Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Guangzhou Loong-Lions - October 13, 2025

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MEDIA DAY IS ONE WEEK AWAY

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Shoutout to the guy who walked past me at LaGuardia Airport last week, said two words & moved on. His two words... Ed Malloy. Made my day.

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Anand is back with a beautiful musical tribute to Julius Randle sung to the tune of "Hey Jude" 🎶 A Look Back at the Paul McCartney of the Timberwolves ⤵️ https://t.co/pEzDn1zWSJ

One Thing Each Timberwolves Starter Must Improve This SeasonThe Minnesota Timberwolves made large changes to their starting lineup. After the end of last season, they had no other option. In Game 4 of the Wolves' first-r

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NBA Analysis: A Julius Randle Retrospective featuring the BeatlesA musical tribute to Julius Randle sung to the tune of Hey Jude

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Timberwolves Giving Joan Beringer Perfect Push Before the SeasonYou’ve probably heard the narrative against Chris Finch. For all the winning the Timberwolves have done under his control—five playoff appearances, three advanc

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Timberwolves' Strong Potential Future Is Being OverlookedThe Minnesota Timberwolves completely reoriented their roster this offseason. They sent out Naz Reid and Julius Randle for LaMelo Ball and signed Ayo Dosunmu to

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NBA Scouting Report: An Anthony Edwards Prospect RetrospectiveAnthony Edwards outperformed pre-draft expectations, but the blueprint for who he is now has been there since Georgia.

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Wolves, Kuminga Had 94 CallsMinnesota GM reveals negotiations occurred for 5 weeks before reaching deal 🎥

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Ranking the Best GMs in Minnesota Timberwolves HistoryThe history of the Minnesota Timberwolves is chock-full of off-court drama, lottery misfortune, and stars and superstars coming and going over the team's relati

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Three Timberwolves Role Changes That Will Determine Their SeasonDrink everytime someone mentions that the Minnesota Timberwolves roster is different this season and new players will have to step up or augment their game that

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Can the Timberwolves Count On Ant and Jaden To Lead? - Zone CoverageHeading into this brand-new Minnesota Timberwolves season with a new team identity, Chris Finch is looking to shake things up. "But we purposefully

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Why the Timberwolves Not Trading for Kawhi Is a Good ThingTim Connelly knows that until the Timberwolves win it all, he must keep shuffling things around to assemble a team capable of winning a title and promoting the

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The Six NBA Players Anthony Edwards Jokingly Called Out in New Adidas Commercial“Ant Man” poked fun at a few rival players in an ad for his new sneaker.

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Why Ayo Dosunmu's 2026-27 Is So Important to Timberwolves' FutureOn the night of the 2024 NBA Draft, the Minnesota Timberwolves made a mistake. They traded an unprotected first-round pick to the San Antonio Spurs in exchange

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Wild 2017 NBA Re-Draft 🫨How far does Fultz drop? Full redo of class with Tatum, Spida, Bam and more 📲

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Ant Trolls LeBron in Ad 😭Jaylen Brown and LaMelo also get some 🎥

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NBA Preview: 3 Key Wolves Who Must DevelopInternal development has not been a key theme recently, but it could be a big part of the Wolves success this season

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Every NBA Team's Top Breakout Candidate This Upcoming Season 😀Expect this player to emerge as a difference-maker for the Timberwolves ➡️

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Timberwolves' Bench Matchups Are the Great Unknown This SeasonThe Minnesota Timberwolves had a giant hole in their starting five. Until they didn't. With the late summer addition of Jonathan Kuminga, there aren't a lot of

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Timberwolves Can't Ignore Sobering Reality Check From Chris FinchThe Minnesota Timberwolves have undergone a large amount of change in the past 12 months. Usually, teams with as much playoff success as the Wolves have had in

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Timberwolves Player Previews: The WingsLet’s take a look at what we could expect from the Wolves’ wings in the next part of my season preview.

