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Friday’s Memphis at Minnesota game postponed; six Wizards players test positive
That makes 13 postponed games this season. So far. … [Read more...] about Friday’s Memphis at Minnesota game postponed; six Wizards players test positive
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Memphis Grizzlies: Odds, injuries, and what to watch for
The Minnesota Timberwolves get another crack at the Grizzlies after blowing a double-digit fourth-quarter lead to Memphis on Wednesday. The Minnesota Timberwolves are dangerously close to entering “must-win” territory. Yes, it seems silly to say that only 11 games into a season, especially one with play-in games that effectively expand the playoff field. But remember, … [Read more...] about Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Memphis Grizzlies: Odds, injuries, and what to watch for
Impact of health and safety absences on Minnesota Timberwolves’ lineup
The Minnesota Timberwolves enter Friday night’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies sans one of their regular starters and their top reserves. What will the rotation look like? The Minnesota Timberwolves finally got their full complement of players back on Wednesday and led by double-digits in the fourth quarter before losing to the Memphis Grizzlies. Now, […] Impact of health … [Read more...] about Impact of health and safety absences on Minnesota Timberwolves’ lineup
Wolves Expected To Re-Engage With Rockets On P.J. Tucker
Now that the Rockets have moved James Harden, there’s an expectation that the team will be more open to trading P.J. Tucker as well. A report earlier this week indicated that multiple teams are asking about Tucker, and Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic says the Timberwolves are among the clubs expected to be in the hunt for the veteran forward. The Wolves, who reportedly inquired … [Read more...] about Wolves Expected To Re-Engage With Rockets On P.J. Tucker
Timberwolves-Grizzlies Game Postponed
The Timberwolves–Grizzlies game, scheduled for Friday evening, has been postponed in accordance with health and safety protocols, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania (Twitter link). Minnesota is the latest team with COVID-19 issues. The Timberwolves do not have the required eight players available to play the game due to ongoing contact tracing, according to a team press … [Read more...] about Timberwolves-Grizzlies Game Postponed
Did Wolves Err In Reacquiring Rubio?
Britt Robson of The Athletic feels the Timberwolves made a mistake by bringing Ricky Rubio back to Minnesota during the offseason, since Rubio’s style doesn’t mesh particularly well with D’Angelo Russell‘s. Minnesota has a -22.3 net rating so far this season when the two point guards share the court. … [Read more...] about Did Wolves Err In Reacquiring Rubio?
Karl-Anthony Towns Reveals He’s Tested Positive
Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns has tested positive for COVID-19, he revealed on his Twitter account. His announcement came shortly after the league postponed the Grizzlies–Timberwolves game on Friday due to coronavirus issues within Minnesota’s team. Towns, whose family has been devastated by the virus, said he will “immediately isolate and follow every protocol.” “I pray … [Read more...] about Karl-Anthony Towns Reveals He’s Tested Positive
Friday's Timberwolves game postponed; Karl-Anthony Towns tests positive for COVID
Because of ongoing contact tracing within the Wolves organization, the team did not have the league-required eight players available Friday night. Star center Karl-Anthony Towns shared on social media he has tested positive for the coronavirus. … [Read more...] about Friday's Timberwolves game postponed; Karl-Anthony Towns tests positive for COVID