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NBA News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / October 23
Former Illini Shine as NBA Season Tips Off: Ayo Dosunmu, Terrence Shannon, More
Over the past few years, Illinois coach Brad Underwood hasn’t just revitalized the Champaign-to-NBA pipeline – he has also built it up to arguably unprecedented levels.
NBA News / Stadium Rant / October 21
3 NBA Breakout Candidates Ahead Of The 2025-2026 Season
With the 2025-2026 NBA season upon us, a summer of injuries, roster changes, and speculation will completely change how we view teams, individual players, and the landscape of the league.
Minnesota Timberwolves News / Hoops Rumors / October 18
Timberwolves exercise options on former first-round picks
The Minnesota Timberwolves have picked up the third-year options for guards Rob Dillingham and Terrence Shannon Jr., the team announced in a press release.
The 'Last 50-point game by NBA team' quiz
How many of the last players to reach the half-century mark in points for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?
Minnesota Timberwolves News / Yardbarker / September 23
Three questions the Timberwolves must answer to take the next step
The Minnesota Timberwolves are in the middle of the most successful period in the history of their franchise. They've gone to the Western Conference Finals two years in a row, losing in five games each time.
The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars
The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.
Illinois Basketball's Best of the Century: No. 5 Terrence Shannon Jr.
Today marks another entry in our ongoing Illinois on SI "Best of the Century" series featuring the top 10 Illini players over the past 25 years. In our selection process, we considered individual production, career length (must have played at least two seasons since 2000), team accomplishments and intangibles.
Minnesota Timberwolves News / NBA Draft on SI / August 12
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.
Wolves' Terrence Shannon Jr. makes NBA All-Summer League first team
Timberwolves second-year guard Terrence Shannon Jr. has been named to the NBA's All-Summer League first team, the league announced on Tuesday. He's joined by the Kings' Nique Clifford, the Spurs' David Jones-Garcia, the Clippers' Jordan Miller, and MVP Kyle Filipowski of the Utah Jazz.
NBA Summer League Grades for Illinois Alums: Minnesota Timberwolves' Terrence Shannon Jr.
Illinois on SI is grading the performance of every former Illini in the 2025 NBA Summer League (minus Quincy Guerrier, who played only six minutes). In the second of five entries, we assess Terence Shannon Jr.’s performance in his initial NBA action.
Minnesota Timberwolves News / NBA Draft on SI / July 20
Why Terrence Shannon Jr. Could Tilt the Western Conference This Season
Following two consecutive seasons in which the Minnesota Timberwolves have been eliminated in the Western Conference Finals, a breakthrough season is the hope for the franchise.
Terrence Shannon Jr.'s Work Ethic Impresses Former MLB Star Alex Rodriguez
To make it to the highest level of most sports requires a certain build or a baseline level of reflexes or athleticism, or some combination of all of the above.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 18
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.
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.
4 things that stood out as Timberwolves move to 3-0 in Summer League
The Timberwolves remained perfect in NBA Summer League action on Tuesday in Las Vegas, pulling away late to take down the Detroit Pistons 89-73 and move to 3-0 with one game left in preliminary play.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 14
Timberwolves co-owner Alex Rodriguez ‘bullish’ on up-and-coming prospect
Summer League is underway as teams get a first look at the incoming rookies before the start of the upcoming season. With excitement brewing for each franchise, it sounds like the Minnesota Timberwolves are especially excited about one key prospect, at least for co-owner Alex Rodriguez.
Minnesota Timberwolves News / Athlon Sports / July 13
Terrence Shannon Jr. Gets Rave Summer League Reviews From Coach Chris Finch
The Minnesota Timberwolves have a promising group of young players, which includes their 23-year-old superstar Anthony Edwards. Tim Connelly and the rest of the Timberwolves front office have done a great job of building this team from the ground up.
Terrence Shannon Jr. proves 'he's going to be an elite two-way player' at Summer League
The Timberwolves moved to 2-0 at Summer League with a win over the Nuggets on Saturday night. A big reason why was Terrence Shannon Jr.'s game-high 24 points, as he continues to look a step above the competition in Las Vegas this year.
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.
Timberwolves' Terrence Shannon Jr. is poised to dominate Summer League
Second-year Timberwolves guard Terrence Shannon Jr. figures to put up some eye-popping numbers at NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, which kicks off this week.
Minnesota Timberwolves News / Athlon Sports / July 7
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
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
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
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.
Minnesota Timberwolves News / Athlon Sports / May 25
Terrence Shannon Jr. Reacts To Getting Crucial Postseason Minutes Against OKC
Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Oklahoma City Thunder was filled with some big stories. Those include Julius Randle's bounce-back game or Anthony Edwards' standout night.
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.
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.
Illinois coach tweets support for Terrence Shannon Jr. with viral photo
Illinois guard/forward Terrence Shannon Jr. was found not guilty of felony rape and aggravated sexual assault on Thursday, a verdict that prompted an outpouring of support from a number of friends and supporters.
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