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Why Timberwolves Fans Should be Excited About New TV Broadcast Crew

The past few seasons, the Minnesota Timberwolves have had one of the best local broadcasts in the NBA. The combination of Michael Grady on play-by-play with longtime color analyst Jim Petersen brought a high level of energy and chemistry as the team grew into prominence as a contender in the Western Conference.

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The Wolves Don’t Plan on Signing Another Player; What That Means for Them

Chris Finch believes the Timberwolves roster, as currently constructed, gives him the ability to get creative with his lineup combinations and extend his rotation deeper than he typically has.

Rudy Gobert News / Fadeaway World / September 25

Rudy Gobert’s Timberwolves Future In Question Amid Lack Of Extension Talks

At the time that he was acquired by the Minnesota Timberwolves, the trade package for Rudy Gobert was viewed as one of the worst trades in the NBA. However, in the four years since joining the Wolves, Gobert has enjoyed a resurgence, emerging as one of the most crucial players in the team’s rotation.

LaMelo Ball News / Canis Hoopus / September 25

Feel Good Friday: WNBA Playoff Basketball

You hear that sound? That’s the sound of the Minnesota Lynx restarting their engines heading into the postseason. After an extremely exciting and overachieving regular season where they finished the number one seed, they had hit their worst skid in the last two years in the last handful of games.

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How many of the players to rack up the most points in one playoff run for each NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Anthony Edwards News / Fadeaway World / September 25

Baron Davis Explains Why Anthony Edwards May Be A Problem For Timberwolves

After an incredibly fruitful offseason featuring the arrival of players such as LaMelo Ball and Jonathan Kuminga to pair with Anthony Edwards, the Minnesota Timberwolves are positioned as one of the NBA’s most exciting teams entering the 2026-27 season.

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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.

NBA News / Bring Me The Sports / September 24

Wolves' broadcaster Jim Petersen teases 'big news' coming Friday

Big news is coming soon from the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to a tease from longtime television analyst Jim Petersen. Petersen tweeted: “Big news coming tomorrow ya’ll!

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / September 24

One Timberwolves Roster Spot That Could End Up Changing

One of the most under-the-radar signings of the offseason for the Minnesota Timberwolves was bringing in 10-year NBA veteran Trey Lyles, who spent the past season playing away from the NBA in Spain for Real Madrid.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / September 24

Ranking Minnesota Timberwolves' Bench Players by Importance

The Minnesota Timberwolves will enter the 2026-27 season with more question marks on their bench unit than they've carried into each of the last few campaigns, and the depletion of the reserves has been a steady leak over the past 15 months or so.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / September 23

Assessing Best and Worst Case Scenarios for the Timberwolves This Season

One year ago, the range of outcomes for the Minnesota Timberwolves was relatively narrow after bringing back almost their entire roster from the season before, with hopes of building on their 49 wins from the regular season.

Micah Nori News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / September 23

How Late-Game Offense Will Look for Timberwolves With Micah Nori Gone

The Minnesota Timberwolves' roster may have undergone changes, but it wasn't the only aspect of the organization that saw a little rearranging over the offseason.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / September 22

Timberwolves' Top 3 Trade Chips Left After Josh Green Trade

The Minnesota Timberwolves have, in all likelihood, finished making all of their moves for the offseason. They traded for their point guard of the future, LaMelo Ball, parted ways with Julius Randle, and backfilled the power forward position with Jonathan Kuminga.

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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 22

2 Timberwolves on hottest trade candidate seats entering 2026-27 NBA training camp

The Minnesota Timberwolves’ roster for the 2026-27 season appears to be set following their recent move for forward Jonathan Kuminga. Kuminga appears to

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / September 21

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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Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / September 21

Timberwolves Giving Joan Beringer Perfect Push Before the Season

You’ve probably heard the narrative against Chris Finch. For all the winning the Timberwolves have done under his control—five playoff appearances, three advances out of the first round, and two Conference Finals runs—there is one thing that many fans hold against him: Finch cannot or does not want to develop young talent.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / The Lead / September 21

Diapers Off: The Timberwolves Are Ready to Compete Now

The Minnesota Timberwolves’ front office outdueled the Los Angeles Lakers’, and their personnel sold him on their realistic title chances. Now, Jonathan Kuminga is a Timberwolf.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Stadium Rant / September 20

Will The Minnesota Timberwolves’ Offseason Gamble Pay Off?

The 2026 NBA offseason was unlike any other on the trade market. It operated like a game of musical chairs, with star players moving from one team to another.

Jonathan Kuminga News / EssentiallySports / September 20

'Smartest Decision': Jonathan Kuminga Joins Forces With Coach Who Recently Trained Jaylen Brown

Jonathan Kuminga has already seen his NBA career take several turns before turning 24. After winning a championship with the Golden State Warriors, he dealt with an unstable role, moved to the Atlanta Hawks during the 2025-26 season and entered free agency again just months later.

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.

Jonathan Kuminga News / Hoops Wire / September 19

Jonathan Kuminga disputes talk of larger Lakers offer

Jonathan Kuminga says he didn’t leave Lakers money on the table to join the Timberwolves. At least not money that was actually offered. During the Ball in the Family Podcast, Lonzo Ball’s manager, Darren Moore, said Kuminga contacted him directly after hearing discussion about his free-agent decision.

Jules Bernard News / Hoops Rumors / September 18

Jules Bernard (Wolves), David Stockton (Suns) Sign Camp Deals

Free agent guard Jules Bernard has signed a non-guaranteed training camp contract with the Timberwolves, while point guard guard David Stockton has done the same with the Suns, according to Paul Garcia of Spot Up Shot (Twitter links).

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Total Pro Sports / September 17

Anthony Edwards Reveals Why LeBron James Shunned Minnesota In Free Agency, Takes Subtle Shot At His Hairline

After LeBron James notified the Los Angeles Lakers that he wouldn’t be back in the 2026-2027 season, several contenders made their pitch to lure the four-time champ to play for their franchise.

John Konchar News / Yardbarker / September 17

Knicks roster battle should have obvious frontrunner

The New York Knicks held training camp tryouts for its final roster spots last season and went on to win an NBA title. This season, they're trying a similar approach.

Knicks add Drew Eubanks, could compete with John Konchar for roster spot

Ex-Knicks big man Michael Sweetney dies at age 43

Knicks pause ticket sales after error led to high prices

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Barack Obama News / Scoop B / September 16

Scoop B: Matt Barnes Talks Obama, Kobe’s Legacy, LeBron’s Laker Statue and the Rise of the Timberwolves

Former NBA champion and All the Smoke co-host Matt Barnes has never been one to censor his opinions. Known throughout his 14-year NBA career as a fiery, unapologetic competitor, Barnes successfully transitioned that raw energy into the media landscape, building one of the most candid platform spaces in sports journalism alongside Stephen Jackson.

Ayo Dosunmu News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 15