Photo by David Berding/Getty Images The Timberwolves cruised against a short-handed Nuggets squad behind a team-high 20 points from Anthony Edwards in Jordan McLaughlin’s return. There was no better way for the Minnesota Timberwolves to welcome back Jordan McLaughlin (left calf strain) after a 30-game absence than to take care of business, because that’s all the beloved … [Read more...] about Wolves 128, Nuggets 98: A Fitting, Business-Like Win in McLaughlin’s Return
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Report: Naz Reid Seeking Contract of $10 Million Annually
Photo by David Berding/Getty Images Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports reports that Reid has declined extension offers from the Timberwolves and is seeking an eight digit salary moving forward. We are down to the wire as only five days separate today from the Feb. 9 NBA trade deadline. The Minnesota Timberwolves — who have yet to move a piece on the chess board — have a … [Read more...] about Report: Naz Reid Seeking Contract of $10 Million Annually
Three Ways Jordan McLaughlin’s Return Will Help the Timberwolves
Photo by David Berding/Getty Images Minnesota is in the thick of a crowded Western Conference playoff race, and getting back the diminutive point guard should provide a boost in a few key areas. Jordan McLaughlin returned to the Minnesota Timberwolves’ lineup and received a warm welcome Sunday vs. the Denver Nuggets. The 30 games McLaughlin missed with a calf injury … [Read more...] about Three Ways Jordan McLaughlin’s Return Will Help the Timberwolves
Lynx Offseason Update Vol. 9: An Offensive Outburst, Double-Doubles, and Balance
Photo by Steven Freeman/NBAE via Getty Images Each week, we will provide an update on the Minnesota Lynx players overseas and how they are performing as part of our Lynx Offseason Update series. With WNBA free agency underway and the Minnesota Lynx roster starting to take shape, a trio of Lynx players continue to play overseas while awaiting the start of the 2023 … [Read more...] about Lynx Offseason Update Vol. 9: An Offensive Outburst, Double-Doubles, and Balance
Survey Results: Where Will Wolves Finish in Western Conference?
Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images Timberwolves fans have high hopes for what this team can do over the final two months of the regular season, even without knowing Karl-Anthony Towns’ return timeline. We asked last week where Minnesota Timberwolves fans saw their favorite squad finishing in a surprisingly wider than wide open Western Conference. Since … [Read more...] about Survey Results: Where Will Wolves Finish in Western Conference?
McLaughlin’s return sets DLo ablaze to open Target Center contest
Sometimes the best solution to a lethargic player is to infuse a bit of friendly competition. The Minnesota Timberwolves have struggled to get consistent play out of their roster, and much of the problem has been attributable to the fact that both power forward/center Karl-Anthony Towns and backup point guard Jordan McLaughlin have been nursing […] McLaughlin’s return sets DLo … [Read more...] about McLaughlin’s return sets DLo ablaze to open Target Center contest
Did the Timberwolves beat the Nuggets on Feb 6?
After the Minnesota Timberwolves (28-27) lost their latest game against a very beatable Orlando Magic (21-32) team, you would have had every reason to question whether or not that game was a foreshadowing of a new plummet out of the NBA Playoff scene and down into the depths of the ‘better luck next season,’ group […] Did the Timberwolves beat the Nuggets on Feb 6? - Dunking … [Read more...] about Did the Timberwolves beat the Nuggets on Feb 6?
Kyrie Irving Trade Notes: Durant, Doncic, LeBron, Grades
The Kyrie Irving trade may lead to a flurry of deals before Thursday’s deadline, but John Hollinger of The Athletic expects most teams to hold onto their first-round picks in case three of the NBA’s biggest stars become available this summer. It’s barely been seven months since Kevin Durant‘s last trade demand, and even if he doesn’t request it, Hollinger believes the Nets may … [Read more...] about Kyrie Irving Trade Notes: Durant, Doncic, LeBron, Grades
Timberwolves’ next six months? Three comments by Tim Connelly offer context
The Wolves find themselves in a fascinating position: Ascending in the standings, but still very much in the murky middle — of the playoff chase and some key personnel issues … [Read more...] about Timberwolves’ next six months? Three comments by Tim Connelly offer context