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Finch Sees Shannon at Point Guard, Says Thunder and Spurs Were Built on Tanking
It might not be Plan A, but Terrence Shannon Jr. could be the starting point guard for the Minnesota Timberwolves next season. If you think that's crazy, you're not inside the mind of head coach Chris Finch, who told KFAN's Paul Allen that he can see Shannon and Anthony Edwards sharing the backcourt in 2026-27.
Minnesota Timberwolves News / Hoops Rumors / May 15
Wolves Add Terrence Shannon Jr. To Injury Report
Timberwolves guard Terrence Shannon Jr. has been added to the injury report for Game 6 on Friday. According to the team (Twitter link), Shannon is considered questionable to suit up in Minnesota tonight due to a head contusion.
The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz
How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?
Wolves Prove They Made the Right Call By Not Trading For Giannis
A little over 24 hours after his own head coach called out him out for not following the game plan, Terrence Shannon Jr. was bursting down the lane to throw down a thunderous dunk, giving the Wolves a seven-point lead late in Minnesota's series-ending win over the Nuggets.
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 / Field Level Media / May 1
Short-handed Wolves pull away from Nuggets, seal series in Game 6
Elevated into the starting lineup of a heavily depleted backcourt, Terrence Shannon Jr. scored a career-playoff-high 24 points to help the Minnesota Timberwolves close out the Denver Nuggets 110-98 in Game 6 of a first-round playoff series on Thursday in Minneapolis.
Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / April 29
Chris Finch Sends Clear Message to Timberwolves' Terrence Shannon Jr.
Despite being out of the rotation for most of this season, Terrence Shannon Jr. has the potential to be a sneaky difference-maker for the Timberwolves as they look to close out the Nuggets in Game 6 on Thursday night.
Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / April 28
Why Terrence Shannon Jr. Could Be the Wolves' X-Factor in Closing Out Nuggets
We got our first look at the playoff Timberwolves without Anthony Edwards or Donte DiVincenzo on Monday night, and it resulted in a 125-113 Game 5 loss to the Nuggets.
NBA News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / April 9
Illini in NBA Update: Terrence Shannon Jr. Goes Off, Will Riley Keeps Rolling
With a bow put on Illinois’ 2025-26 campaign last Saturday in the Final Four, there isn’t much hoops for Illini fans to look forward to in the coming weeks and months – save for the NBA.
NBA News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / April 9
3 Things That Mattered in Wolves-Magic, Including TJ Shannon's Big Night
Already all but locked into the No. 6 seed in the Western Conference playoffs, the Timberwolves decided to give some of their key guys the night off on the second leg of a back-to-back on Wednesday in Orlando.
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 / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / February 13
Can Terrence Shannon, Ayo Dosunmu Turn Minnesota Into Illini Nation North?
It’s common practice for a young NBA player returning from injury to be assigned to his club’s G League affiliate squad, so there was valid rationale behind the Minnesota Timberwolves’ choice to send Terrence Shannon Jr.
Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / February 12
Terrence Shannon Jr. Ends His G League Rehab Stint With a Bang
As they enter the All-Star break, the Timberwolves have recalled second-year guard Terrence Shannon Jr. after a two-game rehab assignment with the Iowa Wolves in the G League.
Minnesota Timberwolves News / Hoops Rumors / December 27
Terrence Shannon Jr. To Miss At Least Two Weeks With Foot Injury
The Timberwolves announced that Terrence Shannon Jr. will be reevaluated in two weeks after leaving Thursday’s game with soreness in his left foot. An MRI revealed that the second-year shooting guard suffered an abductor hallucis strain.
Minnesota Timberwolves News / NBA Draft on SI / August 12, 2025
Terrence Shannon Jr. Breakout Could be Key to Timberwolves’ Success
At the 2024 NBA Draft, guard Terrence Shannon Jr. heard name after name before finally hearing his. He’d been one of the best players in the country in his fifth collegiate season, his second year with Illinois, averaging a white-hot 23.0 points per game.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 18, 2025
Timberwolves dodged a bullet with rejected superstar trade
The Minnesota Timberwolves reportedly had a huge trade proposal in place for Kevin Durant. They're fortunate that Durant wasn't interested.
