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2 Timberwolves on hottest trade candidate seats entering 2026-27 NBA training camp

The Minnesota Timberwolves’ roster for the 2026-27 season appears to be set following their recent move for forward Jonathan Kuminga. Kuminga appears to

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One Thing Each Timberwolves Starter Must Improve This Season

The Minnesota Timberwolves made large changes to their starting lineup. After the end of last season, they had no other option. In Game 4 of the Wolves' first-round series against the Denver Nuggets, starting guard Donte DiVincenzo tore his Achilles tendon, putting him out for most or all of the 2026-27 season.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Canis Hoopus / September 21

Anthony Edwards Helped Recruit Jonathan Kuminga to Wolves

The Minnesota Timberwolves made a splash late in the offseason by signing Atlanta Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga to a two-year deal worth $12.4 million.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / September 21

Timberwolves Giving Joan Beringer Perfect Push Before the Season

You’ve probably heard the narrative against Chris Finch. For all the winning the Timberwolves have done under his control—five playoff appearances, three advances out of the first round, and two Conference Finals runs—there is one thing that many fans hold against him: Finch cannot or does not want to develop young talent.

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The 'Most 200 3-pointer NBA seasons' quiz

In NBA history, 38 players have made 200 or more three-point field goals in more than one season. How many can you name in five minutes?

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Minnesota Timberwolves News / The Lead / September 21

Diapers Off: The Timberwolves Are Ready to Compete Now

The Minnesota Timberwolves’ front office outdueled the Los Angeles Lakers’, and their personnel sold him on their realistic title chances. Now, Jonathan Kuminga is a Timberwolf.

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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 / Stadium Rant / September 20

Will The Minnesota Timberwolves’ Offseason Gamble Pay Off?

The 2026 NBA offseason was unlike any other on the trade market. It operated like a game of musical chairs, with star players moving from one team to another.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / September 20

Timberwolves' Strong Potential Future Is Being Overlooked

The Minnesota Timberwolves completely reoriented their roster this offseason. They sent out Naz Reid and Julius Randle for LaMelo Ball and signed Ayo Dosunmu to a new five-year, $112 million contract.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / AirJordanChronicles / September 19

How Minnesota Timberwolves are shaping up for new season

Always seen as a defensive powerhouse, the Minnesota Timberwolves have decided to change the narrative this time around. Their latest additions will bolster their attack, giving them a new look. The Wolves will enter the 2026-27 season after losing two of their top six players, Julius Randle and Naz Reid.

Anthony Edwards News / Canis Hoopus / September 19

An Anthony Edwards Prospect Retrospective: The Realization of His Superstar Potential

Editor’s Note: It is our pleasure to introduce a second Leo to the Canis-verse. This is Leo Li’s first piece for CH, and he will be adding more insight into all things player development going forward.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / September 19

NBA Trade Idea Lands The Timberwolves A Naz Reid-Type Backup Center

When Naz Reid got moved with a huge package of draft capital to land LaMelo Ball, the Minnesota Timberwolves gave Anthony Edwards another legitimate star, but also created a pretty big problem in their frontcourt.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / September 19

Ranking the Best GMs in Minnesota Timberwolves History

The history of the Minnesota Timberwolves is chock-full of off-court drama, lottery misfortune, and stars and superstars coming and going over the team's relatively young 37-year history.

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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.

Jonathan Kuminga News / Hoops Wire / September 19

Jonathan Kuminga disputes talk of larger Lakers offer

Jonathan Kuminga says he didn’t leave Lakers money on the table to join the Timberwolves. At least not money that was actually offered. During the Ball in the Family Podcast, Lonzo Ball’s manager, Darren Moore, said Kuminga contacted him directly after hearing discussion about his free-agent decision.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / September 18

Three Timberwolves Role Changes That Will Determine Their Season

Drink everytime someone mentions that the Minnesota Timberwolves roster is different this season and new players will have to step up or augment their game that previously didn't need to.

