Minnesota Timberwolves

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
March 11, 2023
Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert went to the basket against Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton in the second quarter Friday

Reid's clutch three-pointer forces OT but Wolves fall to Nets

Scoreless all night, Naz Reid drilled a three at the regulation buzzer to give the Timberwolves another shot at defeating Brooklyn at Target Center. But threes from Mikal Bridges and Dorian Finney-Smith sent the Nets away as winners.
Wolves
March 10, 2023

Friday's Timberwolves-Brooklyn game recap

The Timberwolves only made two three-pointers in the second half.
Wolves
March 10, 2023
Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker has stepped up for the team during teammate Jaylen Nowell’s absence.

Versatile, hardworking Alexander-Walker strong addition to Wolves

Nickeil Alexander-Walker, acquired via trade on Feb. 9, made an immediate impression on his teammates.
Sports
March 10, 2023
Wild, Wolves take vastly different approach to injury status of stars

Wild, Wolves take vastly different approach to injury status of stars

Daily Delivery host Michael Rand on how the Wild and Wolves updated fans on injuries to Kirill Kaprizov and Karl-Anthony Towns. Plus Kent Youngblood on Gophers women's basketball after Lindsay Whalen and Randy Johnson on Gophers men's hockey and football.
Wolves
March 9, 2023
Brooklyn Nets forward Mikal Bridges (1) reacts after making a 3-point basket during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Hous

Nets visit Timberwolves on second night of back-to-back

Four Brooklyn regulars sat out Thursday night's game against Milwaukee with minor injuries.
Wolves
March 9, 2023
Rudy Gobert (27) and Karl Anthony-Towns (32) of the Minnesota Timberwolves. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ • carlos.gonzalez@startribune.com.

Towns resumes basketball activities, but return timeframe still unknown

With a month left in the season, coach Chris Finch indicated the Wolves want to get center Karl-Anthony Towns back on the court as soon as he's ready.
Wolves
March 8, 2023
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) goes up for a shot past Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) during the second half of an NBA basket

Embiid scores 39, 76ers scorch Wolves as Edwards gets no help

76ers star Joel Embiid came within one point of outscoring the entire Timberwolves team in the third quarter, which was a good indication of how the night went for Minnesota.
Wolves
March 8, 2023
Karl-Anthony Towns was on the bench but not in uniform when the Timberwolves played on Saturday night in Sacramento.

Souhan: Karl-Anthony Towns and the injured calf. What are the Wolves hiding?

We don't know much about the injury that's kept Towns sidelined for more than three months. What we do know the longer the Timberwolves allow this to remain a mystery, the more they appear to be hiding something.
Wolves
March 7, 2023

Tuesday's Timberwolves-Philadelphia game recap

A quick look back at Tuesday night's game.
Wolves
March 7, 2023
Karl-Anthony Towns watched the Timberwolves’ game against Sacramento from the bench on Saturday. His return to the roster isn’t yet set, but he is

Towns doing 'basketball activities,' but return remains indefinite

Timberwolves coach Chris Finch offered no timeline but said he believes center Karl-Anthony Towns, out since Nov. 28 because of a calf injury, is excited to see the end of his layoff is in sight.
Wolves
March 7, 2023
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (1) reacts to scoring on a three-point shot in the first half. The Minnesota Timberwolves hosted the Wash

Live: Wolves back home to face 76ers, follow on Gameview

Philadelphia brings the third-best record in the East to town behind Joel Embiid and James Harden. Tap here for play-by-play, live stats and scores from around the NBA.
Wolves
March 7, 2023
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Taurean Prince, left, and guard Anthony Edwards celebrate during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the

Ultimate glue guy: How Prince brings balance to Wolves lineup

When the veteran forward has played this season, the Timberwolves are 24-16. When he doesn't? They are 10-16. Here's how he makes a difference on the floor.
Wolves
March 6, 2023
Wolves center Rudy Gobert dunked on Sacramento players Domantas Sabonis (10) and Kessler Edwards on Saturday night.

Wolves gameday: Back home to face Eastern contender 76ers

Minnesota returns home from a West Coast road trip and opens a stretch of eight games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Randball
March 6, 2023
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (9) helped lead the way to a third straight road win Saturday.

Being in West is best for playoff hopes of suddenly hot Wild, Wolves

If the Wild and Timberwolves sustain their current momentum into the postseason, they have a chance at deep playoff runs based on the lack of elite teams in the Western Conferences of the NHL and NBA.
Wolves
March 5, 2023
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards reacts to a score as the Sacramento Kings ask for a timeout during the second half in an NBA basketball g

Edwards steps up down stretch as Wolves hold off Kings 138-134

The Wolves won the final three games of their week-long, four-game California road trip.
Wolves
March 5, 2023
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kyle Anderson (5) is defended by Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk during the second half of an NBA basketball game in

Wolves-Sacramento game recap

A quick look at Saturday night's game.
Wolves
March 4, 2023
Jaylen Nowell

How Nowell is navigating a crucial season with the Wolves

A skills coach is Jaylen Nowell's constant companion as he traverses his fourth season in the NBA. "He's part therapist, coach, big brother – everything," Nowell said.
Wolves
March 4, 2023
Jaylen Nowell

Jaylen Nowell: a closer look

The Wolves made him a second-round pick after he was Pac-12 Player of the Year in 2019.
Wolves
March 4, 2023
Wolves forward Jaden McDaniels, right, dribbled past former teammate Malik Beasley on Friday night.

Timberwolves-Lakers game recap

A quick look at Friday night's game in Los Angeles.
Wolves
March 3, 2023
Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert blocks a shot from Lakers guard Austin Reaves during the first half Friday

Timberwolves hang on to beat Lakers 110-102

The Lakers cut it to three multiple times, but Mike Conley prevented them from coming all the way back. Conley had 14 points. Rudy Gobert led the Wolves with 22 points and 14 rebounds.