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Jonathan Kuminga News / Yardbarker / August 26

Jonathan Kuminga finally getting realistic about his value leads to best-case scenario

Jonathan Kuminga wanted $35M per season in an extension from the Golden State Warriors. He's finally getting realistic about his value.

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Minnesota Timberwolves News / Fadeaway World / August 26

Could New Timberwolves Ownership Lead To Another Blockbuster? 3 Potential Trades To Explore

In the last few days, Marc Stad agreed to buy Marc Lore’s controlling stake in the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx at a $4.5 billion valuation. Stad was

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Jonathan Kuminga News / Yardbarker / August 26

Insider hints at favorite in Jonathan Kuminga pursuit

Is one team emerging as a favorite to land Kuminga?

NBA trade idea sends Jimmy Butler to Hawks, Jonathan Kuminga to Bucks

NBA fans will pay more for ESPN streaming this season

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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 26

Ranking the Timberwolves' Young Players From Best to Worst Future Outlooks

The Minnesota Timberwolves currently have no draft capital. They are without a tradable first-round pick, and the only second-round pick they have is top-50 protected, making all but useless.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Bring Me The Sports / August 26

Windhorst says Wolves need to worry about future with Anthony Edwards, Tim Connelly

If the Timberwolves fail in 2026-27, could they lose both superstar guard Anthony Edwards and president of basketball operations Tim Connelly? ESPN’s Brian Windhorst is calling it a “high-stakes year” for Minnesota, with Edwards potentially eligible for a contract extension next summer and Connelly in the final year of his contract.

Tim Connelly News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 26

Timberwolves rumors: Tim Connelly’s ‘phantom equity’ that will net him ‘giant bonus’

Minnesota Timberwolves president of basketball operations Tim Connelly is entering the final year of his contract. With co-owner Marc Lore selling his majority stake in the Timberwolves to minority partner Marc Stad, there were concerns about Connelly’s future with the team.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 25

Lonzo Ball leaves little unsaid with Michael Porter Jr.

Lonzo Ball entered the NBA surrounded by noise. Years later, he sounds most interested in clarity. During an appearance on Michael Porter Jr.’s “Curious Mike” podcast, Ball revisited nearly every major chapter of his basketball life, Yahoo reports.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / August 25

The Biggest Question Every Timberwolves Starter Must Answer This Season

The Minnesota Timberwolves answered their biggest question this summer by placing a 25-year-old All-Star point guard, LaMelo Ball, next to their 25-year-old superstar, Anthony Edwards. Minnesota’s starting lineup will enter the season with a high ceiling, one so tall that the Wolves are hoping it can lead them to a championship.

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.

Trey Kaufman-Renn News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / August 25

Examining Why the Timberwolves Haven't Signed Trey Kaufman-Renn Yet

It's no secret that the Minnesota Timberwolves are dealing with a salary cap crunch. It's not quite a roster crunch, as there are two vacant slots. But they have yet to sign No.

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Minnesota Timberwolves News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 25

Timberwolves rumors: What bombshell ownership change means for crucial Tim Connelly contract talks

Last week, a big change happened to the Minnesota Timberwolves after it was reported that co-owner Marc Lore sold his majority stake in the team and the Minnesota Lynx to Marc Stad for $4.5 billion.

LaMelo Ball News / Bleacher Report / August 24

Watch: Lonzo says LaMelo has a driver now (via @CuriousMike)

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Bleacher Report / August 24

Watch: Lonzo made LaMelo work

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / August 24

3 Questions That Remain After Timberwolves' Ownership Shift

It was a surprise, but also not a surprise. On Friday, ESPN's Shams Charania broke the news that Timberwolves majority owner and team governor Marc Lore sold the majority of his shares in the Minnesota Timberwolves to already-baked-in member of the ownership group Marc Stad.

NBA News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / August 23

Weighing the Pros and Cons of Jonathan Kuminga for Timberwolves

A little more than a month out from the start of NBA training camp, the Timberwolves are still in need of a power forward. While the Wolves could trade one of their young players to fill that void, there is another option that may be materializing.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Bring Me The Sports / August 23

Marc Lore explains decision to sell majority stake in Timberwolves, Lynx

In a surprising turn of events, Marc Lore sold his majority stake in the Timberwolves and Lynx to American businessman Marc Stad on Friday. He explained the decision via Instagram on Saturday.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / August 23

Timberwolves' New-Look Bench Carries Concerns and Possibilities

For the first time in three years, the Wolves' bench isn't entering the season as a known commodity. There will be no talk of eight starters, no talk of a reigning Sixth Man of the Year.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / EssentiallySports / August 23

Marc Lore Breaks Silence After Conceding Timberwolves Stake to Marc Stad

Five years after landing in Minnesota alongside Alex Rodriguez with grand ambitions to transform two struggling franchises, Marc Lore has taken a significant step back.

Anthony Edwards News / Hoops Wire / August 22

Anthony Edwards ordered to pay $14,000 per month in child support

Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has been ordered to pay $14,000 per month in child support for his son, according to TMZ. The ruling involves Alexandria Desroches and their son Amir, who was born in 2023.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Bring Me The Sports / August 22

Alex Rodriguez 'energized' amid Timberwolves and Lynx ownership shakeup

Just a year after finalizing the full purchase of the Timberwolves and Lynx from long-time owner Glen Taylor, Alex Rodriguez has a new partner at the top of the organization’s ownership structure.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / EssentiallySports / August 21

Will Alex Rodriguez Remain as Timberwolves Owner? Details of Marc Stad’s $4.5 Billion Ownership Deal Revealed

Marc Stad is acquiring majority control of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx for $4.5 billion, buying out Marc Lore’s majority stake while Alex Rodriguez raises his own stake and remains in leadership roles.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Yardbarker / August 21

Timberwolves sale is another NBA 'house flip'

After Minnesota Timberwolves co-owner Marc Lore sold his stake in the team Friday one year after assuming majority ownership, it does appear that private equity firms are treating NBA teams like "flippable" assets.

Reports: Marc Stad purchases lead stake in Wolves, Lynx

Alex Rodriguez’s new role revealed after stunning Timberwolves sale

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