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'Smartest Decision': Jonathan Kuminga Joins Forces With Coach Who Recently Trained Jaylen Brown

Jonathan Kuminga has already seen his NBA career take several turns before turning 24. After winning a championship with the Golden State Warriors, he dealt with an unstable role, moved to the Atlanta Hawks during the 2025-26 season and entered free agency again just months later.

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Timberwolves' Strong Potential Future Is Being Overlooked

The Minnesota Timberwolves completely reoriented their roster this offseason. They sent out Naz Reid and Julius Randle for LaMelo Ball and signed Ayo Dosunmu to a new five-year, $112 million contract.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / AirJordanChronicles / September 19

How Minnesota Timberwolves are shaping up for new season

Always seen as a defensive powerhouse, the Minnesota Timberwolves have decided to change the narrative this time around. Their latest additions will bolster their attack, giving them a new look. The Wolves will enter the 2026-27 season after losing two of their top six players, Julius Randle and Naz Reid.

Anthony Edwards News / Canis Hoopus / September 19

An Anthony Edwards Prospect Retrospective: The Realization of His Superstar Potential

Editor’s Note: It is our pleasure to introduce a second Leo to the Canis-verse. This is Leo Li’s first piece for CH, and he will be adding more insight into all things player development going forward.

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The 'Most 200 3-pointer NBA seasons' quiz

In NBA history, 38 players have made 200 or more three-point field goals in more than one season. How many can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most 3's-per-game in NBA history' quiz

The 'NBA minutes-per-game leaders' quiz

The 'NBA Playoff-3's leaders' quiz

NBA News / Fadeaway World / September 19

NBA Trade Idea Lands The Timberwolves A Naz Reid-Type Backup Center

When Naz Reid got moved with a huge package of draft capital to land LaMelo Ball, the Minnesota Timberwolves gave Anthony Edwards another legitimate star, but also created a pretty big problem in their frontcourt.

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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 / September 19

Ranking the Best GMs in Minnesota Timberwolves History

The history of the Minnesota Timberwolves is chock-full of off-court drama, lottery misfortune, and stars and superstars coming and going over the team's relatively young 37-year history.

Jonathan Kuminga News / Hoops Wire / September 19

Jonathan Kuminga disputes talk of larger Lakers offer

Jonathan Kuminga says he didn’t leave Lakers money on the table to join the Timberwolves. At least not money that was actually offered. During the Ball in the Family Podcast, Lonzo Ball’s manager, Darren Moore, said Kuminga contacted him directly after hearing discussion about his free-agent decision.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / September 18

Three Timberwolves Role Changes That Will Determine Their Season

Drink everytime someone mentions that the Minnesota Timberwolves roster is different this season and new players will have to step up or augment their game that previously didn't need to.

Jules Bernard News / Hoops Rumors / September 18

Jules Bernard (Wolves), David Stockton (Suns) Sign Camp Deals

Free agent guard Jules Bernard has signed a non-guaranteed training camp contract with the Timberwolves, while point guard guard David Stockton has done the same with the Suns, according to Paul Garcia of Spot Up Shot (Twitter links).

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / September 18

Why the Timberwolves Not Trading for Kawhi Is a Good Thing

Tim Connelly knows that until the Timberwolves win it all, he must keep shuffling things around to assemble a team capable of winning a title and promoting the best out of his superstar, Anthony Edwards.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Total Pro Sports / September 17

Anthony Edwards Reveals Why LeBron James Shunned Minnesota In Free Agency, Takes Subtle Shot At His Hairline

After LeBron James notified the Los Angeles Lakers that he wouldn’t be back in the 2026-2027 season, several contenders made their pitch to lure the four-time champ to play for their franchise.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

NBA News / Yardbarker / September 17

Knicks roster battle should have obvious frontrunner

The New York Knicks held training camp tryouts for its final roster spots last season and went on to win an NBA title. This season, they're trying a similar approach.

Knicks add Drew Eubanks, could compete with John Konchar for roster spot

Ex-Knicks big man Michael Sweetney dies at age 43

Knicks pause ticket sales after error led to high prices

The '35-5-5 Conference Finals games' quiz

Ayo Dosunmu News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / September 17

Why Ayo Dosunmu's 2026-27 Is So Important to Timberwolves' Future

On the night of the 2024 NBA Draft, the Minnesota Timberwolves made a mistake. They traded an unprotected first-round pick to the San Antonio Spurs in exchange for the eighth overall pick.

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NBA News / Fadeaway World / September 17

Anthony Edwards Roasts LeBron James, Jaylen Brown And LaMelo Ball In Hilarious Adidas Ad

Anthony Edwards is already talking like he is ready for the 2026-27 NBA season, and nobody was safe from his witty roasts in his latest Adidas commercial.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / September 17

Timberwolves' Bench Matchups Are the Great Unknown This Season

The Minnesota Timberwolves had a giant hole in their starting five. Until they didn't. With the late-summer addition of Jonathan Kuminga, there aren't a lot of matchups on paper that the Wolves first unit won't be able to handle this coming season.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Canis Hoopus / September 17

3 Candidates That Need to Work Out

‘Internal development’ was up there as one of the key phrases of the Minnesota Timberwolves 2024-25 offseason. Alongside ‘continuity’, the two were constantly used as the main themes to describe how Minnesota would take another step forward after their back-to-back Western Conference Finals trips.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Fadeaway World / September 16

Jonathan Kuminga Reportedly Denies Rejecting More Money From Lakers, Warriors

The Minnesota Timberwolves player Jonathan Kuminga apparently sent a text message to Lonzo Ball’s manager and business partner, Darren Moore, who recently appeared on the ‘Ball in the Family’ podcast.

Chris Finch News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / September 16

Timberwolves Can't Ignore Sobering Reality Check From Chris Finch

The Minnesota Timberwolves have undergone a large amount of change in the past 12 months. Usually, teams with as much playoff success as the Wolves have had in the past three years look to make small additions around the margins of their team in hopes of not breaking what is already working.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Canis Hoopus / September 16

Timberwolves Player Previews: The Wings

In part two of the Timberwolves Player Previews series, Will dives into the swingmen who may swing the season for Minnesota. If you missed the part one reviewing the guards, it’s just a click away below!

Barack Obama News / Scoop B / September 16

Scoop B: Matt Barnes Talks Obama, Kobe’s Legacy, LeBron’s Laker Statue and the Rise of the Timberwolves

Former NBA champion and All the Smoke co-host Matt Barnes has never been one to censor his opinions. Known throughout his 14-year NBA career as a fiery, unapologetic competitor, Barnes successfully transitioned that raw energy into the media landscape, building one of the most candid platform spaces in sports journalism alongside Stephen Jackson.