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The Miami Heat and Minnesota Timberwolves are two teams who are expected to show interest in trading for Kevin Durant this offseason, according to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. Pat Riley stated on Friday that Heat probably would not run it back with the same players next year. The Rockets have been considered "less likely" to pursue a deal for Durant. New … [Read more...] about Heat, Timberwolves Expected To Show Trade Interest In Kevin Durant

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch wasn't happy with his team's effort and energy after they lost Game 1 of their second round series at home to the Golden State Warriors. Finch's primary issue with was with Wolves star Anthony Edwards. "It starts with Ant," Finch said. "I thought he struggled, and then you could just kind of see the light go out a little bit for a … [Read more...] about Chris Finch Challenges Anthony Edwards To Bring Better Energy

Sunday's matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves averaged 7.35 million viewers on ABC. The number, up 32% from last season, is the second most-watched first-round playoff game since 2002. The game peaked at 10.27 million viewers. Game 4 between the Knicks and Pistons averaged 3.9 million viewers. The TNT matchups of Celtics-Magic averaged 3.78 million … [Read more...] about Lakers-Timberwolves On Sunday Averages 7.35M Viewers

Anthony Edwards has been fined $50,000 by the NBA for his vulgar comments directed towards fans of the Los Angeles Lakers during the Minnesota Timberwolves' Game 1 win on Saturday. Edwards was caught on video saying "my d--- bigger than yours." Edwards has received a number of fines for inappropriate language during media availability this season. … [Read more...] about Anthony Edwards Fined $50,000 By NBA For Vulgar Comments In Game 1

Minnesota Timberwolves president of basketball operations Tim Connelly has an opt-out for next season. However, most around the NBA expect Connelly to extend his run with Minnesota with a new deal. Now that Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez are set to become the owners of the Timberwolves, the expectation is that they'll turn to keeping Connelly in charge of basketball operations. … [Read more...] about Tim Connelly Expected To Extend With Timberwolves