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Timberwolves 118, Mavericks 105: Homecoming for Julius Randle

Game Story Wednesday evening was just another game for the Minnesota Timberwolves where their opponents, the Dallas Mavericks, were missing the majority of their rotation players. The number one overall pick, Cooper Flagg, was out for just the fourth game of the season. Joining him on the sidelines was Kyrie Irving, Anthony Davis, Klay Thompson, […]

12 days ago | 1 read

Game Preview #48 – Timberwolves at Mavericks

Minnesota Timberwolves at Dallas MavericksDate: January 28th, 2026Time: 7:30 PM CSTLocation: American Airlines CenterTelevision Coverage: FanDuel Sports Network – NorthRadio Coverage: KFAN FM, Wolves App, iHeart Radio The Wolves finally stopped the bleeding Monday night, snapping the five-game losing streak by beating the Warriors’ B squad at Target Center. And yes, we all understand the […]

13 days ago | 1 read

Timberwolves 108, Warriors 83: A Game with Good Bones

The injury lists were longer than your last grocery list. If you are on the Golden State Warriors and are a notable rotation player, you likely didn’t play on this back-to-back. We were in Notes app territory. Conversely, no Anthony Edwards for the nagging foot infection he’s been dealing with, and came off of a […]

14 days ago | 1 read

Game Preview #47 – Timberwolves vs. Warriors

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Golden State WarriorsDate: January 26th, 2026Time: 8:30 PM CSTLocation: Target CenterTelevision Coverage: PeacockRadio Coverage: KFAN FM, Wolves App, iHeart Radio There are bad losses, and then there are losses that make you question whether everyone in the building is actually watching the same sport you are. Sunday afternoon against Golden State landed […]

15 days ago | 0 reads

Minnesota Lynx Offseason Update Vol. 7: Double-Doubles and Two-Way Play

The start of a new week means another new Lynx Offseason Update! Though we know there is a lot going on outside of the game of basketball right now, we hope this gives you somewhat of an escape to think about sports and how it can unify all of us. Over the past week, Lynx […]

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15 days ago | 0 reads

Warriors 111, Timberwolves 85: Just Bad

Let me start by saying that there are so many things that are more important than basketball. I hope many of you were enjoying those as much as one can given the events of the recent few days. Everyone knows why tonight’s game was played tonight and not yesterday. Target Center was absolutely devoid of […]

15 days ago | 0 reads

Warriors 111, Timberwolves 85: Just Bad

Let me start by saying that there are so many things that are more important than basketball. I hope many of you were enjoying those as much as one can given the events of the recent few days. Everyone knows why tonight’s game was played tonight and not yesterday. Target Center was absolutely devoid of […]

15 days ago | 0 reads

NBA Postpones Timberwolves-Warriors Game

The NBA has postponed Saturday’s game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Golden State Warriors after a Minneapolis man was shot and killed by federal agents. The shooting took place on Saturday morning in South Minneapolis following a confrontation between observers and federal officials. The man was later identified as Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU […]

16 days ago | 3 reads

Game Preview #46 – Timberwolves vs. Warriors

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Golden State WarriorsDate: January 24th, 2026Time: 4:30 PM CSTLocation: Target CenterTelevision Coverage: ABCRadio Coverage: Wolves App, iHeart Radio It’s one thing to break your New Year’s resolution when the calendar creeps into late January. That’s normal. That’s human. That’s “I’ll start dieting again Monday” culture. It’s another thing to look that resolution […]

17 days ago | 5 reads

Bulls 120, Timberwolves 115: A Foul Effort at Target Center

On a freezing cold Thursday night in Minneapolis, the Minnesota Timberwolves desperately needed a win. They had lost their previous three games and had fallen to seventh place in the Western Conference. They were unable to get it as they were taken down by the middling Chicago Bulls 120-115. Just like the previous game against […]

18 days ago | 1 read

Be a Part of the Wolves AAPI Night 2026 Celebration

Sometimes, things are bigger than basketball. On Thursday, January 22nd, the Minnesota Timberwolves will be hosting their 2026 AAPI Night celebration leading up and into their game against the Chicago Bulls. In the wake of all that has been going on in the local Minneapolis community, it is crucial to hold spaces for communities of […]