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The Timberwolves Will Need To Revamp Who's Going To Take Threes - Zone CoverageNo major American sports league has as much roster change as the NBA. Tweaks in the CBA, increased player empowerment, and short contention windows with

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Mock NBA Expansion Draft 🤔Who would the T-Wolves lose in an expansion draft held today? ➡️

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NBA Feature: Let’s Talk About the Way We Speak About LaMelo BallToo often, people take liberties in describing who LaMelo Ball is. Using his path to the NBA to diminish him is stupid.

Adam Silver Happy with Anti-Tanking Rules

NBA insider Jake Fischer reveals that commish feels upcoming season will be 'best season yet to come'

Insider: NBA Europe on Track 🌍

Jake Fischer reports that Adam Silver is 'optimistic' new league will take shape in time for 2027-28 season

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Adam Silver's Latest Press Conference 🎤NBA commish says expansion talks are ongoing, explains Clippers punishment and more at Board of Governors meeting 📲

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Why It Makes Sense for Timberwolves to Leave Final Roster Spot OpenAfter signing Jonathan Kuminga to a two-year, $12.4 million contract to be the team's starting power forward, the Minnesota Timberwolves roster stands at 14 pla

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Every Timberwolves Draft Pick From the Last Five Years and Where They Are NowThe NBA Draft is important to different teams for different reasons. Some teams are trying to find the next superstar with a top pick who can save their franchi

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Are the Stars Starting To Align For the Timberwolves? - Zone CoverageWith a blue Minnesota Timberwolves backdrop behind him, a microphone in his hand, and a player he worked tirelessly to acquire sitting next to him, Tim

Taj Gibson Retiring17-season NBA vet will join Tiago Splitter's Bulls staff

LaMelo Ball Injury Concerns Are Valid, but He's Worth the RiskTimberwolves general manager Matt Lloyd doesn’t believe that assuming LaMelo Ball’s lengthy injury history will continue into his time in Minnesota is necessari

NBA Player Profile: Joan Beringer Gets His HoovesHeading into the 2026-27 season, the sky is the limit for the French Prince of Sélestat.

Predicting Next Season's Top Scorers 🪣10 names who are likely to lead league in 2026-27

Ranking Every Current Timberwolves Contract From Best to WorstRanking NBA contracts is always something of a challenging exercise. It's only become more difficult as additional layers have been added to the league's Collec

New NBA Salary Cap ProjectionsThe 2027-28 season is expected to contain a $176M salary cap (The Athletic)

Bargain NBA Free Agents 🏷️5 players that could upgrade rosters on the cheap ➡️

Timberwolves, Jonathan Kuminga Look Like an Even Better Match After Press ConferenceFor much of the offseason, the Minnesota Timberwolves were wondering who was going to be their starting power forward. After trading both Naz Reid and Julius Ra

NBA: Jonathan Kuminga’s Timberwolves Introduction TakeawaysThe Wolves have finally introduced their marquee free-agent signing. Here’s what that press conference made clear.

Top 10 NBA Trade Targets 🎯Players who could still be on the move this offseason 📲

Daily Thread: Feel Good FridayYour best source for quality Minnesota Timberwolves news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

NBA 'Specter' Jerseys Revealed8 of the league's oldest franchises getting custom Nike edition threads

Kuminga on Snubbing Lakers 👀Chose the team he felt had the best 'winning culture' 📲

Kuminga's HIGH Praise for Ball 🤔Keep in mind he's also played with Steph Curry and CP3 📲

Kuminga Hypes Wolves Signing💡J.K. happy with how his free-agency saga ended 📲

What Latest Trey Kaufman-Renn Update Means for TimberwolvesTrey Kaufman-Renn, whom the Timberwolves selected No. 59 out of Purdue in this year’s draft, recently filed a motion suing the NCAA to grant him eligibility to

Timberwolves' Big Summer Also Comes With Daunting RealityWhen Rudy Gobert was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves during the summer of 2022, it was a trial run of expectations for a blockbuster move. For a franchise

Hot Take for the Timberwolves 🔥A prediction for the upcoming year as a wild offseason nears its end 📲

NBA: Anthony Edwards History of Point GuardsEach point guard Edwards has played with has imparted wisdom. What has he learned and what is next alongside LaMelo Ball?

