Minnesota Timberwolves

Several NBA teams attempted to use Denver’s salary-cap situation to extract additional draft compensation in trade discussions involving Cam Johnson, according to Bennett Durando of The Denver Post. Durando reported that rival teams approached the Nuggets with proposals that would have required Denver to attach draft picks to Johnson, believing the franchise was under pressure […] The post Teams tried to exploit Nuggets in Cam Johnson talks appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JULY 14: LaMelo Ball #1 and Josh Green #10 of the Minnesota Timberwolves are introduced to the media by President of Basketball Operations Tim Connelly, Head Coach Chris Finch and Play-by-Play Announcer Alan Horton on July 14, 2026 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 Cop...

The Minnesota Timberwolves explored the possibility of convincing Sasha Vezenkov to return to the NBA, sources told Marc Stein of The Stein Line. No formal offer was made, with Vezenkov likely signaling that he was not looking to return. The Wolves then pivoted and signed Jonathan Kuminga. Vezenkov averaged 5.4 points and 2.3 rebounds for the Kings during the 2023-24 season before returning to Europe.

Editor’s Note: It brings me great joy to introduce Will Woodford, one of our newest members to the Canis Hoopus team! You’ll be seeing more from Will this season and can follow him on social media @woodford_will. As part of a multi-part series, he’ll be previewing platoons of the roster, beginning first with the guards. Hop in the comments section and give him a welcome!) Anthony Edwards Make no mistake about it, this is the season for the best player on this team to take his assumed leadersh...

Anthony Edwards has identified Target Center, Madison Square Garden and TD Garden among his favorite places to play in the NBA, highlighting the atmosphere he experiences in Minnesota, New York and Boston. “Well, of course home or Madison Square. Madison Square, TD garden, New York, Boston, Philly, and Atlanta at home. But it’s hard to […] The post Anthony Edwards names his favorite NBA arenas appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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 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.

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.

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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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.

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones discuss the latest news in the NBA, preview the upcoming Wolves' season with Dane Moore, discuss Cathy Engelbert's retirement plans and break down Team USA vs. China.