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The Hornets haven't been too active in free agency for many years now, but could this be the year where that changes? It might not be, but if the Hornets were to take a look at some players at free agency, then Nickeil Alexander-Walker should be a player the Hornets target this off-season.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Athlon Sports / April 23

Alexander-Walker Demands Accountability From The Timberwolves After Game 2 Loss

The Minnesota Timberwolves struggled in Game 2 against the Los Angeles Lakers, losing 94 to 85. It was a rough night for the Timberwolves as they tried to endure the Lakers' physicality, leading to their struggles with efficiency. Julius Randle scored 27 points, and Anthony Edwards had 25.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / April 22

Naz Reid, Nickeil Alexander-Walker finish fifth, sixth in Sixth Man of the Year voting

Naz Reid didn't win a second consecutive Sixth Man of the Year Award, but the voting results just go to show the level of depth present on the Minnesota Timberwolves' roster.

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The 'NBA playoff triple-doubles leaders' quiz

Can you name every NBA player with at least three triple-doubles in the postseason?

The '2024-25 NBA triple-doubles' quiz

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The 'Most 15-assist NBA games' quiz

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / April 20

How bad is the Sixth Man snub for Wolves' Naz Reid, Nickeil Alexander-Walker

The 2024-25 NBA Awards Finalists were revealed Sunday and while Anthony Edwards is up for the Clutch Player of the Year award, Timberwolves standout role players Naz Reid and Nickeil Alexander-Walker were snubbed in the Sixth Man of the Year category.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Athlon Sports / April 17

Nickeil Alexander-Walker Is Ready For Point Guard Minutes

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker has been one of the most crucial players on the team for the past two seasons. He has grown into a lockdown defender and a reliable three-point shooter. Outside of his 3-and-D role, Alexander-Walker also fits the profile of being a ball-handler.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Athlon Sports / April 10

Nickeil Alexander-Walker Is A Potential Sixth Man Of The Year

The Sixth Man of the Year award has been fun to track because of the talent playing off the bench around the league. Minnesota Timberwolves fans are familiar with this award, considering Naz Reid won it a year ago.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / April 7

ESPN analyst makes case for Nickeil Alexander-Walker as Sixth Man of the Year

The Minnesota Timberwolves boast the reigning Sixth Man of the Year, Naz Reid. Could they see another winner in 2025? Not realistically. Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard is far and away the favorite to win the award with -1,400 odds, according to FanDuel Sportsbook, which gives Detroit Pistons guard Malik Beasley the next-best odds at +500.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 7

Insider backs Timberwolves’ Nickeil Alexander-Walker for Most Improved Player Award

Although Nickeil Alexander-Walker had a slight breakout for the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2023-24 season, he’s on another surge this season. He’s played in 78 games and started in only ten of them.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Yardbarker / April 3

Is the Timberwolves’ second-half improvement a mirage?

Do the Timberwolves have what it takes to compete against the NBA's best?

Nikola Jokic's 61-point triple-double isn't enough to beat Timberwolves

Fans all said the same thing about insane Nuggets-Timberwolves 2OT game

Wolves aim to bolster playoff positioning against Nets

20 notable NBA players who never made an All-Star Game

The 'Active NBA players with the most 40-point games in a season' quiz

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Athlon Sports / April 3

Mike Conley Is Proud Of Nickeil Alexander-Walker's Growth

Out of all the players on the Minnesota Timberwolves, Nickeil Alexander-Walker has the longest relationship with veteran point guard Mike Conley Jr. They played together on the Utah Jazz, which was a turbulent time in the younger guard's career.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Athlon Sports / April 2

Nickeil Alexander-Walker Continues To Shine For Minnesota

Initially seen as a throwaway piece in the CJ McCollum to New Orleans trade, Nickeil Alexander-Walker has proven all of his doubters wrong with his performances for the Minnesota Timberwolves.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 2

