Minnesota Timberwolves

Jonathan Kuminga is raring to have a fresh start with the Minnesota Timberwolves after signing a two-year contract worth $12.4 million in free agency. The change of scenery should serve Kuminga well, who could be the final piece in the Timberwolves’ quest to make it to the NBA Finals for the first time. Many thought […] The post Timberwolves’ Jonathan Kuminga sends first message after Minnesota arrival appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Before the WNBA went on a short hiatus for the FIBA World Cup, the Minnesota Lynx finished their regular-season campaign in pole position. While everything seemed perfect for the franchise, the Lynx made a pair of notable roster changes ahead of the playoffs. More than half of the Minnesota Lynx’s roster is currently competing in [...]

Before the Minnesota Timberwolves landed LaMelo Ball in a blockbuster trade with the Charlotte Hornets, they were engaged in trade talks with the Boston Celtics over All-Star Jaylen Brown. The Timberwolves parted ways with veteran center Naz Reid in the deal, who was also mentioned in talks with the Celtics. The Celtics were reportedly interested […] The post Timberwolves insider confirms Jaylen Brown trade talks with Celtics were legit appeared first on ClutchPoints.

While the Minnesota Timberwolves’ trade for LaMelo Ball highlighted their summer, one NBA insider believes they were one move away from landing LeBron James. After talks with the Boston Celtics over Jaylen Brown ended, the Timberwolves pivoted to landing Ball. However, had the Celtics not traded Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers, James would have seriously […] The post NBA insider reveals how close LeBron James was to joining the Timberwolves appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Aari McDonald, who last played for the Indiana Fever, has joined the best team in the WNBA.

There’s no question that Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards is a confident player on the court, letting opposing players know via trash talking. Trash talking has long been a part of the game, and Edwards not only does so when he is on a roll, but he does so for his teammates as well. During […] The post Anthony Edwards reveals ‘crazy’ way he backs up teammates appeared first on ClutchPoints.

NBA veteran guard Mike Conley Jr. inked a one-year deal with the Boston Celtics, a decision in which head coach Joe Mazzulla and the league’s most storied franchise played a significant part. Ahead of his 20th season, Conley Jr. penned a heartfelt farewell letter to the fans of the Minnesota Timberwolves, who he spent the past three […] The post Celtics’ ‘royalty’ status Joe Mazzulla factored into Mike Conley Jr.’s signing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Indiana Fever are dark horse title contenders for the 2026 WNBA season, with teams like the Minnesota Lynx, Las Vegas Aces, and Golden State Valkyries the favorites to win it all. Caitlin Clark and Fever fans believe the team is good enough to trade blows with those in the uppermost echelon in the WNBA, leading head coach Stephanie White to take the brunt of the criticism.

“I am not a provocateur,” exclaimed the 12-time NCAA All-American swimmer Riley Gaines, as she attended the Minnesota Lynx versus Indiana Fever game on August 2. Gaines’s appearance was fresh off Sophie Cunningham’s comments about transgender athletes and their participation in women’s sports.

Most NBA teams have locked in the heart of their 2026-27 rosters. The whirlwind of movement included LeBron James joining the Philadelphia 76ers, Peyton Watson being sign-and-traded from the Denver Nuggets to the Cleveland Cavaliers, and Jonathan Kuminga finally inking with the Minnesota Timberwolves at a relative discount.

The Timberwolves were close to pairing Anthony Edwards with Jaylen Brown, but the Celtics' asking price reportedly dissuaded them.

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Dorka Juhász helped end a 28-year wait with a dominant double-double. The Minnesota Lynx forward scored 19 points and grabbed 16 rebounds as Hungary beat Nigeria 71-67 on September 5 for its first FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup victory since 1998.

A great point guard needs an element of surprise, and that is exactly what makes Olivia Miles such a threat. A drive can become a shot, while a scoring opportunity can quickly turn into a pass, forcing defenders to constantly guess what can come next.

Christian Braun has heard the critics of the Nuggets’ offseason, along with the doubters who believe he’s overpaid after ankle issues limited him to 44 games in his fourth NBA season. However, he tells Sean Keeler of The Denver Post that those negative comments are providing inspiration as he prepares for training camp. “It’s honestly […]

Timberwolves The Timberwolves didn’t acquire Cody Williams merely because they needed to move some money around. General manager Matt Lloyd indicated Minnesota had genuine interest in Williams, the former No. 10 overall pick who arrived from the Jazz in the Josh Green trade. “There was a reason he was the 10th pick in the draft,” […] The post NBA Notes: Timberwolves, LaMelo Ball, Cody Williams, Knicks, Drew Eubanks appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Kevin Love returning to the Minnesota Timberwolves is a real possibility, with the veteran big man reportedly open to a reunion with the franchise that drafted him. The Athletic’s Jon Krawczynski reported that Love is interested in returning to Minnesota and that the Timberwolves also have interest in bringing him back. “From what I understand, […] The post Timberwolves interested in Kevin Love appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Three-time NBA All-Star Ben Simmons is back in the NBA after agreeing to a one-year, $3.5 million deal with the Sacramento Kings on Friday, sources tell Andscape and ESPN's Shams Charania.

A potential reunion between Kevin Love and the Minnesota Timberwolves could be in the works.