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How the Timberwolves Solve the Power Forward “Problem”
Ever since the Lamelo Ball trade (which remains yet to be completed), Timberwolves fans have been focused on one question: Will LeBron James be coming to Minnesota? The answer is obviously yes, as he will inevitably play either for or against the Wolves at some point in the coming season, his record-setting 24th (how?) season. […]
Timberwolves Sign a Power Forward, Trey Lyles
The Minnesota Timberwolves finally have a power forward on the roster. On Friday, the Wolves signed ten-year NBA veteran Trey Lyles to a one-year contract, according to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. Krawczynski also reported that this signing does not take the Timberwolves out of the LeBron James sweepstakes and is just a signing to […]
The Clear Case for LeBron to Minnesota
Tim Connelly and the Minnesota Timberwolves have already made their summer splash, and it was not exactly a toe-dip into the pool. Acquiring LaMelo Ball from Charlotte was the kind of move that immediately changes the way everyone has to think about this roster. The direct cost was steep: Naz Reid, the 2033 first-round pick, […]
Rookie & the Vet: Lynx All-Star Bound
The WNBA announced the 2026 WNBA All-Star starters on Thursday. To no surprise, a pair of Minnesota Lynx starters were among the 10 names selected. The Lynx have been steamrolling their competition out of the gates for the second straight season. Their 15-4 record not only leads the Western Conference, but is tops league-wide. They […]
Two Words, Wolves Pod: Randle and LaMelo Trades + Projecting the Starting Lineup
On today’s episode, Leo Sun returns to the pod with Ryan Eichten to recap the Minnesota Timberwolves’ offseason as NBA Free Agency opens. — Was the Julius Randle era in Minnesota a failure? The Wolves won three playoff series with Randle, but ultimately had to salary dump him after a poor series against the San Antonio […]
Timberwolves Re-Sign Bones Hyland
On Tuesday, as the NBA’s Free Agency period opened, the Minnesota Timberwolves wasted no time making a move to fill out their roster. As reported by Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic, Bones Hyland has agreed to return to the Timberwolves next season. The Wolves are signing Hyland to a one-year league minimum deal. Hyland originally […]
LeFree Agency: NBA Free Agency Open Thread
The clock has struck 5:00 p.m. CT which means that NBA free agency is now officially open! Just when you thought some of the bigger dominos had already fallen (Giannis, LaMelo, Ja, Jaylen Clark), there was more breaking news today. A pair of first ballot Hall of Fame names popped up. The NBA news cycle […]
Lynx Weekly: A Pair of Wins and a Pair of Moves
After a few weeks packed full of games, the Minnesota Lynx had a bit of a lighter week to conclude June, finishing a perfect 2-0 with a pair of road wins to remain at top the league. Along the way, Minnesota saw a few player moves made, could have its two players who have not […]
Wolves Fans React to a Crazy Week of Trades
To say it has been a shocking week for the Minnesota Timberwolves would be selling it incredibly short. Heading into the NBA Draft, this offseason had all the makings of being a fairly quiet one for Minnesota. The Wolves were sitting on the 28th overall pick in the first round, the Giannis Antetokounmpo rumors appeared […]
Two Words, Wolves Pod: Timberwolves Trade Naz Reid for LaMelo Ball
The Sneaker Reporter, Travis Singleton, joins Two Words: Wolves Pod to break down the Minnesota Timberwolves trading away Naz Reid to the Charlotte Hornets for LaMelo Ball, as well as the Wolves drafting Isaiah Evans with the 33rd pick, and much more. — Naz Reid was and will remain a Timberwolves legend. He stands out as […]
Breaking: Jaylen Clark Re-Signs on Three Year Deal
The Minnesota Timberwolves have set the NBA landscape ablaze by trading for Lamelo Ball, sending out Naz Reid and a 2033 first rounder, along a whole lot of inconsequential slop. While that is the most impactful move this offseason will see for the Wolves, this one certainly has a chance to play a part in […]
Q&A With The Athletic on LaMelo Ball
Good morning. Yes, it was not all some dream or nightmare. LaMelo Ball will be suiting up for the Minnesota Timberwolves next season. I was able to have a quick question and answer session with The Athletic‘s Mike Vorkunov, a national NBA and basketball business reporter for that outlet. He has covered the Charlotte Hornets, […]
Breaking: Timberwolves Trade Naz Reid for LaMelo Ball
