Dallas Wings rookie Azzi Fudd was bluntly asked about her status in the WNBA Rookie of the Year race compared to Minnesota Lynx star Olivia Miles. The Wings selected Fudd with the No.
Dallas Wings rookie Azzi Fudd was bluntly asked about her status in the WNBA Rookie of the Year race compared to Minnesota Lynx star Olivia Miles. The Wings selected Fudd with the No.
Matt Barnes believes the Minnesota Timberwolves could be the NBA’s most compelling team to watch during the 2026-27 season after their aggressive offseason makeover. Speaking to Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson on #WORDWITHSCOOP, Barnes highlighted the additions of LaMelo Ball and Jonathan Kuminga alongside Anthony Edwards, while suggesting Minnesota could still need another piece to reach […] The post Matt Barnes calls Timberwolves the NBA’s most must-watch team appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
Matt Barnes believes the Minnesota Timberwolves could be the NBA’s most compelling team to watch during the 2026-27 season after their aggressive offseason makeover. Speaking to Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson on #WORDWITHSCOOP, Barnes highlighted the additions of LaMelo Ball and Jonathan Kuminga alongside Anthony Edwards, while suggesting Minnesota could still need another piece to reach […] The post Matt Barnes calls Timberwolves the NBA’s most must-watch team appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
LeBron to Philly, Giannis to Miami, LaMelo to Minnesota and a loaded rookie class reshaped fantasy basketball. Here's how the offseason's biggest moves affect your 2026-27 draft.
LeBron to Philly, Giannis to Miami, LaMelo to Minnesota and a loaded rookie class reshaped fantasy basketball. Here's how the offseason's biggest moves affect your 2026-27 draft.
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said the league looked at similar cases before taking away five first-round draft picks from the L.A. Clippers for circumventing salary cap rules.
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said the league looked at similar cases before taking away five first-round draft picks from the L.A. Clippers for circumventing salary cap rules.
Adam Silver heard what Steve Ballmer said in his apology — and appeared to notice what the now-suspended Clippers owner did not say. Speaking Tuesday after the NBA Board of...
Adam Silver said the NBA examined past precedent before stripping the Los Angeles Clippers of five first-round draft picks for violating salary cap rules, calling the decision painful given its effect on the franchise's supporters. Silver made the comments Tuesday following a two-day board of governors meeting. Silver cited the Minnesota Timberwolves' prior forfeiture of five picks for cap circumvention as the guiding example for the Clippers' punishment. "I think that's, in some ways, the mo...
Silver, speaking Tuesday at the end of a two-day Board of Governors meeting, pointed to how the Minnesota Timberwolves were once docked five picks for cap circumvention as the precedent used in this case.
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - OCTOBER 29: Jake LaRavia #12 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts to his three-point basket against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the fourth quarter at Target Center on October 29, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Lakers defeated the Timberwolves 116-115. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Berding/Get...
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - OCTOBER 29: Jake LaRavia #12 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts to his three-point basket against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the fourth quarter at Target Center on October 29, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Lakers defeated the Timberwolves 116-115. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Berding/Get...
Adam Mares of DNVR and the All-NBA pod joins to discuss a pivotal season in Denver. We look back on what went wrong for the Nuggets in their brutal loss to the Wolves after a promising season, and how the new version of the team addresses those issues. What do we expect from newcomer DeMar DeRozan and how will David Adelman deploy him? Plus, why Jokic didn't extend, and Adam invokes geopolitics as he discusses whether the Nuggets would ever consider trading Jokic. Finally, we discuss how the ...
Adam Mares of DNVR and the All-NBA pod joins to discuss a pivotal season in Denver. We look back on what went wrong for the Nuggets in their brutal loss to the Wolves after a promising season, and how the new version of the team addresses those issues. What do we expect from newcomer DeMar DeRozan and how will David Adelman deploy him? Plus, why Jokic didn't extend, and Adam invokes geopolitics as he discusses whether the Nuggets would ever consider trading Jokic. Finally, we discuss how the ...
Kawhi Leonard chose the Toronto Raptors for his trade out of the Los Angeles Clippers with his eye on building the legacy of his career back where he previously won a championship in 2019. Leonard also reportedly had interest in the San Antonio Spurs, which would have similarly been a return engagement. Leonard also received trade interest from the Detroit Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves, but he directed his efforts to the Raptors. "This is a complete legacy play for Kawhi," said Shams Cha...
Kawhi Leonard chose the Toronto Raptors for his trade out of the Los Angeles Clippers with his eye on building the legacy of his career back where he previously won a championship in 2019. Leonard also reportedly had interest in the San Antonio Spurs, which would have similarly been a return engagement. Leonard also received trade interest from the Detroit Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves, but he directed his efforts to the Raptors. "This is a complete legacy play for Kawhi," said Shams Cha...
Kawhi Leonard reportedly had opportunities to continue his career with other teams before deciding that a return to Toronto was the right move for him. According to Shams Charania, the Detroit Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves were among the teams interested in acquiring Leonard. Both were also prepared to discuss a contract extension with the veteran […] The post Kawhi Leonard chose Raptors despite multiple offers appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
Kawhi Leonard is back in a familiar place as he will enter his second stint with the Toronto Raptors. Leonard wants to put all the summer brouhaha behind him and focus on giving the Raptors their second title. Leonard’s return to Toronto will be made official in the coming days. His move hit a major […] The post NBA rumors: Kawhi Leonard spurned Timberwolves, Pistons’ trade advances before Raptors blockbuster appeared first on ClutchPoints.
