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Anthony Edwards, Julius Randle lead Wolves past short-handed Knicks

Anthony Edwards scored 38 points and Julius Randle logged 17 of his 25 in the fourth quarter as the Minnesota Timberwolves took down the New York Knicks 115-104 on Tuesday in Minneapolis.

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Timberwolves’ Victory Over Thunder Provides Them a Blueprint

On Friday night at the Target Center, the Minnesota Timberwolves handed the Oklahoma City Thunder just their third loss of the season—and did so in a way that felt anything but fluky.

Jaden McDaniels News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / December 23

Jaden McDaniels the latest star ruled out for Wolves-Knicks showdown

The Knicks will be down two stars, and Minnesota won't have one themselves after ruling Jaden McDaniels out for the Tuesday night showdown in Minneapolis.

Naz Reid News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / December 23

Tattoo artist who fueled Minnesota's Naz Reid obsession is battling a brain tumor

Naz Reid. Two words and seven letters that are tattooed on arms, legs, torsos, and butt cheeks throughout Minnesota, all thanks to a tattoo artist whose social media post on May 6, 2024, caught fire during Reid and the Timberwolves' first of consecutive trips to the Western Conference Finals.

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Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / December 23

Wolves linked to another point guard as trade deadline buzz heats up

League sources were apparently talking during the G League Winter Showcase in Orlando from Dec. 19-22, because NBA insider Jake Fischer is reporting in The People's Insider that the Minnesota Timberwolves were mentioned "as the West team which best meets" the description as a buyer ahead of the February 5 trade deadline.

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Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

Jaden McDaniels News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / December 22

Jaden McDaniels injured as Wolves take down Bucks for 9th win in 11 games

After falling behind by 16 points, the Minnesota Timberwolves rallied to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 103-100 on Sunday evening at Target Center in Minneapolis.

Rudy Gobert News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 22

Timberwolves star Rudy Gobert’s heatfelt reaction to amassing 10,000 rebounds

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert reached a career milestone Sunday night, surpassing 10,000 career rebounds during a hard-fought 103-100 victory against the Milwaukee Bucks.

Anthony Edwards News / Total Apex Sports / December 22

Timberwolves Grit Out Ugly 103-100 Win Over Bucks as Edwards Seals Late Drama

There are games where the rim looks like the ocean, and the ball flows like water. And then there are nights like Sunday at the Target Center, where every bucket feels like pulling teeth and rhythm is a rumor.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 21

Timberwolves HC Chris Finch gushes over Mike Conley’s role in close win vs. Bucks

Chris Finch had high praises to share about Mike Conley following the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 103-100 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday night. Conley is going through the 19th season of his NBA career, his fourth with the Timberwolves.

NBA News / Canis Hoopus / December 21

Timberwolves 103, Bucks 100: Unc Still Got It

There are games during a long NBA season that feel as though they can define a team’s season. The Minnesota Timberwolves’ 112-107 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday felt like exactly that.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 21

Timberwolves rally past Bucks as Donte DiVincenzo pours in 18

Anthony Edwards scored 24 points, Donte DiVincenzo added 18 points, and the Minnesota Timberwolves rallied for a 103-100 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday in Minneapolis.

Jaden McDaniels News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 21

Timberwolves’ Jaden McDaniels done for rest of Bucks game with concerning injury

The Minnesota Timberwolves were still riding momentum from their gritty win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, a night defined by Anthony Edwards’ takeover and Chris Finch’s scene-stealing ejection, when the mood shifted fast.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Field Level Media / December 21

Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch fined $35K by NBA

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch was fined $35,000 for his actions during Friday's 112-107 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder, the NBA announced Sunday.

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NBA News / Field Level Media / December 20

Riding high, Timberwolves wary of letdown vs. Bucks

The Minnesota Timberwolves are coming off their biggest win of the season. Now, the challenge is to avoid an emotional letdown in their follow-up performance.

Anthony Edwards News / HITC / December 20

Anthony Edwards takes aim at Gilbert Arenas after statement display against OKC

Anthony Edwards took centre stage in the Minnesota Timberwolves’ win over the Oklahoma City Thunder during their 2025-26 NBA season match-up. The Timberwolves, playing as heavy underdogs against an OKC side holding a 25-2 record, pulled off a surprising 112-107 win to give their fans something to cheer about.

Anthony Edwards News / EssentiallySports / December 20

Anthony Edwards Sends Strong Message to Gilbert Arenas After Unusual Decision in OKC Win

Anthony Edwards returned from a three-game absence with a to-do list. Beating OKC was second on it. The first was proving Gilbert Arenas wrong. The Timberwolves beat OKC 112-107.

Chris Finch News / EssentiallySports / December 20

Why Was Chris Finch Ejected vs Thunder? Timberwolves HC Held Back After Heated Outburst

The Timberwolves are not going to have the usual voice in their ears when they take on a tough opponent. They’re hosting OKC who have lost just twice. And very early into the game, their coach had to be escorted out.

Julius Randle News / Total Apex Sports / December 19

Minnesota Timberwolves Star Worries About the Team’s State

Minnesota Timberwolves star Julius Randle reportedly worries about the state of the team. Here’s why, courtesy of The Escapist. Randle’s worrying about the Timberwolves, and for a good reason.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Athlon Sports / December 19

Timberwolves Coach Chris Finch Excited for Return of Kevin Garnett

The Minnesota Timberwolves franchise began in 1989 and rose to prominence with the drafting of high school basketball superstar Kevin Garnett in 1995, which made him the first player to leap from that level of basketball to the big time in over two decades.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Hoops Wire / December 18

Timberwolves hire Kevin Garnett, set to retire jersey after sides patch up past

Kevin Garnett is officially coming home. The Timberwolves announced that Garnett has been hired as a team ambassador and that his iconic No. 21 jersey will be retired at a later date.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 13

Rudy Gobert takes revenge on Steph Curry, Warriors

Gobert was on the wrong end of a Curry flurry during the 2024 Olympics. Friday, the "Stifle Tower" ruined Curry's return and the Warriors' comeback with rebounds, putbacks and dunks down the stretch.

Wolves put Warriors away in Stephen Curry's 39-point return

Timberwolves' ball-handler issues are derailing epic Anthony Edwards season

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