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. Sports Illustrated · Mar 31, 2023
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. Tribune News Service · Mar 23, 2023
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… Tribune News Service · Mar 21, 2023
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. Tribune News Service · Mar 19, 2023
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. Tribune News Service · Mar 16, 2023
Jim Souhan: Karl-Anthony Towns and the injured calf. What are the Wolves hiding? MINNEAPOLIS — Chris Finch smiled when asked the familiar question. Tribune News Service · Mar 8, 2023
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. Tribune News Service · Feb 24, 2023
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. Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 9, 2023
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 Tribune News Service · Feb 4, 2023
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. Tribune News Service · Feb 2, 2023
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. Tribune News Service · Jan 26, 2023
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. Tribune News Service · Jan 21, 2023
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. Sports Illustrated · Jan 6, 2023
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. Tribune News Service · Dec 21, 2022
The Guardian - US · Dec 15, 2022 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
Tribune News Service · Dec 1, 2022 Chip Scoggins: KAT-less Wolves need Edwards to be the MVP he was vs. Grizzlies Anthony Edwards had that look. The one he displayed so often last season, a look of determination from a competitor about to unleash like a tsunami.
The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2022 Fans enjoy raucous night in Doha ahead of World Cup ‘Battle of Britain’ England and Wales fans mixed together ahead of the crunch group B fixture.
Tribune News Service · Nov 5, 2022 Milwaukee stays undefeated with 115-102 victory over Timberwolves MINNEAPOLIS — Last season, the Minnesota Timberwolves' early-season struggles received a significant boost when they beat the defending champion Milwaukee Bucks.
Tribune News Service · Oct 24, 2022 Jim Souhan: Brunson takes stock of Timberwolves, Lynx A conversation with Rebekkah Brunson contains multitudes.
Tribune News Service · Oct 14, 2022 Wolves coach Chris Finch: Chemistry between Rudy Gobert, Karl-Anthony Towns 'looks pretty good right now' MINNEAPOLIS — The Timberwolves have been easing Karl-Anthony Towns into action after he missed the first part of training camp because of a non-COVID illness.
Tribune News Service · Sep 28, 2022 Rudy Gobert expects to fit well alongside new Timberwolves teammates The Timberwolves had their first official practice Tuesday, but center Rudy Gobert said he still has not seen Karl-Anthony Towns since the Wolves completed the trade for Gobert over the summer.
Tribune News Service · Jul 23, 2022 Karl-Anthony Towns declares 'championship or bust' for Timberwolves MINNEAPOLIS — With their offseason trade for Rudy Gobert, a massive extension for franchise cornerstone Karl-Anthony Towns and the projected continued ascendance of Anthony Edwards, the Timberwolves could be poised for big things in years to come.
Tribune News Service · Jul 7, 2022 Rudy Gobert joins Wolves, says goal 'is to win a championship' MINNEAPOLIS — A few days before the Timberwolves and Jazz agreed to send Rudy Gobert to Minnesota for a cache of players and draft picks, Gobert told his agent, Bouna Ndiaye, that he wanted a little time to think over the move.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 6, 2022 Rudy Gobert on what went wrong with Jazz: Their will to win was different, their culture… I feel something changed Christopher Hine: Rudy Gobert on what he noticed different with the Timberwolves last season, and why he felt this could be a good fit for him: "Their will to win was different, their culture and the way they were approaching the games, I felt like ...
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 3, 2022 Josh Okogie to Phoenix Shams Charania: Free agent Josh Okogie has agreed to a one-year deal with the Phoenix Suns, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania What's the buzz on Twitter? Gerald Bourguet @ GeraldBourguet Between the Damion Lee, Jock ...