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Naz Reid comes off bench to lead Timberwolves past Mavericks

Naz Reid registered a double-double off the bench with 22 points and 12 rebounds, and the Minnesota Timberwolves pulled away for a 120-96 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night in Minneapolis.

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Minnesota Timberwolves Rout Dallas Mavericks 120-96

The Minnesota Timberwolves hosted the Dallas Mavericks on Monday. The Timberwolves routed the Mavericks 120-96 at the Target Center. Minnesota improved to 9-5, while Dallas fell to 4-11.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Canis Hoopus / November 17

Timberwolves 120, Mavericks 96: Naz Reid’s Statement

With 6:50 left in the fourth quarter, a rousing applause came from Target Center; the loudest it had been all night. A rarity that early in the game nowadays, it was Joe Ingles time.

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 17

Timberwolves look to bounce back against Mavericks

The Minnesota Timberwolves insist they are not too worried about a one-game setback. They just want to make sure that a hiccup does not turn into something more serious.

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Anthony Edwards News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / November 16

Anthony Edwards takes blame for Timberwolves' loss to Nuggets

Anthony Edwards had a pretty simple explanation for what happened in the fourth quarter of the Timberwolves' loss to the Nuggets on Saturday night at Target Center.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?

Who is the best player in the history of every NBA franchise? That’s a tough question. Who is the most iconic player in the history of every NBA franchise?

NBA News / Canis Hoopus / November 15

Nuggets 123, Timberwolves 112: A Step-Up in Weight Class

Let’s go crazy! It was a special night in downtown Minneapolis on Saturday as the Minnesota Timberwolves brought back their popular Prince-inspired jerseys and the new court to go along with it in a matchup against the Denver Nuggets.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / NBA Analysis Network / November 15

Minnesota Timberwolves star reflects on 3 different injuries vs. Kings, ‘I just wanna go home…’

One Minnesota Timberwolves player cut a frustrated figure after their win over the Sacramento Kings, lamenting his injury record this season. The Minnesota Timberwolves find themselves in a strange situation this season.

NBA News / Yardbarker / November 14

Russell Westbrook joins rare two-player club with career milestone

Kings' Russell Westbrook joins rare two-player club with major career milestone

Sacramento Kings guard Russell Westbrook made some NBA history on Friday night when he recorded the 10,000th assist of his career, making him just the eighth player to ever reach that milestone.

Kings make significant change involving Westbrook, Dennis Schroder

Timberwolves dominate late, beat Kings for fourth straight win

Steph Curry's remarkable start to the season has reached a historic level

Jalen Johnson's career-best play is exactly what the Hawks need

Scottie Barnes fuels Raptors resurgence as Toronto looks like a playoff team again

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 14

Timberwolves dominate late, beat Kings for fourth straight win

Anthony Edwards scored 30 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves finished strong for a 124-110 win over the Sacramento Kings on Friday night in Minneapolis.

Jaden McDaniels News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / November 14

Wolves snap strange streak against Kings; Jaden McDaniels avoids injury

The Timberwolves escaped an injury to Jaden McDaniels and found a way to break one of the NBA's strangest streaks with an NBA Cup win over the Sacramento Kings on Friday night in Minneapolis.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 14

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.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 14

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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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 / 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.

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.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Last Word On Sports / November 10

Timberwolves Reportedly Interested In Star Western Conference Guard, What Could A Realistic Trade Look Like?

The Minnesota Timberwolves have a glaring hole in their roster construction. As a result, the two-time Western Conference finalists have gotten off to an uneven start to the 2025-26 season.

Ja Morant News / Hoops Rumors / November 10

Timberwolves contacted Grizzlies about Ja Morant

The Timberwolves have “checked in” with the Grizzlies about a potential Ja Morant trade, Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic said in a recent appearance on SiriusXM Radio (Twitter link, hat tip to RealGM).

Julius Randle News / The SportsRush / November 10

Julius Randle: Breaking My Leg as a Rookie Was the Biggest Blessing Ever

In one way, being a lottery pick in the NBA Draft takes years in the making… Years of hard work. It is a sign that an NBA team believes the player picked can help them win at the highest level.

Ja Morant News / The SportsRush / November 10

Ja Morant Trade to Minnesota Not Close Despite Timberwolves’ Interest, Says NBA Analyst

Ja Morant, a star slated to become a future face of the league, has seemingly fallen out of love with the game and doesn’t look like he’s enjoying basketball in a Grizzlies uniform anymore.