As season debuts go, it couldn't have been much worse for Rob Dillingham. The second-year point guard has found himself dropping down the pecking order over the summer, and entered the season behind Donte DiVincenzo, Mike Conley, and even Bones Hyland on the depth chart in a season many Timberwolves fans were expecting him to take a huge step.
It’s been quite a while since a preseason storyline completely hijacked the fanbase quite like the Timberwolves’ backup point guard conundrum. Our SBNation Reacts question this week was supposed to be a simple poll.
After two seasons of making it to the Western Conference Finals, the Minnesota Timberwolves have a spotlight shining on them. As the team’s star player, Anthony Edwards is putting pressure on the organization.
When asked to assess his season debut against the Trail Blazers, Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo gave an amusing one-word answer: "Ass." "But it's game one.
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 was not supposed to play in the Minnesota Timberwolves’ season opener against the Portland Trail Blazers due to a nagging back injury. But he did, and Edwards led his team to a 118-114 victory.
Anthony Edwards went off Wednesday night in the Timberwolves' season-opening win over the Trail Blazers, scoring 41 points on 14-of-28 shooting. It was a tone-setting performance for the 24-year-old superstar looking to finally get the Wolves over the hump after two straight Western Conference finals exits.
Anthony Edwards starred on opening night as the Minnesota Timberwolves saw off the Portland Trail Blazers 118-114 at Moda Center. ANT returned with 41 points and seven rebounds as the Timberwolves produced a commanding fourth-quarter comeback to finish things off.
Less than 10 hours after the Minnesota Timberwolves won their season opener in Portland, Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups was reportedly arrested "for alleged illegal gambling," according to ESPN's Shams Charania.
Anthony Edwards recorded 41 points and seven rebounds and the Minnesota Timberwolves used a strong fourth quarter to post a 118-114 victory over the host Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night in the season opener for both teams.
On Wednesday night, the Minnesota Timberwolves will get their 2025-26 season underway with a road game against the Portland Trail Blazers. The Timberwolves are hoping for an MVP-caliber season out of Anthony Edwards, who led the team with 27.6 points per game during the 2024-25 season.
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.
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.
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.
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.