Minnesota Timberwolves
Adelman Haunted by String of Injuries?
Maybe because he’s been through this before, Wolves coach Rick Adelman came prepared with some dark humor Thursday. He suggested that knuckle pushups — the cause of two broken bones in Kevin Love’s right... »Read More
NBA PM: Who Survives the Cut?
NBA Teams can carry up to 15 players into the regular season. Who will make it past training camp to opening night? »Read More
Timberwolves Running Out of Time to Gel?
Three games into a seven-game preseason schedule, the Timberwolves, through a combination of injury and circumstance, haven’t yet had ample time to integrate a roster that could have as many as eight new faces... »Read More
Brandon Roy Marking Off Milestones
In a preseason in which just about everything he does will be given the milestone tag, Brandon Roy achieved another one Thursday. He woke up from his first NBA game after a year off... »Read More
NBA PM: Plenty At Stake In Preseason Action
Steve Nash, Brandon Roy, Jeremy Lin, and Jonas Valanciunas are some of the big names taking the court tonight ... Brandon Roy: The Comeback Trail ... The Cuban/Williams debate ... »Read More
Kirilenko: ‘I really feel like I belong here’
New Timberwolves forward Andrei Kirilenko is back in the NBA after a season away and apparently feeling like he is back home, even though he spent his first decade in the league in Utah,... »Read More
So Far, So Good for Brandon Roy’s Knees
Timberwolves guard Brandon Roy completed his first NBA training camp in two years without any noticeable knee problems, which forced him to retire in December 2011. “So far, he’s been fine,” Timberwolves coach Rick... »Read More
Williams Looking to Make An Impact
Derrick Williams spent most of his rookie season in Minnesota trying to find his way. With a shortened training camp, precious little practice time once the season began and up to five games a week,... »Read More
Derrick Williams Displays Determined Side
Perhaps in defiance, or maybe just to prove he does care about his craft, a leaner and more aggressive (Derrick) Williams made a strong statement himself Tuesday, Oct. 2, on the first day of... »Read More
The Battle for the Eighth Seed – West
In what is expected to be a stacked conference once again this season, which teams are in the hunt for the final playoff spot in the West? »Read More
Andrei Kirilenko Mentoring Shved
The next few months may be the most exciting and challenging time of basketballer Aleksey Shved’s life. The 23-year-old joined the Minnesota Timberwolves after leaving CSKA Moscow over the summer – before he left,... »Read More
A Win-Now Mentality in Minnesota?
Every season for the past eight, the Timberwolves and those who still cared about them looked forward to the proverbial promise of next year. This season truly, really, finally is — for bad or... »Read More
NBA Preseason Power Rankings
The Miami HEAT, current NBA reigning champions, stay atop the preseason rankings but repeating will be no easy task. »Read More
Timberwolves Sign Six, Complete Roster
Twolves sign six plyrs to complete tc roster: Will Conroy, Mike Harris, Chris Johnson, Phil Jones, Seth Tarver & Jermaine Taylor. via Timberwolves Public Relations via Twitter »Read More
HOOPSWORLD’S 2012-2013 Team Previews
A guide to HOOPSWORLD's 2012-2013 team previews! »Read More
Ricky Rubio Not Rushing Return
Ricky Rubio says he hopes to play sometime in December, but it might be January. Says he’s taking it step by step. Ricky has been running on treadmill for 3 weeks, doesn’t expect to be... »Read More
NBA PM: 2013 Draft Obligations
A full 90 percent of the league has some sort of draft obligation in 2013 (coming in or going out), depending on protections. »Read More
Kevin Love: ‘I have faith in this team’
When last season ended, Kevin Love didn’t hide the fact that he expected big changes to occur this offseason to upgrade the talent around one of the NBA’s rising stars. Now that he’s returned... »Read More
Top Five Western Conference Teams to Watch
The NBA regular season is just a little over a month away from beginning, who should you be keeping an eye on in the Western Conference? »Read More
Ranking The Impact Players On New Teams
Many NBA teams have added new players for the coming season. Which of these acquisitions will make the biggest impact? »Read More
NBA PM: Team Salaries Averaging $67.1 Million
The average team salary is currently about $67.1 million with eight tax teams and six remaining franchises under the salary cap. »Read More
NBA AM: Can Brandon Roy Return to Form?
