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Broadcast crews with Wolves ties calling team’s first two Peacock games

With five of the first eight Timberwolves games this season getting the national spotlight, we still don't know all of the broadcast crews, but it two of the games' announcer teams have been revealed.

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Playing time outside of Wolves' top 8 will be 'situational,' Finch says

With the Timberwolves down to two remaining preseason contests and the regular season opener just over a week away, it's a good time to really start looking ahead to the games that count — and what the Wolves' rotation is going to look like in those games.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / NBA Analysis Network / October 14

Chris Finch says Minnesota Timberwolves star got unfairly labeled like Karl-Anthony Towns

Despite spending nine seasons with the Minnesota Timberwolves, Karl-Anthony Towns was often called out by fans. On the other hand, after playing with the New York Knicks for just a single season, Karl-Anthony Towns has established himself as one of the best centers in the league.

Johnny Juzang News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / October 14

Dilingham, Juzang star as Wolves crush Chinese team by 60 points

Minnesota rested its star players in Monday night's preseason game against the Guangzhou Loong-Lions, and it's a good thing they did because the backups beat the brakes off the team from the Chinese Basketball Association by 60 points.

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Chris Finch News / NBA Analysis Network / October 14

Chris Finch names breakout Timberwolves player who has impressed him in preseason, ‘exactly what we need’

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been banging on the door of the NBA Finals for a number of seasons. They have made the Western Conference Finals two years running, as the Minnesota Timberwolves lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder last year.

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The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history

Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Canis Hoopus / October 13

Timberwolves 134, Loong-Lions 74: Exactly As Expected

If you wanted to watch the Minnesota Timberwolves’ first round pick Joan Beringer play NBA competition, you got that for a small portion of this game. That’s about all I can report.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / October 13

From guarding Ant to hitting threes, Wolves might have a breakout star brewing

Anthony Edwards has vowed to be a more dominant defender. Rudy Gobert has four Defensive Player of the Year awards in his trophy case. Jaden McDaniels is one of the best all-around defenders in the league.

Joan Beringer News / NBA Analysis Network / October 12

Joan Beringer says he learns from ‘amazing’ Minnesota Timberwolves player every single day

Minnesota Timberwolves rookie Joan Beringer has multiple mentor options as he begins his NBA career. The 18-year-old has gained spotlight during preseason, most recently scoring 14 points against the Denver Nuggets.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / October 11

Who is the new courtside reporter for the Timberwolves?

We've gotten our first look at the Timberwolves' new local FanDuel Sports Network broadcast crew this preseason, and they have a new courtside reporter.

Rob Dillingham News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / October 10

Rob Dillingham shows improvement — plus 4 takeaways from Wolves-Knicks preseason

The Timberwolves had their third game of the preseason on Thursday night against the Knicks. New York pulled away in overtime, 100-95. Here are five key observations.

Anthony Edwards News / Fastbreak on SI / October 9

NBA Star Anthony Edwards Has Funny Moment With Knicks Fan

Anthony Edwards might’ve been on the road facing the New York Knicks, but the Minnesota Timberwolves star attempted to help out someone rooting for the opposition.

NBA News / Canis Hoopus / October 9

Knicks 100, Timberwolves 95: I Guess that was a Basketball Game

Basketball is a strange sport. It’s a game of emotion and yet one defined by statistical clarity. It is loud and social, and yet there is no one more lonely than a man at the free-throw line.

Anthony Edwards News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 9

Anthony Edwards’ veteran teammate suffers preseason injury

If anyone can compliment Anthony Edwards on the Timberwolves, it is Joe Ingeles. He is just as brash and just as boisterous as Edwards is. However, his game is temporarily halted by a preseason injury, per Brett Siegel of Clutchpoints.

LeBron James News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / October 9

LeBron's injury is good news for Timberwolves' early-season schedule

Lakers superstar LeBron James will be sidelined for at least 3-4 weeks with sciatica in his right side, according to reports on Thursday. It'll be his first time missing opening night since his record-breaking NBA career began back in 2003.

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Anthony Edwards News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / October 9

Annual NBA GM survey has high praise for Anthony Edwards, other Wolves

The NBA has released its annual survey of the league's general managers, complete with almost 50 questions ahead of the 2025-26 season. The results are pretty favorable to the Timberwolves.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / October 9

Too low? Assessing Timberwolves' win projections for the 2025-26 season

The Minnesota Timberwolves enter the 2025-26 NBA season looking to get back to the Western Conference Finals for a third consecutive year — and to then get over that hump and reach the first NBA Finals in franchise history.

Anthony Edwards News / Hardwood Heroics / October 9

'He’s Going to Take the League by Storm' – Minnesota Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards Gets James Harden Comparison From Former NBA Journeyman

Anthony Edwards recently gained a fan in Nate Robinson, as the former NBA guard sees a taller version of himself in the Minnesota Timberwolves swingman.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / EssentiallySports / October 8

Chris Finch Rings Warning Bells for Anthony Edwards and Co After Narrow Loss to Pacers

At the end of a close match, the scoreboard read 135-134. For Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves, their comeback from a 24-point deficit against the Indiana Pacers fell just short in overtime.

Mike Conley News / HITC / October 7

Mike Conley says whole Timberwolves camp buzzing over ‘refreshing’ new teammate

There is plenty of reason for the Timberwolves to be positive, especially after the addition of exciting rookie Joan Beringer in the draft. The Timberwolves have made it to the Western Conference Finals two years running, but now they need to figure out how to take that next step.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / NBA Draft on SI / October 4

Timberwolves’ Rookie Centers Shine in First Preseason Game

On Saturday night, the Minnesota Timberwolves took on the Nuggets, kicking off their 2025-26 preseason campaign. Minnesota returns plenty of the talent that helped them reach the Western Conference Finals last season, making their new additions in Joan Beringer and Rocco Zikarsky the primary subject of the game.

Leonard Miller News / Hoops Rumors / October 1

Wolves' Leonard Miller out at least two weeks with finger injury

Timberwolves forward Leonard Miller sustained a finger injury at Tuesday’s practice, according to the team, which announced in a press release that he has been diagnosed with a right fifth finger laceration.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / BasketballNews.com / September 30

Sixers & Timberwolves unveil retro black uniforms for 2025–26 season

In a wave of nostalgia, both the Philadelphia 76ers and Minnesota Timberwolves have announced the return of fan-favorite black & throwback “classic edition” uniforms for the 2025-26 NBA season. Each franchise is leaning into past eras – iconic styles, design cues, and fan memories – to inject fresh energy into their visual identity this year.

Rob Dillingham News / The Lead / September 23

The Minnesota Timberwolves Are Banking on Rob Dillingham

The Minnesota Timberwolves have finalized their roster for the 2025–26 season with the signing of Bones Hyland. Before that move, fans speculated about how the team would address its need for guard depth.