While the Minnesota Timberwolves’ trade for LaMelo Ball highlighted their summer, one NBA insider believes they were one move away from landing LeBron James. After talks with the Boston Celtics over Jaylen Brown ended, the Timberwolves pivoted to landing Ball. However, had the Celtics not traded Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers, James would have seriously […]
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If the Celtics view Mike Conley as a regular rotation player, they'll be in for a rude awakening, just like the Timberwolves got last season.
Before the Minnesota Timberwolves landed LaMelo Ball in a blockbuster trade with the Charlotte Hornets, they were engaged in trade talks with the Boston Celtics over All-Star Jaylen Brown. The Timberwolves parted ways with veteran center Naz Reid in the deal, who was also mentioned in talks with the Celtics. The Celtics were reportedly interested […]
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Anthony Edwards welcomes an unfriendly crowd. The Minnesota Timberwolves star appears to enjoy entering an arena where every possession brings noise, pressure, and another opportunity for trash talk. During an appearance on his YouTube channel, Edwards named Target Center, Madison Square Garden, and TD Garden among his favorite NBA venues. He also mentioned Philadelphia and […]
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NBA veteran guard Mike Conley Jr. inked a one-year deal with the Boston Celtics, a decision in which head coach Joe Mazzulla and the league’s most storied franchise played a significant part. Ahead of his 20th season, Conley Jr. penned a heartfelt farewell letter to the fans of the Minnesota Timberwolves, who he spent the past three […]
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The Denver Nuggets are betting on Nikola Jokic’s word. Jokic has repeatedly said he wants to spend the rest of his career in Denver, even after the Nuggets were eliminated by Minnesota in the first round of the 2026 playoffs. But with Jokic’s contract giving him a major decision in 2027, Denver’s decision to trust […]
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There’s no question that Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards is a confident player on the court, letting opposing players know via trash talking. Trash talking has long been a part of the game, and Edwards not only does so when he is on a roll, but he does so for his teammates as well. During […]
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In 2000, when David Stern stripped the Minnesota Timberwolves of five first-round picks for cap circumvention, the franchise had no answer. Minnesota’s front office was thin, under-resourced, and spent the next decade cycling through executives who couldn’t overcome the deficit. The Clippers were handed a harsher version of that exact penalty this month. The difference […]
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The Timberwolves only have one roster spot available, and Zyon Pullin doesn't look to be a major candidate to fill it.
Why did Mike Conley leave the Timberwolves for the Celtics? The Athletic’s Jon Krawczynski reveals the key reason the veteran guard signed with Boston.
While Terrence Shannon Jr. is a skilled player and shot creator, he's not a good fit with the Timberwolves. As such, he could be on the move fairly soon.
Most NBA teams have locked in the heart of their 2026-27 rosters. The whirlwind of movement included LeBron James joining the Philadelphia 76ers, Peyton Watson being sign-and-traded from the Denver Nuggets to the Cleveland Cavaliers, and Jonathan Kuminga finally inking with the Minnesota Timberwolves at a relative discount.
It seems like the 76ers got a huge hockey assist from the Timberwolves in pulling off the Jaylen Brown blockbuster trade with the Celtics.
It may take a second year together for the Timberwolves to reach their absolute ceiling.
Plus how Emmanuel Rodriguez used up his options, Keaschall's best position, not expecting extensions, non-tender candidates, and talking Timberwolves.
Patrick Beverley deserves appreciation from Minnesota Timberwolves fans. He does not deserve credit for starting the franchise’s turnaround. Beverley recently […]
The Timberwolves were close to pairing Anthony Edwards with Jaylen Brown, but the Celtics' asking price reportedly dissuaded them.
With the Hornets, Naz Reid will be a true featured player, not just a super-sub, like he was with the Timberwolves.
MINNEAPOLIS — The Boston Celtics asked the Minnesota Timberwolves for Rudy Gobert and Naz Reid in trade talks for Jaylen Brown this summer, Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic said on CLNS Media’s Celtics Daily podcast. The episode with host Bobby Manning was posted Saturday, and CLNS Media’s Celtics account posted a clip of the segment […]
The Timberwolves' guard/wing rotation leaves little to no opportunity for Isaiah Evans to see the floor.
Despite trading a boatload of picks for Rudy Gobert, the Timberwolves have managed to build a sustainable contender around Anthony Edwards.
Jonathan Kuminga must give the Minnesota Timberwolves something he couldn't consistently deliver the Golden State Warriors if his starting role is to sustain.
Christian Braun has heard the critics of the Nuggets’ offseason, along with the doubters who believe he’s overpaid after ankle issues limited him to 44 games in his fourth NBA season. However, he tells Sean Keeler of The Denver Post that those negative comments are providing inspiration as he prepares for training camp. “It’s honestly […]
Bobby Manning welcomes Jon Krawczynski from the Athletic to Celtics Daily to discuss what Mike Conley brings to Boston after spending parts of the last four seasons with the Minnesota Timberwolves. They also discussed negotiations between Boston and the Wolves over Jaylen Brown and how Jayson Tatum will help out Donte DiVincenzo in his recovery [...]
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As the Timberwolves try to move closer to the Spurs and Thunder, more bench production is vital, and that will require growth from Minnesota's young players.