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5 Insights on Timberwolves’ Next Opponent With Magic on Tap

Less than 48 hours ago, the Timberwolves began their regular season in near picture-perfect fashion. They beat the Heat in Miami 131-106. Minnesota’s offense was dialed in, the defense was mature, and Anthony Edwards scored a historic 45 points, setting a new franchise high for most points scored by a Wolves player in a season opener.

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NBA teams playing hardball with stars: ‘Being unhappy is not a negotiating position anymore’

Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Davis were willing to discuss extensions below their maximum salaries. Their teams still decided to wait. That’s getting

NBA News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / October 23

Timberwolves Risk Fan Viewership With Streaming-Only Local Broadcast

Friday night, the Minnesota Timberwolves will play their first regular-season game with their new broadcast partner, DAZN. With Michael Grady and Jim Petersen on the call, the Wolves will debut their all-new streaming setup for what is possibly the most anticipated season in team history.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / October 23

3 Burning Timberwolves Questions Before Friday's Game vs. Magic

The Minnesota Timberwolves could not have asked for a much better start to the regular season. Anthony Edwards put together a monster performance, the offense found its rhythm, and flow, as Minnesota took care of the Miami Heat with a 131-106 win on Wednesday night.

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The 'NBA 60-point scorers' quiz

Throughout NBA history, only 40 players have scored 60 or more points during an NBA regular-season game. How many of the 40 can you name in six minutes?

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Anthony Edwards News / EssentiallySports / October 23

'I Would Love to Date Him': Nick Young Says Anthony Edwards Looks Like a ‘Handsome, Brown, Chocolatey Morris Chestnut’

Anthony Edwards’ 45-point glow took over the Gil’s Arena and even got his most underrated supporter swooning. Literally. NBA champion Nick “Swaggy P” Young has his own share of eccentric and viral moments from the show.

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Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season

Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.

NBA News / Field Level Media / October 22

Timberwolves look to build on strong opener against Magic

The Minnesota Timberwolves opened their season with a convincing victory and an encouraging debut from their new-look backcourt. Minnesota will try to improve to 2-0 when it faces the host Orlando Magic on Friday night in its second straight road game.

Jaden McDaniels News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / October 22

How Jaden McDaniels' Extension Impacts Timberwolves’ Future

Late Monday night, Jaden McDaniels and the Minnesota Timberwolves agreed to a one-year, $40 million contract extension. McDaniels was already under contract through the 2028-29 season, and this deal adds one more year on top of the three years and $84 million McDaniels had remaining.

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Enes Kanter Freedom denied entry after refusing WNBA Finals suite

Angel Reese goes viral for postgame dance moves in WNBA Finals

Sophie Cunningham calls out Angel Reese for 'dangerous' play on eve of WNBA Finals

Olivia Miles leads six-player WNBA All-Rookie team

Minnesota Timberwolves News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 22

Is Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards-LaMelo Ball backcourt the NBA’s best? Kendrick Perkins says yes

The Minnesota Timberwolves started out their season with a bang on Wednesday night with a blowout road win over the Miami Heat. The duo of LaMelo Ball and Anthony Edwards was electric in this one, with Edwards leading the way with 45 points and nine three-pointers in the victory.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / October 22

Grading Every Timberwolves Player Based on Their Play vs. Heat

The Minnesota Timberwolves opened their season with a statement, taking down the Miami Heat 131-106 on Wednesday night. Anthony Edwards looked ready for another big year with 45 points, LaMelo Ball made an impressive debut with his new team, and Minnesota got plenty of help from the rest of its roster.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 22

Timberwolves overreactions: Anthony Edwards-LaMelo Ball duo makes Minnesota a legitimate threat to Thunder, Spurs

The Minnesota Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards-LaMelo Ball duo changes the complexion of the Western Conference as a legitimate threat to the Oklahoma City Thunder and the defending conference champion San Antonio Spurs.

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

Charles Barkley News / Bring Me The Sports / October 22

Forget Charles Barkley. The Wolves should shoot as many threes as they want

The Timberwolves took a 69-59 halftime lead into the visiting locker room in Miami on Wednesday night. At that point, they had taken a whopping 26 three-pointers and made 12 of them (46 percent).

LaMelo Ball News / Hoops Wire / October 22

NBA refs: Timberwolves’ LaMelo Ball traveled on viral stepback three

LaMelo Ball had an explanation for his viral stepback three-pointer. The NBA referees union wasn’t buying it. The union’s official social media account confirmed Thursday that the Timberwolves guard traveled on the play during Wednesday’s 131-106 road win over the Heat.

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The 'NBA season-opener scoring records' quiz

How many of the players with the most points in an NBA season-opener for each franchise can you name in five minutes?

Jaden McDaniels News / Bring Me The Sports / October 22

Jaden McDaniels burned Heat with cold-blooded cigarette celebration

There were so many great moments during the Wolves’ 131-106 season-opening win over Miami that it’s hard to remember them all, but the in-game antics from Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels were especially entertaining.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / October 22

Anthony Edwards Joins Michael Jordan, While Walker Kessler Chases Wilt Chamberlain as Lakers & Timberwolves Make Impressive Start

Wilt Chamberlain once opened an NBA season with 56 points and 29 rebounds. On October 23, 1962, he put up those numbers against the Detroit Pistons. More than six decades later, Wilt’s name is back in the spotlight, thanks to two NBA stars who have made their own mark on the history books.

Jaden McDaniels News / Fadeaway World / October 22

Jaden McDaniels Admits He Didn’t Want To Be Drafted By Timberwolves: 'They Was Just Bad'

The Minnesota Timberwolves appear to be one of the most exciting teams in the NBA this season. With the backcourt duo of Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball leading the team, the Wolves can even be considered contenders.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Yardbarker / October 22

Jonathan Kuminga thriving in new role

Jonathan Kuminga chose the Minnesota Timberwolves for a chance at a featured role. One game into the season, it’s looking like a great choice.

Which NBA stars are close to breaking records, passing milestones this season?

Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball shine in win over Giannis Antetokounmpo-led Heat

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Minnesota Timberwolves News / Bring Me The Sports / October 21

Timberwolves' new-look roster looks terrifying in season-opening blowout

Depth and strong guard play are essential in the NBA, and the Timberwolves showed they have plenty of both in a 131-106 rout of the Miami Heat on Wednesday night to open the season.

NBA News / Yardbarker / October 21