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Nike & NBA Reveal New Gear 🔥Each team getting unique warmup, practice and travel collection

What the Timberwolves Would Be Getting in Signing Kevin LoveTimberwolves fans booed Kevin Love in his first game back at Target Center on Jan. 31, 2015, five months after the Wolves traded their homegrown All-Star to the

NBA Draftee Can Return to CBBTrey Kaufman-Renn eligible for 6th year after getting temporary restraining order against NCAA (Indianapolis Star)

Pros and Cons of the Timberwolves' Kuminga-Gobert FrontcourtThe Timberwolves' addition of Jonathan Kuminga fills a gaping hole at power forward, but adds questions about his fit with Rudy Gobert.

Teams That Got Better...And Those That Got Worse 🎭Where the Timberwolves fall after a wild NBA offseason 📲

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What's the Next Step For Jaden McDaniels? - Zone CoverageFor years, Jaden McDaniels was the player Minnesota Timberwolves fans argued about more than any other. The defense was never in question. He was already

Fresh NBA Offseason Scoops👂

👨‍⚖️ Clippers, Kawhi fallout 👑 Sabonis on trade block? 📳 LIVE with insider Jake Fischer

Jonathan Kuminga's Arrival Clarifies Joan Beringer’s Role With TimberwolvesTimberwolves fans have a better idea of what to expect from Joan Beringer now that Jonathan Kuminga has signed with the team.

NBA Preview: Timberwolves GuardsThe Wolves season is coming soon, so let’s go player by player to figure out what we should expect from them this season.

Top NBA Free Agents Available 🙋Ranking 10 best players still on the market 📲

What Makes Cody Williams' Potential Exciting for TimberwolvesWhen the Minnesota Timberwolves traded Josh Green last week to the Utah Jazz, by far the largest value of the trade for Minnesota was reducing salary. The Wolve

Knicks' Donte DiVincenzo Long Shot Has Come Crashing Down AgainA Donte DiVincenzo reunion remains a popular dream among Knicks fans, but a trade for the Timberwolves guard appears unlikely and unnecessary for New York.

Revisiting the Timberwolves' Joe Smith Punishment: Why the Clippers Are in TroubleBefore Steve Ballmer, there was Glen Taylor. And long before the Adam Silver hammer was brought down on the Los Angeles Clippers for salary cap circumvention, D

Biggest Scandals in Sports History 😱Ranking Clippers' cap circumvention among the biggest punishments given out in all of sports

Ant Stars in New Adidas Ad ♠️Wolves star plays spades with F1 points leader Kimi Antonelli 🎥

Watch LiAngelo Ball's New Music VideoLaMelo Ball makes a cameo 🎥

Why Timberwolves Cutting John Konchar Was the Right DecisionLast week, it was announced that the Minnesota Timberwolves had agreed to sign free agent Jonathan Kuminga to a two-year, $12.4 million contract to be their sta

Wolves Interested in Kevin Love5x All-Star 'open' to returning to team that drafted him (The Athletic)

3 Other Teams Eyed Ben SimmonsKnicks and Warriors among squads that lost out on 3x All-Star (The Athletic)

Kuminga Rocking New Number 👀

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Why a Deeper Rotation Is Imperative for Timberwolves to Begin the SeasonJaylen Clark believes he will have a great season with the Timberwolves this year. He inked a three-year, $10 million contract this summer to remain with the te

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The Timberwolves Are Winners In the Clippers Scandal - Zone CoverageThere is no winner in the Aspiration scandal that has enveloped Kawhi Leonard, the Los Angeles Clippers, and the NBA for the last year. Other than Pablo As the fallout continues from the Clippers Aspiration scandal, Wolves fans can rest easy knowing they're no longer the biggest known cheaters in the NBA.