Can Brandon Roy return to All-Star form and lift the Minnesota Timberwolves into the playoffs? »Read More
Wolves’ Budinger Eases into Surroundings
Born and raised in California, (Chase) Budinger admits he’s nervous about surviving a northern winter for the first time. But when he looks around the Target Center practice court and sees assistant coach T.R.... »Read More
2012-2013 Timberwolves Season Preview
With the NBA season just around the corner, HOOPSWORLD takes a look at the 2012-2013 Minnesota Timberwolves »Read More
Roy Expects Return to ‘My Old Game’
After several weeks of workouts, Timberwolves guard Brandon Roy wants to ease concerns about his knees. Roy, who announced his retirement in December because of a degenerative condition in his knees, says he is... »Read More
Kirilenko: Wolves’ Recruitment ‘Flattering’
Speaking from Russia on Thursday, new Timberwolves forward Andrei Kirilenko listed the reasons — beyond $10 million a season, of course –why he chose to resume his NBA career in Minnesota. “It’s very flattering... »Read More
NBA PM: West Teams Facing The Most Pressure
A look at five teams in the Western Conference who are facing the most pressure in 2012-13... A look at Tuesday's news and notes from across the league... »Read More
Rubio Hopes to be Back By December
Ricky Rubio said that he will be ready to return to action by the end of the year. ‘I am eager to start running. I will likely be back in December’ said Rubio to... »Read More
Whiteside Gaining Interest from NBA Teams
The Timberwolves’ search for an athletic, shot-blocking center brought free-agent Hassan Whiteside to Target Center on Thursday afternoon for a workout. Whiteside, a 2010 second-round pick who was released by Sacramento in July, worked... »Read More
NBA PM: Olajuwon: Still Changing the Game
Part II of HOOPSWORLD's conversation with Hakeem Olajuwon ... Last minutes moves before training camp ... Which markets are likely for future NBA teams? »Read More
T-Wolves Interested in Hassan Whiteside?
Hassan Whiteside averaged 5.4 blocks per game as a collegiate standout at Marshall in 2010. This level of success on the defensive end led to the Sacramento Kings drafting the seven foot center with... »Read More
NBA AM: Upcoming Player Milestones For 2013
There are numerous players set to achieve individual milestones this season and move up on serveral all-time lists »Read More
Mickael Pietrus, Timberwolves in Talks?
Nothing concrete, but (Wolves’ David) Kahn has spoken with Mickaël Piétrus’ camp. Suppose if Kahn moves a guard, he could become an option. via Darren Wolfson via Twitter »Read More
NBA PM: Available Options & Extensions
Teams must decide on rookie contract extensions and options by Halloween. In a class headlined by James Harden, who else is eligible? »Read More
NBA AM: Solid Free Agents Remain Unsigned
With training camps set to open in one month, some quality free agents may be forced into taking one year veteran minimum deals »Read More
Report: Tolliver Remains on Wolves’ Radar
The Wolves are still maintaining dialogue with free agent Anthony Tolliver. Like (Mehmet) Okur, the strong belief is he won’t settle for the minimum. The Wolves have told him to be patient as they... »Read More
NBA PM: Spending Power Dwindling
Very few NBA teams have significant spending power left this summer, a comprehensive look at remaining cap room and exceptions. »Read More
NBA PM: 2011 Lottery Picks Needing A Change?
A look at four lottery picks from 2011 who may need a change of scenery... Mark Cuban blasts Jason Kidd... Up close with Gorgui Dieng... »Read More
Top 5 New NBA Playoff Teams
Which teams that missed the playoffs in 2012 have the best chance of making them in 2013? Read on to find out... »Read More
Changing of the Guard in the NBA?
These up-and-coming squads possess the talent and potential to make a mark in the NBA over the next few seasons and beyond. »Read More
Remaining NBA Free Agents: Bargain Buys
There are still several notable free agents who can he signed at a relatively cheap price. Who should be on your GM's list? »Read More
Wolves May Have Interest in Mehmet Okur
Against the cap, the #Twolves big man options are limited. But they’re kicking around the (Mehmet) Okur idea. Tough w/ just the vet minimum to offer. via Darren Wolfson via Twitter »Read More
Taylor: “Wolves Roster Pretty Much Set”
Overall, according to (Glen) Taylor, the Wolves roster seems about set for the coming season. “I think David (Kahn) will continue to check with some other teams,” he said of the team’s president of... »Read More
Ricky Rubio to Return in December?
Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor knows what Spain was missing at the London Olympics, having to play basketball without Ricky Rubio. The Wolves are expecting to start the season without their second-year point guard, as... »Read More
Ranking the NBA Western Conference
Unquestionably stacked yet again this upcoming season, it's time for HOOPSWORLD to put the teams in the NBA West in order from 1-15. »Read More
NBA AM: Teams Ready To Make Playoff Leap
After a summer of draft picks, free agent signings and trades here are some teams who are poised to make the playoff leap in 2013 »Read More
HOOPSWORLD Week In Review
HOOPSWORLD looks back at some of the top stories from the NBA this week! »Read More
NBA@2: NBA East’s Top Five Teams
Predicting the NBA Eastern Conference's top five teams of 2012-13 ... Russian Timberwolves give hope to playoff chances ... Milwaukee shopping for two positions ... »Read More
Kahn Expects Rubio to Participate in Camp
(Ricky) Rubio hasn’t been cleared to run; that could come after the next scheduled update in mid-September. But (David) Kahn said he expects Rubio to be on the floor with the team, in some... »Read More
Stiemsma Officially Signs With Wolves
(Greg) Stiemsma, whose basketball career included stints in Turkey, South Korea, the development league and last season with the Boston Celtics, signed a two-year deal worth nearly $2.6 million, with the first year guaranteed.... »Read More
NBA PM: Trade Veto Power
Which NBA players have trade veto power? Only three have explicit no-trade clauses but the list is far longer than that . . . »Read More
2012 NBA Free Agency: Best of Who’s Left
Bargain shopping is in full swing across the NBA, will your favorite team acquire a bargain or a bust to close out free agency? »Read More
Roy Never Wanted to Officially Retire
Brandon Roy’s retirement from the NBA last year wasn’t intended as a final decision. The Minnesota Timberwolves were eager to help him clarify his status. “After a few months of sitting out, I decided,... »Read More
Roy Excited to Resume Career in Minnesota
Brandon Roy is back in the NBA and his expectations are as high as ever. »Read More
NBA AM: Let’s Make A Deal
With less than 60 days until NBA teams open training camps, things will start to settle down a bit, however there are some situations to watch that don't involve Dwight Howard... A new Olympic... »Read More
Kirilenko: ‘I’m running like a young deer’
Slashing to the rim, blocking shots and getting out in transition in Russia’s first game of the Olympics, Andrei Kirilenko looked every bit the all-around force he was as a young man with the... »Read More
Taylor Finds Successor as ‘Wolves Owner
Glen Taylor, who has owned the Timberwolves for 18 seasons and the Lynx for 13, has found the successor he has been looking for. In the near future, Taylor will close a deal to... »Read More
Wolves’ Kahn Calls Roster ‘Versatile’
(President of Basketball Operations David) Kahn would appear to have created a roster with position flexibility that fits right into coach Rick Adelman’s scheme. Although, to be fair, Kahn took issue with that idea,... »Read More
Rubio Looks to Start Running in September
The team’s trainer, Greg Farnam, has been here conducting (Ricky) Rubio’s rehabilitation during the point guard’s trip home to Spain. Next week, Rubio returns to Colorado for his every six-week examination with the surgeon.... »Read More
Agent: Tolliver Talking With Seven Teams
A.T.’s (Anthony Tolliver) agent says Wolves still consider his client a “priority” but another move or two must come first. He says they’re talking to 7 teams. via Jerry Zgoda via Twitter »Read More
NBA PM: The Dallas Mavericks’ Master Plan
Dallas Mavericks President Donnie Nelson discusses the state of his team ... Another Phoenix Suns president resigns ... Three-team trade goes down, giving Minnesota Timberwolves room for Kirilenko »Read More
Dissecting the 2012-13 NBA Schedule
Next season's full schedule for all 30 NBA teams has been released. It's time for HOOPSWORLD to break it down. »Read More
Sources: Kirilenko Joining the T’Wolves
The Minnesota Timberwolves are finalizing a two-year, $20 million contract with free-agent forward Andrei Kirilenko after helping facilitate a three-team trade that sent Phoenix’s Robin Lopez and Hakim Warrick to the New Orleans Hornets,... »Read More
NBA AM: The Orlando Magic’s Next Move?
It's time for the Orlando Magic to decide what they're going to do with Dwight Howard... Andrei Kirilenko set to sign with the Minnesota Timberwolves ... Up close with Festus Ezeli. »Read More
NBA AM: Utah Jazz Quietly Having Strong Summer
The Utah Jazz have added solid veterans to their young core. Paul Millsap feels the team can emerge as a sleeper in the West. »Read More
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