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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.

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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.

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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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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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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 / 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 / HITC / August 25

Lonzo Ball makes driver revelation about LaMelo Ball after car crash controversy

LaMelo Ball got into some hot water about his driving earlier in 2026, and now Lonzo Ball reveals what has changed in the aftermath of the controversy.

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.

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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 / 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.

LaMelo Ball News / Bleacher Report / August 22

Watch: LaMelo was in the lab for his 25th birthday

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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.

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 22

Insider says Jonathan Kuminga 'likes the idea of playing for the Lakers' — but there's a key obstacle

Kuminga would rather return to California and sign with the Lakers.

Lakers' pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga takes 180-degree turn

Report: Lakers are targeting Nikola Jokic

Bronny James gives a 5-word reaction to father LeBron joining 76ers

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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 / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / August 22

5 Timberwolves With the Most at Stake This Preseason

The Minnesota Timberwolves are less than two months away from opening up their six-game preseason slate against the Milwaukee Bucks on the road. Entering

NBA News / Fadeaway World / August 22

Millionaire Timberwolves Owner Alex Rodriguez Issues A Statement After $4.5 Billion Deal

The previous minority owner, Marc Stad, has agreed to purchase the required shares in the Minnesota-based basketball teams, the Timberwolves and the Lynx, at a $4.5 billion team valuation, becoming the new majority owner instead of Marc Lore.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / August 22

Insider Provides Update on Anthony Edwards and Co’s Future After Timberwolves Ownership Shake-Up

In a major ownership reorganization, American businessman Marc Stad has agreed to a deal (pending NBA Board of Governors approval) to become the controlling owner and largest shareholder of the NBA’s Minnesota Timberwolves and the WNBA’s Minnesota Lynx.

Terrence Shannon News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / August 21

Terrence Shannon Jr. Is Now Wolves' Most Important Bench Player

The 2026-27 Minnesota Timberwolves have a higher ceiling than any other version of the team in franchise history. But the bench unit that was once one of the key advantages that Chris Finch's Wolves enjoyed over the majority of opponents has been effectively gutted over the past 14 months.

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 / Bring Me The Sports / August 21

4 things to watch out for next after stunning Wolves ownership change

The Timberwolves have a new controlling owner after Marc Lore agreed to sell his majority stake in the team to Marc Stad on Friday. The last couple of years have been a whirlwind along the Timberwolves’ ownership front.

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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Minnesota Timberwolves News / Larry Brown Sports / August 21