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Gameday preview: Timberwolves vs. Pistons
The Wolves will finally get to see how well D'Angelo Russell and Karl-Anthony Towns play together.
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As NBA season begins, stars — and drama — again tell the story
The defending champion Lakers have relative stability. Everyone else is scrambling to match them.
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Milwaukee should again be the best in the NBA's East
Wolves beat writer Chris Hine ranks the competition in the Eastern Division.
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Saunders: Wolves will have Russell or Rubio on the floor at all times
Saunders said he likes the idea of having them both on the court late in games when the Wolves are trying to hold onto a lead.
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Scoggins: Towns needs to lead Wolves' defensive revival
Karl-Anthony Towns, so skilled and important, needs to stop being awful on defense for the team to have a chance at being successful.
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Defending champion Lakers are atop the loaded, crowded West
Timberwolves beat writer Chris Hine ranks the Western Division
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Five NBA story lines to follow this season
From the old to the new, here are five Minnesota-related story lines to follow this NBA season:
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Wolves' Beasley reaches plea deal after threatening family with rifle
"I could have retreated," the guard said about the September incident. "I was not in my right mind. I'm ready to move on."
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Hernangomez trying to write his own script with Wolves
Whether it's in acting or playing basketball, Juancho Hernangomez is trying to secure a key part in a blockbuster and steal some scenes.
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How many games will the Wolves win? Predictions all over the map
Experts think Wolves could win from 28 to 36 games this season.
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Timberwolves season has arrived: Four observations heading into opening night
The Wolves looked at times disjointed in two preseason losses at home to Memphis, but they played better in a victory at Dallas on Thursday night.
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Wolves cut Hollis-Jefferson despite strong preseason
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson scored 17 points in a recent game against Memphis and is a strong defender. The Wolves also waived St. Croix Lutheran product Ade Murkey.
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Owner Glen Taylor expects Wolves to make the playoffs
The Timberwolves enter a pivotal time in Glen Taylor's tenure as owner, one that could be concluding if Taylor reaches an agreement to sell the team after he confirmed in July he was fielding offers.
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Week 1 in the NBA regular season
Opening night is Tuesday, the Wolves play Wednesday and there are five Christmas Day games on Friday.
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Popular FSN broadcaster Hanneman dies at age 68
"We're deeply saddened by the loss of our dear friend and colleague Tom Hanneman," FSN said in a statement.
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McLaughlin agrees to two-way contract with Timberwolves
Jordan McLaughlin, a restricted free agent point guard, was a staple of the Wolves' rotation late last season and averaged 7.6 points in 30 games.
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In test of depth, Wolves finish preseason with overtime win
D'Angelo Russell was kept out of Thursday's game in Dallas largely as a precaution with right ankle soreness, underscoring the need for depth at point guard.
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Thursday's Wolves-Dallas game recap
A look back at Thursday night's game.
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Wolves' top pick Edwards still working to shake off rust
Anthony Edwards has played in two preseason games in his nascent career, and that's two games for Edwards to process what it will take to compete daily
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Around the NBA
- Looking a lot like dad, Bronny James makes NBA Summer League debut
- Jayson Tatum misses start of USA Basketball camp in Las Vegas
- 76ers add free-agent postseason star Caleb Martin from Miami, AP source says
- Klay Thompson offers thoughtful farewell to Warriors, fans in Instagram post
- Franz Wagner, Magic agree to 5-year extension, largest contract in club history, AP source says
- Buddy Hield is traded to the Warriors from the 76ers, AP source says, as busy offseason continues
- Timberwolves welcome Terrence Shannon Jr. after his trying final year at Illinois
- LeBron James agrees to a 2-year extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, AP source says
- Forward Kyle Anderson, Warriors working to complete $27 million, three-year deal, AP source says
- Bronny James says he can handle 'amplified' pressure of playing for Lakers with his famous father
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