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - NOVEMBER 06: Payton Pritchard #11 of the Boston Celtics drives to the basket while Mike Conley #10 of the Minnesota Timberwolves defends in the fourth quarter at Target Center on November 06, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Celtics 114-109 in overtime. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement....
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - NOVEMBER 06: Payton Pritchard #11 of the Boston Celtics drives to the basket while Mike Conley #10 of the Minnesota Timberwolves defends in the fourth quarter at Target Center on November 06, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Celtics 114-109 in overtime. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement....
The Los Angeles Clippers are not expected to receive any of the five forfeited first round picks back from the NBA, Adam Silver confirmed during a press conference from the Board of Governors meeting on Tuesday. There had been some speculation that the Clippers could follow the precedent of the Minnesota Timberwolves, who were originally stripped of five first round picks for salary cap circumvention involving Joe Smith and then received two of them back. "The discipline is final, to your dir...
The Los Angeles Clippers are not expected to receive any of the five forfeited first round picks back from the NBA, Adam Silver confirmed during a press conference from the Board of Governors meeting on Tuesday. There had been some speculation that the Clippers could follow the precedent of the Minnesota Timberwolves, who were originally stripped of five first round picks for salary cap circumvention involving Joe Smith and then received two of them back. "The discipline is final, to your dir...
The defending NBA champions are adding the sort of player good teams tend to find useful. Free agent forward John Konchar has agreed to a one-year contract with the Knicks, agent George Langberg told Shams Charania of ESPN. Konchar, 29, will enter his eighth NBA season after spending most of his career with the Grizzlies. […] The post Knicks signing John Konchar to one-year deal appeared first on Hoops Wire.
The Minnesota Lynx will locally broadcast their Sept. 20 game at the Connecticut Sun on FOX 9+ after streaming service Victory+ announced it was shutting down operations.
The Minnesota Lynx will locally broadcast their Sept. 20 game at the Connecticut Sun on FOX 9+ after streaming service Victory+ announced it was shutting down operations.
The Minnesota Lynx’s move during the 2026 FIBA World Cup break surprised many. The league’s best-record team in the 2026 WNBA season suddenly decided to add Aari McDonald to the roster.
Confirming that John Konchar is among the free agents the Knicks are considering, Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Substack link) reports that the veteran wing has also received interest from at least three other Eastern Conference teams. According to Stein, the Heat, Magic, and Raptors also have an eye on Konchar. A seven-year veteran […]
Confirming that John Konchar is among the free agents the Knicks are considering, Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Substack link) reports that the veteran wing has also received interest from at least three other Eastern Conference teams. According to Stein, the Heat, Magic, and Raptors also have an eye on Konchar. A seven-year veteran […]
John Konchar has drawn interest from the Miami Heat, New York Knicks, Orlando Magic and Toronto Raptors, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Konchar became a free agent after the Minnesota Timberwolves waived him and used the stretch provision on his contract. Minnesota acquired the 30-year-old from the Utah Jazz as part of […] The post John Konchar eyed by Heat, Knicks, Magic and Raptors appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
A veteran forward has suddenly become a sought-after talent as the Miami Heat, the New York Knicks, the Orlando Magic, and the Toronto Raptors are reportedly eyeing him in free agency. The Minnesota Timberwolves recently waived John Konchar after acquiring him in a trade with the Utah Jazz. He went to the Timberwolves along with […] The post NBA rumors: Heat, Knicks, Magic, Raptors linked to free agent waived by Timberwolves after trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.
John Konchar has drawn interest from four Eastern Conference teams. Now one of them has to find the money and roster space to sign him. The Heat, Magic and Raptors have joined the Knicks in monitoring Konchar, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Konchar, 29, spent most of his seven NBA seasons with […] The post John Konchar drawing interest from Heat, Magic, Raptors, Knicks appeared first on Hoops Wire.
The Miami Heat, New York Knicks, Orlando Magic, and Toronto Raptors are interested in John Konchar, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Konchar was waived by the Timberwolves last month. Konchar averaged 4.4 points and 4.3 rebounds for the Grizzlies and Jazz last season. The Raptors are currently $2.3 million under the first apron with 13 guaranteed contracts. The Knicks, Magic, and Raptors have enough room to add one veteran player under the apron.
LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 28: Paul George #13 of the LA Clippers talks with Mike Conley #10 of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the game on February 28, 2023 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images) | NB...
LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 28: Paul George #13 of the LA Clippers talks with Mike Conley #10 of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the game on February 28, 2023 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images) | NB...
Jan 25, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) is defended by Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (rear) and guard Russell Westbrook (4) during the second quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images | USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con Let’s face it, last June’s big move, the three-team deal that brought Julius Randle to Brooklyn, was a salary dump on behalf of the Minnesota Timberwolves. Nets got the 31-year-old Ra...
Jan 25, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) is defended by Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (rear) and guard Russell Westbrook (4) during the second quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images | USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con Let’s face it, last June’s big move, the three-team deal that brought Julius Randle to Brooklyn, was a salary dump on behalf of the Minnesota Timberwolves. Nets got the 31-year-old Ra...
Team USA just finished another dominant run at the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup, but the conversation around the national team has already shifted toward the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. A projected roster from USA Today includes two notable names who were not part of the World Cup team: Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles and […]
Team USA just finished another dominant run at the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup, but the conversation around the national team has already shifted toward the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. A projected roster from USA Today includes two notable names who were not part of the World Cup team: Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles and […]