Minnesota Timberwolves News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / July 16, 2025
Terrence Shannon Jr. Leads Timberwolves to Third Straight NBA Summer League Victory
As the familiar adage goes, you learn something new every day. Today, the NBA world learned that Summer League Terrence Shannon Jr. is – contrary to popular belief – not invincible. Although the former Illini wing managed a game-high 24 points, he coughed up the rock a startling seven times.
Minnesota Timberwolves News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / July 10, 2025
Former Illini Terrence Shannon Jr. Shines in 2025 NBA Summer League Debut
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Nope, it’s just Terrence Shannon Jr. flying down the lane. That thunderous coast-to-coast jam you can watch above – which served as the nail in the coffin for the New Orleans Pelicans – was just two of Shannon’s 20 points.
Minnesota Timberwolves News / Athlon Sports / July 7, 2025
Summer League Coach Expects Terrence Shannon Jr. To Be Timberwolves' Top Scorer
The Minnesota Timberwolves have a promising 2025 Summer League campaign ahead, which is headlined by returning sophomores Rob Dillingham and Terrence Shannon Jr.
Minnesota Timberwolves News / Athlon Sports / May 31, 2025
Terrence Shannon Jr. Reacts To The Timberwolves' Impact On Him As A Rookie
The Minnesota Timberwolves are competing at the highest level of the NBA, which means their depth is tested every game. For most of the season, they ran a primary rotation of eight players, but they always needed more players to help them. That is where Terrence Shannon Jr.
Minnesota Timberwolves News / NBA Draft on SI / May 26, 2025
Timberwolves' Terrence Shannon Jr.’s Playoff Impact Shows Value of Older Draft Picks
With the Minnesota Timberwolves’ backs against the wall, they received an unlikely spark from rookie Terrence Shannon Jr. Down 2-0 to the Western Conference one-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder, Minnesota built a 20-point lead in the first quarter.
Minnesota Timberwolves News / NBA Draft on SI / May 25, 2025
Terrence Shannon Jr. Right Move For Timberwolves In West Finals
The Minnesota Timberwolves are taking on the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals. This is the Timberwolves second straight trip to this big stage and they aim for their first NBA Finals bid in franchise history.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 25, 2025
Five takeaways from Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals
The reports of the Minnesota Timberwolves' demise were an exaggeration.
Minnesota Timberwolves News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / April 19, 2025
NBA Playoffs Outlook for Former Illinois Guard Terrence Shannon Jr.
For a certain type of basketball fan – someone with Illinois allegiances but who also rocks with the NBA – it has been a bit of a tough season. Whether
Minnesota Timberwolves News / NBA Draft on SI / March 2, 2025
Timberwolves: Terrence Shannon Jr. Is Quickly Establishing Himself
As he entered the 2024 NBA Draft, Terrence Shannon Jr. was among the most NBA-ready prospects in the class. The then-23-year-old, was coming off a decorated, five-season college career for both Texas Tech and Illinois.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 25, 2025
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.
Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / November 23, 2024
Timberwolves bring Terrence Shannon Jr. back up from G League
Terrence Shannon Jr. is back with the Timberwolves. The Timberwolves recalled Shannon from their G League affiliate, the Iowa Wolves, on Saturday, just four days after sending him down.
Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Sports Fan / July 13, 2024
What in the GTA is Tattooed on Terrence Shannon Jr’s Forearm?
How much do you love you your favorite video game? Probably not as much as Minnesota Timberwolves rookie, Terrence Shannon Jr, who they picked No. 27 overall in the 2024 NBA Draft.
Minnesota Timberwolves News / Hoops Rumors / July 8, 2024
Wolves sign first-round picks to rookie contracts
At the very least, the team’s lottery pick should get a chance to earn rotation minutes and provide some scoring punch off the bench.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Yardbarker / June 14, 2024
LeBron James offers high praise for NBA prospect following rape aquittal
LeBron James posted on social media on Friday, praising and offering support for Terrence Shannon Jr.
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