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Minnesota Timberwolves News / EssentiallySports / September 1
Jonathan Kuminga Embraces New Sacrifice for Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball Despite Warriors’ Struggles
Less than a week after signing a two-year, $12.4 million contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves, Jonathan Kuminga is embracing a new role. It’s centered less on individual production and more on helping the team.
Jonathan Kuminga News / Yardbarker / September 1
Jonathan Kuminga just handed the Lakers an uncomfortable reality check
Jonathan Kuminga spurning the Los Angeles Lakers was one of the more interesting developments in the offseason.
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?
Jonathan Kuminga News / Larry Brown Sports / September 1
Jonathan Kuminga’s agent doubles down with another wild claim
Say what you want about Jonathan Kuminga’s agent, Aaron Turner. But the man sure knows how to make headlines, for better or for worse. Turner has been on a press tour of sorts, defending Kuminga and his career decisions after the latter signed a relatively modest deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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.
Jonathan Kuminga News / Hoops Wire / August 31
Jonathan Kuminga’s agent: ‘He was their best player’ with Hawks
Jonathan Kuminga played just 16 regular-season games for the Hawks. According to his agent, that was enough to establish him as their best player. Aaron Turner made that case during an appearance on The Kevin O’Connor Show, pointing to Kuminga’s impact after arriving from the Warriors at the trade deadline.
Minnesota Timberwolves News / Hoops Habit / August 31
The Wolves traded away their identity but failed to fix their fatal flaw
The Minnesota Timberwolves have dramatically reshaped their roster this offseason, despite having massive financial limitations. However, did they actually get better?
Jonathan Kuminga News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 31
Jonathan Kuminga’s agent drops easily disputed best on/off Hawks net rating
Since Jonathan Kuminga signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves in free agency last week, his agent has gone on a media tour of sorts addressing criticism that’s come Kuminga’s way regarding his new contract and to a lesser extent, his impact on winning basketball.
Minnesota Timberwolves News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 31
4 Timberwolves matchups that will cement title-contenders status in 2026-27
For the first time in three years, the Minnesota Timberwolves failed to reach the Western Conference Finals, prompting significant changes to their roster and reshaping key matchups in 2026-27.
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.
Jonathan Kuminga News / Fadeaway World / August 31
NBA Players Who Rejected The Bag To Bet On Themselves: Did Kuminga Choose Wrong Again?
Sometimes, it’s pretty common practice for breakout stars to reject the guaranteed money early and chase a bigger bag later. Fred VanVleet did it, Jimmy Butler did it, and plenty of stars have taken shorter deals or waited out free agency because they knew a bigger payday was coming.
Minnesota Timberwolves News / Bring Me The Sports / August 31
Anthony Edwards reportedly 'excited' about Wolves' offseason overhaul
Anthony Edwards’ future in Minnesota has already started attracting national interest, as he could be eligible to sign a contract extension next summer.
Minnesota Timberwolves News / TWSN / August 31
The Minnesota Timberwolves Had the #1 Offseason in the NBA
The Minnesota Timberwolves have had one of the best offseasons in the entire NBA. And it comes at a time in the franchise where they’ve made the playoffs for the 5th straight year, which they have only done twice in their franchise history.
Jonathan Kuminga News / Bring Me The Sports / August 31
Jonathan Kuminga is already doing things to make Minnesota love him
Jonathan Kuminga got a bad rap with the Golden State Warriors, and his reputation soured nationally even further when countless reports suggested that he’d prefer big money over a good basketball fit as he searched for a team in free agency.
Anthony Edwards News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 31
Timberwolves rumors: Brian Windhorst ‘not trying to be jerk’ with Anthony Edwards contract extension take
Ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season, Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Anthony Edwards is excited about his team’s new look, which could lead to a contract extension, as ESPN’s Brian Windhorst discussed recently.
NBA News / Busting Brackets / August 31
Minnesota Timberwolves draft pick could become college basketball’s most coveted transfer
The most coveted player in college basketball’s transfer portal might soon be an NBA draft pick. Former Purdue star Trey Kaufman-Renn has filed a lawsuit against the NCAA seeking a sixth year of eligibility, according to the Indianapolis Star.
LaMelo Ball News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / August 31
The Case for Why LaMelo Ball Should Be a Good Defender
LaMelo Ball should be a good defender. He’s listed at 6’7" and 180 pounds. He has a 6’10" wingspan according to draft data from 2020. That’s within a half-inch of Cameron Johnson, Kris Middleton, and Dyson Daniels.
Jonathan Kuminga News / Yardbarker / August 31
'Complete malpractice': Analyst rips into Jonathan Kuminga's agent
After turning down a three-year, $75 million offer last summer in favor of a purported better level of future flexibility, Kuminga's freshly signed two-year, $12.4 million contract looks not only shocking but downright embarrassing.
Trey Kaufman-Renn News / Bring Me The Sports / August 31
Wolves' Trey Kaufman-Renn fighting for NCAA return, emergency hearing Tuesday
Trey Kaufman-Renn is seeking a sixth year of eligibility in the NCAA, meaning his short time with the Minnesota Timberwolves is over. Minnesota selected the former Purdue star 59th overall in the 2026 NBA Draft.
John Konchar News / Hoops Wire / August 31
Could John Konchar make sense for the Cavs?
John Konchar is back on the market. So yes, naturally, somebody was going to connect him to the Cavaliers. Guilty as charged. But at least I’m not alone.
Jonathan Kuminga News / Yardbarker / August 31
Warriors' latest revelation exposes an ugly truth they kept hidden
The way the Golden State Warriors handled the Jonathan Kuminga situation is one that definitely did not sit well with many, most prominently with the young forward himself.
Trey Kaufman-Renn News / Hoops Rumors / August 30
Trey Kaufman-Renn Seeks Court Ruling On Sixth Year Eligibility
Former Purdue forward Trey Kaufman-Renn has filed a court motion to obtain a sixth year of collegiate eligibility, Nathan Baird writes for the Indy Star.
Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / August 30
3 Non-Power Forward Questions Tim Connelly and Chris Finch Still Need to Answer
The Timberwolves' power forward search ended earlier this week when they finally signed Jonathan Kuminga to a two-year contract. Now that we have that out of the way, a roster shakeup as big as what the Wolves have undergone leaves more questions than just who shares the frontcourt with Rudy Gobert.
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.
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