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Wolves
January 18, 2023
Nuggets center Nikola Jokic made a game-winning three-pointer against the Magic on Sunday in Denver.

Rudy Gobert will miss Wolves game in Denver

Nuggets center Nikola Jokic is very close to averaging a triple-double as he continues to play like an MVP.
Wolves
January 18, 2023
Has Connelly messed up the Wolves? Scoggins on what now for Vikings

Has Connelly messed up the Wolves? Scoggins on what now for Vikings

Host Michael Rand recalls words from the Wolves boss' introductory news conference and says they don't sound too good right now. Plus, columnist Chip Scoggins on the Vikings, Wolves, optimism and realism.
Randball
January 18, 2023
Minnesota Timberwolves Ownership Group Alex Rodriguez, left, Marc Lore,, second from left, and Glen Taylor, right, pose for a photo with Timberwolves

'I'm here not to mess it up': Recalling Connelly's first words with Wolves

In late May, Tim Connelly was introduced as the Wolves' new President of Basketball Operations. Some of the things he said that day are worth revisiting now.
Wolves
January 18, 2023
Kyle Anderson is in his first season with the Timberwolves and has been a valuable addition.

Anderson's solid game has been ultra-valuable addition for Wolves

It may not be front-and-center, but without Kyle Anderson's work, a Minnesota Timberwolves season that has featured plenty of injuries and disappointment could be much worse.
Gophers
January 18, 2023
Former Gophers star Willie Burton is back to playing basketball while getting involved in initiatives in Minnesota with people such as Tony Sanneh (at

Neal: Ex-Gophers star Burton back in shape, in the game and in school

After a career in the NBA and in Europe, Willie Burton is pursuing a doctorate degree and staying involved in community initiatives. He's also found another way to challenge himself.
Wolves
January 17, 2023
Walker Kessler and Rudy Gobert battled for a rebound when the Wolves played Utah in December.

Reusse: Gobert deal nears worst-trade territory for Timberwolves

We watched Walker Kessler own Monday afternoon at Target Center and, well, maybe Charles Barkley isn't far off in calling the Wolves' dealing for Rudy Gobert "the worst trade."
Wolves
January 17, 2023
Utah Jazz forward Jarred Vanderbilt (8) and center Walker Kessler, center, box out Minnesota Timberwolves center Luka Garza, right, in the third quart

With Gobert hurt, traded draft pick Kessler has huge game to beat Wolves

Walker Keller, part of the package of players the Timberwolves traded to Utah for Rudy Gobert, had 20 points and 21 rebounds as the Jazz won 126-125. Ex-Wolves Malik Beasley and Jarred Vanderbilt also had key roles.
Wolves
January 16, 2023
Wolves guard Anthony Edwards (1) found forward Jaden McDaniels (3) open for a last-second shot against the Jazz on Monday. McDaniels missed and the Wo

Wolves' Edwards would trust McDaniels with last shot again

Anthony Edwards drove and dished to a wide-open Jaden McDaniels in a one-point game against the Jazz on Monday. McDaniels missed, but Edwards would do it again.
Wolves
January 16, 2023
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Austin Rivers, left, and Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson, right, vie for the ball in the third quarter of an NBA basketba

Wolves-Utah game recap

A quick look at Monday's loss.
Wolves
January 15, 2023
Kyle Anderson and injured center Karl-Anthony Towns reacted to a dunk by Wolves teammate Naz Reid on Saturday at Target Center.

Wolves have won six of seven: Chris Hine on the Dane Moore podcast

Star Tribune Timberwolves beat writer Chris Hine joins Dane Moore's NBA Podcast to talk about the team's recent win over Cleveland.
Wolves
January 15, 2023
Utah Jazz guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (6) guards Minnesota Timberwolves guard D'Angelo Russell (0) during the first half of an NBA basketball game

Wolves get another look at former draft pick Kessler vs. Jazz

Rookie center Walker Kessler, dealt to the Jazz in the Rudy Gobert trae, is fourth in the league in blocks.
Wolves
January 14, 2023
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Cedi Osman (16) fouls Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jaylen Nowell (4) as he dribbles on a breakaway in the second quarter S

Wolves dig deep, rally back for 110-102 victory over Cavs

Bench players contributed 56 points Saturday night for the Wolves, who played the second half without Rudy Gobert and saw Jaden McDaniels limited by foul trouble.
Wolves
January 14, 2023
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ricky Rubio (13) greets Minnesota Timberwolves assistant coach Pablo Prigioni and center Karl-Anthony Towns after their game

Wolves-Cleveland game recap

A quick look at Saturday night's come-from-behind victory.
January 14, 2023

Timberwolves dig deep, rally back for 110-102 victory over Cleveland

Wolves
January 14, 2023
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jaylen Nowell (4) drives on Detroit Pistons guard Alec Burks (5) in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Detroit,

Nowell not satisfied with progress in his game for Wolves

Coach Chris Finch said guard Jaylen Nowell is forcing things, which could lead to the dissatisfaction.
Wolves
January 14, 2023
Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards, left, and forward Kyle Anderson celebrate after a basket during the first half

Timberwolves cruise to 121-116 victory over depleted Phoenix

The Wolves were able to rebound from a disastrous loss to Detroit and have now won five of their past six games.
Wolves
January 13, 2023

Wolves-Phoenix game recap

A quick look at Friday night's game.
Wolves
January 13, 2023
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ricky Rubio

Rubio finally back healthy for Cleveland

Cleveland entered Friday with the No. 1-rated defensive efficiency (109.2). They allow the fewest second-chance points in the league (11.5).
Wolves
January 12, 2023
Wolves guard Anthony Edwards threw down a dunk in Wednesday’s loss to Detroit. He is listed as questionable for the Phoenix game because of a hip in

Timberwolves, Suns battle injuries before battling each other

Chris Paul and Devin Booker are among the Phoenix standouts who are sidelined.
Wolves
January 12, 2023
Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards drove against the Pistons on Wednesday night as center Rudy Gobert stood ready.

Midseason arrives and Timberwolves still don't have an identity

Two games below .500 is not what anyone had envisioned at this point in the season, but the silver lining the Wolves are clinging to is their place in the standings.