Fans erupt after wild ending to Timberwolves-Nuggets 2OT

The Minnesota Timberwolves and the Denver Nuggets saved the best game of their 2024-25 NBA regular season series for last, as the Northwest Division rivals authored a memorable encounter Tuesday night in Mile High City.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Bleacher Report / April 2

Watch: Anthony Edwards Shouts Out Nickeil Alexander-Walker After Crazy OT Win vs. Nuggets

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 25

Watch: Anthony Edwards' game-saving block seals T-Wolves comeback

Watch: Anthony Edwards' game-saving block seals massive T-Wolves comeback

The Oklahoma City Thunder have the NBA's top defense. Monday night, last season's top defense put the clamps on the Thunder as they completed a 25-point comeback in OT.

Timberwolves rookie suffers head injury after scary fall

Losing Naz Reid would be a disaster for Timberwolves

Thunder's new super-big lineup is terrorizing the NBA

The 25 worst NBA contracts ever signed

The 'Most points by an NBA rookie in the Lottery Era' quiz

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / February 24

Wolves rumors: Durant, Randle, Reid, Alexander-Walker

Confirming earlier reporting that said the Timberwolves were among the teams who inquired on Kevin Durant prior to the February 6 trade deadline, Jake

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / February 24

Nets Could Sign Rising Wolves Star

The Brooklyn Nets are projected to have oodles of cap space next season, propelling them to sign some of the top free agents around the league in the offseason.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / February 3

Report: Wolves believe they can re-sign both Naz Reid, Nickeil Alexander-Walker

The Athletic's Jon Krawczynski told Dan Barreiro on KFXN-FM 100.3 on Monday he's heard the Minnesota Timberwolves feel confident in their ability to re-sign both forward Naz Reid and guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker this offseason.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / January 30

Mike Conley ruled out against Jazz, Nickeil Alexander-Walker starting for Wolves

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Mike Conley has been ruled out for Thursday night's game against the Utah Jazz at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City due to a right thumb sprain.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Canis Hoopus / January 30

Timberwolves 121, Suns 113: NAW He’s Cold

Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s season-high 23 points helped the shorthanded Minnesota Timberwolves kick into gear in the 2nd half to get their 4th win in a row The Minnesota Timberwolves traveled to the Valley of the Sun for the first time since sweeping the Phoenix Suns in the first round of the 2023-24 NBA Playoffs.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / January 29

Naz Reid added to Wolves' injury report, Nickeil Alexander-Walker good to go

Timberwolves forward Naz Reid has been added to the team's injury report ahead of Wednesday night's game against the Phoenix Suns. He's questionable to play due to illness.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / January 28

Nickeil Alexander-Walker suffers left lower leg contusion in win over Hawks

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker suffered what the team is describing as a left lower leg contusion in the fourth quarter of Monday night's victory over the Atlanta Hawks at Target Center in Minneapolis.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Yardbarker / November 25

It's time for the Timberwolves to change their starting lineup

The Minnesota Timberwolves entered the 2024-25 season with high hopes after their impressive playoff run last year. However, as the season approaches its quarter mark, the Timberwolves are failing to meet expectations.

Timberwolves lose in Boston for 18th straight time

Surprising Rockets looking to tame Timberwolves

The Timberwolves have a bench problem

Every NBA team's all-time leading scorer

The 'NBA Defensive Player of the Year' quiz

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Sports Fan / May 11

Nickeil Alexander-Walker Explains His Technical

The Minnesota Timberwolves experienced a Game 3 that went almost the polar opposite of Game 2. Despite having Rudy Gobert back, Minnesota got down and never came back.

NBA News / Utah Jazz on SI / December 1, 2023

Nickeil Alexander-Walker Makes Jazz Pay for Parting Ways

The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Utah Jazz 101-90 in a contest that was a tale of two halves. The Jazz got off to a blazing start, but the wheels of success fell off in the third quarter, and several former Jazzmen got the better of their former team.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 9, 2022