Minnesota Timberwolves: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Timberwolves' role in historic 7-team Kevin Durant trade revealed

It was reported on Thursday that Minnesota could be inolved in the first ever NBA trade involving seven-team. ESPN Insider Shams Charania confirmed the details on Sunday, which officially lands the Wolves, Rocco Zikarsky, and two more future second-round picks.

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Gilbert Arenas Gets Honest About The Timberwolves' Flexibility With The Roster

The Minnesota Timberwolves had a strong start to their 2025 offseason after extending Naz Reid to a five-year contract and Julius Randle to a three-year deal.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / July 5

Barring a surprise, Timberwolves look set to 'run it back' with same core

Several of the Timberwolves' competitors in the stacked Western Conference have been busy loading up their rosters this offseason. The Rockets traded for Kevin Durant and made a couple depth additions.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / July 3

Takeaways from Timberwolves' Summer League roster announcement

The Timberwolves will officially begin NBA Summer League in one week against the New Orleans Pelicans on July 10. They unveiled their 2025 roster on Thursday, so let's break down what could be a fun summer for Minnesota's young core.

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The 'Active non-US born NBA points leaders' quiz

Can you name the active players in the NBA that weren't born in the United States of America that have scored the most points in their career?

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Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / July 3

Timberwolves' Summer League roster unveiled: Dilly, TSJ, Clark and Miller included

Rob Dillingham and Terrence Shannon Jr. will play in the NBA Summer League for the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Wolves revealed the full Summer League roster on Thursday, and it includes the two 2024 first-round picks who are both expected to play key roles for Minnesota during the 2025-26 season.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / July 3

Wolves' involvement in reported 7-team mega trade possibility appears minimal

The Timberwolves might be involved in a trade involving Kevin Durant after all. A report from Senior NBA Writer for The Athletic Fred Katz came out on Wednesday night, saying that Phoenix and Houston are attempting to expand their previously reported trade involving Kevin Durant to a league-record seven teams.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Athlon Sports / July 3

Naz Reid's New Contract With The Timberwolves Was Influential Across The League

The Minnesota Timberwolves are glad to have Naz Reid back on a five-year contract worth $125 million. It is a valid deal to give to the team's longest-tenured player, who is also a Sixth Man of the Year winner in 2024. Everyone within the Timberwolves organization loves having Reid on the roster, so his return was welcomed.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / July 3

Former G-League Ignite forward will reportedly join Timberwolves in Summer League

G-League forward Babacar Sane is expected to join the Timberwolves Summer League roster this year, according to a report from Senegalese sports outlet Wiwsport on Thursday.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 3

Naz Reid ruined Pacers' hardball negotiations

The Pacers thought they could play hardball with Myles Turner. Then, Reid's new deal reset the market for free-agent centers.

Bucks make two shocking moves in free agency

20 NBA players who could be traded this offseason

The 'Active NBA players with 100-block seasons' quiz

Damian Lillard News / Athlon Sports / July 2

Marc Spears Chooses The Minnesota Timberwolves As Damian Lillard's Next Team

The NBA world was shaken to its core when the Milwaukee Bucks announced they were waiving superstar guard Damian Lillard and stretching his contract across five years.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / NBA Analysis Network / July 2

Minnesota Timberwolves tipped as ‘number one’ destination for the biggest name remaining in NBA free agency

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been linked with a move for a superstar in free agency. After losing in the Western Conference Finals to the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Minnesota Timberwolves have tried to re-sign their existing players to keep the roster intact.

Damian Lillard News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / July 2

Analyst picks Timberwolves as ideal destination for Damian Lillard

The Bucks' surprising decision to waive point guard Damian Lillard this week and eat more than $110 million in remaining salary means the seven-time All-NBA star is a free agent.

Joe Ingles News / NBA Analysis Network / July 2

The true reason Minnesota Timberwolves brought back Joe Ingles revealed, it has nothing to do with his performance

The Minnesota Timberwolves have ensured key veteran returns to the team ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season. The Minnesota Timberwolves have enjoyed great success in the last two seasons, reaching the Western Conference Finals on each occasion.

Naz Reid News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / July 2

How Minnesota's Naz Reid deal impacted a shocking move elsewhere in NBA

The five-year, $125 million contract signed by Timberwolves forward Naz Reid this past weekend apparently had ripple effects for teams outside of Minnesota during this NBA offseason.

Joe Ingles News / Athlon Sports / July 2

The Timberwolves See Real Value In Having Joe Ingles In The Locker Room

The Minnesota Timberwolves made the surprising decision to keep Joe Ingles around as one of the team's veterans for the 2025-26 season. He did not play much during the Timberwolves' 2024-25 campaign, but the people in charge see him as an important piece.

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Naz Reid, Timberwolves Agree to Five-Year, $125 Million Extension

The Minnesota Timberwolves are locking up one of their key contributors. Naz Reid has agreed to a five-year, $125 million contract extension. The deal includes a player option for the fifth and final season.

Luka Garza News / Athlon Sports / July 1

Luka Garza's Dad Reacts to Son Choosing Celtics Over Wolves

When the Minnesota Timberwolves declined to opt in to the final year of Luka Garza's contract, there was still a possibility he would return. The Athletic's Jon Krawczynski maintained on social media that, despite the Wolves letting Garza test the market, there was a strong possibility he would return depending on the market.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / The Lead / July 1

Timberwolves Look to (Mostly) Run It Back in 2025-26

This offseason has been rife with speculation about whether the Minnesota Timberwolves would run it back or shake things up for next season. At one point, the Timberwolves were engaged in serious talks with the Phoenix Suns to acquire Kevin Durant— a move that certainly would’ve shaken things up.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / July 1

Ex-Wolves wing Josh Minott joins Luka Garza in signing with Celtics

Former Timberwolves wing Josh Minott is signing a two-year, $5 million deal with the Boston Celtics, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. There, he'll remain teammates with Luka Garza, the former Wolves big man who signed a similar two-year deal with Boston on Monday.

Josh Minott News / Hoops Rumors / July 1