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What to Expect of Joan Beringer in His Expanded Role With Timberwolves

Joan Beringer isn't talked about by people in the Timberwolves organization like other young players have been in years past. Ask about Rob Dillingham a couple of years ago?

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Ant, LaMelo lead Timberwolves trip to Paris to jumpstart offseason work

Nearly every healthy Timberwolves player was in Paris, France over the weekend for the organized trip put together by Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball. Wolves star center Rudy Gobert posted a photo to his personal Instagram page of the team in front of the Eiffel Tower.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / August 10

How Bones Hyland Can Make the Timberwolves' Bench Unit Click

Bones Hyland isn't concerned about making the Timberwolves' roster this coming season, a stark difference from where things stood 365 days ago. Seemingly on his last leg in the NBA, Hyland found himself in an uphill battle for a spot on the team, let alone in the rotation with second-year guard Rob Dillingham a year ago.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / The Lead / August 10

Timberwolves' Power Forward Question Is Still Left Unanswered

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been active this offseason, making several significant roster moves that have reshaped the team’s outlook entering the 2026-27 season. Minnesota traded Julius Randle to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for the No.

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The 'Most playoff games by NBA team' quiz

How many of the players to appear in the most playoff games for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

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LaMelo Ball News / Larry Brown Sports / August 10

LaMelo Ball picks the wildest trio he wants to see wear his shoes

LaMelo Ball kept it real about who he wants to see wear his shoes. When asked that question recently, the Minnesota Timberwolves guard pulled names straight out of an encyclopedia.

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The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / August 10

The 10 Best Offseason Moves in Minnesota Timberwolves History

For several NBA franchises, the exercise of ranking the 10 best offseason moves ever would focus on free agency. That is, after all, the most exciting time of the year for the NBA rumor mill and the many fans who care more about the player movement and the drama than the relative monotony of regular-season action.

Rudy Gobert News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 9

Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert shares incredible Paris photo with teammates

Rudy Gobert has some company in France. The Minnesota Timberwolves star big man is spending the offseason in his home country, but that clearly does not mean that he’s far away from his teammates.

Anthony Edwards News / Bleacher Report / August 9

Watch: Ant had jokes on the Wolves trip to Paris

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Hoops Wire / August 9

Chris Finch: Timberwolves did Anthony Edwards a ‘disservice’ before LaMelo Ball trade

Anthony Edwards put up the best numbers of his career last season. Timberwolves coach Chris Finch still believes Minnesota asked him to do too much. During an appearance on the Road Trippin’ Show, Finch said the Wolves did Edwards a “disservice” by relying on him so heavily as a point guard.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / August 9

Three Biggest Remaining Roster Needs for the Timberwolves

The Wolves still have some levers to pull in the 2026 offseason. As it currently stands, they have 17 players on roster with 14 players signed to NBA contracts and three on two-ways.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / AirJordanChronicles / August 9

Chris Finch Admits Timberwolves Made a Mistake With Anthony Edwards

Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch admitted this week that the staff asked Anthony Edwards to do too much last season, and it hurt the team when the games got biggest.

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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.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / August 8

One Offensive Adjustment the Timberwolves Must Make Before Opening Night

Last season, the Minnesota Timberwolves' offense was not nearly good enough. They ranked 13th in the NBA in offensive efficiency during the regular season before struggling mightily to score against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs in the second round of the Playoffs.

LaMelo Ball News / Fadeaway World / August 8

LaMelo Ball Names Jesus, Martin Luther King Jr., And Malcolm X As 3 People He’d Want To Wear His Shoes

New Minnesota Timberwolves star LaMelo Ball has always been quite a fascinating character, and he delivered another memorable soundbite recently. Ball was asked to pick three people he’d want to wear his shoes, and while he could have named any of the great men or women alive today, he went the historical route.

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Minnesota Timberwolves News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 8

Timberwolves coach Chris Finch makes bold Rudy Gobert ‘first-ballot Hall of Famer’ claim

As the Minnesota Timberwolves prepare for the 2026-27 season, head coach Chris Finch offered a passionate defense of veteran center Rudy Gobert, arguing that the four-time Defensive Player of the Year deserves first-ballot induction into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 8

Chris Finch drops Anthony Edwards admission while discussing LaMelo Ball’s Timberwolves fit

The Minnesota Timberwolves believe their offseason addition of LaMelo Ball can unlock a new level for franchise star Anthony Edwards, and head coach Chris Finch admitted the team relied too heavily on Edwards as a primary ball-handler last season.

LaMelo Ball News / Stadium Rant / August 8

LaMelo Ball Trade Grades: Who Won The Timberwolves-Hornets Blockbuster?

The Minnesota Timberwolves and Charlotte Hornets just pulled off one of the offseason’s biggest swings, sending LaMelo Ball to Minnesota and Naz Reid to Charlotte in a franchise-defining blockbuster.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / August 8

Grading Every Timberwolves 2026 Offseason Move So Far

For the third time in five years, Tim Connelly has conducted a franchise-altering summer for the Minnesota Timberwolves. First, it was five players and five picks for Rudy Gobert in 2022.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / HITC / August 8

Chris Finch gets brutally honest about his one regret coaching Anthony Edwards

Anthony Edwards has been the Timberwolves’ go-to man in recent years, but Chris Finch still holds on to one regret. Ever since Chris Finch took the Minnesota reins midway through Anthony Edwards’ 2021 rookie season, the pair have formed one of the tightest player-coach bonds in basketball.

Tim Connelly News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / August 7

Could Tim Connelly's Latest Timberwolves Pivot Be His Best Yet?

When Tim Connelly took over as President of Basketball Operations in May of 2022, the Timberwolves had a solid core in place. The Wolves had just won 46 games and pushed the up-and-coming Memphis Grizzlies to six games as the No.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Bring Me The Sports / August 7

Chris Finch on playing Anthony Edwards out of position, heated moment vs. Clippers

"We probably did Anthony (Edwards) a disservice at times last year, playing him as a point guard," Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch said on the Road Trippin' podcast.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Canis Hoopus / August 7

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Two years ago, I was given the privilege of taking over Canis Hoopus as site manager. Today, I am writing to let you know that my run has come to an end.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Bring Me The Sports / August 4

11-year NBA veteran Will Barton joining Timberwolves' coaching staff

11-year NBA wing Will Barton, in his second year removed from his playing days, is joining the Timberwolves' coaching staff in a player development role, as reported by Charlie Walton of Timberwolves On SI and confirmed by The Athletic's Jon Krawczynski.