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Mike Conley no longer in Timberwolves' starting lineup, insider says

In a shocking reveal before the season opener Wednesday night, the Timberwolves have decided to move veteran Mike Conley to the bench and hand the starting point guard job to Donte DiVincenzo.

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Wolves to start DiVincenzo, move Conley to bench

Donte DiVincenzo will open the 2025/26 season as the Timberwolves‘ starting point guard, reports NBA insider Chris Haynes (Twitter link). The move means that veteran point guard Mike Conley will shift to a bench role, though he’ll remain a “vital piece” for the team, according to Haynes.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Hoops Wire / October 22

West Notes: Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards, Blazers, Shaedon Sharpe, Thunder

Anthony Edwards has made it clear he’s not content with back-to-back trips to the Western Conference Finals. In a detailed feature by The Athletic’s Jon Krawczynski, the Timberwolves star is described as hungrier than ever to take the next step, both as a player and as a leader.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Viral Sports News / October 22

Timberwolves Star Anthony Edwards Hit With Concerning News

Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves are set to kick off their 2025-26 NBA regular season against the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night.

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NBA News / Field Level Media / October 21

Timberwolves' quest for NBA Finals begins with Trail Blazers

The Minnesota Timberwolves have seen their past two seasons end in the Western Conference finals. The Timberwolves are taking aim at a breakthrough this season and begin the task on Wednesday night when they visit the Portland Trail Blazers.

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Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.

Anthony Edwards News / Athlon Sports / October 21

Timberwolves Announce Anthony Edwards News on Tuesday

Shooting guard Anthony Edwards is entering his sixth season with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Since being selected first overall in the 2020 NBA Draft, Edwards has quickly become the face of the franchise and one of the league’s rising stars.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / NBA Analysis Network / October 21

LeBron James calls out one Minnesota Timberwolves player, urges him to step up this season

The new season has arrived with the Minnesota Timberwolves avoiding major offseason moves. They drafted Joan Beringer and Rasheer Fleming in the 2025 NBA Draft while adding Johnny Juzang to the roster.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / October 21

Three big Minnesota Timberwolves questions ahead of the 2025-26 season

Another highly-anticipated Minnesota Timberwolves season kicks off on Wednesday night in Portland. After back-to-back trips to the Western Conference Finals, the Wolves should once again be among the contenders in the West, even if the Thunder and Nuggets are the consensus top two teams heading into the season.

Anthony Edwards News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / October 21

Bold Timberwolves predictions for 2025-26 with Anthony Edwards leading a title run

When the Timberwolves tip off late Wednesday night against the Trail Blazers in Portland, it'll mark the beginning of a championship journey that sees Anthony Edwards hoisting the Larry O'Brien trophy at the Target Center in June 2026.

Glen Taylor News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 21

Timberwolves rumors: Pablo Torre’s next target is Glen Taylor, who went full Mean Girls to try to nuke A-Rod sale

The Minnesota Timberwolves are just a day away from kicking off their 2025-26 NBA season with a game against the Portland Trail Blazers. The Timberwolves are now officially owned by the group led by Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore, after a deal that saw numerous peaks and valleys from former owner Glen Taylor finally went through earlier this year.

Anthony Edwards News / Yardbarker / October 21

Anthony Edwards vows to bring NBA title to Minnesota

The state of Minnesota is hungry for a championship. Among the big four men's American sports leagues, the Minnesota Twins were the last team to capture a title when they captured the 1991 World Series.

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Minnesota Timberwolves News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 20

Timberwolves’ Prince tribute court, jerseys for 2025-26 season go so hard

The Minnesota Timberwolves are honoring the music icon Prince by bringing back the legend’s City Edition uniforms. The purple jersey is made in collaboration with Nike and the late icon’s estate.

Anthony Edwards News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / October 20

Anthony Edwards has the answer for making the Wolves '10 times better'

Two days before the Timberwolves open the 2025-26 season with an aim to run through the wall that has stood between them and the NBA Finals the last two seasons, Anthony Edwards has improved his ball-handling and added a midrange package to his already-explosive offensive arsenal.

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Timberwolves announce return of Prince uniforms, new court to match

The Timberwolves certainly listened to their fans when it comes to their alternate uniforms for the 2025-26 season. We learned last month that the iconic black tree-trim jerseys from the Kevin Garnett era were coming back as the Classic Edition uniform.

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Minnesota Timberwolves News / Hoops Rumors / October 18

Timberwolves exercise options on former first-round picks

The Minnesota Timberwolves have picked up the third-year options for guards Rob Dillingham and Terrence Shannon Jr., the team announced in a press release.

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Julius Randle News / The SportsRush / October 17

Julius Randle Speaks From the Heart on His New York Connection, Admits He 'Felt Like a Visitor' in Preseason

You can take the boy out of New York but you can never take New York out of the boy. That’s how Julius Randle feels. The three-time All-Star is preparing to enter his second season with the Minnesota Timberwolves, a team he helped reach the Conference Finals one year ago.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 15

The hottest Timberwolves bold prediction for 2025-26 NBA season

The Minnesota Timberwolves enter the 2025-26 NBA season with a familiar feeling: the weight of expectation mixed with the memory of heartbreak. For two straight years, Anthony Edwards and the Wolves have climbed to the Western Conference Finals, only to see their dream of reaching the NBA Finals slip away in the final moments.

Mike Conley News / HITC / October 7

Mike Conley says whole Timberwolves camp buzzing over ‘refreshing’ new teammate

There is plenty of reason for the Timberwolves to be positive, especially after the addition of exciting rookie Joan Beringer in the draft. The Timberwolves have made it to the Western Conference Finals two years running, but now they need to figure out how to take that next step.