19 days ago | 2 reads

Game Preview #45 – Timberwolves vs. Bulls

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Chicago BullsDate: January 22nd, 2026Time: 7:00 PM CSTLocation: Target CenterTelevision Coverage: FanDuel Sports Network – NorthRadio Coverage: Wolves App, iHeart Radio The calendar has flipped into late January, the “new year, new me” energy is gone, the gym membership card is somewhere in the couch cushions, and the Minnesota Timberwolves have somehow […]

19 days ago | 3 reads

Minnesota Lynx Announce 2026 Regular Season Schedule

Though we are still waiting for any word on a new Collective Bargaining Agreement in order to have a WNBA season take place, the Minnesota Lynx and other teams across the league announced their 2026 regular season schedules on Wednesday. Minnesota plans to open up its regular season on opening night in May, hosting the […]

19 days ago | 1 read

Jazz 127, Timberwolves 122: Death by 1,000 Backdoor Cuts

The Texas back-to-back was fun, but in both matchups, a shorthanded Minnesota Timberwolves team was edged in the last few minutes of each game. Minnesota looked to get back on track in a slightly later than usual 8 PM CT tipoff against the Utah Jazz in the place that Rudy Gobert, Mike Conley, Joe Ingles, […]

20 days ago | 6 reads

Canis Pulsus Vol. 46 – Semester 1 Report Card (‘25-’26) Results

Who would’ve thought that the Minnesota Timberwolves would be 27-14 at the halfway point of the season? Probably the five of you who predicted that Minnesota would finish with a 54-28 record in our predictions edition of Canis Pulsus! Three and a half months later, 72 voters shared their grades. Welcome to… Canis Pulsus Vol. […]

21 days ago | 3 reads

Game Preview #44 – Timberwolves at Jazz

Minnesota Timberwolves at Utah JazzDate: January 20th, 2026Time: 8:00 PM CSTLocation: Delta CenterTelevision Coverage: FanDuel Sports Network – NorthRadio Coverage: Wolves App, iHeart Radio The Timberwolves limp out of their Texas two-step having stumbled twice, once in Houston, once in San Antonio, and the standings, as always, offer zero sympathy. On paper, it’s two losses. […]

21 days ago | 0 reads

Minnesota Lynx Offseason Update Vol. 6: Strong Week Across the Globe

The start of a new week means another new Lynx Offseason Update! This past week, Minnesota Lynx players put on a strong showing across the globe, with Unrivaled action continuing in Miami and league-play picking back up overseas. Currently, 11 of the 12 Lynx players planning to play this offseason are hitting the hardwood, three […]

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22 days ago | 0 reads

Game Preview #43 – Timberwolves at Spurs

Minnesota Timberwolves at San Antonio SpursDate: January 17th, 2026Time: 7:00 PM CSTLocation: Frost Bank CenterTelevision Coverage: FanDuel Sports Network – NorthRadio Coverage: Wolves App, iHeart Radio There are losses where you shrug, chalk it up as a schedule loss, and move on. And then there are losses that linger because you know exactly how winnable […]

24 days ago | 5 reads

Rockets 110, Timberwolves 105: Randle and Durant Duel in Houston

That was a fun one, just wish it had started a little bit earlier. Late Friday night, the Minnesota Timberwolves took on the Houston Rockets. It was the second straight game for the Wolves without Anthony Edwards as he recovers from an infection in his toe. Timberwolves Head Coach Chris Finch said he is still […]

24 days ago | 6 reads

Game Preview #42 – Timberwolves at Rockets

Minnesota Timberwolves at Houston RocketsDate: January 16th, 2026Time: 8:30 PM CSTLocation: Toyota CenterTelevision Coverage: ESPNRadio Coverage: KFAN FM, Wolves App, iHeart Radio Texas Two-Step: Wolves Hit Houston With the Season’s Biggest Weekend in Front of Them The Minnesota Timberwolves are about to take a Texas two-step that could define the mid-point of their season. Friday […]

25 days ago | 4 reads

The Timberwolves and Bucks Are Going in Opposite Directions

There are some games in a long NBA season that feel like they count for more than just a single win or loss. On Tuesday, the Minnesota Timberwolves and Milwaukee Bucks played in one of those games. Without two of their best players, Anthony Edwards (Right Foot Injury Maintenance) and Rudy Gobert (League Suspension), the […]

26 days ago | 4 reads