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Cody Williams News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / November 7

Cody Williams Has Hit First Major Snag Since Joining Timberwolves

Cody Williams had a pretty clear opening to make his case for a bigger role with the Minnesota Timberwolves this week. He just didn’t do much with it. With Terrence Shannon Jr.

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 7

Timberwolves launch lengthy homestand vs. struggling Jazz

The Minnesota Timberwolves can put their suitcases away for a while. Minnesota starts an eight-game homestand when it tips off against the Utah Jazz on Sunday night in Minneapolis.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Fadeaway World / November 8

Rudy Gobert Is 'Not Meshing' With LaMelo Ball: Timberwolves Exit Seen As Increasingly Likely

The Minnesota Timberwolves were already stacked with talent before adding star point guard LaMelo Ball to the fold. As the third overall pick in 2020, teams have always been high on LaMelo’s potential, and the Wolves were quick to hail him as their point guard for the foreseeable future.

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How many of the NBA players to score at least 1,500 points while also rejecting at least 150 shots in the same season can you name in five minutes?

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Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / November 7

Grading Every Timberwolves Player After 115-109 Win Against Pelicans

The Minnesota Timberwolves had to work for this one in New Orleans Friday night. After leading early, Minnesota found itself in a back-and-forth game with the New Orleans Pelicans that eventually came down to execution late.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season

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.

Ayo Dosunmu News / TWSN / November 7

Ayo Dosunmu Is Making the Timberwolves’ $112 Million Bet Look Smart

The Minnesota Timberwolves moved Ayo Dosunmu into the starting lineup when Anthony Edwards went out. Six games later, he’s their leading scorer over that stretch.

NBA News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / November 7

2 Things Learned About Timberwolves in Clutch Win vs. Pelicans

The Minnesota Timberwolves struggled a bit with the New Orleans Pelicans, especially with their star player in the lineup. Heading into Friday, the Pelicans with Zion Williamson healthy were 7-4 against the Wolves, who never seem to have many answers against the former first overall pick.

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

Joan Beringer News / Bring Me The Sports / November 7

Joan Beringer leaves game after taking elbow to nose as Wolves beat Pels

The Timberwolves won their third consecutive game in New Orleans on Friday, but lost Joan Beringer during the first half when he took an elbow to the nose.

LaMelo Ball News / EssentiallySports / November 7

'What’s Going On Now Is 10,000 Lawsuits': LaVar Ball Accuses LaMelo Ball’s Agent of Manipulating His Son

LaVar Ball pondered over his fractured dream yet again. He built the Big Baller Brand around the idea that his sons could control their own business instead of handing their futures to established sportswear companies.

NBA News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / November 7

4 Most Eye-Catching Box Score Numbers From Timberwolves’ Win vs. Pelicans

Coming off their best win of the season, the Minnesota Timberwolves took care of business again, this time on the road against the New Orleans Pelicans.

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.

NBA News / Ball Exclusives / November 7

Timberwolves Beat Pelicans 115-109 to Stay Unbeaten in NBA Cup

The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 115–109 in NBA Cup play Friday night in New Orleans. Timberwolves guard Ayo Dosunmu scored 26 points.

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 6

Timberwolves rally to snap Pelicans' 4-game streak

Ayo Dosunmu scored 26 points and Jaden McDaniels added 23 as the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves beat the New Orleans Pelicans 115-109 on Friday night in an NBA Cup West Group B matchup.

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The Chicago Bulls have produced some of the NBA's greatest scorers. How many of the top 15 points leaders in franchise history can you name in five minutes?

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Chris Finch News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / November 6

Chris Finch’s Fingerprints Are All Over Timberwolves’ 6-3 Start

The beginning of the Minnesota Timberwolves' season has gone about as well as anyone could have expected. Minnesota has a record of 6-3 and is coming off their best win of the season, in which they dominated the fourth quarter against the Houston Rockets.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / HITC / November 6

‘He’s a psycho’: Ayo Dosunmu says people are actually so wrong about Jaden McDaniels

Jaden McDaniels is a very popular member of the Minnesota Timberwolves roster. The 26-year-old is in his seventh season with the Wolves, and most fans would think that they know the 6ft 9in forward very well.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / HITC / November 6

‘Bro, let me tell you’: Ayo Dosunmu shares what has shocked him about LaMelo Ball

LaMelo Ball is one of the most fun players to watch in the NBA. The Minnesota Timberwolves superstar has had an incredible start to the season, and some of the shots he has pulled off have been incredible to see.

Ayo Dosunmu News / HITC / November 6

‘He’s special’: Ayo Dosunmu says Timberwolves have a ‘trash talker’ who’s just like Muhammad Ali

Ayo Dosunmu has heaped praise on Anthony Edwards and has compared the Minnesota Timberwolves star to Muhammad Ali and three NBA greats. The 26-year-old joined the Wolves in February this year, and he has built a great relationship with all of his new teammates in Minnesota.

Kevin Garnett News / Athlon Sports / November 5

In 1997, the Minnesota Timberwolves signed Kevin Garnett to a $126 million six-year contract; it triggered an NBA lockout that cut the next season to 50 games

Kevin Garnett and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat an NBA deadline by six hours on Oct. 1, 1997. The future Hall of Famer was 21, with one season left on his rookie contract.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Field Level Media / November 5