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Jules Bernard News / Hoops Rumors / September 18

Jules Bernard (Wolves), David Stockton (Suns) Sign Camp Deals

Free agent guard Jules Bernard has signed a non-guaranteed training camp contract with the Timberwolves, while point guard guard David Stockton has done the same with the Suns, according to Paul Garcia of Spot Up Shot (Twitter links).

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / September 18

Why the Timberwolves Not Trading for Kawhi Is a Good Thing

Tim Connelly knows that until the Timberwolves win it all, he must keep shuffling things around to assemble a team capable of winning a title and promoting the best out of his superstar, Anthony Edwards.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Total Pro Sports / September 17

Anthony Edwards Reveals Why LeBron James Shunned Minnesota In Free Agency, Takes Subtle Shot At His Hairline

After LeBron James notified the Los Angeles Lakers that he wouldn’t be back in the 2026-2027 season, several contenders made their pitch to lure the four-time champ to play for their franchise.

NBA News / Yardbarker / September 17

Knicks roster battle should have obvious frontrunner

The New York Knicks held training camp tryouts for its final roster spots last season and went on to win an NBA title. This season, they're trying a similar approach.

Knicks add Drew Eubanks, could compete with John Konchar for roster spot

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Ayo Dosunmu News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / September 17

Why Ayo Dosunmu's 2026-27 Is So Important to Timberwolves' Future

On the night of the 2024 NBA Draft, the Minnesota Timberwolves made a mistake. They traded an unprotected first-round pick to the San Antonio Spurs in exchange for the eighth overall pick.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / September 17

Anthony Edwards Roasts LeBron James, Jaylen Brown And LaMelo Ball In Hilarious Adidas Ad

Anthony Edwards is already talking like he is ready for the 2026-27 NBA season, and nobody was safe from his witty roasts in his latest Adidas commercial.

Jonathan Kuminga News / Fadeaway World / September 16

Jonathan Kuminga Reportedly Denies Rejecting More Money From Lakers, Warriors

The Minnesota Timberwolves player Jonathan Kuminga apparently sent a text message to Lonzo Ball’s manager and business partner, Darren Moore, who recently appeared on the ‘Ball in the Family’ podcast.

Barack Obama News / Scoop B / September 16

Scoop B: Matt Barnes Talks Obama, Kobe’s Legacy, LeBron’s Laker Statue and the Rise of the Timberwolves

Former NBA champion and All the Smoke co-host Matt Barnes has never been one to censor his opinions. Known throughout his 14-year NBA career as a fiery, unapologetic competitor, Barnes successfully transitioned that raw energy into the media landscape, building one of the most candid platform spaces in sports journalism alongside Stephen Jackson.

John Konchar News / Hoops Wire / September 15

Knicks signing John Konchar to one-year deal

The defending NBA champions are adding the sort of player good teams tend to find useful. Free agent forward John Konchar has agreed to a one-year contract with the Knicks, agent George Langberg told Shams Charania of ESPN.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Stadium Rant / September 16

Anthony Edwards Still Has The Strongest Case To Be The NBA’s Best 25-Year-Old

Anthony Edwards has reached the point where calling him one of the NBA’s best young players no longer does justice to his résumé. The Minnesota Timberwolves star averaged 28.8 points, 5.0 rebounds and 3.7 assists in 61 games during the 2025-26 season while shooting 48.9 percent from the field and 39.9 percent from three-point range.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 15

Timberwolves’ Ayo Dosunmu goes full NSFW in major advice for Illinois freshman

About five years after playing for the Fighting Illini, Ayo Dosunmu is passing the torch to an Illinois freshman. Dosunmu, who had a stellar season split

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Bring Me The Sports / September 11

Why cautious optimism is warranted for the new-look Wolves

The Timberwolves made significant changes this offseason. LaMelo Ball and Jonathan Kuminga are in, while Julius Randle, Naz Reid and Micah Nori are out, among other minor changes.