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NBA News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / May 3
Wolves' second-round schedule confirmed, opponent and location still a mystery
After taking down the Lakers in five games, the dates and some start times of the Timberwolves' second-round series has been confirmed, but the opponent remains unknown.
Anthony Edwards News / Hardwood Heroics / May 3
Minnesota Timberwolves: Anthony Edwards Draws Sincere Apology From Former 10-Time NBA All-Star After the First Round
NBA legend Paul Pierce issued a public apology to Anthony Edwards after the latter helped the Minnesota Timberwolves eliminate the Los Angeles Lakers in five games in the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs.
Anthony Edwards News / Fadeaway World / May 3
Anthony Edwards Reveals Hilarious Trash Talk To Lakers Fan In Game 5
Anthony Edwards has been basking in the glory of the Minnesota Timberwolves' triumph over the Los Angeles Lakers in five games in the first round of the playoffs.
The 'Multiple 20-rebound playoff games in the NBA three-point era' quiz
How many of the 29 NBA players to haul in at least 20 rebounds in two or more playoff games in the Three-Point Era can you name in five minutes?
Minnesota Timberwolves News / Fastbreak on SI / May 2
NBA Legend Paul Pierce Apologized To Timberwolves Star Anthony Edwards
On Wednesday night, the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Los Angeles Lakers by a score of 103-96. They eliminated the Lakers from the NBA playoffs in just five games.
Hollywood and hoops: Which films had the best and worst ballers?
Hollywood loves basketball movies and basketball players, which succeed on the big screen at about the same rate as Shaq at the free throw line, which is to say infrequently.
NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / May 2
Rudy Gobert wanted trade to play alongside Luka Doncic, one man blocked potential deal, claims Tim MacMahon
NBA Insider Tim MacMahon revealed an interesting destination where Rudy Gobert wanted to move before he was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Since his move to the Minnesota Timberwolves from the Utah Jazz, Rudy Gobert has had an interesting few years, which has had its own shares of ups and downs.
Mike Conley News / Athlon Sports / May 2
Conley Gives Honest Admission About ESPN's 10-0 Call Motivating The Timberwolves
Before the 2025 Playoffs even started, the Minnesota Timberwolves were the big underdogs in their series against the Los Angeles Lakers. This even included ESPN's 10 experts picking the Lakers to win.
Minnesota Timberwolves News / Athlon Sports / May 2
Timberwolves Doctor Gets Honest About Anthony Edwards' NFL Player Potential
Anthony Edwards has always been a superb athlete. He is a fantastic basketball player but was always a two-sport person. During his youth football days,
NBA News / Hoops Wire / May 2
What Timberwolves Can Carry Into Round 2 After Running Through the Lakers
The Minnesota Timberwolves are headed back to the Western Conference semifinals, and they’re not just making history — they’re making a statement. Behind
How the Timberwolves Solved Their Fourth Quarter Problem
The Minnesota Timberwolves took down the Los Angeles Lakers, and did so by solving their biggest problem. After an entire season of leading the West in clutch time losses and two early games that weren’t close, the Timberwolves finally figured out how to win in the fourth quarter.
Minnesota Timberwolves News / The SportsRush / May 2
Kevin Garnett Uses Anthony Edwards as an Example to Explain Why Former NBA Stars Did Not ‘Speak’ to Younger Players
As each postseason passes, Anthony Edwards proceeds to reach a new level. In the 2024 NBA playoffs, he defeated his favorite player of all time, Kevin Durant, convincingly.
NBA News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / May 2
Timberwolves-Knicks blockbuster shaping up to be a win-win for both sides
It was stunning, no doubt, when the Minnesota Timberwolves traded All-Star franchise staple Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks in a package including Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo days before the start of the 2024-25 season.
'My bad, bro': Paul Pierce eats his words after doubting Anthony Edwards
Paul Pierce is more aware today than he was ten days ago, all thanks to watching Anthony Edwards outplay LeBron James and blow by Luka Doncic time and time again while leading the Minnesota Timberwolves over the Los Angeles Lakers in five games of the first-round playoff series.
Timberwolves' championship odds remain rather low after beating Lakers
The national media, betting markets and general public didn't give the Timberwolves much of a chance to advance past the first round against the Lakers but they ran the Lakers into the offseason in just five games.
Anthony Edwards News / Last Word On Sports / May 2
Anthony Edwards Dances On The Grave Of The Lakers
Anthony Edwards didn’t just beat the Los Angeles Lakers — he celebrated every moment of it. After eliminating the third-seeded Lakers in five games, the Minnesota Timberwolves star made sure to mock the bold predictions that favored L.A.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 2
How Timberwolves embraced ‘Wolves in 5’ mantra vs. Lakers to shut up critics
LOS ANGELES — Victory tastes even sweeter when served with a side of “Wolves in 5.” For the Minnesota Timberwolves, overcoming doubt and emerging as the underdog to eliminate the Lakers in the first-round playoff series was a win not just on the scoreboard but also shutting down the critics who never believed in them.
Underdog Timberwolves upset Lakers behind Edwards, Randle, and elite bench
Minnesota ends LA’s season in 5-game shocker despite being huge underdogs going into the series The Minnesota Timberwolves weren’t supposed to be here.
Minnesota Timberwolves News / Fadeaway World / May 2
Leaked Audio Shows How Anthony Edwards Trash-Talking LeBron James, Tells Him To Congratulate Gobert
Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has been jawing with LeBron James all series. In a recent leaked audio, Edwards could be heard talking trash to James and demanding that the Lakers forward congratulate Rudy Gobert for a dominant performance in Game 5.
Tim Connelly shuts down rumors he could leave Timberwolves: 'No truth'
In recent weeks, there have been various rumors linking Timberwolves president of basketball operations Tim Connelly to other teams. Connelly has an opt-out clause in his contract, and he's been mentioned as a possible target for the Denver Nuggets (his former employer from 2013-22) and the Atlanta Hawks, among other franchises.
'Rudy was the dragon': Gobert, Julius Randle rewriting playoff narratives
The prevailing narrative was that Julius Randle is a disappointment in the playoffs. No matter how many Defensive Player of the Year Awards Rudy Gobert won, he remained constant target of criticism from most well-known NBA commentators.
Minnesota Timberwolves News / Yardbarker / May 1
Rudy Gobert makes playoff history in series-clincher
Rudy Gobert was universally mocked a year ago when Luka Doncic danced all over him and sent the Timberwolves packing. A year later, the Frenchman has redeemed himself.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 1
Timberwolves use their size to eliminate Lakers in Game 5
Anthony Edwards went 0-for-11 from three-point range, the Minnesota Timberwolves missed 40 threes and Jaden McDaniels fouled out in 18 minutes. But after another impressive fourth quarter, they eliminated the Los Angeles Lakers anyway.
J.J. Redick News / Yardbarker / May 1
Watch: Lakers' JJ Redick storms out of pregame news conference
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick wanted his team to be "on edge" heading into Wednesday's elimination game. He gave his own edgy response when a reporter asked him a question he didn't like.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / April 29
Timberwolves coach fires back at Lakers' claims about officiating
When teams fall short, it is easy to point the finger at one or two calls that seemingly changed the momentum of the game but ignore the other 47-plus minutes of action.
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