What Clippers Fans Can Expect Based on the Timberwolves-Joe Smith ScandalWhat transpired with the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2000 gives us an insight about what we can expect with the LA Clippers after the cap circumvention scandal.

3 Reasons Keeping Cody Williams Makes Sense for the TimberwolvesThe Timberwolves needed to clear cap space before they could sign Jonathan Kuminga to his two-year, $12.4 million contract. They have not wanted to trade Donte

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Hey, remember Joe Smith? The Clippers certainly do…Nearly 20 years after the Timberwolves signed Joe Smith, the Clippers have been found guilty of the same unfair tactics.

NBA Punishes ClippersLeague strips 5 1st-rd picks, suspends and fines Steve Ballmer $30M while ordering Kawhi to pay $700K in restitution

Resist the Urge to Judge Hornets' LaMelo Ball Trade in 2026-27The Charlotte Hornets boldly traded away the face of the franchise this offseason. After six years, LaMelo Ball is with another NBA team. It is almost guarantee

What the Timberwolves' Entire Rotation Could Look Like at Start of This SeasonTim Connelly did his job this summer. He traded Julius Randle and Naz Reid for LaMelo Ball, who immediately becomes the Timberwolves’ starting point guard of th

Examining the Timberwolves' Bench After Jonathan Kuminga SigningIt's safe to say at this point the Timberwolves' starting lineup is set. With Minnesota adding Jonathan Kuminga last week (since when did August and September b

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Mock Expansion Draft Protections 🔮Which players would the Wolves protect if expansion happened today? 📲

The Top 4 Second-Round Picks in Timberwolves HistoryThe Minnesota Timberwolves do not have the best track record of making quality selections in the NBA Draft. From Derrick Williams and Jarrett Culver to infamous

Insider: Kuminga Targeted Winning Situation 🏆

Jake Fischer likes J.K.'s fit on Wolves over Lakers, believes he's positioned for big payday in future

New NBA Offseason Rumors👂

💰 Pistons' offer to Jalen Duren ♨️ What's going on with Blazers? 📳 Insider Jake Fischer was live

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Get the best of Canis Hoopus on the new SB Nation appYour best source for quality Minnesota Timberwolves news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Predicting NBA’s Top Extensions 🔮Calling our shot on new deals for Giannis, Steph, more big names 📲

5 Best Options for the Timberwolves to Add Size, Leadership to Their RosterAfter bringing in Jonathan Kuminga and Cody Williams last week, here are five free agent options to give Minnesota some more insurance behind second-year big ma

Kuminga Agent's HOT Take 🌶️Best player on the Hawks last season? NBA Twitter debating the claim 🎥

The Case for Why LaMelo Ball Should Be a Good DefenderLaMelo Ball should be a good defender. He’s listed at 6’7" and 180 pounds. He has a 6’10" wingspan according to draft data from 2020. That’s within a half-inch

Best Player at Every Age 👑The top guys from ages 19 to 41 heading into 2026-27 📲

NBA 2K27 Review 📝Gameplay impressions, videos and top features from latest edition 📲

Jazz's 3 Biggest Questions After Trading Cody Williams to TimberwolvesThe Utah Jazz now face a handful of new questions after shipping out their top 10 pick from 2024.

3 Non-Power Forward Questions Tim Connelly and Chris Finch Still Need to AnswerThe Timberwolves no longer need a PF after signing Jonathan Kuminga. That said, other questions need answers heading into the 2026-27 campaign.

The End of the Regular Season Will be the Perfect Timberwolves TestMarch and April are far away, but that stretch will feature a real test for a Timberwolves team that knows the importance of a strong close before the playoffs.

Grade the Trade: Jazz Send Cody Williams to Timberwolves for Josh GreenThe Utah Jazz have decided to ship out their 2024 top-10 pick late into the NBA offseason.

