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Publisher:Yahoo Sports NBAOutlet infoApr 17, 9:00 AM ET

After an 82-game grind that at various points felt like a thriller, a slog, a dark comedy, and a group therapy exercise for everyone invested in Minnesota basketball, the Timberwolves have arrived exactly where they finished a year ago: the Western Conference’s sixth seed. On paper, that sounds almost boring. Same slot, same franchise trying […]

Publisher:Yahoo Sports NBAOutlet infoApr 17, 8:00 AM ET

Wolves in 7? Lock up Jamal Murray and keep him from throwing objects on the court? What else did you say?

Publisher:Yahoo Sports WNBAOutlet infoApr 17, 7:01 AM ET

All three stars signed new deals with the Indiana Fever ahead of the 2026 season. Cunningham, in particular, will be back for at least another season after she signed a new one-year contract with the Fever. The 6-foot-1 guard was a key piece for head coach Stephanie White in 2025, and she is expected to pick up right where she left off following her season-ending knee injury.

Publisher:TalkBasket.netOutlet infoJan 3, 11:25 PM ET

The Minnesota Timberwolves dominated the Heat 125-115, and Miami’s four-game winning streak on Saturday evening. Anthony Edwards led the Wolves with 33 points, while Naz Reid with 29, and Julius Randle contributed a double-double of 23 points and 10 rebounds. Rudy Gobert also added 13 points and 12 rebounds. The Wolves outscored Miami 19-4 in […] The post Timberwolves snap Heat’s 4-game winning streak appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Publisher:Yahoo Sports WNBAOutlet infoApr 17, 9:15 AM ET

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Publisher:Yahoo Sports NBAOutlet infoApr 17, 9:46 AM ET

He's probably going to be the runaway, if not unanimous, choice for defensive player of the year. He's going to make this season's All-NBA team. He's going to get some MVP votes . He's already a global superstar. Victor Wembanyama has met every expectation . Except, perhaps, his own. He came to the San Antonio Spurs three years ago as the No. 1 draft pick and hoping to lead a revitalization, one where a perennial title contender that got stuck in a rebuilding cycle would f...