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NBA News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / November 7

2 Things Learned About Timberwolves in Clutch Win vs. Pelicans

The Minnesota Timberwolves struggled a bit with the New Orleans Pelicans, especially with their star player in the lineup. Heading into Friday, the Pelicans with Zion Williamson healthy were 7-4 against the Wolves, who never seem to have many answers against the former first overall pick.

Joan Beringer News / Bring Me The Sports / November 7

Joan Beringer leaves game after taking elbow to nose as Wolves beat Pels

The Timberwolves won their third consecutive game in New Orleans on Friday, but lost Joan Beringer during the first half when he took an elbow to the nose.

LaMelo Ball News / EssentiallySports / November 7

'What’s Going On Now Is 10,000 Lawsuits': LaVar Ball Accuses LaMelo Ball’s Agent of Manipulating His Son

LaVar Ball pondered over his fractured dream yet again. He built the Big Baller Brand around the idea that his sons could control their own business instead of handing their futures to established sportswear companies.

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NBA News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / November 7

4 Most Eye-Catching Box Score Numbers From Timberwolves’ Win vs. Pelicans

Coming off their best win of the season, the Minnesota Timberwolves took care of business again, this time on the road against the New Orleans Pelicans.

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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 / Ball Exclusives / November 7

Timberwolves Beat Pelicans 115-109 to Stay Unbeaten in NBA Cup

The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 115–109 in NBA Cup play Friday night in New Orleans. Timberwolves guard Ayo Dosunmu scored 26 points.

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 6

Timberwolves rally to snap Pelicans' 4-game streak

Ayo Dosunmu scored 26 points and Jaden McDaniels added 23 as the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves beat the New Orleans Pelicans 115-109 on Friday night in an NBA Cup West Group B matchup.

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Joan Beringer News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 7

Timberwolves’ Joan Beringer exits Pelicans clash with nasal injury

The Minnesota Timberwolves’ NBA Cup clash against the New Orleans Pelicans featured an impressive slam from Jaden McDaniels. Unfortunately for Timberwolves big man Joan Beringer, he was on the receiving end of the wrong kind of slam to the face.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 6

Watch Timberwolves’ Jaden McDaniels puts Derik Queen on a poster during NBA Cup clash

Coach Chris Finch’s Minnesota Timberwolves hit the road to face off against the New Orleans Pelicans in a game that became a showcase for recently extended guard Jaden McDaniels.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 6

Ayo Dosunmu reveals NSFW trash talk with Anthony Edwards that had him feeling like a Spider-Man meme

When it comes to trash talking in the NBA, Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards is among the best in the league. He talks trash to opposing players, he talks trash in support of his teammates, and he even talks trash to his teammates in practice.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Bring Me The Sports / November 6

Ric Bucher is way off base with his takes on LaMelo Ball, Jonathan Kuminga

Longtime NBA analyst Ric Bucher recently gave some thoughts on the two newest Timberwolves, LaMelo Ball and Jonathan Kuminga. What he said, almost all of it critical, makes it clear that he hasn’t watched many Wolves games this season and is still relying on prior notions of those two players.

Jonathan Kuminga News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / November 6

Jonathan Kuminga’s Start With Timberwolves Is Even Better Than It Seems

Timberwolves general manager Matt Lloyd isn’t exactly sure what the narrative around Jonathan Kuminga was before he landed in Minnesota this summer, but Lloyd isn't buying whatever it was.

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NBA News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / November 6

How Timberwolves’ Starting Lineup Matches Up vs. Pelicans on Friday Night

The Minnesota Timberwolves have already shown they can handle some of the better teams in the Western Conference early this season. Now they get a matchup that should give them another opportunity to show the gap between themselves and a team still trying to figure things out.

Chris Finch News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / November 6

Chris Finch’s Fingerprints Are All Over Timberwolves’ 6-3 Start

The beginning of the Minnesota Timberwolves' season has gone about as well as anyone could have expected. Minnesota has a record of 6-3 and is coming off their best win of the season, in which they dominated the fourth quarter against the Houston Rockets.