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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
October 25, 2023
Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (9) defended Raptors guard Gary Trent Jr. during a game in Toronto on March 18 last season.

Wolves season opener preview: McDaniels out; Year 2 of KAT and Rudy starts now

Timberwolves-Raptors game preview: Stats, injury report, odds, analysis
Wolves
October 25, 2023
The Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards (1) faced the Warriors’ Steph Curry (30) on Feb. 1 at Target Center. The two teams are both in West Group C for

NBA's new in-season tournament: How does this thing work?

The Wolves will compete against the Thunder, Spurs, Warriors and Kings through designated regular-season games.
Wolves
October 24, 2023
Anthony Edwards didn’t play in a preseason game Oct. 17, but it’s a safe bet he’ll be suited up for all or nearly all regular-season games start

NBA's new resting rules may only get shrug from the Wolves. Here's why

Anthony Edwards has been as outspoken as any player about the need for star players to suit up. The new league rules start with Tuesday's openers and will have an impact on Edwards and two of his teammates.
Wolves
October 24, 2023
Jaden McDaniels guards Utah’s Collin Sexton t season.

Wolves reward McDaniels with $136 million deal; salary cap issues ahead

After signing Anthony Edwards earlier this offseason, getting an extension done with Jaden McDaniels was a top priority, even as it raises questions about how the team will manage its roster in the future.
Wolves
October 23, 2023
Wolves stars Rudy Gobert and Karl Anthony Towns watched a preseason game on Oct. 17 at Target Center. This season, the NBA is trying to limit the game

Three areas to watch as Wolves open the 2023-24 season

Expectations are sky high for the Timberwolves, but changes are necessary if they're going to improve off a first-round exit in the playoffs last season.
Wolves
October 22, 2023
Nikola Jokic (15) and the Denver Nuggets won the NBA title in June by beating Jimmy Butler (22) and the Miami Heat.

NBA power rankings: Where do the Wolves stand?

Defending league champion Denver heads a strong contingent of teams in the Western Conference. In the East, it's the Bucks leading the way.
Local
October 22, 2023
Teri is a recovered gambler who attended Project Turnabout’s Vanguard residential gambling treatment program in Granite Falls. She’s concerned abo

Gambling treatment is free for Minnesotans struggling with addiction

Granite Falls Vanguard at Project Turnabout is one of just a few residential centers in the nation.
Wolves
October 21, 2023
Rudy Gobert

Rudy Gobert: Retreating from darkness and into the spotlight again

Gobert had a tumultuous first season with the Wolves, who acquired him in a trade after nine seasons in Utah. By his own admission, he didn't live up to his standards.
Wolves
October 20, 2023
Daishen Nix played for the Rockets against the Wolves last season at Target Center.

Wolves make roster moves, have one spot open in advance of opener

The Timberwolves finalized some back-end roster moves by waiving Matt Ryan and signing guard Daishen Nix to a two-way deal.
October 17, 2023

Timberwolves play Maccabi Ra'anana in exhibition game

The Israeli Maccabi Ra'anana team is playing the Wolves at Target Center 10 days after a deadly attack by Hamas in Gaza killed more than 1,400 Israelis, plunging the region into conflict.
Minneapolis
October 17, 2023
Maccabi Ra’anana players stood together during a moment of silence Tuesday night at Target Center wearing T-shirts with the faces of some hostages t

As Israelis play Wolves, players and coaches hope for war to end

Israel's Maccabi Ra'anana team decided to continue its three-game series in the U.S., despite the bloodshed back home.
Wolves
October 17, 2023
The Timberwolves’ Tyrese Martin (22) dunked the ball in the second quarter Tuesday at Target Center.

Garza scores 30 as Wolves' bench shines in win over Maccabi Ra'anana

Timberwolves coach Chris Finch gave all the playing time to end of bench reserves and those fighting for the final spots on the roster.
October 17, 2023

As Israelis play Minnesota Timberwolves, players and coaches hope for war to end

Wolves
October 17, 2023
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (9) in the second half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Wednesday, Apri

Alexander-Walker's importance to the Wolves goes beyond defense

If the preseason is any indication, Nickeil Alexander-Walker is going to be an integral part of the Timberwolves rotation, continuing a rapid ascent for the 25-year-old.
Wolves
October 16, 2023
Fans displayed signs of support for Israel on Thursday in Brooklyn when the Nets played an exhibition game against Maccabi Ra’anana.

Israeli team Maccabi Ra'anana faces Wolves as war rages at home

Maccabi Ra'anana was already in the U.S. when Hamas attacked Israel, which resulted in Israel declaring war and attacking Gaza.
Wolves
October 14, 2023
Jaden McDaniels of Minnesota Timberwolves dunks during a preseason NBA basketball game between the Dallas Mavericks and Minnesota Timberwolves in Abu

Timberwolves likely without McDaniels for rest of preseason

The forward is dealing with a left calf issue, but the hope is that he will be ready when the regular season begins.
Wolves
October 14, 2023
New York Knicks' Jalen Brunson, right, dribbles against Minnesota Timberwolves' Mike Conley during a preseason NBA basketball game, Saturday, Oct. 14,

How playing with the Wolves has rejuvenated Conley

The Timberwolves are asking 36-year-old Mike Conley to play with more freedom and look to score more like he used to earlier in his career.
Wolves
October 13, 2023
Shake Milton tried to get around Wolves teammate Jordan McLaughlin as the team practiced in Abu Dhabi last week.

Wolves see good fit by adding new guard Milton to team's rotation

Coach Chris Finch has said he'd ideally like to play a nine-man rotation, and the likely ninth player will be one of the new acquisitions from this summer: Shake Milton.
Wolves
October 11, 2023
Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns was guarded by Josh Green of the Mavericks during a game in Abu Dhabi on Thursday.

Quiet KAT. What's with the different tone from Karl-Anthony Towns?

The Timberwolves star is usually talkative and detailed in his chats with the media, but so far this preseason Towns has had a different demeanor. He has a nine-word answer to explain why.
Wolves
October 7, 2023
Luka Doncic of Dallas drove to the basket on Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker on Saturday in Abu Dhabi.

Timberwolves beat Mavericks to sweep preseason series in Abu Dhabi

The Wolves got 14 points each from Karl-Anthony Towns and Naz Reid in the exhibition contest.