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NBA valuations rank Timberwolves 28th, worth $3.29 billion

Ever since Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore purchased a portion of the Timberwolves in July 2021, there has been plenty of talk about ownership and the overall value of the franchise.

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Mike Conley expects 'emotional' night with Karl-Anthony Towns returning to Minnesota

The Timberwolves will host the Knicks on Thursday night and it will be Karl-Anthony Towns' first game at the Target Center since the franchise shockingly dealt him to New York in October.

Jaden McDaniels News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / December 17

Jaden McDaniels' 'out of this world' play keying Timberwolves' dominance

Jaden McDaniels making a leap offensively in his fifth year was supposed to be a big part of Minnesota being able to overcome trading Karl-Anthony Towns to the Knicks, and while his offensive game appears to be hitting a new gear, his defensive game has finally resembled what made him a feared defender in 2023-24.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Sports Fan / December 17

Have the Minnesota Timberwolves Figured Things Out?

The Minnesota Timberwolves have had a bit of an up-and-down start to the season, sitting at 14-11. While they have fallen short of expectations so far, there is still plenty of time to turn things around.

Chris Finch News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / December 17

Chris Finch 'forever grateful' for KAT's sacrifice with Timberwolves

Former Timberwolves big man Karl-Anthony Towns is playing his first game at the Target Center on Thursday since Minnesota traded him to the New York Knicks before the season.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / December 17

Look at the absurdly dominant Timberwolves defensive stats

In a world where scoring is king, the Minnesota Timberwolves are once again bucking the trend by playing defense that is miles ahead of any other team in the league.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / December 16

Timberwolves can't be blamed for NBA's ratings plummet

There's no denying that NBA television ratings haven't been as strong in the 2020s after posting dominant numbers from 2010 to 2019, highlighted by four consecutive years of LeBron James's Cleveland Cavaliers facing the dynasty Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Athlon Sports / December 16

Timberwolves, Surly to debut new Target Center exclusive ‘Nice Beer’ this week

The Minnesota Timberwolves decided to “Bring the Nice” this season with their new marketing campaign and Surly is now bringing the nice beer. On Monday, the Wolves and Surly announced a partnership on a new “Nice Beer,” which will debut later this week in a Target Center exclusive can.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Yardbarker / December 16

Timberwolves have regained their edge on defense

The Timberwolves struggled to match their defensive efforts from last season early in the 2024-25 campaign, but that is starting to change.

Trading Karl-Anthony Towns was a massive blunder by the Timberwolves

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The 'NBA's active block leaders' quiz

NBA News / Athlon Sports / December 15

Timberwolves dominate Spurs in 106-92 road win

The Minnesota Timberwolves continue to flex their muscles on defense against opponents. The Timberwolves (14-11) cruised to a 106-92 road victory over the San Antonio Spurs (13-13) on Sunday night, thanks to a strong defensive effort that forced 18 Spurs turnovers that turned into 30 Minnesota points.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Field Level Media / December 15

Anthony Edwards leads rising Timberwolves over Spurs

Anthony Edwards scored 26 points in 28 minutes of court time to help lift the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves to a 106-92 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday in a Western Conference game created by the results of the NBA Cup.

NBA News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / December 15

Timberwolves throttle Spurs in another defense-led victory on Sunday

The Minnesota Timberwolves just held their opponent below 93 points for the sixth time in their last seven games, as defense was once again the driving factor in the Wolves' 106-92 win over the Spurs on Sunday in San Antonio.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / NBA Analysis Network / December 15

Metta World Peace says Anthony Edwards impressed him so much, he had to get a closer look

Metta Sandiford-Artest holds a special appreciation for today’s NBA stars. From being one of the most prolific players of his time, Sandiford-Artest is now enjoying the view of watching how the entire league operates with the youngbloods slowly taking over.

Rudy Gobert News / Fastbreak on SI / December 15

Rudy Gobert Sends Out Instagram Post After Lakers-Timberwolves Game

On Friday night, the Minnesota Timberwolves played the Los Angeles Lakers at the Target Center. The Timberwolves won by a score of 97-87 to improve to 13-11 in their first 24 games.

Anthony Edwards News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / December 14

Anthony Edwards avoids injury report after ankle scare

Anthony Edwards and his Gumby-like ankles avoided another injury scare when he left Friday night's game against the Lakers. Edwards left the game late in the third quarter only to return midway through the fourth quarter, no worse for wear other than some gingerly steps and grimaces as he worked through some discomfort.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Hoops Wire / December 14

Timberwolves’ Players-Only Meeting And Group Chat Spark Key Turnaround

After a strong playoff run last season, the Timberwolves were expecting big things in 2024-25. However, a rocky start to the campaign, including a four-game losing streak in November, had many questioning whether the team could build on their Western Conference Finals appearance.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / December 13

Defense shines again as Timberwolves defeat Lakers 97-87

It wasn't pretty, but the Minnesota Timberwolves battled to secure a victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night at Target Center. The Timberwolves (13-11) showed plenty of inconsistencies on offense but its defense shined once more, forcing the Lakers (13-12) to turn the ball over 21 times in Minnesota's 97-87 win.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 13

Timberwolves notch wire-to-wire win over LeBron-less Lakers

Anthony Edwards scored 23 points on 9-for-20 shooting, and the Minnesota Timberwolves held on for a 97-87 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night in Minneapolis.

Karl-Anthony Towns News / Yardbarker / December 14

Trading Karl-Anthony Towns was a massive blunder by the Timberwolves

By trading the talented big man to the Knicks, Minnesota essentially stifled its own momentum.

Timberwolves notch wire-to-wire win over LeBron-less Lakers

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The 'NBA No. 1 overall lottery era draft picks' quiz

NBA News / Action Network / December 13

Lakers vs. Timberwolves Prediction, Odds, Parlay Pick for Friday, December 13

The Los Angeles Lakers (13-11) and Minnesota Timberwolves (12-11) will meet in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 8 p.m. ET from the Target Center in Minneapolis.

Rudy Gobert News / Field Level Media / December 12

Rudy Gobert sets screens, and the stage, as Wolves host Lakers

The Minnesota Timberwolves knew that Rudy Gobert would be a difference maker on defense when he joined the team two-plus seasons ago. Gobert's statistics on offense don't jump off the page, but one of his greatest attributes is how he sets screens for Anthony Edwards to ignite the Timberwolves' scoring.

Anthony Edwards News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA No. 1 overall lottery era draft picks' quiz

The NBA implemented a lottery system beginning with the 1985 draft. Since then, 39 players have gone No. 1 overall. How many of the top overall picks from the NBA's lottery era can you name in five minutes?

Anthony Edwards News / Larry Brown Sports / December 9

Anthony Edwards gets fined by NBA for profanity in interview

Anthony Edwards is having to cut another check to the NBA.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 8

Watch: Curry's 38-footer beats the third-quarter buzzer

Watch: Stephen Curry's 38-footer beats the third-quarter buzzer

When the clock is winding down, Stephen Curry is at his best. No matter how far out he has to shoot from.

Steph Curry was trash-talking Anthony Edwards

Jonathan Kuminga is proving to be the Warriors' future

Warriors would like to keep Jonathan Kuminga in starting lineup, Draymond Green on bench

The 25 most legendary shooters in basketball history

The 'Most three's in the NBA postseason' quiz

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Hoops Wire / December 6

Timberwolves Not Wearing Look Of Contender, Meaning More Changes Could Be On Way

The Minnesota Timberwolves entered this season swinging for the fences, but so far, it feels more like a foul tip. Trading Karl-Anthony Towns for Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo was a bold move meant to shake things up.