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On Trade Deadline Eve, These 5 Point Guards Still Make Sense for Minnesota

On the eve of Thursday's 2 p.m. CT NBA trade deadline, the Minnesota Timberwolves are still chasing Giannis Antetokounmpo, but they also are worse off at point guard after shipping Mike Conley to the Chicago Bulls to clear $10.7 million from the books.

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How Timberwolves could bring back Mike Conley Jr. after trading him to Bulls

The Minnesota Timberwolves may have a clear path to reuniting with veteran guard Mike Conley Jr. despite recently trading him away as part of a flurry of deadline activity.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / February 4

Blockbuster Mock Trade Has Timberwolves Landing Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo to Pair Alongside Anthony Edwards

It has been a solid season thus far for the Minnesota Timberwolves as they currently sit seventh in the Western Conference standings with a 31-20 record.

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The 'Most 25-PPG NBA seasons' quiz

How many of the 37 players in NBA history to average at least 25 points-per-game in at least five seasons can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most 30-point, 10-assist NBA games' quiz

The 'Multiple NBA scoring title winners' quiz

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Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / February 4

Latest Info on Timberwolves' Aggressive Pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo

We're now down to just over 24 hours remaining until the NBA trade deadline. More and more buzz continues to pour out of league insiders about the latest on the Giannis Sweepstakes and where the Timberwolves are in that pursuit.

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20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Fadeaway World / February 4

Minnesota Timberwolves Can Only Land Giannis Antetokounmpo Through A 4-Team Trade

The Minnesota Timberwolves have quietly but aggressively positioned themselves in the Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes, yet one reality continues to hang over every discussion.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / February 3

Giannis Antetokounmpo Reportedly Favors Playing With Anthony Edwards; Timberwolves Prone To Big Sacrifice

As Giannis Antetokounmpo’s sweepstakes continue to intensify, the Timberwolves were considered the dark horses in the race to land the Greek Freak. But new sources have added further developments on how close Antetokounmpo might actually be to landing in Minnesota.

Mike Conley News / Larry Brown Sports / February 3

Notable update surfaces about Mike Conley Jr.'s future after trade

Mike Conley Jr. will likely be the first major entrant onto the NBA buyout market. The veteran point guard Conley is not expected to remain with the Chicago Bulls, Chris Haynes of NBA TV reported Tuesday.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / February 4

Report: Kevin Durant vetoed a trade to one team

Kevin Durant very nearly ended up with a different contender in the Western Conference.

Clippers trade James Harden to Cavaliers in blockbuster deal

The 25 most notable NBA first-round draft mistakes

The 'Most 2,000-point NBA seasons' quiz

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Athlon Sports / February 3

Timberwolves' Mike Conley Trade Opens Up Path for Potential Giannis Antetokounmpo Deal

The Minnesota Timberwolves are in the Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes as Thursday's NBA Trade Deadline approaches, and they made a move on Tuesday that might be a prelude for an Antetokounmpo acquisition.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 3

Where Timberwolves stand on Giannis Antetokounmpo trade after 3-team deal

On Tuesday afternoon, the Minnesota Timberwolves were involved in a three-team trade with the Chicago Bulls and Detroit Pistons that sent Mike Conley to Chicago, per ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania.

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Anthony Edwards News / Athlon Sports / February 3

Timberwolves Announce Anthony Edwards Injury Update Before Raptors Game

Anthony Edwards did not get the job done for the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday against the Memphis Grizzlies. The four-time All-Star went off for a game-high 39 points on 13-of-27 shooting, seven rebounds, three assists, a steal and three triples in 40 minutes of action.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / February 3

Momentum Appears to Be Building in Timberwolves' Pursuit of Giannis

The Timberwolves trading veteran point guard Mike Conley on Tuesday appears to set the stage for a big move from president of basketball operations Tim Connelly before Thursday afternoon's deadline.

Mike Conley News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / February 3

Timberwolves Move Mike Conley in Trade That Sets Stage for a Big Splash

The Timberwolves have dealt struggling veteran point guard Mike Conley to the Chicago Bulls in a three-team trade that also involves the Detroit Pistons, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.

Chris Finch News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / February 3

Finch Frustrated By Wolves' Effort in Loss to Grizzlies: 'It's On Them'

Looking to complete a two-game sweep of the Grizzlies in Memphis, the Timberwolves came out flat on the defensive end and never fully recovered in a 137-128 loss on Monday night.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Canis Hoopus / February 3

Two Words, Wolves Pod: Giannis Trade?

On today’s episode, Ryan Eichten and Leo Sun take a look at the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 137-128 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade landscape, and much more: — The Timberwolves four-game winning streak came to an end Monday night in another disappointing defensive performance.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 3

Timberwolves insider makes ‘nervous’ admission on Giannis Antetokounmpo trade

The Minnesota Timberwolves have surfaced as a sneaky contender in the race for Giannis Antetokounmpo as the NBA trade deadline nears. According to Brett Siegel, Jaden McDaniels serves as the ultimate X-factor for this dark-horse pursuit.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 3

Perkins argues which team should trade for Antetokounmpo

Kendrick Perkins argues which team should trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo, and it's not Knicks

With the focus of the week centered on whether the Milwaukee Bucks will trade Antetokounmpo, NBA fans and media have been busy speculating about possible destinations for the two-time MVP.

Knicks reportedly have made massive Giannis Antetokounmpo trade-deadline decision

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NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / February 3

Anthony Edwards talks trash to Ja Morant during game

Anthony Edwards gave Ja Morant an earful during Monday’s game. Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves faced off on Monday against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tenn.

Jaden McDaniels News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 2

Timberwolves’ Jaden McDaniels slams down dunk over GG Jackson

Monday night isn’t exactly going according to plan for the Minnesota Timberwolves. After handily taking care of business against the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday, 131-114, the Timberwolves had plenty of confidence that they could do it again on Monday in another game against the Grizzlies on the road.