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Finch Had 'Nightmares' About Playoff Path, but Wolves Embrace Gauntlet Ahead

Chris Finch has admitted to having "nightmares" during the final stretch of the season about the Wolves' playoff path. Meanwhile, Jaden McDaniels says Minnesota's gauntlet of potential Western Conference opponents is the exact path the team wants to travel.

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Wolves-Nuggets Series Predictions from the Timberwolves On SI Staff

The best, most fascinating first-round series in the NBA playoffs is the 3 vs. 6 Western Conference matchup between the Denver Nuggets and the Minnesota Timberwolves, which begins on Saturday afternoon in the Mile High City.

NBA News / HITC / April 17

Chris Finch throws shade at Cunningham, Doncic amid Anthony Edwards’ NBA season awards ineligibility

Chris Finch has questioned the NBA’s consistency on awards eligibility after Anthony Edwards was ruled out, a decision that inevitably put Cade Cunningham and Luka Doncic back in the spotlight.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Canis Hoopus / April 17

Canis Pulsus Vol. 48 – Final Report Card & Playoff Predictions Results

We’re about 24 hours away from game one! Before the Minnesota Timberwolves begin on their postseason quest, let’s review their performance throughout the 82-game regular season.

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The 'Most NBA-debut points by NBA team' quiz

How many of the players to score the most points in their NBA debut for every franchise can you name in five minutes?

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Athlon Sports / April 16

Kevin Garnett Addresses Anthony Edwards After Failed NBA Awards Challenge

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards missed out on being eligible to the NBA awards after being limited to 61 games. One of the games that he played in on the 2025-26 season was under 20 minutes, which leads to him having only 60 eligible games.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / April 16

T-Wolves Want Explanation After Anthony Edwards Doesn’t Get Exemption Like Luka Doncic, Cade Cunningham

The NBA designed the 65-game rule to reward players like Anthony Edwards. Throughout his career, he has played hard, played often, and played through it when others didn’t.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 16

Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards’ failed awards appeal has Chris Finch demanding answers

The Minnesota Timberwolves were left without a key awards contender after Anthony Edwards had his Extraordinary Circumstances Challenge denied under the NBA’s 65-game eligibility rule, prompting a strong response from head coach Chris Finch.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / April 16

Anthony Edwards Loses Challenge, Ruled Ineligible for 2025–26 NBA Awards

Anthony Edwards appeared in 61 regular-season games this season, which is four short of the league's requirement to be considered for the NBA Awards at the end of the season.

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The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.

Anthony Edwards News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 15

Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards’ 1-word mic drop on Stephen Curry-like knee injury before playoffs

The Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Anthony Edwards has officially been cleared for full participation ahead of the team’s first-round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets.

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Minnesota Timberwolves News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 15

Timberwolves’ Julius Randle will ‘call God’ for help guarding Nikola Jokic

The Minnesota Timberwolves are currently gearing up for their upcoming playoff series against the Denver Nuggets in the three vs six matchup out west. The Timberwolves’ main defensive objective in this series will be figuring out a way to slow down Nikola Jokic, who had another MVP-caliber season for Denver this year.

NBA News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / April 15

5 Reasons to Believe the Timberwolves Can Knock Off the Nuggets

In what has seemingly become a yearly tradition, the Minnesota Timberwolves are betting underdogs for their first-round series against the Nuggets. Here are five reasons to think Minnesota can pull off the upset and advance to the second round for the third consecutive season.

Tim Connelly News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / April 14

Mavs' Front Office Search Reportedly Centers on Tim Connelly

Is Tim Connelly in his last months as the Wolves' president of basketball operations? If the Dallas Mavericks owner has his way, then yes, according to ESPN's Tim MacMahon.

Anthony Edwards News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 14

Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards wheels up for Nuggets series amid knee injury

The Minnesota Timberwolves missed Anthony Edwards for 11 of the final 14 regular-season games of the campaign. The injury, said to be a result of his dynamic playing style, has kept the Timberwolves talisman on limited minutes, which would surely have been a concern for fans ahead of their first-round series against the Denver Nuggets.

NBA News / Field Level Media / April 12

Timberwolves' reserves take spotlight in final game, beating Pelicans

Rookie big man Joan Beringer scored 24 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, and the Minnesota Timberwolves held on for a 132-126 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday night in Minneapolis.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Total Pro Sports / April 12

Chandler Parsons Sends Warning About Minnesota Timberwolves Ahead of Playoffs

The Western Conference is stacked and volatile. One wrong matchup, one cold shooting night, and well, a contender is packing early. That’s why teams are pretty much already thinking chess, not checkers, as the playoff picture tightens.

NBA News / Field Level Media / April 11

Resting Timberwolves close regular season vs. Pelicans

The Minnesota Timberwolves do not know their playoff opponent yet. All they know for sure is they will start the postseason on the road -- but not before they play one more home game in their regular-season finale.

Rudy Gobert News / AirJordanChronicles / April 11

Shaquille O Neal Fires Another Shot at Rudy Gobert in Brutal Reality Check

Shaquille O’Neal’s beef with Rudy Gobert is not a secret in the NBA anymore. The NBA legend has publicly admitted that he ‘hates’ the Minnesota Timberwolves star, and he made it clear once more recently. On April 10, Shaq fired another shot at the Timberwolves’ big man.

Donte DiVincenzo News / Field Level Media / April 11

Donte DiVincenzo, Wolves end Rockets winning streak

Donte DiVincenzo scored 11 of his 18 points to spark a fourth-quarter rally, and Terrrence Shannon Jr. chipped in 23 points off the bench as the short-handed Minnesota Timberwolves snapped the host Houston Rockets' eight-game winning streak with a 136-132 victory on Friday.