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Luka Doncic Injury Makes Timberwolves' Ideal Playoff Scenario Clear

Earlier this week, in ranking the Timberwolves' three realistic first-round playoff opponents in reverse order of difficulty, we argued that the Rockets were the preferred matchup, with the Lakers narrowly ahead of the Nuggets in second.

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Ranking the Difficulty of the Timberwolves' Final Five Regular Season Games

The Timberwolves are 46-31, and we've officially entered the home stretch of the regular season with just five games remaining. Minnesota is nearly locked into the sixth seed for the NBA Playoffs, but let's rank the final five matchups.

Anthony Edwards News / Yardbarker / April 4

Ailing Anthony Edwards struggles in Timberwolves loss to 76ers

Edwards came back from a knee injury Monday and looked like he hadn't skipped a beat after missing two weeks with a knee injury. Then an illness derailed him as the Minnesota Timberwolves are scrambling for playoff seeding.

Sixers' drive to playoffs continues with win over Wolves

Timberwolves to retire Kevin Garnett's number next season

The 'Most 3's in a season by NBA team' quiz

NBA News / Canis Hoopus / April 3

76ers 115, Timberwolves 103: 86’d by the Sixers

“We realized it was a basketball game, not a football game,” Wolves assistant coach Micah Nori said coming out of the locker room at halftime on the television broadcast on Friday night.

Amar'e Stoudemire News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA two's leaders by season' quiz

How many of the players to lead the NBA in made two-pointers for each season of the NBA's three-point era (since 1979-80) can you name in six minutes?

The 'NBA franchise 30-point-game leaders' quiz

The 'NBA franchise leading scorers' quiz

The '30-point, 10-rebound NBA game leaders' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Chris Finch News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 3

Timberwolves HC Chris Finch offers change to NBA’s 65-game awards rule

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch offered a solution to the 65-game rule when it comes to awarding players with end-of-season awards and All-NBA selections.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 3

Final Injury Report for Timberwolves-76ers: Will Anthony Edwards, Joel Embiid Play?

The Minnesota Timberwolves are on the road on Friday night as they travel to take on the Philadelphia 76ers in an interconference showdown. Minnesota enters Friday’s game with a 46-30 record after losing on the road to the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night.

Rudy Gobert News / Bleacher Report / April 3

Watch: Rudy Gobert windmill?

Anthony Edwards News / Athlon Sports / April 3

Timberwolves Announce Anthony Edwards Injury Update After Pistons Game

As the Minnesota Timberwolves prepare for their matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday, injury concerns loom over several key players. After a narrow 113–108 loss to the Detroit Pistons, the Wolves are aiming to bounce back and regain momentum.

Kevin Garnett News / Field Level Media / April 3

Timberwolves to retire Kevin Garnett's number next season

Kevin Garnett's reunion with the Minnesota Timberwolves will include the long-awaited retirement of the Hall of Fame forward's No. 21 jersey. The team

NBA News / Yardbarker

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 / EssentiallySports / April 3

Anthony Edwards to Miss Major Honor as Timberwolves Star Falls Victim to Controversial NBA Rule

Another electric season bites the dust because of the NBA’s 65-game rule. Anthony Edwards returned to action recently after missing six straight games with a knee injury.

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The 'NBA two's leaders by season' quiz

The 'Active 2K-point NBA seasons' quiz

The 'NBA yearly free throw leaders' quiz

The 'Active 30-point NBA games leaders' quiz

NBA News / Canis Hoopus / April 2

Pistons 113, Timberwolves 108: Short-Handed Offense Comes Up Short

The Minnesota Timberwolves crushed the Dallas Mavericks in Anthony Edwards’ return and behind Ayo Dosunmu’s impressive triple-double. The welcome-back party for Edwards has been short-lived, as he was ruled out for knee injury management and an illness for this Thursday night matchup against the Detroit Pistons.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / April 2

Mike Conley Turns Back Clock But Timberwolves Fall to Pistons Again

Thursday night offered a reminder that the only thing that really matters for the Timberwolves over the next couple weeks is getting Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels healthy for the postseason.

Anthony Edwards News / Hoops Wire / April 2

Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards out, will miss awards eligibility threshold

Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards has been ruled out for Thursday’s game at Detroit after initially being listed as questionable, the team announced. Edwards is dealing with right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome in addition to an illness.

Anthony Edwards News / Yardbarker / April 2

Anthony Edwards gets disappointing news before T-Wolves game against Pistons

The Minnesota Timberwolves are set to face the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night, but the bigger story heading into the matchup involves Anthony Edwards and his availability.

Mavericks eyeing big names in early stages of GM search

LeBron James makes savage remarks about Grizzlies in profane rant: 'I might have pulled an Eli Manning'

LeBron James has been linked to an intriguing new team

The 'NBA All-Star MVPs' quiz

Joe Ingles News / Hoops Wire / April 2

Timberwolves’ Joe Ingles interested in potential NBL return

Timberwolves forward Joe Ingles is considering a return to Australia’s National Basketball League, according to Olgun Uluc of ESPN, who shared the update in his NBL free agency primer.

Tim Connelly News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 1

Timberwolves prepared to stiff-arm Mavericks’ Tim Connelly theft efforts

The Minnesota Timberwolves are expected to firmly resist any attempt by the Dallas Mavericks to pursue president of basketball operations Tim Connelly, as Dallas begins its search for a new general manager.