wolves' Offense This Season

New season, new roster. Forget the "continuity" storyline that rode into the season a year ago with keeping almost everyone 1-13 intact. Tim Connelly, Chris Finch, and the rest of the Timberwolves are moving and shaking.

Anthony Edwards News / HITC / August 21

NBA star Anthony Edwards ordered to pay $14K in child support for kid he has ‘never met’

Anthony Edwards is being forced to pay $14K in child support among other things for a child he shares with his ex, Alexandria Descroches. Anthony Edwards is no stranger to legal battles when it comes to his kids.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 20

Timberwolves’ Paris trip gets Jay-Z treatment in hype video

The Minnesota Timberwolves are using hip hop to psych themselves up for the 2026-27 season. Anthony Edwards released a diss freestyle track against Nike.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / August 20

5 Best Trade Assets the Timberwolves Have After Busy Summer

The Minnesota Timberwolves are virtually out of draft picks. They have sent every first-round pick they are allowed to trade and only have one second-round pick left, which is top-50 protected, giving it virtually no value.

Kevin Garnett News / Yardbarker / August 14

Timberwolves announce ultimate honor for Kevin Garnett

The Minnesota Timberwolves have announced that they will be honoring one of the greatest players in franchise history later this season.

NBA dark horses? Timberwolves, Pistons, Celtics and Pacers can make case

Max Shulga Signs With Real Madrid

New leaked emails add new layer to Kawhi Leonard-Clippers scandal

The 'Oldest 4 3-pointer playoff games' quiz

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Larry Brown Sports / August 10

LaMelo Ball picks the wildest trio he wants to see wear his shoes

LaMelo Ball kept it real about who he wants to see wear his shoes. When asked that question recently, the Minnesota Timberwolves guard pulled names straight out of an encyclopedia.