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Terrence Shannon Jr. Is Now Wolves' Most Important Bench Player

The 2026-27 Minnesota Timberwolves have a higher ceiling than any other version of the team in franchise history. But the bench unit that was once one of the key advantages that Chris Finch's Wolves enjoyed over the majority of opponents has been effectively gutted over the past 14 months.

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Will Alex Rodriguez Remain as Timberwolves Owner? Details of Marc Stad’s $4.5 Billion Ownership Deal Revealed

Marc Stad is acquiring majority control of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx for $4.5 billion, buying out Marc Lore’s majority stake while Alex Rodriguez raises his own stake and remains in leadership roles.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Bring Me The Sports / August 21

4 things to watch out for next after stunning Wolves ownership change

The Timberwolves have a new controlling owner after Marc Lore agreed to sell his majority stake in the team to Marc Stad on Friday. The last couple of years have been a whirlwind along the Timberwolves’ ownership front.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 21

Alex Rodriguez releases social media statement after Marc Lore’s Timberwolves sale

With the Minnesota Timberwolves looking to win an NBA title this upcoming season, there will be a change in the ownership landscape for the team. As Timberwolves co-owner Marc Lore has sold his stake in the team for $4.5 billion, it was bought by Marc Stad, as Alex Rodriguez released a statement on the change of hands.

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The '50-point NBA Playoff games' quiz

In the history of the NBA, a player has scored 50 or more points in a playoff game on 51 occasions. How many can you name in six minutes?

The '20-point, 10-rebound playoff games' quiz

The 'Active 30-point NBA games leaders' quiz

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Minnesota Timberwolves News / Yardbarker / August 21

Timberwolves sale is another NBA 'house flip'

After Minnesota Timberwolves co-owner Marc Lore sold his stake in the team Friday one year after assuming majority ownership, it does appear that private equity firms are treating NBA teams like "flippable" assets.

Reports: Marc Stad purchases lead stake in Wolves, Lynx

Alex Rodriguez’s new role revealed after stunning Timberwolves sale

The 'Most playoff-3s by NBA team' quiz

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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.

Jonathan Kuminga News / Bring Me The Sports / August 21

Jonathan Kuminga to Minnesota? 'Watch the Wolves the next couple of days'

After months of the top NBA insiders keeping the Timberwolves at an arm’s distance from Jonathan Kuminga, the reporting has taken a clear turn with Brian Windhorst saying Friday that Minnesota is worth watching in the coming days.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Larry Brown Sports / August 21

Alex Rodriguez’s new role revealed after stunning Timberwolves sale

Alex Rodriguez has a new role after the Minnesota Timberwolves were sold for the second time in the span of 14 months. Marc Lore, Rodriguez’s ownership partner, is selling his share of the Timberwolves to businessman Marc Stad for $4.5 billion.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Canis Hoopus / August 21

Major Timberwolves/Lynx Ownership Shift: Marc Lore to Marc Stad

The Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx have a new majority owner after founder and partner of the Dragoneer Investment group, Marc Stad, bought majority shares from Marc Lore to become the controlling owner.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Bring Me The Sports / August 21

Who is new Wolves and Lynx majority owner Marc Stad?

American businessman Marc Stad purchased a majority stake in the Timberwolves and Lynx franchises from Marc Lore on Friday morning at a valuation of $4.5 billion, so who is Minnesota’s newest professional sports team majority owner?

Minnesota Timberwolves News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 21

Timberwolves owner Marc Lore becomes latest to sell with $4.5 billion valuation

Just over a year after the NBA approved the sale of the controlling interest in the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx to Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez, ownership is now changing.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / August 21

Three New Things We Could See From the Wolves' Offense This Season

New season, new roster. Forget the "continuity" storyline that rode into the season a year ago with keeping almost everyone 1-13 intact. Tim Connelly, Chris Finch, and the rest of the Timberwolves are moving and shaking.

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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.

Anthony Edwards News / HITC / August 21

NBA star Anthony Edwards ordered to pay $14K in child support for kid he has ‘never met’

Anthony Edwards is being forced to pay $14K in child support among other things for a child he shares with his ex, Alexandria Descroches. Anthony Edwards is no stranger to legal battles when it comes to his kids.

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The 'Rookie receiving leader by team' quiz

The '35-passing TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL Playoffs rushing record' quiz

The 'NFL all-time receptions leaders' quiz

Minnesota Timberwolves News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 20

Timberwolves’ Paris trip gets Jay-Z treatment in hype video

The Minnesota Timberwolves are using hip hop to psych themselves up for the 2026-27 season. Anthony Edwards released a diss freestyle track against Nike.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / August 20

5 Best Trade Assets the Timberwolves Have After Busy Summer

The Minnesota Timberwolves are virtually out of draft picks. They have sent every first-round pick they are allowed to trade and only have one second-round pick left, which is top-50 protected, giving it virtually no value.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 19

J. Cole makes Minnesota fans erupt after Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball vouch

J. Cole needed only a few sentences to send Minnesota fans into a frenzy. During the Minnesota stop of The Fall Off tour, Cole celebrated the Timberwolves’ new partnership between Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball.

Anthony Edwards News / Fadeaway World / August 19

J. Cole Salutes Anthony Edwards And Timberwolves During Minnesota Concert

The New York Knicks may be the reigning NBA champions, but they won’t be the only team drawing people’s attention this upcoming season. In Minnesota, after a run to the Semifinals, the Minnesota Timberwolves made one of their biggest moves to date with the acquisition of LaMelo Ball.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / August 19

How the Minnesota Timberwolves' New-Look Rotation Will Work Best

While the Minnesota Timberwolves' headlining offseason move of acquiring star guard LaMelo Ball raises the team's ceiling, it's important to not underestimate the trickle-down impact on the rotation.

Jamal Crawford News / Fadeaway World / August 19

Jamal Crawford Explains Why New-Look Timberwolves Are The Team To Beat In The West

The Western Conference has been highly competitive for many years now, and there’sno shortage of teams expected to compete for the playoffs next season.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Bring Me The Sports / August 18

Wolves ‘not super concerned’ with PF depth, Connelly says free-agent talks continue

We’re over a month removed from the busy part of the NBA offseason and free agency, but the Timberwolves still have plenty of questions. With one roster spot available, their lack of depth at power forward could still raise some eyebrows this season.

Rudy Gobert News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / August 18

This is Becoming Rudy Gobert's Most Important Season With the Timberwolves

There are a number of certainties that come with Rudy Gobert's tenure in a Timberwolves uniform. The trade that brought him here was controversial. He has become a bedrock for the Timberwolves defensively.

Kevin Garnett News / Yardbarker / August 14

Timberwolves announce ultimate honor for Kevin Garnett

The Minnesota Timberwolves have announced that they will be honoring one of the greatest players in franchise history later this season.

NBA dark horses? Timberwolves, Pistons, Celtics and Pacers can make case

Max Shulga Signs With Real Madrid

New leaked emails add new layer to Kawhi Leonard-Clippers scandal

The 'Oldest 4 3-pointer playoff games' quiz

Minnesota Timberwolves 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.