Wolves, Jazz Make Trade 🔄Minnesota sending Josh Green and cash to Utah for Cody Williams and John Konchar (Shams)

3 Reasons the Timberwolves Can Finish as Top-3 Seed In Western ConferenceTim Connelly climbed into the batter’s box this off-season, aiming for the fences. He pointed his bat to left field, then tapped it on each corner of home plate

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NBA News: Josh Green Swapped for Cody WilliamsTo make room to complete the Jonathan Kuminga transaction, the Wolves snag a young reclamation project in a salary dump.

Kuminga's Agent on Wolves DealAaron Turner reveals how front office played huge factor in free agency

Ant Gets Ant-Man Card 🔥Wolves star trying to get on the big screen

Potential Downsides to the Minnesota Timberwolves Signing Jonathan KumingaThe Minnesota Timberwolves are set to sign Jonathan Kuminga to what can best be described as a bargain contract of two years and $12.4 million. The Los Angeles

Can Coby White Replace LaMelo Ball? Here's What the Numbers SayThe Charlotte Hornets made a lot of calculated bets this offseason. One of them was that they could replace LaMelo Ball's production. Ball was such a talent th

Unlikely Knicks-Donte DiVincenzo Reunion Dream Has New LifeEarlier in the week, Shams Charania of ESPN reported that Jonathan Kuminga agreed to a two-year, $13 million deal with the Timberwolves. If you're wondering wha

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Daily Thread: Feel Good FridayAn open thread for optimists.

LaMelo Trade Seen as Gamble 🎰NBA front offices more skeptical than fans (ESPN)

Ant Happy with Wolves' MovesEdwards 'very pleased' by offseason (ESPN)

3 Timberwolves Impacted the Most by Jonathan Kuminga AdditionIf Jonathan Kuminga's arrival to the Minnesota Timberwolves assures one thing, it's that everyone will shut up about the power forward spot now. It's done. Take

Jonathan Kuminga's Arrival Brings Timberwolves Clarity on Multiple FrontsThe Wolves have finally found their starting power forward in Jonathan Kuminga. This signing answers a few things for a Timberwolves roster that had a cloudy pi

Kuminga's Contract Decisions 🤨

Breaking down forward's unique choice to turn down more money

Future NBA Power Rankings 📊Predicting best teams over next 3 years 📲

Jonathan Kuminga Signing With Timberwolves Bolsters Fantasy Outlook For 2026-27The Minnesota Timberwolves have had one of the more notable offseasons of any team in the NBA this summer, bolstering their title hopes entering the 2026-27 sea

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The Timberwolves Must Unlock Jonathan Kuminga's Potential - Zone CoverageThe Minnesota Timberwolves filled their power forward vacancy by signing Jonathan Kuminga. It also adds post depth to a team that was thin after trading

Ranking Biggest Bag Fumbles 💸Jonathan Kuminga and others who blew big-money deals since 2011 📲

How Timberwolves' Ownership Change Affects Tim Connelly's Future in MinnesotaLast week, a surprising bit of news broke as Marc Lore sold his majority stake in the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx, just a year after gaining full control of

Kuminga's Timberwolves Contract Exposes Warriors' Reckless MoveJonathan Kuminga agreed to a two-year, $12.4 million contract with the Timberwolves on Wednesday, and of course Warriors fans had a wide range of opinions about

What Jonathan Kuminga Must Prove With the TimberwolvesMultiple times this offseason, Tim Connelly has hinted that he and the Minnesota Timberwolves have been in contact with “intriguing” options to fill their manda

Updated NBA Power Rankings 📊How Kuminga signing with Wolves impacts rest of the league 📲

🚨 Kuminga Signing with WolvesFormer Hawks forward joining Ant, LaMelo in Minnesota on 2-yr, $13M deal with player option (Shams)

Nike Drops NBA Teaser 🍿Reveal coming on Sept. 15 🎥

Ranking the Timberwolves' Young Players From Best to Worst Future OutlooksThe Minnesota Timberwolves currently have no draft capital. They are without a tradeable first-round pick, and the only second-round pick they have is top 50 pr

