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Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards single-handedly takes down Thunder in final 30 seconds

The Minnesota Timberwolves and the Oklahoma City Thunder traded control all night, but the ending belonged to one player. In a tense Western Conference matchup, Anthony Edwards took over while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ran out of answers.

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NBA Notes: Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards, Spurs, Victor Wembanyama, Sixers

The Timberwolves still remember how last season ended, and on Friday night, they played like it. Anthony Edwards returned from a three-game injury absence and delivered when it mattered, scoring 26 points, grabbing 12 rebounds and drilling the go-ahead three with 38.5 seconds left to lift Minnesota past the defending champion Thunder, 112-107.

Anthony Edwards News / The SportsRush / December 20

Anthony Edwards Shuts Down Gilbert Arenas’ Criticism After Dagger 3-Pointer Against the Thunder

Is the aura of invincibility surrounding the Oklahoma City Thunder finally over? They’ve now lost two in just a week after losing just once in the first three months of the regular season, with their latest defeat coming at the hands of Anthony Edwards, who drove the knife through the heart of the Thunder fanbase, and also Gilbert Arenas.

NBA News / Canis Hoopus / December 20

Timberwolves 112, Thunder 107: Garnett Inspires Amethyst Colored Win, Dearly Beloved

There are the haves and the have-nots in the NBA; the teams whose fourth starter could be another team’s best player get to waltz through the regular season while lottery locks spin the tankathon wheel in hopes that it will change.

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Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 19

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shows insane hops with back-to-back blocks on Jaden McDaniels, Rudy Gobert

Is there anything Shai Gilgeous-Alexander can’t do? The Oklahoma City Thunder superstar is widely considered the frontrunner for MVP, but on Friday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves, he decided to submit his application for Defensive Player of the Year, too.

Chris Finch News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / December 19

Chris Finch ejected after losing it on officials early in Wolves-Thunder battle

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch was ejected less than halfway through the first quarter of Friday night's Western Conference battle with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Julius Randle News / Total Apex Sports / December 19

Minnesota Timberwolves Star Worries About the Team’s State

Minnesota Timberwolves star Julius Randle reportedly worries about the state of the team. Here’s why, courtesy of The Escapist. Randle’s worrying about the Timberwolves, and for a good reason.

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Minnesota Timberwolves News / Athlon Sports / December 19

Timberwolves Coach Chris Finch Excited for Return of Kevin Garnett

The Minnesota Timberwolves franchise began in 1989 and rose to prominence with the drafting of high school basketball superstar Kevin Garnett in 1995, which made him the first player to leap from that level of basketball to the big time in over two decades.

Anthony Edwards News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 19

Anthony Edwards uncertain for Timberwolves-Thunder clash with foot injury

Minnesota Timberwolves star guard Anthony Edwards is questionable for Friday night’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder due to right foot injury maintenance.

Chris Finch News / Hoops Wire / December 19

NBA Notes: Timberwolves, Chris Finch, Celtics, Spurs, Elfrid Payton

The Timberwolves keep flirting with the idea of being an elite West team, but the consistency has not been there. Not yet, anyway. Wednesday’s home loss to Memphis was another reminder.

Kevin Garnett News / Hoops Wire / December 18

Timberwolves hire Kevin Garnett, set to retire jersey after sides patch up past

Kevin Garnett is officially coming home. The Timberwolves announced that Garnett has been hired as a team ambassador and that his iconic No. 21 jersey will be retired at a later date.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / December 18

Insider floats 3 point guards in conversation about Timberwolves trades

After an ugly home loss to the Grizzlies and point guard troubles lingering, how much longer can the Minnesota Timberwolves wait to make a trade? The NBA trade deadline doesn't arrive until 2 p.m.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / December 16

Timberwolves Named Among Favorites to Acquire Cavaliers' $197 Million Guard Ahead of Trade Deadline: Report

The Minnesota Timberwolves have gotten off to a strong start to the 2025-26 NBA season as they currently sit sixth in the Western Conference standings with a 17-9 record.

Naz Reid News / Athlon Sports / December 15

Mock Trade Lands Timberwolves $197 Million Guard from Grizzlies for Trade Package Headline by Naz Reid

The Minnesota Timberwolves have had a strong start to the season as they currently sit sixth in the Western Conference standings with a 17-9 record. Of

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 14

Short-handed Timberwolves stay hot, beat Kings

Julius Randle collected 24 points and 10 rebounds and Naz Reid added 20 and 11, respectively, fueling the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 117-103 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday in Minneapolis.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 13

Rudy Gobert takes revenge on Steph Curry, Warriors

Gobert was on the wrong end of a Curry flurry during the 2024 Olympics. Friday, the "Stifle Tower" ruined Curry's return and the Warriors' comeback with rebounds, putbacks and dunks down the stretch.

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