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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.

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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.

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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?

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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 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.

Tim Connelly News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 18

Tim Connelly asks ‘why not’ Timberwolves for NBA title – here’s the exact answer

The Minnesota Timberwolves have had a very eventful offseason, headlined by the addition of LaMelo Ball in a blockbuster trade with the Charlotte Hornets, as well as the salary dump of Julius Randle to the Brooklyn Nets.

Anthony Edwards News / TWSN / August 18

Anthony Edwards Sends Bold Warning to Two Western Conference Contenders

Anthony Edwards has evolved into one of the true stars of the NBA and the face of the Minnesota Timberwolves. Edwards already played with immense confidence, but now that the Timberwolves have gone on to add another key player alongside him in LaMelo Ball, it will only further boost the confidence with which he plays this season.

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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 18

Kevin Garnett's Emotional Connection with the Only Other Retired Timberwolves Number

Kevin Garnett's No. 21 jersey will finally be retired for the Minnesota Timberwolves next season. A day after the NBA released the entire 2026-27 schedule, the Timberwolves announced that on February 28th, 2027, against the Boston Celtics, the franchise legend will finally see his jersey lifted into the rafters of Target Center.

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LaMelo Ball News / Fadeaway World / August 18

Timberwolves GM’s First Impression Of LaMelo Ball : 'The Guy Has No Bad Days'

This offseason has been rather eventful for the Minnesota Timberwolves. After failing to make it past the second round of the playoffs, the Wolves’ front office triggered a retooling by offloading several veterans.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / August 17

The Timberwolves' Road-Heavy January Will Be Their Biggest Test of 2026-27 Season

The NBA released its full 82-game schedule for all 30 teams last week, and inevitably, fans and media began poring through this list of games for each team to try and find the best games, possible road trips, and the best and worst stretches for their favorite team.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Canis Hoopus / August 17

Which Number Should Be Retired Next?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Timberwolves fans and fans across the country.

Ayo Dosunmu News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / August 17

Why Starting Ayo Dosunmu Could Make or Break the Wolves

In the 2025-26 regular season, the Wolves' main starting five played 13:08 together on average per game. Just 27.3% of the total 48 minutes in a game.

Anthony Edwards News / Hoops Wire / August 16

NBA Notes: Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards, Mavericks, offseason, Grizzlies

Anthony Edwards isn’t talking championship just yet. First, he wants to see what the new-look Timberwolves actually look like together. Minnesota made one of the summer’s biggest changes by acquiring LaMelo Ball in the four-team trade that sent Naz Reid to Charlotte and Julius Randle to Brooklyn.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Bring Me The Sports / August 16

After team trip to Paris, Timberwolves' offseason vibes are sky high

There are still two months until the Timberwolves' regular season begins and we get to see the Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball backcourt in action. But as things stand right now in mid-August, it's hard to remember an offseason with better vibes than this one.

Anthony Edwards News / Viral Sports News / August 16

Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards Puts Thunder, Spurs on Notice

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards expressed strong confidence that his reconfigured team can overcome the Western Conference’s top contenders next season.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 16

Anthony Edwards drops ‘we don’t f**k with Nike’ bar in freestyle diss track

Anthony Edwards is enjoying his time in the Philippines, and one moment went viral when the NBA star took a shot at Nike. “Dope boy 95 AE’s on, we don’t f**k with Nike you can send a n***a home,” Edwards is heard rapping in the clip.

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

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Kevin Garnett News / Athlon Sports / August 13

Kevin Garnett's Jersey Retirement Date Revealed After Timberwolves Schedule Release: Report

The Minnesota Timberwolves’ 2026-27 NBA schedule was released Thursday, giving fans their first full look at the upcoming season, which features many key matchups.