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After seeing some very promising things from Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball, and their new-look starting lineup in the first two games of the preseason, the Timberwolves decided to sit their top six players for Saturday night’s game in Miami.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 9

How Terrence Shannon Jr.’s breakout potential is Timberwolves championship X-factor in 2026-27 season

While the Minnesota Timberwolves have many different faces on a new-look roster as the 2026-2027 season rapidly approaches, one piece with the potential

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / June 3

Finch Sees Shannon at Point Guard, Says Thunder and Spurs Were Built on Tanking

It might not be Plan A, but Terrence Shannon Jr. could be the starting point guard for the Minnesota Timberwolves next season. If you think that's crazy, you're not inside the mind of head coach Chris Finch, who told KFAN's Paul Allen that he can see Shannon and Anthony Edwards sharing the backcourt in 2026-27.

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Minnesota Timberwolves News / Hoops Rumors / May 15

Wolves Add Terrence Shannon Jr. To Injury Report

Timberwolves guard Terrence Shannon Jr. has been added to the injury report for Game 6 on Friday. According to the team (Twitter link), Shannon is considered questionable to suit up in Minnesota tonight due to a head contusion.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / May 1

Wolves Prove They Made the Right Call By Not Trading For Giannis

A little over 24 hours after his own head coach called out him out for not following the game plan, Terrence Shannon Jr. was bursting down the lane to throw down a thunderous dunk, giving the Wolves a seven-point lead late in Minnesota's series-ending win over the Nuggets.

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NBA News / Field Level Media / May 1

Short-handed Wolves pull away from Nuggets, seal series in Game 6

Elevated into the starting lineup of a heavily depleted backcourt, Terrence Shannon Jr. scored a career-playoff-high 24 points to help the Minnesota Timberwolves close out the Denver Nuggets 110-98 in Game 6 of a first-round playoff series on Thursday in Minneapolis.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / April 29

Chris Finch Sends Clear Message to Timberwolves' Terrence Shannon Jr.

Despite being out of the rotation for most of this season, Terrence Shannon Jr. has the potential to be a sneaky difference-maker for the Timberwolves as they look to close out the Nuggets in Game 6 on Thursday night.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / April 28

Why Terrence Shannon Jr. Could Be the Wolves' X-Factor in Closing Out Nuggets

We got our first look at the playoff Timberwolves without Anthony Edwards or Donte DiVincenzo on Monday night, and it resulted in a 125-113 Game 5 loss to the Nuggets.

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NBA News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / April 9

3 Things That Mattered in Wolves-Magic, Including TJ Shannon's Big Night

Already all but locked into the No. 6 seed in the Western Conference playoffs, the Timberwolves decided to give some of their key guys the night off on the second leg of a back-to-back on Wednesday in Orlando.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / February 12

Terrence Shannon Jr. Ends His G League Rehab Stint With a Bang

As they enter the All-Star break, the Timberwolves have recalled second-year guard Terrence Shannon Jr. after a two-game rehab assignment with the Iowa Wolves in the G League.

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Minnesota Timberwolves News / Hoops Rumors / December 27

Terrence Shannon Jr. To Miss At Least Two Weeks With Foot Injury

The Timberwolves announced that Terrence Shannon Jr. will be reevaluated in two weeks after leaving Thursday’s game with soreness in his left foot. An MRI revealed that the second-year shooting guard suffered an abductor hallucis strain.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / NBA Draft on SI / August 12, 2025

Terrence Shannon Jr. Breakout Could be Key to Timberwolves’ Success

At the 2024 NBA Draft, guard Terrence Shannon Jr. heard name after name before finally hearing his. He’d been one of the best players in the country in his fifth collegiate season, his second year with Illinois, averaging a white-hot 23.0 points per game.

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Minnesota Timberwolves News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / July 16, 2025

Terrence Shannon Jr. Leads Timberwolves to Third Straight NBA Summer League Victory

As the familiar adage goes, you learn something new every day. Today, the NBA world learned that Summer League Terrence Shannon Jr. is – contrary to popular belief – not invincible. Although the former Illini wing managed a game-high 24 points, he coughed up the rock a startling seven times.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / July 13, 2025

Terrence Shannon Jr. proves 'he's going to be an elite two-way player' at Summer League

The Timberwolves moved to 2-0 at Summer League with a win over the Nuggets on Saturday night. A big reason why was Terrence Shannon Jr.'s game-high 24 points, as he continues to look a step above the competition in Las Vegas this year.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / July 10, 2025

Former Illini Terrence Shannon Jr. Shines in 2025 NBA Summer League Debut

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Nope, it’s just Terrence Shannon Jr. flying down the lane. That thunderous coast-to-coast jam you can watch above – which served as the nail in the coffin for the New Orleans Pelicans – was just two of Shannon’s 20 points.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / July 8, 2025

Timberwolves' Terrence Shannon Jr. is poised to dominate Summer League

Second-year Timberwolves guard Terrence Shannon Jr. figures to put up some eye-popping numbers at NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, which kicks off this week.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Athlon Sports / May 31, 2025

Terrence Shannon Jr. Reacts To The Timberwolves' Impact On Him As A Rookie

The Minnesota Timberwolves are competing at the highest level of the NBA, which means their depth is tested every game. For most of the season, they ran a primary rotation of eight players, but they always needed more players to help them. That is where Terrence Shannon Jr.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / NBA Draft on SI / May 26, 2025

Timberwolves' Terrence Shannon Jr.’s Playoff Impact Shows Value of Older Draft Picks

With the Minnesota Timberwolves’ backs against the wall, they received an unlikely spark from rookie Terrence Shannon Jr. Down 2-0 to the Western Conference one-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder, Minnesota built a 20-point lead in the first quarter.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / NBA Draft on SI / May 25, 2025

Terrence Shannon Jr. Right Move For Timberwolves In West Finals

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NBA News / Yardbarker / May 25, 2025

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Minnesota Timberwolves News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / April 19, 2025

NBA Playoffs Outlook for Former Illinois Guard Terrence Shannon Jr.

For a certain type of basketball fan – someone with Illinois allegiances but who also rocks with the NBA – it has been a bit of a tough season. Whether

Minnesota Timberwolves News / NBA Draft on SI / March 2, 2025

Timberwolves: Terrence Shannon Jr. Is Quickly Establishing Himself

As he entered the 2024 NBA Draft, Terrence Shannon Jr. was among the most NBA-ready prospects in the class. The then-23-year-old, was coming off a decorated, five-season college career for both Texas Tech and Illinois.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 25, 2025

Watch: Anthony Edwards' game-saving block seals T-Wolves comeback

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Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / November 23, 2024