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Wolves
January 3
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) walks back to the bench dejected after a second half timeout against the New Orleans Pelicans Wednesd

Adversity mounts for Wolves after Pelicans run them out of Target Center

The Timberwolves lost a second straight game for this first time this season, falling 117-106 to the visiting New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night.
Sports
January 3

Timberwolves lose 117-106 to Pelicans and are on a skid for first time this season

The Timberwolves lost a second straight game for this first time this season, falling 117-106 to the visiting New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night.
Wolves
January 3

Wolves vs. Pelicans preview: Load management will play big role

Chris Hines' analysis: A lot depends on whether New Orleans standout Zion Williamson plays in the second of a back-to-back.
Wolves
January 2
Jordan McLaughlin solidified his spot in the Timberwolves rotation with a steadying influence in times of trouble.

When Wolves find trouble and disarray, call goes out to 'J-Mac'

Late in the third quarter and trailing badly in New York, coach Chris Finch went to his break-glass-in-case-of-emergency substitution off the bench. Enter Jordan McLaughlin.
Wolves
January 1
New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby dunks the ball over Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) during the first half of an NBA basketball game,

Wolves stumble in New York to start new year, lose 112-106 to Knicks

The Timberwolves showed fight in the fourth quarter but couldn't overcome a horrendous second quarter or 39 points from Julius Randle.
Sports
January 1
Wishes for 2024? Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and the Vikings need to draft better, Target Center fans need to simply enjoy Mike Conley, P.J. Fleck needs to rem

Souhan: New Year's resolutions for Minnesota sports fans and teams

The Minnesota sports programs all have some work to do. As fans, if you don't like the results on the scoreboard you can at least bask in the venues.
Wolves
December 31, 2023

Timberwolves will need to bring strong defense on the road

Chris Hine's breakdown: If the Wolves' strong defense can travel, they will have a chance for another road win.
Wolves
December 31, 2023
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) pass the ball around Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) in the fourth quarter Saturday De

Wolves beat Lakers 108-106 after wild ending at Target Center

In a physical game that lasted nearly two and a half hours, officials ruled LeBron James' foot was on the line for a potential tying three-pointer that allowed the Wolves to escape.
Wolves
December 31, 2023
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) scored over Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) in the first half Saturday December ,30, 2023

Two moments where emotions got the better of the Timberwolves in victory over Lakers

Anthony Edwards refused to come out of the game when Chris Finch tried to sub out for him late in the first half while Jaden McDaniels picked up a potential game-changing technical late.
Sports
December 30, 2023
Clockwise from top: Gophers women’s hockey player Abbey Murphy, Minnesota United CEO Shari Ballard and Timberwolves fan Bill Kinderman.

Neal: Grace meets grit, challenge looms, payoff lands. Picks to inspire in 2024.

A Gophers hockey player is pairing peculiar stats, Minnesota United's CEO is seeking fans and a Timberwolves diehard is grinning.
Wolves
December 29, 2023
LeBron James of the Lakers drove against Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander during a game last Saturday in Oklahoma City.

Reusse: LeBron's longevity puts him in league of his own

The NBA superstar and his Los Angeles Lakers face the Timberwolves on Saturday for his 39th birthday.
Wolves
December 29, 2023
Anthony Edwards scored three of his 44 points during Thursday’s Timberwolves’ victory over Dallas at Target Center.

Timberwolves-Lakers game preview: LeBron James questionable for game

The Los Angeles star has knee soreness, but has usually battled through injuries this season.
Wolves
December 29, 2023
Kyle Anderson and Naz Reid of the Wolves celebrate an Anderson three-pointer Thursday night at Target Center.

Wolves' Anderson 'ready to knock them down' after early-season struggles

Opponents have noticed Kyle Anderson's hesitancy to shoot outside, and it has affected the Wolves' offense. But he hit two key shots from outside Thursday, and he says more are coming.
Wolves
December 29, 2023
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A Twin Cities connection weighs in on LeBron James, his teammate for 22 games

Ricky Davis, once a Timberwolves player and now Minneapolis North coach, saw the King James era coming.
Wolves
December 28, 2023
Finch bristles after victory, Edwards' 44 points: 'We gotta grow up offensively'

Finch bristles after victory, Edwards' 44 points: 'We gotta grow up offensively'

The Timberwolves committed 22 turnovers, but Anthony Edwards (12-for-23 shooting) was brilliant to overcome the sloppiness. Minnesota is 13-1 at home this season.
Sports
December 28, 2023

Anthony Edwards' season-high 44 points lead Timberwolves over Mavericks 118-110

The Timberwolves committed 22 turnovers, but Anthony Edwards (12-for-23 shooting) was brilliant to overcome the sloppiness. Minnesota is 13-1 at home this season.
Sports
December 28, 2023
Clockwise from top left: Larry McKenzie, Henry Boucha, Neal Broten, Willie Burton, Gigi Marvin, Phil Housley, Cheryl Reeve and Tayler Hill.

It's a hockey and hoops year for the Minnesota Sports Hall of Fame

Hockey stars Phil Housley, Neal Broten, Gigi Marvin and Henry Boucha and basketball greats Willie Burton, Tayler Hill, Larry McKenzie and Cheryl Reeve form the Class of 2024.
Wolves
December 28, 2023
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) shoots against Minnesota Timberwolves defenders Jaden McDaniels (3) and Karl-Anthony Towns (32) during the fir

Wolves-Dallas game preview: All-Star Luka Doncic unlikely to play tonight

The Wolves beat the Mavericks 119-101 on Dec. 14, despite 39 points, six rebounds and 13 assists from Doncic, who has a quad injury.
Sports
December 27, 2023
Royce Lewis, Anthony Edwards, Joshua Dobbs and the Gophers men’s hockey team provided memorable highlights for Minnesota sports fans in 2023.

Great debate: 10 best moments in Minnesota sports in 2023

Star Tribune writers Michael Rand and Jeff Day took turns picking the best moments in Minnesota sports this year on the Daily Delivery podcast. Agree or disagree, you'll want to listen.
Wolves
December 26, 2023
Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards, right, lost the ball as he tried to get past Thunder forward Chet Holmgren, left, during the first half Tuesday in

Thunder storm through Wolves defense to hand Minnesota 129-106 loss

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way with 34 points for Oklahoma City, which also got 20 points from former Minnehaha Academy standout Chet Holmgren.