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Timberwolves ‘aggressively’ pursuing Derrick White trade

The Minnesota Timberwolves have fallen short in the playoffs for five straight years despite having a balanced roster, led by Anthony Edwards. Now, they are continuing their search yet again for a key piece who could help them get over the hump and reach the NBA Finals for the first time.

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Latest Timberwolves Rumors on Giannis, Jaden McDaniels, Josh Giddey

With the NBA draft just days away, rumors are flying around the league. Tim Connelly and the Timberwolves, who are expected to shake up their roster in some fashion after a second-round exit, are among the teams involved in quite a bit of insider buzz.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Total Pro Sports / June 21

Minnesota Timberwolves Are Testing the Market on Two Key Rotation Pieces Ahead of the Draft

The Minnesota Timberwolves are eager to make a strong impact in the upcoming season. Emerging as a serious contender in the Western Conference, the front office is trying to make some value additions to the roster.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Larry Brown Sports / June 21

Timberwolves appear to drop a big trade hint before the 2026 NBA Draft

The Minnesota Timberwolves have made deep playoff runs over the last three seasons but have been unable to get over the hump. After back-to-back Western Conference Finals appearances, they took a step back and were eliminated in the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs.

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Minnesota Timberwolves News / Larry Brown Sports / June 20

Rudy Gobert is being linked to 1 team in trade rumors

Rudy Gobert might just be headed for the parquet courts. The Boston Celtics have shown interest in potentially acquiring the Minnesota Timberwolves big man Gobert via trade, per a report this weekend by veteran NBA writer Jake Fischer.

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The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise

As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / June 20

Why the Timberwolves' Latest Trade Rumor Makes Too Much Sense

With the NBA Draft less than a week away, trade rumors continue to heat up. The Athletic's Sam Amick reported on Friday that Minnesota has a strong interest in Celtics guard Derrick White, and another report continued that Boston has inquired about Rudy Gobert.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / June 20

Latest Workout Suggests Timberwolves Are Keeping Every NBA Draft Option Open

An Instagram story on Friday night suggested that Alabama guard Labaron Philon Jr. was in Minnesota with less than a week before the NBA Draft. He's currently projected as a top-20 pick, and the Wolves own the 28th overall pick, so people began hypothesizing.

NBA News / Total Pro Sports / June 20

Minnesota Still Dreaming of Pairing Giannis Antetokounmpo With Anthony Edwards Despite Growing Obstacles

Giannis Antetokounmpo might have been out of form last season. Owing to his injury issues, the 31-year-old had little impact on the Milwaukee Bucks. Yet, the biggest buzz has been about the ‘Greek Freak’s trade.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / June 19

Wolves Buzz on Derrick White, Ja Morant, Ayo Dosunmu, Julius Randle, Micah Nori

What are the Minnesota Timberwolves going to do this offseason, and will any big moves they make happen before or during the first round of the June 23 NBA Draft?

Minnesota Timberwolves News / EssentiallySports / June 19

Timberwolves Face Concern as Anthony Edwards’ Teammate Eyes Reunion With Former Team, Confirms Analyst

In order to help Anthony Edwards, the Minnesota Timberwolves have been linked with Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kyrie Irving. But the franchise also knows they have to prioritize re-signing Ayo Dosunmu.

Ayo Dosunmu News / Total Pro Sports / June 19

Ayo Dosunmu’s Reported Stance on His Future Will Be Music to Bulls Fans’ Ears

While a lot of big-name stars are bound to become free agents and are often in the news cycles, people forget that Minnesota Timberwolves do-it-all guard Ayo Dosunmu is one of them.

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The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history

If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / June 18

What If the Timberwolves Flipped the Karl-Anthony Towns Trade Return?

The latest Timberwolves trade rumor is a compelling one. Brett Siegel from Clutch Points reported on Wednesday that many scouts have pointed towards Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo and the 28th pick being the package that Minnesota is floating around.

Anthony Edwards News / Total Pro Sports / June 18

Minnesota Could Be Preparing a Major Trade Offer to Accelerate Anthony Edwards’ Championship Window

There’s no denying that the Minnesota Timberwolves are one or two players short of their championship goals. At this point, they need to build the right pieces around Anthony Edwards.

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Julius Randle News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 17

Timberwolves rumors: Potential Julius Randle trade package runs into obstacles

Over the past few seasons, the Minnesota Timberwolves have emerged as one of the best teams in the Western Conference, with two Western Conference Finals appearances and an upset victory over the Denver Nuggets.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / June 17

New Top 100 Rankings Paint Compelling Picture for Timberwolves' Future

The Ringer released an updated list of the top 100 players in the NBA on Tuesday, and the Timberwolves were well represented. Minnesota is one of only four teams with at least six players.

Anthony Edwards News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 17

Timberwolves rumors: NBA Draft trade buzz grows in search to help Anthony Edwards

It became evident in the playoffs that the Minnesota Timberwolves needed to surround Anthony Edwards with more talent. While the roster has productive players, they were not enough as a supporting cast for Edwards to get them over the hump.

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 17

Why this West team makes the most sense for Trae Young

The former No. 5 overall pick was limited to just 15 games in the 2025-26 season, and only five with Washington, so now the organization is at a crossroads.

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Karl-Anthony Towns News / Stadium Rant / June 16

Towns Winning A Title Revives The Timberwolves’ Ring Theory

The theory of the Minnesota Timberwolves star continues on its course. New York Knicks power forward Karl-Anthony Towns has been the latest to fulfill this theory, which states that when a Timberwolves star leaves the franchise, they eventually win an NBA championship.