Just as the dust was settling from the 2026 NBA Draft, the Minnesota Timberwolves went out on Thursday morning and made a shocking trade that saw the Wolves send out Naz Reid, their 2033 unprotected first-round pick, three first-round pick swaps, and three second-round picks in exchange for LaMelo Ball and Josh Green. The upside […]
Timberwolves Notes: Where the Wolves Stand After the NBA Draft
A lot has happened in the past couple of days for the Minnesota Timberwolves. It started on Monday night when they traded away Julius Randle to the Brooklyn Nets in what was essentially a salary dump. Shortly thereafter, they re-signed Ayo Dosunmu to a five-year, $112 million contract. The deal will keep him under contract […]
Timberwolves select Purdue’s Trey Kaufman-Renn at 59th overall
Do you, fair reader, miss the 90s? Do you miss slinkies, hackysacks, and DVRs? Do you long for hand checking and forwards who can only rebound? Well, do I have the draft pick for you! Trey Kaufman-Renn is many things, but he is not a modern archetype. Despite having an incredibly successful career at Purdue, […]
Wolves Select Duke’s Isaiah Evans to Complete Julius Randle Trade
The Minnesota Timberwolves were on the clock with the No. 33 overall pick in the 2026 NBA draft after making a trade with the Brooklyn Nets earlier in the week. In the deal, the Nets moved up to No. 28, which they used to select Iowa State forward Joshua Jefferson. The Wolves completed the trade […]
2026 NBA Draft Round Two Open Thread
In case you missed it, the NBA draft has been turned into a two-day affair since 2024. After a relatively tame day one yesterday, teams are now on the clock for the second round today. Draft Info What: 2026 NBA Draft Round 2When: Wednesday, June 24, 2026 @ 7:00 pm CTWhere: Barclays Center (Brooklyn, NY)TV: […]
In the Loopus: Draftapalooza returns…
Every deadline, every accursed trade-mas eve, I come back to the column that opened up so many things for me and I write thousands of words about basketball. Last year, while my laptop overheated and eventually died, I wrote about Nolan Traore and Ryan Kalkbrenner while celebrating that I could once again do this. We […]
2026 NBA Draft Round One Thread: Selection and Trade Tracker
It’s been 40 days since the Minnesota Timberwolves season ended. The rest of the league wrapped things up just over a week ago, so it’s time we officially turn the page on the 2025-2026 NBA season. Nothing signals the start of a new season like the NBA draft. That was my initial thought before Monday […]
Timberwolves Reacts Survey
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Wolves fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Please take our survey
Report: Wolves Expected to Sign Ayo Dosunmu to Five-Year $112M Contract
The Minnesota Timberwolves are saying goodbye to Julius Randle after sending him to the Brooklyn Nets in a three-team trade with the Chicago Bulls. They are also opening the door for point guard Ayo Dosunmu to make himself a long-term piece of the puzzle with the Wolves. According to ESPN insider Shams Charania, Dosunmu is […]
Julius Randle Salary Dumped to Brooklyn
One of the first trade dominos dropped Monday evening, but it wasn’t what everyone was waiting for. Well, everyone outside of Minnesota at least. ESPN‘s Shams Charania announced that the Timberwolves are salary dumping Julius Randle to the Brooklyn Nets, attaching pick number 28 in tomorrow’s draft in order to do so. The loss of […]
Lynx Weekly: Firsts and Returns
A jam-packed week of games ended on a sour note for the Minnesota Lynx, finishing 3-1 on the week. Minnesota also barely missed out on another Commissioner’s Cup finals to the Las Vegas Aces, which would have been their third in three consecutive years. Week in Review The Lynx started the week extremely strong with […]
What Stands Between the Timberwolves and a Title? Apparently, the Timberwolves.
Most of the time when we run these SB Nation Reacts polls at Canis Hoopus, I have a pretty good idea where the results are headed before the votes even start rolling in. It is a product of spending time in the comments section, and understanding the mood of Wolves Nation. There are certain questions […]
Why Jalen Suggs Should Be the Target of Choice This Offseason
So much has already been said about how vital of an offseason this is for the Minnesota Timberwolves. It is being framed as the last chance to reset for a title window around Anthony Edwards to become an actual reality and not just something that podcast hosts bring up when discussing “dark horses.” That is […]
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