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Timberwolves’ Julius Randle bullies Alperen Sengun for easy slam dunk

Julius Randle got the better of Alperen Sengun for a highlight during the Minnesota Timberwolves’ matchup against the Houston Rockets on Friday night. Randle is going through his 12th year in the NBA, his second with the Timberwolves.

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Rockets 110, Timberwolves 105: Randle and Durant Duel in Houston

That was a fun one, just wish it had started a little bit earlier. Late Friday night, the Minnesota Timberwolves took on the Houston Rockets. It was the second straight game for the Wolves without Anthony Edwards as he recovers from an infection in his toe.

Anthony Edwards News / EssentiallySports / January 16

Timberwolves Make Anthony Edwards Announcement on Thursday

The margin for error just shrank in Minnesota, and it happened immediately after one of the Timberwolves’ most dominant wins of the season. Fresh off a blowout that suggested momentum was finally building, the Minnesota Timberwolves were forced to recalibrate.

Malik Monk News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 15

Timberwolves linked to Malik Monk trade with Kings

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been solid so far on the 2025-26 NBA season, currently sitting at 27-14 ahead of their game on Friday against the Houston Rockets.

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Anthony Edwards News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / January 15

Wolves' Anthony Edwards (foot) to miss second straight game on Friday

Anthony Edwards has been ruled out for a second consecutive game due to right foot injury maintenance, the Timberwolves announced on Thursday. He won't play in a key, nationally-televised showdown of Western Conference contenders on Friday night in Houston.

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The biggest 'what if' moment for every NBA franchise

It's hard for everything to go right in the NBA, whether that's due to managerial decisions, bad luck with injuries, or other factors. In league history, there are some moments that stand out, moments that could have gone in a completely different direction and drastically changed the league.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / January 15

Should Wolves look to reunite with an old friend on the buyout market?

The Timberwolves have been in the thick of the NBA trade rumor mill for the past month. With just three weeks to go until the Feb. 5 trade deadline, the situation remains complicated for Minnesota, especially with recent breakout performances from Bones Hyland and Joan Beringer.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / January 15

Timberwolves' Micah Nori opens up about the Rob Dillingham situation

Things haven't gone to plan for Timberwolves guard Rob Dillingham since he was taken with the eighth overall pick in the 2024 draft. He spent most of his rookie season outside of Minnesota's rotation, and that's where he currently finds himself midway through his second year.

Julius Randle News / Entertainment on ClutchPoints / January 15

Julius Randle and wife Kendra reveals 60-acre purchase for ‘dream home’

NBA star athlete and Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle and his wife, Kendra Randle, recently revealed the purchase of their “dream home” through a social media announcement.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / January 14

Bones Hyland's emergence complicates Wolves' trade deadline decisions

For well over a month now, trade rumors and speculation have been a big talking point around the Timberwolves, specifically in regards to their perceived need at point guard.

Joan Beringer News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / January 14

In impressive rotation debut, Wolves' Joan Beringer proves he belongs

Joan Beringer is ready for the moment. That much became quite clear over the course of Tuesday night's Timberwolves blowout victory in Milwaukee. With Rudy Gobert suspended for the contest against the Bucks, the 19-year-old Beringer finally received his first opportunity to play non-garbage time minutes in an NBA regular season game.

Julius Randle News / Total Apex Sports / January 14

Randle, Timberwolves dismantle Bucks in wire-to-wire rout 139-106

Sometimes, the box score lies. Sometimes, it tells a partial truth. But on Tuesday night at Fiserv Forum, the numbers screamed the whole story loud and clear: The Milwaukee Bucks didn’t just lose; they were systematically dismantled.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 13

Short-handed Timberwolves make quick work of Bucks

Even without Anthony Edwards and Rudy Gobert, the Minnesota Timberwolves dominated the host Milwaukee Bucks 139-106 on Tuesday behind 29 points from Julius Randle.

Nah'Shon Hyland News / Yardbarker / January 14

Bones Hyland makes history off the bench for Timberwolves in rout over Bucks

For the ninth time this season, the Minnesota Timberwolves scored 130 or more points as they completely demolished the Milwaukee Bucks, 139-106. This time, the effort was given a boost by a historic performance from an unlikely source.

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Rudy Gobert News / Larry Brown Sports / January 12

Rudy Gobert suspended by NBA

Rudy Gobert has been suspended one game by the NBA because of his flagrant fouls. Gobert was called for a Flagrant Foul Penalty 1 during his Minnesota Timberwolves’ 104-103 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday.

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Minnesota Timberwolves News / Hoops Rumors / January 12

Rudy Gobert To Be Suspended For One Game

Rudy Gobert will be suspended for one game due to his accumulation of flagrant fouls, reports The Athletic’s Jon Krawczynski (Twitter link). Gobert was assessed a flagrant foul for a reckless closeout on a Victor Wembanyama three-point attempt in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s game between the Timberwolves and the Spurs.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Hoops Wire / January 10

Cavs look like a team with clarity in dismantling of Timberwolves

Saturday afternoon offered a reminder of what the Cavaliers are supposed to look like when things line up. A 146-134 home win over the Timberwolves didn’t just split the two-game set.