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Timberwolves head coach offers thoughts on Warriors two ejections

The Minnesota Timberwolves head coach discussed the wild start against the Golden State Warriors that saw three players ejected.

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Everyone Still Chasing Defending Champ Nuggets in Northwest Division

There appears to be a large gap between Denver and its division foes, but the youth movement in OKC looks like it’s about to make some real strides.

Sports Illustrated

Jim Souhan: Wolves build a roster that can contend now — with a backup plan

The Timberwolves made big news the last couple of days.

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Jaden McDaniels broke his hand punching a wall right before Rudy Gobert punched a teammate

Timberwolves coach Chris Finch suggested that "immaturity" has plagued his team throughout the entire season.

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Timberwolves punch Lakers play-in ticket despite 'immature' displays

Los Angeles (AFP) - The Minnesota Timberwolves booked an NBA play-in clash with the Los Angeles Lakers in extraordinary style Sunday, rallying to beat New Orleans 113-108 after center Rudy Gobert was yanked from the game for punching a teammate.

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Timberwolves beat Pelicans after Rudy Gobert sent home for punching Kyle Anderson; Jaden McDaniels hurt punching wall

MINNEAPOLIS — Just over four minutes remained in the second quarter of the Timberwolves' game against New Orleans on Sunday at Target Center.

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Timberwolves take care of business, blow out Spurs, 151-131

AUSTIN, Texas — In order to keep their chances of a top-eight finish in the Western Conference alive, the Timberwolves needed to overcome one of their biggest flaws — an inability to beat teams at the bottom of the standings.

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Timberwolves squander another opportunity, fall to Trail Blazers

MINNEAPOLIS — Anthony Edwards does not have an answer.

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Timberwolves’ Naz Reid suffers broken wrist from fall during loss in Phoenix

MINNEAPOLIS — Naz Reid continued to play even after he fell hard on his left wrist in the fourth quarter of Wednesday's loss to the Suns in Phoenix. The Timberwolves backup center and power forward even shot the two free throws he earned after he tried to dunk on Suns…

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NBA Doles Out Hefty Punishment for Rudy Gobert After Conspiratorial Officiating Rant

The star big man paid the price for airing out his grievances with the officials earlier this week.

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NBA fines T-Wolves center Gobert, coach Finch for ripping refs

New York (AFP) - Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert was fined $25,000 and T-Wolves head coach Chris Finch was fined $15,000 by the NBA on Friday for criticizing officials.

AFP

Chip Scoggins: Karl-Anthony Towns returns and the only drama was on the court

MINNEAPOLIS — He didn't ride into Target Center on a white horse Wednesday night, though Karl-Anthony Towns' introduction with the starting lineup carried a theatrical flair befitting his loooooooong-awaited return.

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He’s ‘questionable’: Could Karl-Anthony Towns return to Timberwolves after 52-game absence?

MINNEAPOLIS — Another turn of the wheel in the Timberwolves' recent injury drama came Tuesday as fans were teased with the prospect that Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards might both play in Wednesday night's home game against the Hawks — only for coach Chris Finch to throw water on that…

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Timberwolves struggle to slow down Raptors in 122-107 road loss

As the Timberwolves trudge onward without Anthony Edwards for an indefinite amount of time, generating offense is likely to be an issue for them.

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With playoffs nearing, Timberwolves say Karl-Anthony Towns will return ‘in coming weeks’

MINNEAPOLIS — The Timberwolves sent out a cryptic news release Wednesday saying All-Star center Karl-Anthony Towns, out since Nov. 28 because of a right calf strain, is expected to return "in the coming weeks" and has been participating in basketball activities.

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Jim Souhan: Karl-Anthony Towns and the injured calf. What are the Wolves hiding?

MINNEAPOLIS — Chris Finch smiled when asked the familiar question.

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Karl-Anthony Towns in 'final stages' of recovery, but still no timetable on his return to Timberwolves

As the Timberwolves prepare to play their first game since the All-Star break, there was no change to their injury report related to Karl-Anthony Towns, who remains out because of a right calf injury he suffered Nov. 28.

Chicago Sun-Times

Lakers will deal Russell Westbrook to Utah in 3-team trade

Los Angeles is reacquiring guard D’Angelo Russell from Minnesota in a three-team, eight-player deal.

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Timberwolves lose to Magic, 127-120, in game marred by fight, five ejections

MINNEAPOLIS — This was not a typical NBA bottom feeder, Timberwolves coach Chris Finch said, hours before the Wolves hosted the Orlando Magic on Friday at Target Center

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Chip Scoggins: Can Wolves make Towns fit into their winning formula?

Their esprit de corps was evident everywhere. On defense. On offense. In huddles. In their steadfast refusal to go down without a fight.

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Third-quarter burst helps Timberwolves beat Pelicans, 111-102

NEW ORLEANS — After losing to Houston, coach Chris Finch summed up his team by saying they were capable of beating anybody and losing to anybody.

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As Timberwolves strive to stay afloat, Karl-Anthony Towns speaks up

MINNEAPOLIS — After Thursday's win over the Raptors, the Timberwolves jumped two places in the Western Conference standings, from ninth to seventh place. Such is the precarious West this season. Even one game can have a significant impact on a team's place in the standings.

Sports Illustrated

What’s Behind the Timberwolves' Rocky Start?

Minnesota made the splashiest move of the offseason after acquiring Rudy Gobert, but the team has struggled as we approach the midpoint of the season.

Tribune News Service

Patrick Reusse: Do we trust the Wolves to properly put together their talent puzzle?

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minneapolis Lakers departed for Los Angeles after the 1960 season. The Twins and the Vikings arrived in 1961, then came the North Stars in the fall of 1967.

The Guardian - US

The badly misfiring Timberwolves are proof that NBA rosters aren’t math

As much as NBA owners and general managers like to believe otherwise, successful teams aren’t math: they’re science. Just look at the state of the once-promising Timberwolves

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