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Cam Johnson ruled out for Timberwolves clash

The Denver Nuggets have started off the 2025-26 season as one of the better teams in the Western Conference with a record of 9-2. The Nuggets are coming into Saturday with a big conference matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves, but they are going to be short-handed as Cam Johnson appeared on the team’s injury report ahead of the game.

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Jaden McDaniels’ Timberwolves emergence draws strong Anthony Edwards, Julius Randle takes

Jaden McDaniels is in year six with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Over the course of his career, he has improved each season by scoring more points per game and rounding out his entire skillset.

Rudy Gobert News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / November 14

The gap between Rudy Gobert's reputation and what the numbers actually show

All a basketball fan needs to see to know that Rudy Gobert is still a monster on defense is a quick glance at a chart that shows how poorly opponents shoot when they try to score on him in the paint.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 14

Timberwolves rumors: The $60 million contract offer Kevin Love crumpled up and tossed

Looking back on the contract offer that eventually led to the Minnesota Timberwolves trading Kevin Love to the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2014, there was a part of the story that few people knew.

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The '2024-25 NBA scoring leaders by team' quiz

How many of the players to lead their teams in points-per-game in 2024-25 NBA season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'Most triple-doubles in a season by NBA team' quiz

The 'Three-point leaders by NBA franchise' quiz

Ja Morant News / NBA Analysis Network / November 14

Minnesota Timberwolves must give up one key star to land Ja Morant in blockbuster trade

If the Minnesota Timberwolves are serious about landing Ja Morant, they will have to let one of their star players leave as part of the trade. The Minnesota Timberwolves have started the season fairly well, going 7-4 in their first 11 games and finding themselves near the top of the Western Conference.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

NBA News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / November 14

Timberwolves looking to snap bizarre streak against Kings on Friday

After a slightly unusual three-day layoff, the Timberwolves will be back in action for their second NBA Cup group stage game on Friday night at Target Center (which means the return of their comically-bright green court).

NBA News / Bleacher Report / November 14

Watch: Wolves HC Chris Finch takes a jab at JJ Redick

LaMelo Ball News / Total Apex Sports / November 14

NBA Insider Reveals Wild LaMelo Ball Story That Led To Minnesota Passing On Him In The 2020 NBA Draft

The 2020 NBA Draft was a pivotal moment for the Minnesota Timberwolves, who held the coveted number one overall pick. The choice came down to a few top prospects, but a newly revealed story about a pre-draft interview with LaMelo Ball sheds light on how a single, bizarre answer may have solidified their decision to select Anthony Edwards.

Julius Randle News / Canis Hoopus / November 14

Julius Randle: Isolation King

It has been a complicated start to the season for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Right before the start of the season, Donte DiVincenzo was moved into the

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / November 14

Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch takes a ruthless shot at JJ Redick

The fireworks are apparently continuing from last year’s playoff series between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Los Angeles Lakers. Timberwolves head

Minnesota Timberwolves News / The Lead / November 13

Timberwolves Finally Handling Business Against NBA’s Worst

For years, the Minnesota Timberwolves have had a curious Achilles’ heel: beating bad teams. Even during what’s become a golden era of Wolves basketball — an era defined by Anthony Edwards’ rise and one of the league’s best defenses — Minnesota has too often stumbled against opponents it should easily dispatch.

Rudy Gobert News / HITC / November 13

Rudy Gobert claims NBA rivals ‘don’t know how to stop’ Minnesota as he hails key teammate

The Minnesota Timberwolves got off to a strong start this season. They are sitting at 7-4 after a 133-120 win over the Utah Jazz in their most recent outing.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / November 12

Led by their big three, the Wolves appear to have a brand new identity

For most of the current golden age of Minnesota Timberwolves basketball, which has featured four straight postseason berths and two consecutive trips to the conference finals, the identity of Chris Finch's team has been centered around defense.

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Anthony Edwards News / Bleacher Report / November 11

Watch: Ant’s reaction when he won

Anthony Edwards News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / November 11

Anthony Edwards studying former MVP's peak scoring blueprint

Part of the Timberwolves' mission this season is to get Anthony Edwards to the free-throw line more often, and they've taken an interesting approach to accomplish the goal: studying James Harden in his prime.

NBA News / Canis Hoopus / November 11

Timberwolves 120, Jazz 113: Let The Good Times (Against Bad Teams) Roll

Monday night was never going to be Friday night. At least by no reasonable expectation. After a 40-point evisceration of the Utah Jazz at Target Center on Friday night, the Wolves this time were in Salt Lake City to take on Utah for the second time in four days.

Anthony Edwards News / Field Level Media / November 10