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Cavs need more than a fast start against unbeaten Timberwolves

The Cavs have shown they can build a big lead. Tonight would be a good time to show they know what to do with one. The unbeaten Timberwolves visit Rocket Arena for a 7 p.m.

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The Biggest Change for the Wolves This Season

It’s a small sample size, but the Minnesota Timberwolves lead the league in rebounding after the first three games this season. The Wolves hauled in 52 boards against the Miami Heat, 61 against the Orlando Magic, and 49 against the Toronto Raptors.

Anthony Edwards News / Athlon Sports / October 26

Final Injury Report for Timberwolves-Cavaliers: Will Anthony Edwards Play?

The Minnesota Timberwolves are on the road Monday night as they travel to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers in an interconference showdown. Minnesota enters Monday’s game with a 3-0 record after defeating the Toronto Raptors at home Sunday night.

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The 'NBA 60-point scorers' quiz

Throughout NBA history, only 40 players have scored 60 or more points during an NBA regular-season game. How many of the 40 can you name in six minutes?

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'NBA franchise 30-point-game leaders' quiz

The '30-point, 10-rebound NBA game leaders' quiz

Minnesota Timberwolves News / The Lead / October 26

The Timberwolves Are Poised To Be Lob City 2.0

The Minnesota Timberwolves are off to a howling start to the 2026-27 NBA season, and the year is shaping up to be mixtape-worthy. The vibes around the team have never been higher, and the group’s chemistry looks exemplary.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season

Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.

LaMelo Ball News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 26

How LaMelo Ball turns hitting Timberwolves teammates in head into a teaching moment

The Minnesota Timberwolves recently improved to 3-0 on the young 2026-27 NBA season with a dominant home win over the Toronto Raptors. The Timberwolves have now blown out all three opponents they’ve faced so far this year, with LaMelo Ball looking quite comfortable in his new threads through one week.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 26

Congrats to Timberwolves on no longer having worst winning percentage in NBA history. That’s now the Nets

On Sunday evening, the Minnesota Timberwolves improved to 3-0 with a blowout win over the Toronto Raptors in their first home game of the season. The Timberwolves have now destroyed three straight postseason teams from a year ago to open up their season and look like a real potential threat in the Western Conference.

WNBA News

Valkyries regain home-court advantage in WNBA Finals Game 4 battle

WNBA Finals takeaways: Valkyries regain home-court advantage in defensive Game 4 battle

Angel Reese and Atlanta Dream help WNBA Finals make history

Fever undergo another major leadership change by parting ways with GM Amber Cox

Enes Kanter Freedom denied entry after refusing WNBA Finals suite

Rudy Gobert News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 26

Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert wants to ‘continue to dominate offensively,’ but in his own way

The Minnesota Timberwolves are heavily reliant on Rudy Gobert’s physicality. He is one of the league’s most dominant players and isn’t changing his approach one bit.

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.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / October 26

Grading Every Timberwolves Player After Dominant Win Over Raptors

The Minnesota Timberwolves gave their home crowd plenty to enjoy last night, taking care of the Toronto Raptors 117-94 to improve to 3-0 on the season.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Fadeaway World / October 26

LaMelo Ball Had A Hilarious Way Of Teaching Timberwolves Teammates To Catch His Passes

Some concerns were raised when the Minnesota Timberwolves acquired LaMelo Ball in the offseason, but they are quickly disappearing. The Timberwolves improved to 3-0 in 2026-27 with a 117-94 win over the Toronto Raptors at Target Center on Sunday.

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The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz

The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz

The 'World Series managers' quiz

The 'Last 300-yard game by NFL team' quiz

LaMelo Ball News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 26

Timberwolves star LaMelo Ball reacts to reception in his first home game with Minnesota

LaMelo Ball has only been with the Minnesota Timberwolves for a few months, but he already feels right at home. After making his regular-season home debut in Sunday’s 117-94 win over the Toronto Raptors at Target Center, Ball was asked what the support from Timberwolves fans has meant to him since his arrival.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 26

Timberwolves’ Chris Finch sounds off on defense after shutting down Scottie Barnes

MINNEAPOLIS — In their 23-point win over the Toronto Raptors, the Minnesota Timberwolves held Scottie Barnes out of the scoring column, as he went 0-for-12 from the field and was a minus 27 overall. “I mean, great, you know, obviously, great defense by all those guys that took the matchup,” said Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / October 26

4 Reasons Why Timberwolves Secured An Overwhelming Win Against Raptors

The Minnesota Timberwolves ended their home opener on a high note after securing an overwhelming 117-94 victory against the Toronto Raptors. With the Wolves logging their third consecutive win already, Minnesota continues to assert why they should be a team to look out for this season.

NBA News / Canis Hoopus / October 25

Timberwolves 117, Raptors 94: The Sky is the Limit

The vibes are pretty, pretty good in Minnesota right now. The Minnesota Timberwolves just finished yet another fairly complete victory to begin the season 3-0, with the Kawhi Leonard-less Toronto Raptors serving as the team’s latest victim.

Anthony Edwards News / Field Level Media / October 25

Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves cruise past Raptors

Anthony Edwards scored 26 points on 10-for-18 shooting, and the Minnesota Timberwolves pulled away for a 117-94 win over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday evening in Minneapolis.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / October 25

One Clear Positive and Negative From Timberwolves’ Win vs. Raptors

There was a palpable energy inside Target Center Friday night as the Minnesota Timberwolves made their long-awaited return to their home court. After two straight wins on the road to begin the season, Timberwolves fans were excited to see their new-look roster in person for the first time.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / October 25

What Timberwolves' First 2 Games Have Revealed About Their Rotation So Far

It's pretty easy to walk around a little taller after the Minnesota Timberwolves' first two games of the season. Blowouts alike, production has come from up and down the rotation in their Tour de Florida, resulting in eviscerations of the Miami Heat and Orlando Magic.

NBA News / Field Level Media / October 24

Timberwolves, Raptors clash after dominant 2-0 starts

The Minnesota Timberwolves and Toronto Raptors are off to near-perfect starts. Only one of those teams can stay unbeaten when the Timberwolves tip off against the Raptors on Sunday evening in Minneapolis.

NBA News / Field Level Media / October 23

Timberwolves cruise past Magic to sweep Florida road trip

Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels scored 15 points apiece, and the Minnesota Timberwolves cruised to a 115-93 win over the host Orlando Magic on Friday night.

Jaden McDaniels News / HITC / October 22

Jaden McDaniels admits he never even wanted to join the Timberwolves after $40m extension

Jaden McDaniels has become one of the best perimeter defenders in the NBA and is a key player for the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 26-year-old has been a part of the team since he was drafted in 2020.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Yardbarker / October 22