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Timberwolves Facing Costly Slide as Tiebreakers Turn Against Them

With Anthony Edwards ruled out Tuesday night for the showdown between the Timberwolves and Phoenix Suns, Minnesota is in danger of not winning any of the key tiebreakers that could determine playoff seeds in the Western Conference.

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Rudy Gobert Confesses He Wants to be the Greatest Defender in NBA History

Rudy Gobert is a polarizing NBA player for a number of reasons. Maybe it’s just because he ignorantly touched all those microphones at the outset of the COVID epidemic.

Anthony Edwards News / Field Level Media / March 17

Anthony Edwards out for Wolves' matchup with Suns

The Minnesota Timberwolves will need to find a way to win without their best player. Anthony Edwards, the Timberwolves' top scorer, will not be available Tuesday night because of a sore right knee.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / EssentiallySports / March 16

Anthony Edwards’ Fate in Minnesota All but Sealed Amid NBA Legend’s Scrutiny

The NBA has been witnessing what can be called the Western Conference supremacy for years. While the East has produced champions recently (the Celtics were crowned in 2024), the grind around getting through the West is something else entirely.

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The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz

How many of the 44 active NBA players to record a triple-double with 30 points at least once in their career can you name in six minutes?

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'Active NBA All-Star leaders' quiz

The '1,000 double-figure NBA games' quiz

Paul Pierce News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 16

Paul Pierce drops shocking leadership take that impacts Timberwolves’ title chances

After holding Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to 10 points through three and a half quarters, the Minnesota Timberwolves fell behind by double figures in a 116-103 loss, leading Paul Pierce to question what’s missing.

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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.

Julius Randle News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 16

Timberwolves’ Julius Randle silver lining from Thunder game after recent benching

On Sunday afternoon, the Minnesota Timberwolves suffered their fourth straight blowout loss with a road defeat against the reigning NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder.

NBA News / Total Pro Sports / March 16

Suns vs. Timberwolves: Prediction, Probable Starting Lineups, and Head-to-Head Stats (Mar 17)

The Minnesota Timberwolves did their best to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder. Unfortunately, following another 20-point night from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, they lost 103-116.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Canis Hoopus / March 16

Two Words, Wolves Pod: A Disastrous Road Trip

On today’s episode, Ryan Eichten and Leo Sun discuss the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 116-103 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, the brutal last week for the team, and much more: — The Wolves’ loss to the Thunder on Sunday afternoon was their fourth loss in five games, ending a truly awful four-game road trip.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / March 16

NBA Expansion Could Send Timberwolves to Eastern Conference by 2028-29

The Minnesota Timberwolves could be moved to the Eastern Conference before the start of the 2028-29 NBA season. According to Shams Charania, the NBA's board of governors will hold a vote next week to move forward with expanding the league to 32 teams with the addition of Seattle and Las Vegas.

Anthony Edwards News / Fadeaway World / March 16

Gilbert Arenas Builds Team To Beat Anthony Edwards’ All-Time Starting Five

Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Anthony Edwards shared his all-time starting five recently, and former NBA star Gilbert Arenas was tasked with putting together a team to beat it.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / March 16

Anthony Edwards Urges Timberwolves Teammate to 'Find a Balance' After Taking Blame for Loss vs. Thunder

Frustration was evident on Anthony Edwards’ face after the Minnesota Timberwolves fell to the Oklahoma City Thunder 103-116 on Sunday. The All-Star guard didn’t dodge responsibility for the defeat, but he also had a clear message for teammate Julius Randle.

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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.

Anthony Edwards News / Total Pro Sports / March 16

Anthony Edwards Takes Blame After Thunder Loss While Making Blunt Claim About OKC

In the battle against two of the budding faces of the NBA, reigning league MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander bested Anthony Edwards. Edwards may have plans for a different career route once he hits 30, but for this night, he was expected to show off.

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The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz

The 'Most men's NCAA Tournaments' quiz

The '21+ made free throws in an NBA game' quiz

The '100-rushing-yard Super Bowls' quiz

Chris Finch News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 15

Timberwolves’ Chris Finch calls out refs after brutal loss to Thunder

OKLAHOMA CITY — Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch had words for the officials after a 116-103 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday. After Timberwolves All-Star Anthony Edwards was cleared to play in the matinee on the road, Minnesota fell short in the final frame, where the Thunder outscored its opponent 36-27.

Rudy Gobert News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 15