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Johnny Juzang reportedly lands two-way deal with Wolves after preseason success

The Timberwolves are signing forward Johnnu Juzang to a two-way contract after a standout preseason with the team, according to multiple reports. Juzang joined Minnesota on a non-guaranteed free agent deal this offseason.

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76ers 126, Timberwolves 110: One for the Sickos

A preseason back-to-back? Joel Embiid’s return? The Minnesota Timberwolves kicked off a weekend of Minnesota sports teams playing against Philadelphia sports teams in their final preseason tune-up before the regular season officially starts in Portland on Wednesday.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / The SportsRush / October 18

Chris Finch Sheds Light on What Makes Anthony Edwards a Coach’s Dream

Chris Finch has done wonders for the Minnesota Timberwolves over the past few years, and for that, he largely has Anthony Edwards to thank. Being drafted first overall by the franchise in 2020 changed the team’s fate, and Finch, for one, has had the privilege of coaching him and reaping the rewards.

Anthony Edwards News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / October 17

Anthony Edwards honors 1990s child actor with Legacy Award

In a late addition to his inaugural Believe That Awards, Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has added a Legacy Award to the famed actress from his favorite all-time movie.

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Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / October 17

Timberwolves' teenage rookie centers will get an MVP test on Friday

It appears that the Timberwolves' two teenage rookie big men are going to get an MVP-level test on Friday night in Minnesota's preseason finale. 76ers star center Joel Embiid has been cleared to make his return from a knee injury and play on Friday, giving him one tune-up outing before the regular season starts next week.

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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.

Anthony Edwards News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / October 17

One key thing that stood out about Anthony Edwards' game in Chicago

With the NBA regular season beginning next week, Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves' starting lineup got their final tune-up of the preseason on Thursday night in Chicago.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / The Lead / October 17

What Does Success Look Like for the Minnesota Timberwolves?

The Minnesota Timberwolves are in the midst of the best stretch of basketball in franchise history. Thanks in large part to the rise of Anthony Edwards, the Timberwolves have reached the playoffs in four consecutive seasons and advanced to the Western Conference Finals in each of the last two.

Julius Randle News / The SportsRush / October 17

Julius Randle Speaks From the Heart on His New York Connection, Admits He 'Felt Like a Visitor' in Preseason

You can take the boy out of New York but you can never take New York out of the boy. That’s how Julius Randle feels. The three-time All-Star is preparing to enter his second season with the Minnesota Timberwolves, a team he helped reach the Conference Finals one year ago.

NBA News / Canis Hoopus / October 16

Bulls 126, Timberwolves 120: The Dress Rehearsal

With the start of the regular season less than a week away, the Minnesota Timberwolves took on the Chicago Bulls, looking to tune up a few final areas before starting their 2025-26 campaign.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / October 16

Edwards' efficient night, Dillingham impresses and more Wolves' preseason takeaways

Minnesota's 126-120 preseason loss against the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night was essentially a dress rehearsal ahead of next week's regular-season opener.

Mike Conley News / NBA Analysis Network / October 16

Mike Conley wants Timberwolves players to do what he did not take ‘time to grasp’ with Grizzlies

Mike Conley and the Minnesota Timberwolves are coming off back-to-back appearances in the Western Conference Finals. The Minnesota Timberwolves had another long, incredible postseason run but they unfortunately fell short to the eventual champion Oklahoma City Thunder.

Julius Randle News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / October 16

Julius Randle reveals his 'Welcome to Minnesota' moment

It's been 13 months since Julius Randle found himself relocating to Minnesota after the Timberwolves and Knicks completed a blockbuster trade involving Karl-Anthony Towns.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 16

Why Karl-Anthony Towns is ‘so proud’ of ex-Timberwolves teammate Anthony Edwards

Karl-Anthony Towns still keeps tabs on his former Minnesota Timberwolves teammate Anthony Edwards, and the bond between the two remains strong despite Towns now wearing New York Knicks blue.

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Minnesota Timberwolves News / The SportsRush / October 16

Anthony Edwards Has 'Lost Respect' For Charles Barkley After Claiming He Regressed Despite 40 3FG%

There’s no star currently in the league as brazen and straightforward as Anthony Edwards. He’s delved so much into his own personality that he’s now rewarded media personalities for being the best ‘Haters of the Year’.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Larry Brown Sports / October 16

Anthony Edwards sends a profane warning to Shams Charania

Anthony Edwards is calling out Shams Charania this week, albeit in a very friendly way. This week, the Minnesota Timberwolves star Edwards hosted his first annual “Believe That Awards,” a tongue-in-cheek special in connection with Edwards’ sponsor Adidas.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 15

The hottest Timberwolves bold prediction for 2025-26 NBA season

The Minnesota Timberwolves enter the 2025-26 NBA season with a familiar feeling: the weight of expectation mixed with the memory of heartbreak. For two straight years, Anthony Edwards and the Wolves have climbed to the Western Conference Finals, only to see their dream of reaching the NBA Finals slip away in the final moments.

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.

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.