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One Thing Each Timberwolves Starter Must Improve This Season

The Minnesota Timberwolves made large changes to their starting lineup. After the end of last season, they had no other option. In Game 4 of the Wolves' first-round series against the Denver Nuggets, starting guard Donte DiVincenzo tore his Achilles tendon, putting him out for most or all of the 2026-27 season.

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Timberwolves' Strong Potential Future Is Being Overlooked

The Minnesota Timberwolves completely reoriented their roster this offseason. They sent out Naz Reid and Julius Randle for LaMelo Ball and signed Ayo Dosunmu to a new five-year, $112 million contract.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / AirJordanChronicles / September 19

How Minnesota Timberwolves are shaping up for new season

Always seen as a defensive powerhouse, the Minnesota Timberwolves have decided to change the narrative this time around. Their latest additions will bolster their attack, giving them a new look. The Wolves will enter the 2026-27 season after losing two of their top six players, Julius Randle and Naz Reid.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / September 18

NBA Insiders Point Out Fatal Flaw in Hornets' Roster Reshuffle

The Charlotte Hornets had a franchise cornerstone in LaMelo Ball, someone who was certainly All-Star-caliber and nearly made an All-NBA team last season.

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The 'Most 200 3-pointer NBA seasons' quiz

In NBA history, 38 players have made 200 or more three-point field goals in more than one season. How many can you name in five minutes?

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NBA News / Hoops Habit / September 18

NBA point guard rankings: 5 stars rising above the rest

Who are the best point guards in the entire NBA? While positions continue to adjust and combine, someone needs to handle the ball and set up teammates to thrive.

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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.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 17

Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards roasts LeBron James for hairline, LaMelo Ball for bad driving in Adidas bit

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards took aim at LeBron James, Jaylen Brown and new teammate LaMelo Ball in an Adidas commercial promoting his latest signature shoe.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / September 14

The Four Biggest Storylines Entering Hornets Training Camp

Here soon, the Charlotte Hornets will open the lid on the 2026-27 season, starting with a very pivotal training camp leading into the preseason. What are the biggest storylines surrounding the team entering camp?

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / September 14

LaMelo Ball Injury Concerns Are Valid, but He's Worth the Risk

Timberwolves general manager Matt Lloyd doesn’t believe that assuming LaMelo Ball’s lengthy injury history will continue into his time in Minnesota is necessarily the right way to look at things.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / September 13

Ranking Every Current Timberwolves Contract From Best to Worst

Ranking NBA contracts is always something of a challenging exercise. It's only become more difficult as additional layers have been added to the league's Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA); the era of the second apron has already produced plenty of star player movement and eight Finals champions over the last eight years.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Fadeaway World / September 10

Jonathan Kuminga Speaks On Playing With LaMelo Ball And Rudy Gobert After Timberwolves Trade

As the newest member of the Minnesota Timberwolves, young swingman Jonathan Kuminga couldn’t be more excited about his basketball future. After a difficult

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Fadeaway World / September 10

Lonzo Ball Is Close To Retirement: 'What-If' Or Draft Bust?

Lonzo Ball‘s NBA career has had its ups and downs. The former No. 2 overall pick entered the league in 2017 with enormous expectations and then saw injuries completely derail his career.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 10

Timberwolves forward Jonathan Kuminga’s LaMelo Ball mic drop is no Stephen Curry diss

After playing the first four and a half seasons with All-Star Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors, Jonathan Kuminga will play his first season for the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2026-27.

NBA News / Bring Me The Sports / September 8

Wolves reportedly held ‘real discussions’ with Celtics over Jaylen Brown trade

The Timberwolves had a busy offseason, trading away Naz Reid and Julius Randle, while acquiring players like LaMelo Ball and Jonathan Kuminga. Their 2026-27 outlook could be a lot different if conversations with the Boston Celtics went another way.

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Minnesota Timberwolves News / HITC / September 8

LaMelo Ball makes wild geography admission after streamer Ray called him out on China-Taiwan mix-up

LaMelo Ball was recently on a stream with popular streamer Ray, where he got called out by the streamer for getting his background wrong. LaMelo Ball is as entertaining off the court as he is on it.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / HITC / September 6

‘Too high of a price to pay’ – Insider reveals that Timberwolves discussed trade for a Finals MVP this offseason

The Minnesota Timberwolves came into the offseason looking to revamp their roster after several years of playoff basketball without a trip to the NBA Finals.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / September 6

Who Will Lead the Charlotte Hornets in Scoring This Season?

There will be plenty of points to go around in Charlotte next season. After trading LaMelo Ball (20.1 points per game) and Miles Bridges (17.2 points per game) this summer, the Hornets will need to replace 37.2 points a night in their starting lineup.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Hoops Wire / September 5

NBA Notes: Timberwolves, LaMelo Ball, Cody Williams, Knicks, Drew Eubanks

The Timberwolves didn’t acquire Cody Williams merely because they needed to move some money around. General manager Matt Lloyd indicated Minnesota had genuine interest in Williams, the former No.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Bring Me The Sports / September 3

Wolves GM says Kuminga, Ball additions helped Minnesota close the gap in the West

The Timberwolves underwent a fairly transformative offseason. Key players like Julius Randle and Naz Reid departed, while LaMelo Ball and Jonathan Kuminga are the big names who were brought in.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / September 3

Resist the Urge to Judge Hornets' LaMelo Ball Trade in 2026-27

The Charlotte Hornets boldly traded away the face of the franchise this offseason. After six years, LaMelo Ball is with another NBA team. It is almost guaranteed that he will have another borderline All-NBA season in 2026-27.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / August 31

The Case for Why LaMelo Ball Should Be a Good Defender

LaMelo Ball should be a good defender. He’s listed at 6’7" and 180 pounds. He has a 6’10" wingspan according to draft data from 2020. That’s within a half-inch of Cameron Johnson, Kris Middleton, and Dyson Daniels.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 25

Lonzo Ball leaves little unsaid with Michael Porter Jr.

Lonzo Ball entered the NBA surrounded by noise. Years later, he sounds most interested in clarity. During an appearance on Michael Porter Jr.’s “Curious Mike” podcast, Ball revisited nearly every major chapter of his basketball life, Yahoo reports.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / HITC / August 25

Lonzo Ball makes driver revelation about LaMelo Ball after car crash controversy

LaMelo Ball got into some hot water about his driving earlier in 2026, and now Lonzo Ball reveals what has changed in the aftermath of the controversy.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Larry Brown Sports / August 10

LaMelo Ball picks the wildest trio he wants to see wear his shoes

LaMelo Ball kept it real about who he wants to see wear his shoes. When asked that question recently, the Minnesota Timberwolves guard pulled names straight out of an encyclopedia.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Larry Brown Sports / July 29

LaMelo Ball is being sued over alleged missed rent payments

LaMelo Ball still has some unfinished (legal) business to take care of in Charlotte. The new Minnesota Timberwolves star point guard Ball is being sued by a North Carolina landlord for allegedly failing to pay rent, Edward Lewis of The California Post reported on Tuesday.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 25

NBA offseason grades: Northwest Division

After exploring the Atlantic, we look at the Northwest Division.

NBA offseason grades: Atlantic Division

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Charlotte Hornets News / Larry Brown Sports / July 6

LaMelo Ball reveals big change he made after crashing his car

LaMelo Ball has made a grown-up decision after causing a car crash midway through his last season with the Charlotte Hornets. In February, the 24-year-old Ball crashed into another vehicle while driving his custom Hummer at a busy downtown Charlotte intersection.