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Timberwolves looking to snap bizarre streak against Kings on Friday

After a slightly unusual three-day layoff, the Timberwolves will be back in action for their second NBA Cup group stage game on Friday night at Target Center (which means the return of their comically-bright green court).

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The Quiz of the Day

Watch: Wolves HC Chris Finch takes a jab at JJ Redick

Minnesota Timberwolves News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 14

Timberwolves rumors: 1 reason Anthony Edwards was picked No. 1 over LaMelo Ball had to do with US president

The Minnesota Timberwolves, without a doubt, have their franchise player in Anthony Edwards, and he has shown every season that he is willing to take on that title.

Detroit Pistons News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '2024-25 NBA scoring leaders by team' quiz

How many of the players to lead their teams in points-per-game in 2024-25 NBA season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'Most triple-doubles in a season by NBA team' quiz

The 'Three-point leaders by NBA franchise' quiz

Julius Randle News / Canis Hoopus / November 14

Julius Randle: Isolation King

It has been a complicated start to the season for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Right before the start of the season, Donte DiVincenzo was moved into the

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / November 14

Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch takes a ruthless shot at JJ Redick

The fireworks are apparently continuing from last year’s playoff series between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Los Angeles Lakers. Timberwolves head

Minnesota Timberwolves News / The Lead / November 13

Timberwolves Finally Handling Business Against NBA’s Worst

For years, the Minnesota Timberwolves have had a curious Achilles’ heel: beating bad teams. Even during what’s become a golden era of Wolves basketball — an era defined by Anthony Edwards’ rise and one of the league’s best defenses — Minnesota has too often stumbled against opponents it should easily dispatch.

Rudy Gobert News / HITC / November 13

Rudy Gobert claims NBA rivals ‘don’t know how to stop’ Minnesota as he hails key teammate

The Minnesota Timberwolves got off to a strong start this season. They are sitting at 7-4 after a 133-120 win over the Utah Jazz in their most recent outing.

Jaden McDaniels News / Canis Hoopus / November 13

The Jaden McDaniels Offensive Leap

After a lackluster first half against the subpar Utah Jazz on Monday night, Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves came out firing in the third quarter.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / November 12

Led by their big three, the Wolves appear to have a brand new identity

For most of the current golden age of Minnesota Timberwolves basketball, which has featured four straight postseason berths and two consecutive trips to the conference finals, the identity of Chris Finch's team has been centered around defense.

Anthony Edwards News / Bleacher Report / November 11

Watch: Ant’s reaction when he won

Anthony Edwards News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / November 11

Anthony Edwards studying former MVP's peak scoring blueprint

Part of the Timberwolves' mission this season is to get Anthony Edwards to the free-throw line more often, and they've taken an interesting approach to accomplish the goal: studying James Harden in his prime.

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The 'Most TD catches by NFL tight ends' quiz

The '500 passing yard NFL games' quiz

The 'Most rushing TDs for each NFL team' quiz

The 'Most 150-rushing yard NFL games' quiz

NBA News / Canis Hoopus / November 11

Timberwolves 120, Jazz 113: Let The Good Times (Against Bad Teams) Roll

Monday night was never going to be Friday night. At least by no reasonable expectation. After a 40-point evisceration of the Utah Jazz at Target Center on Friday night, the Wolves this time were in Salt Lake City to take on Utah for the second time in four days.

Anthony Edwards News / Field Level Media / November 10

Anthony Edwards continues dominance vs. Jazz in Timberwolves win

Anthony Edwards scored 35 points to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 120-113 victory over the Utah Jazz on Monday night in Salt Lake City. It marked the ninth straight game Edwards scored at least 30 points against Utah.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Last Word On Sports / November 10

Timberwolves Reportedly Interested In Star Western Conference Guard, What Could A Realistic Trade Look Like?

The Minnesota Timberwolves have a glaring hole in their roster construction. As a result, the two-time Western Conference finalists have gotten off to an uneven start to the 2025-26 season.

Rudy Gobert News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / November 10

Wolves may have found a fix to defensive issues in non-Gobert minutes

Last week, after a blowout loss to the Knicks at Madison Square Garden, we wrote about how the Timberwolves' roster had two glaring issues. One was the lack of a true reliable starting point guard.

Ja Morant News / Hoops Rumors / November 10

Timberwolves contacted Grizzlies about Ja Morant

The Timberwolves have “checked in” with the Grizzlies about a potential Ja Morant trade, Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic said in a recent appearance on SiriusXM Radio (Twitter link, hat tip to RealGM).

Julius Randle News / The SportsRush / November 10

Julius Randle: Breaking My Leg as a Rookie Was the Biggest Blessing Ever

In one way, being a lottery pick in the NBA Draft takes years in the making… Years of hard work. It is a sign that an NBA team believes the player picked can help them win at the highest level.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / November 10

Minnesota Timberwolves Put on a Show in Sacramento, Dismantling Kings in a 144-117 Rout

It was supposed to be just another Sunday night game in Sacramento for the Minnesota Timberwolves, a regular-season contest in the sprawling NBA marathon.

Anthony Edwards News / Larry Brown Sports / November 10

Anthony Edwards explains his classy gesture for a rival fan

Anthony Edwards was in a giving mood during Sunday’s game against the Sacramento Kings. Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves faced off with the Kings at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Calif.

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 9

Streaking Timberwolves get little resistance in dispatching Kings

Anthony Edwards scored a team-high 26 points on Sunday to help the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves coast to a 144-117 victory over the Sacramento Kings.

NBA News / The SportsRush / November 10

Ja Morant Trade to Minnesota Not Close Despite Timberwolves’ Interest, Says NBA Analyst

Ja Morant, a star slated to become a future face of the league, has seemingly fallen out of love with the game and doesn’t look like he’s enjoying basketball in a Grizzlies uniform anymore.

Jaden McDaniels News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 7

Watch Timberwolves’ Jaden McDaniels secure a leadoff slam in 5 seconds

The Minnesota Timberwolves are taking on the Utah Jazz on Friday night in what is also an in-season tournament game. This one got off to a fast start from the jump, as Jaden McDaniels scored the first bucket with a sick slam dunk in the first five seconds of the game.

Julius Randle News / The Lead / November 6

Julius Randle is Playing the Best Basketball of His Career

On Monday night, Julius Randle notched his first regular-season triple-double as a Minnesota Timberwolf in a 125–109 win over the Brooklyn Nets. It’s a fitting exclamation point to what’s been an excellent seven-game stretch to open the season.