Shaquille O’Neal did not seem to like LaMelo Ball’s response when asked for his expectations about the Minnesota Timberwolves this season. The Wolves kicked off the new NBA campaign with a very impressive 131-106 win over the Miami Heat on Wednesday night.
Throughout NBA history, only 40 players have scored 60 or more points during an NBA regular-season game. How many of the 40 can you name in six minutes?
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.
The Minnesota Timberwolves had plenty to smile about during their season opener against the Miami Heat, and Rudy Gobert made sure Richard Jefferson felt it.
Depth and strong guard play are essential in the NBA, and the Timberwolves showed they have plenty of both in a 131-106 rout of the Miami Heat on Wednesday night to open the season.
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.
LaMelo Ball got away with a multi-continent excursion during Wednesday’s season opener. Ball made his official debut for the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday against the Miami Heat.
The Timberwolves are among the teams expected to pursue Dalton Knecht for a two-way contract if he clears waivers, according to reports. Minnesota recently opened a two-way spot by releasing Enrique Freeman, giving it room to add another player.
The Miami Heat are at home Wednesday night as they host the Minnesota Timberwolves in their 2026-27 NBA season opener. Miami enters the new season with high expectations after acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo in the offseason following a season in which the Heat finished 10th in the Eastern Conference with a 43-39 record.
The Minnesota Timberwolves have plenty of expectations heading into the new season, and Jonathan Kuminga could be an important part of helping the team reach them.
Former NBA second-round pick Antonio Reeves will continue his playing career overseas, having signed a contract with KK Partizan, the Serbian team announced today (via Twitter).
The most highly-anticipated season in Minnesota Timberwolves history kicks off tonight. I don’t think that’s a stretch to say. There have been other seasons that began with major buzz, both during the Kevin Garnett and Anthony Edwards eras, but the vibes and the excitement around this revamped team feel different.
The day has finally arrived. The Timberwolves play a game that counts. They are also officially ushering in a new era of their franchise. The Wolves open
As if Minnesota Timberwolves' head coach Chris Finch's job didn't already begin in June when they traded for LaMelo Ball, it really begins on Wednesday evening.
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels agreed to a one-year, $40 million extension through the 2029-30 season. His representatives from Innovate Sports and WME Basketball confirmed the deal's details with ESPN on Monday night.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are covering their bases when it comes to Jaden McDaniels. McDaniels was set to enter the season with three more years on his current contract and over $84 million in guaranteed money.
The Timberwolves have waived Enrique Freeman, Antonio Reeves, KJ Martin, Norchad Omier and Drew Timme, the team announced. Freeman’s release opens a two-way roster spot that Minnesota intends to leave available while evaluating players cut elsewhere, according to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic.
The Timberwolves have released five players to trim their roster down to the regular season limit, the team announced in a press release. The list includes third-year power forward Enrique Freeman, who held a two-way contract.
LaMelo Ball’s fit with the Timberwolves will ultimately be judged by what happens on the court. Chris Finch already likes what he’s doing to the room. Ball joined Minnesota over the summer, and Finch said his personality has meshed quickly with Anthony Edwards and changed the feel around the team.