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Timberwolves Taking a Stand on Flopping Might Just Help Their Cause

This week, the NBA released its points of emphasis for its officials for the 2026-27 season. The areas of focus include off-arm push-offs, freedom of movement, and, most notably, flopping.

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Watch: Ant's always been a fan of LaMelo

Minnesota Timberwolves News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 2

Anthony Edwards has been rocking with LaMelo Ball since Chino Hills days

Coming into the 2026-27 NBA season, one of the most intriguing new pairings is Anthony Edwards and LaMalo Ball with the Minnesota Timberwolves. But while this is the first time the duo has played together, Edwards has been a longtime fan of his new backcourt partner going all the way back to their high school days.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / TWSN / October 2

Anthony Edwards’ Path to Becoming a Complete Superstar Starts With LaMelo Ball

It is clear that, entering the 2026 NBA season, the Minnesota Timberwolves have high expectations for the team and want to maximize Anthony Edwards‘ prime years.

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How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?

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The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

NBA News / Canis Hoopus / October 2

A Tale of Two Trades: LaMelo, KAT, and Aggression in the Star Market

To many modern fans, the Karl-Anthony Towns trade was a pivot point of their fandom. I can speak to this myself as well. It’s hard for me to move on from a player who defined the era of Minnesota Timberwolves basketball to which I felt the most connected.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 2

Why LaMelo Ball, Rudy Gobert pairing could become Timberwolves’ secret weapon

MINNEAPOLIS — While much has been made of the addition of LaMelo Ball and how he will add several dimensions to the team’s offense that may have once seemed foreign, none may be more important than the potential pick-and-roll combination between himself and Rudy Gobert.

Trey Lyles News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / October 2

Breaking Down Trey Lyles' Now-Cloudy Timberwolves Outlook

After Trey Lyles hung up a call with a member of the Timberwolves' front office over the summer, he mentioned on his vlog that signing in Minnesota could potentially allow him to earn a starting role.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Fadeaway World / October 1

Anthony Edwards Gets Real On His New Partnership With LaMelo Ball

The NBA is as stacked as it has ever been, and teams that can’t keep up will struggle to stay relevant. For the Minnesota Timberwolves, the pressure to succeed pushed them to make major roster upgrades that have changed their position in the hierarchy.

Jaylen Clark News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 1

Timberwolves’ new $10 million man ready to break out now that contract isn’t messing with him

MINNEAPOLIS — Timberwolves forward Jaylen Clark ended last season on a downward swing. In his first season, Clark, a second-round rookie with minimal expectations for immediate impact, shot 43 percent from three-point range, in addition to supporting a near 60 true shooting percentage during his rookie campaign.

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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.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / The Lead / October 1

Minnesota Timberwolves 2026-27 NBA Preseason Preview

The Minnesota Timberwolves enter the 2026-27 season with revitalized energy and focus after a disappointing 2026 playoff exit. After another up-and-down year for the Wolves, injuries hit during the postseason run and decimated their chances of true contention.

Ayo Dosunmu News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / October 1

Timberwolves Keep Reaping Rewards From Ayo Dosunmu Trade

Last week, the Bulls traded ex-Timberwolves guard Dillingham to the Hornets for Buddy Hield. The fact that the Bulls were willing to move on from Dillingham after just 30 post-deadline games speaks to their lack of confidence in him improving as a player.

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Chris Finch News / Bring Me The Sports / October 1

Chris Finch calls out NBA's flopping problem: 'Hopefully the league cleans up this crap'

Is the NBA about to put a stop to players like Luka Doncic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander flopping their way to the free-throw line a dozen times a game? The league announced Wednesday that officials are making flopping a focus for the 2026-27 season.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Canis Hoopus / October 1

Timberwolves Player Previews: The Bigs

In this final part of my season season preview series, we take a look at the big men of the Minnesota Timberwolves and how huge they could be for the progression of this team in the ‘26-’27 season.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 1

Kendrick Perkins is feeling confident about his NBA MVP pick for 2026-27

With the 2026-27 NBA MVP award months away, Anthony Edwards has an avid supporter for him even before the regular season kicks in. Kendrick Perkins thinks the Minnesota Timberwolves superstar shooting guard will confidently win the accolade when the season winds down.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / October 1

Chris Finch And Mark Daigneault Address NBA’s Focus To Punish Flopping This Season

The NBA league office announced that, as part of its training for officials, it will focus this season on punishing two key types of maneuvers: push-offs and flopping, among several other instructions for referees.

Anthony Edwards News / EssentiallySports / October 1

'Hopefully League Cleans Up This Cr*p': Timberwolves HC Calls for Major NBA Change With Anthony Edwards Example

After the NBA took some strict measures to curb the flopping epidemic, they found one very vocal supporter. Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch has voiced strong support for the NBA’s crackdown on flopping ahead of the upcoming season.

Rudy Gobert News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 30

Rudy Gobert says quiet part out loud about the Timberwolves’ defensive approach

MINNEAPOLIS — The Timberwolves defense is set to look a whole lot different this season. While at practice today, head coach Chris Finch acknowledged that the team has yet to dig deep into X’s & O’s, several players, including defensive anchor Rudy Gobert, have noted that the shifts in team personnel will lead to a revamped defensive approach.

LaMelo Ball News / The Spun / September 30

LaMelo Ball's Partner, Ana Montana, Arrested On Felony Charges

NBA star LaMelo Ball’s girlfriend Ana Montana got into some trouble with the law recently and she’s reportedly facing felony drug charges. According to TMZ, booking records in Mecklenburg County show that Montana (real name Analicia Chaves) was arrested this past Monday.

Donte DiVincenzo News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / September 30

Donte DiVincenzo's Media Day Comments Are a Great Sign for Timberwolves' Future

Donte DiVincenzo's career changed the night of Game 4 of the first-round series between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Denver Nuggets. A little more than a minute into the game, DiVincenzo took a negative step back with his right leg and tore his Achilles tendon.