The Minnesota Timberwolves opened their season with a statement, taking down the Miami Heat 131-106 on Wednesday night. Anthony Edwards looked ready for another big year with 45 points, LaMelo Ball made an impressive debut with his new team, and Minnesota got plenty of help from the rest of its roster.
The Minnesota Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards-LaMelo Ball duo changes the complexion of the Western Conference as a legitimate threat to the Oklahoma City Thunder and the defending conference champion San Antonio Spurs.
The Timberwolves took a 69-59 halftime lead into the visiting locker room in Miami on Wednesday night. At that point, they had taken a whopping 26 three-pointers and made 12 of them (46 percent).
LaMelo Ball had an explanation for his viral stepback three-pointer. The NBA referees union wasn’t buying it. The union’s official social media account confirmed Thursday that the Timberwolves guard traveled on the play during Wednesday’s 131-106 road win over the Heat.
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Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.
There were so many great moments during the Wolves’ 131-106 season-opening win over Miami that it’s hard to remember them all, but the in-game antics from Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels were especially entertaining.
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.
The Minnesota Timberwolves appear to be one of the most exciting teams in the NBA this season. With the backcourt duo of Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball leading the team, the Wolves can even be considered contenders.
Anthony Edwards began the NBA season in style to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a win at the Miami Heat. The Minnesota Timberwolves‘ visit to the Miami Heat lined up as one of the most fascinating games on the slate – but it turned into a one-sided affair.
Depth and strong guard play are essential in the NBA, and the Timberwolves showed they have plenty of both in a 131-106 rout of the Miami Heat on Wednesday night to open the season.
LaMelo Ball got away with a multi-continent excursion during Wednesday’s season opener. Ball made his official debut for the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday against the Miami Heat.
The Timberwolves are among the teams expected to pursue Dalton Knecht for a two-way contract if he clears waivers, according to reports. Minnesota recently opened a two-way spot by releasing Enrique Freeman, giving it room to add another player.
The Miami Heat are at home Wednesday night as they host the Minnesota Timberwolves in their 2026-27 NBA season opener. Miami enters the new season with high expectations after acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo in the offseason following a season in which the Heat finished 10th in the Eastern Conference with a 43-39 record.
The Minnesota Timberwolves have plenty of expectations heading into the new season, and Jonathan Kuminga could be an important part of helping the team reach them.
Former NBA second-round pick Antonio Reeves will continue his playing career overseas, having signed a contract with KK Partizan, the Serbian team announced today (via Twitter).
As if Minnesota Timberwolves' head coach Chris Finch's job didn't already begin in June when they traded for LaMelo Ball, it really begins on Wednesday evening.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are covering their bases when it comes to Jaden McDaniels. McDaniels was set to enter the season with three more years on his current contract and over $84 million in guaranteed money.
The Timberwolves have waived Enrique Freeman, Antonio Reeves, KJ Martin, Norchad Omier and Drew Timme, the team announced. Freeman’s release opens a two-way roster spot that Minnesota intends to leave available while evaluating players cut elsewhere, according to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic.