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Anthony Edwards to Miss Major Honor as Timberwolves Star Falls Victim to Controversial NBA Rule

Another electric season bites the dust because of the NBA’s 65-game rule. Anthony Edwards returned to action recently after missing six straight games with a knee injury.

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Pistons 113, Timberwolves 108: Short-Handed Offense Comes Up Short

The Minnesota Timberwolves crushed the Dallas Mavericks in Anthony Edwards’ return and behind Ayo Dosunmu’s impressive triple-double. The welcome-back party for Edwards has been short-lived, as he was ruled out for knee injury management and an illness for this Thursday night matchup against the Detroit Pistons.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / April 2

Mike Conley Turns Back Clock But Timberwolves Fall to Pistons Again

Thursday night offered a reminder that the only thing that really matters for the Timberwolves over the next couple weeks is getting Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels healthy for the postseason.

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Anthony Edwards News / Hoops Wire / April 2

Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards out, will miss awards eligibility threshold

Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards has been ruled out for Thursday’s game at Detroit after initially being listed as questionable, the team announced. Edwards is dealing with right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome in addition to an illness.

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Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

Anthony Edwards News / Yardbarker / April 2

Anthony Edwards gets disappointing news before T-Wolves game against Pistons

The Minnesota Timberwolves are set to face the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night, but the bigger story heading into the matchup involves Anthony Edwards and his availability.

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Anthony Edwards News / Hoops Rumors / April 2

Anthony Edwards Out Thursday, Won’t Qualify For Postseason Awards

Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards was initially listed as questionable for Thursday’s game at Detroit, but he has been downgraded to out, the team announced (Twitter link).

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20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

Joe Ingles News / Hoops Wire / April 2

Timberwolves’ Joe Ingles interested in potential NBL return

Timberwolves forward Joe Ingles is considering a return to Australia’s National Basketball League, according to Olgun Uluc of ESPN, who shared the update in his NBL free agency primer.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 2

Final Injury Report for Timberwolves-Pistons: Will Anthony Edwards, Marcus Sasser Play?

The Minnesota Timberwolves are on the road on Thursday night as they travel to take on the Detroit Pistons in an interconference showdown. Minnesota enters Thursday’s game with a 46-29 record after defeating the Dallas Mavericks on the road on Monday night.

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Joe Ingles News / Hoops Rumors / April 2

Joe Ingles Has Interest In Returning To Australia’s NBL

Veteran forward Joe Ingles is interested in the idea of returning to his home country to play in Australia’s National Basketball League, Olgun Uluc of ESPN reports within his NBL free agency primer.

Ayo Dosunmu News / Canis Hoopus / April 2

Twin Turbos: Racing Their Way to the Playoffs

Ayo Dosunmu and Bones Hyland weren’t even on the radar to begin the season. One was fighting for his NBA life, entertaining overseas offers before re-signing with the Timberwolves to a standard contract later in the 2025 offseason.

Tim Connelly News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 1

Timberwolves prepared to stiff-arm Mavericks’ Tim Connelly theft efforts

The Minnesota Timberwolves are expected to firmly resist any attempt by the Dallas Mavericks to pursue president of basketball operations Tim Connelly, as Dallas begins its search for a new general manager.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / AirJordanChronicles / April 1

'Was Taking a Sh*t': Anthony Edwards Reveals Reason Behind Not Starting for Wolves

Having missed 6 games due to a right knee inflammation, Anthony Edwards must’ve been chomping at the bit to be cleared to return to the paint. However, when that moment arrived, he wasn’t there at tipoff.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 31

Timberwolves’ dream seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NBA Playoffs

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been on the periphery of greatness for years. The Timberwolves have long had dreams of an NBA title, but they have never played in the championship round.

Ayo Dosunmu News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / March 31

Ayo Dosunmu Should Be the Wolves' Franchise PG — Now They Have to Pay Him

It's sort of insulting to call Rob Dillingham and Leonard Miller "spare parts," but if a basketball team is a machine running on players, then it's a fitting description for the two guys Minnesota traded to the Chicago Bulls for Ayo Dosunmu back in February.

Ayo Dosunmu News / Canis Hoopus / March 31

Two Words, Wolves Pod: Ant is Back, Jaden is Out, and An Ayo Dosunmu Triple-Double

On today’s episode, Ryan Eichten and Leo Sun talk about the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 124-94 win over the Dallas Mavericks, the return of Anthony Edwards, and much more: — The Timberwolves announced that Jaden McDaniels is “week to week” with left knee patella tendinopathy and a bone bruise.

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 31

Big Timberwolves win sets dubious mark for NBA season

Injuries and widespread tanking have led to a rash of lopsided games.

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NBA News / Total Apex Sports / March 30

'Twin Turbos,' Minnesota Timberwolves Blow Out Dallas Mavericks 124-94

The Dallas Mavericks returned home to host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday, but the Timberwolves blew out the Mavericks 124-94 at the American Airlines Center.

Ayo Dosunmu News / Field Level Media / March 30

Wolves ride Ayo Dosunmu's triple-double to win over Mavs

Ayo Dosunmu recorded his second career triple-double, finishing with 18 points, a career-high 15 rebounds and 12 assists to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 124-94 road rout of the Dallas Mavericks on Monday.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 30

Timberwolves’ nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NBA Playoffs

The Minnesota Timberwolves have spent the 2025-26 season proving they belong among the Western Conference elite. As the playoffs approach, though, the conversation is no longer about validation but survival.

Jaden McDaniels News / Hoops Rumors / March 30

Jaden McDaniels Listed As Week-To-Week With Knee Ailment

Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels has been diagnosed with left knee patella tendinopathy and a bone bruise, according to a team press release. An MRI conducted at Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine determined the extent of his injury.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 29

Timberwolves enter critical stretch with pesky Mavericks up first

The Minnesota Timberwolves will tip off a critical stretch playing six of seven on the road, beginning on Monday against the Dallas Mavericks. Minnesota (45-29) embarks on the first of two three-game road swings over its final eight games of the regular season looking to secure its Western Conference playoff positioning.