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Complete coverage of the Minnesota Timberwolves and the NBA featuring players Karl Anthony Towns, Anthony Edwards, Jaden McDaniels, Rudy Gobert and Mike Conley. Latest MN Wolves scores, player stats, schedule, standings, game highlights and sports commentary from the Star Tribune.

Wolves
January 25, 2023

Wednesday's Wolves-New Orleans game recap

Anthony Edwards scored 37 points for the Wolves in a bounce-back game.
Wolves
January 24, 2023
Bruno Fernando of the Rockets had his shot blocked by Wolves center Rudy Gobert on Monday.

Gobert says Wolves will be 'much better' despite bad loss in Houston

Rudy Gobert tried several times to come back from an injury that was unlike any he had experienced before feeling healthy enough to go 100% for the full game on Monday.
Wolves
January 24, 2023
Brandon Ingram, left, averages 20.8 points per game.

Timberwolves gameday: Pelicans without Williamson, maybe Ingram

New Orleans, in fourth place in the Western Conference, will be missing its leading scorer, Zion Williamson, because of a hamstring injury.
Wolves
January 24, 2023
 Tari Eason, right, tips the ball away from Timberwolves’ Jaden McDaniels during the second half.

Houston ends 13-game losing streak thanks to immature, undisciplined Wolves

Not only did the Timberwolves lose to a team that hadn't won since the day after Christmas, but Minnesota is now 4-6 against the four worst teams in the NBA.
Wolves
January 23, 2023

Monday's Wolves-Houston game recap

A quick look at Monday night's loss.
Wolves
January 23, 2023
Nathan Knight and Anthony Edwards celebrated Saturday night after Edwards scored 44 points in a victory over Houston at Target Center.

As Wolves rely on Edwards, on-ball defense becomes more important

Guard Anthony Edwards will get late-game responsibilities as he continues to grow into a lead role.
Wolves
January 23, 2023
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (1) dunks against Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) during the first half of an NBA basketball g

Live: Wolves rematch with the Rockets. Follow it on Gameview

The Timberwolves play Houston for the second time in three nights. Tap here for play-by-play, in-game stats and updated NBA scores.
Wolves
January 23, 2023
Former Minnehaha Academy standout Chet Holmgren is trying to make the best of his lost NBA season after being drafted second overall by the Oklahoma C

The lost season: Chet Holmgren is striving to find some positives

Being sidelined by a foot injury and the surgery that followed has posed a novel physical and a mental challenge for Holmgren, the Minnehaha Academy star and No. 2 overall pick in last year's NBA draft.
Wolves
January 23, 2023
Jaylen Nowell of the Wolves scored an easy basket during Saturday night’s victory over Houston at Target Center.

Wolves beat writer Hine discusses team issues on the Dane Moore NBA Podcast

Chris Hine joins Moore for talk about Anthony Edwards 44-point performance against the Rockets, Karl-Anthony Towns' injury update and more.
Wolves
January 22, 2023
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) is defended by Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball ga

Foul trouble, top to bottom, is an issue the Wolves can't seem to outrun

Whistles are coming at most opportune times, and opponents are getting to the line way too often for coach Chris Finch.
Wolves
January 22, 2023
Houston Rockets' Alperen Sengun dunks during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, in Los An

Wolves gameday preview: Back at .500 facing the Rockets again

The Wolves look to complete a season sweep of the woeful Rockets after defeating them on Saturday night behind Anthony Edward's 44 points.
Wolves
January 21, 2023
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Nathan Knight (13) and guard Anthony Edwards (1) celebrate during the final seconds of a win over the Houston Rockets i

Saturday's Wolves-Houston game recap

Anthony Edwards scored 44 points on a season-high 29 shots, and the Wolves needed them against the Rockets.
Wolves
January 21, 2023
Wolves guard Anthony Edwards posterized Rockets center Alperen Sengun during the first half Saturday night at Target Center, on the way to scoring 44

Edwards brings the energy, scores emphatic 44 as Wolves top Rockets

Trailing by 12 points to lowly Houston, Anthony Edwards felt like his team needed a boost — and he gave it to them with soaring dunks and eight three pointers.
Wolves
January 20, 2023
Karl-Anthony Towns (32) of the Minnesota Timberwolves reacts after being injured in the third quarter against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Ar

As Timberwolves strive to stay afloat, Karl-Anthony Towns speaks up

On a Twitch stream, Towns indicated frustration about a too-optimistic timeframe for recovery.
Wolves
January 20, 2023
Minnesota Timberwolves' D'Angelo Russell (0) shoots as Houston Rockets' KJ Martin defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan.

Wolves-Houston game preview: Back-to-back begins without Rudy Gobert

The Wolves have moved into seventh in the Western Conference despite Rudy Gobert's injury.
Wolves
January 20, 2023
Rudy Gobert and Karl Anthony-Towns, shown together during an October game, were both sidelined by injuries Thuresday night.

Souhan: Grading Wolves season right now is premature and pointless

Even after a disappointing first 47 games, the Wolves aren't far from where they should be relative to their competition — and that's with injuries hampering the team's top players.
Wolves
January 20, 2023
Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) defends against Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4).

Russell's 4th-quarter barrage boosts Wolves in comeback over Raptors

After hitting only three of his first nine shots, D'Angelo Russell's 16 points in the fourth quarter led the Timberwolves back from a 14-point deficit to a 128-126 win.
Wolves
January 19, 2023

Timberwolves-Toronto game recap

Guard D'Angelo Russell saved his best for the fourth quarter, and the Wolves followed.
Wolves
January 19, 2023
Toronto Raptors guard Gary Trent Jr. (33) and Minnesota Timberwolves forward Taurean Prince (12) collide fighting for a loose ball in Minneapolis, Min

Apple Valley's Trent enjoying best NBA season yet with Raptors

Former Apple Valley prep star Gary Trent Jr. is averaging a career-best 18.5 points for Toronto and playing a lot of minutes.
Photography
January 19, 2023

Gallery: Timberwolves slip past Toronto 128-126

D'Angelo Russell's two free throws with 9.9 seconds remaining lifted the Timberwolves over the Raptors at Target Center on Thursday.