Fresh NBA Offseason Updates 👂

💰 Harden, Klay reach deals 😵‍💫 Latest on Jalen Duren talks 📳 Insider Jake Fischer was live

Hornets Crash and Burn in NBA Power Rankings After LaMelo Ball, Miles Bridges TradesAt the end of last season, the Charlotte Hornets had really ascended into a tier of NBA teams they haven't been in for decades, maybe ever. They hovered around

The Biggest Question Every Timberwolves Starter Must Answer This SeasonThe Minnesota Timberwolves answered their biggest question this summer by placing a 25-year-old All-Star point guard, LaMelo Ball, next to their 25-year-old sup

New LaMelo PUMAs Coming Soon 👀'MB.06 Shooting Star' will be released on Sept. 25

Examining Why the Timberwolves Haven't Signed Trey Kaufman-Renn YetIt's no secret that the Minnesota Timberwolves are dealing with a salary cap crunch. It's not quite a roster crunch, as there are two vacant slots. But they hav

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Is Chris Finch Holding Back Minnesota's Young Talent? - Zone CoverageChris Finch believes every single minute during NBA games is valuable. Even the minutes late in blowout games, when both teams have emptied their benches

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LaVar Ball Rips Hornets 😅Hilarious bar dropped regarding Charlotte trading away LaMelo

By Trading LaMelo, the Hornets Knew It Meant Miles Bridges Would Be NextRemember earlier in LaMelo Ball's career how everyone was saying that the Hornets need to keep Miles Bridges around (pre-off-court incident) to keep him happy?

3 Questions That Remain After Timberwolves' Ownership ShiftWhile a shift in ownership can be exciting, the Timberwolves still need to answer these questions as they enter a new era.

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Offseason Overreactions for Every Team 🤨What all of the NBA's wild offseason activity will actually mean this season 📲

Weighing the Pros and Cons of Jonathan Kuminga for TimberwolvesAnalyzing the positives and negatives of the Timberwolves signing Jonathan Kuminga to be their starting power forward.

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Every Team's Best New Weapon 💪Bold predictions for each squad's recent offseason additions ➡️

Timberwolves' New-Look Bench Carries Concerns and PossibilitiesFor the first time in three years, the Wolves' bench isn't entering the season as a known commodity. There will be no talk of eight starters, no talk of a reign

5 Timberwolves With the Most at Stake This PreseasonThe Minnesota Timberwolves are less than two months away from opening up their six-game preseason slate against the Milwaukee Bucks on the road. Entering traini

Jonathan Kuminga Landing SpotsTimberwolves and Lakers remain top potential teams

NBA Free-Agent Landing Spots📍Best fits for surprising stars still available 📲

Behind-the-Scenes Access Revealed How the Hornets Viewed Their Future With LaMelo I'm still not sure the Charlotte Hornets made the right decision to trade LaMelo Ball. The timing of the deal didn't make a whole lot of sense, especially afte

Wolves, Lynx Get New Owner 🐺Marc Stad completes deal to become controlling owner of NBA, WNBA franchises at $4.5B valuation (Shams)

BTS of LaMelo Trade Talks 📞Hornets give inside look at FO process. Watch here 📲

Hornets Release Footage of LaMelo Ball Trade That’s Fueling Fan OutrageFans of the Charlotte Hornets were stunned by the team's decision to trade superstar LaMelo Ball. Fresh off a borderline All-NBA season in which he led the team

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SB Nation Reacts: Retire Jersey Retirements (For Now)Well then. Wolves fans spoke out on how they felt about jersey retirements of current retired players.

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Tim Connelly Is All In On Joan Beringer - Zone CoverageThe French have played a heavy role in shaping the United States of America over the last 250 years. They provided support to the colonists during the Tim Connelly is pushing all his chips in on Joan Beringer being the next Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Predicting Every Team's Best Player in 2029 🔮These players are poised to run the NBA three years from now 📲