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Jan 19, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) walks off the court after greeting court-side friends following the victory over the San Antonio Spurs at Kaseya Center.

Report: Wolves among teams willing to help facilitate Jimmy Butler trade

But Minnesota apparently isn't interested in reuniting with Butler, who wants out of Miami.

WOLVES HEADLINES

Gobert questionable, DiVincenzo out again for Wolves against Grizzlies

Timberwolves preaching patience with rookie guard Rob Dillingham

Julius Randle providing Wolves what they need in underappreciated role

Wolves run out of gas against Cavs on second night of back to back

NBA rescinds Anthony Edwards' tech for spiking basketball

Donte DiVincenzo ruled out for second straight game with toe injury

Dillingham's sweary postgame interview shows he's learning from Anthony Edwards

Anthony Edwards shines, and delivers another poster slam, in Wolves' win over Knicks

Mike Conley starting for Wolves, Knicks rule out KAT

FEATURED WOLVES

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle dribbles the ball past Golden State Warriors forward Trayce Jackson-Davis in the first half at Target Center in Minneapolis on Jan. 15, 2025.

Julius Randle criticized for leaving court before final buzzer against Warriors

Jan 6, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) works around Los Angeles Clippers forward Nicolas Batum (33) in the second quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

Julius Randle trade ideas with 5 teams in the Cooper Flagg sweepstakes

Dec 19, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; New York Knicks forward Karl-Anthony Towns (32) works around Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) in the third quarter at Target Center.

Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns questionable to play against Wolves

Dec 29, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo (0) celebrates after making a shot against the San Antonio Spurs in the second half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

Timberwolves face tough test without Donte DiVincenzo: Who steps up?

NEWS

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Jan 15, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) looks on against the Golden State Warriors in the second half at Target Center.

Anthony Edwards calls Wolves' starting five 'terrible' after Warriors loss

Jan 15, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo (0) celebrates after making a three point shot against the Golden State Warriors at Target Center.

Wolves rule out Donte DiVincenzo for Friday night's game in New York

Dec 29, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) and San Antonio Spurs forward Zach Collins (23) jump for a rebound in the second half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

Chris Finch sends message to Rudy Gobert amid rebounding woes

Nov 29, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Rob Dillingham (4) warms up before the game against the LA Clippers at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Timberwolves recall Rob Dillingham after two sloppy games in Iowa

Jan 15, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) dribbles the ball against the Golden State Warriors at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

Timberwolves insider on possible Julius Randle trade: 'I do think it's unlikely'

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards dribbles the ball as Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II plays defense in the first half at Target Center in Minneapolis on Jan. 15, 2025.

Wolves come up just short against Warriors after battling back from big early deficit

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green and head coach Steve Kerr react during the first quarter against the Miami Heat at Chase Center in San Francisco on Jan. 7, 2025.

Draymond Green among key Warriors ruled out against Wolves

Jan 13, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) leaps to pass the ball as Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (33) defends in the third quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Predicting a 9-game gauntlet as the Timberwolves close out January

INJURIES

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Oct 17, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (00) prepares to play the Denver Nuggets before the game at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

Terrence Shannon Jr. could miss a month after suffering foot injury

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Rob Dillingham in action against the Atlanta Hawks in the fourth quarter at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Dec. 23, 2024.

Rob Dillingham cleared for 5-on-5 contact, assigned to Iowa for rehab

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Rob Dillingham drives to the basket against New York Knicks center Jericho Sims in the fourth quarter at Target Center in Minneapolis on Dec. 19, 2024.

Wolves' Rob Dillingham ruled out again against Pelicans

Dec 15, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Rob Dillingham (4) warms up before a game against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images

Wolves provide update on Rob Dillingham's potential return from ankle injury

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) reacts with center Kristaps Porzingis after his 3-pointer against the L.A. Clippers in the second quarter at TD Garden in Boston on Nov. 25, 2024.

Celtics rule out Jaylen Brown, Kristaps Porzingis ahead of showdown with Wolves

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Rob Dillingham warms up before a game against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas, on Dec. 15, 2024.

Wolves rule out Rob Dillingham ahead of game against Thunder

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Rob Dillingham (4) drives to the basket against New York Knicks center Jericho Sims in the fourth quarter at Target Center in Minneapolis on Dec. 19, 2024.

Wolves' Rob Dillingham ruled out against Spurs

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker dribbles the ball in the first half against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas, on Dec. 15, 2024.

Wolves' Nickeil Alexander-Walker good to go against Rockets

GAMEDAY

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Washington Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly drives to the basket as Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle defends in the second quarter at Capital One Arena in Washington on Jan. 13, 2025.

Anthony Edwards drives fourth-quarter run as Wolves pull away from Wizards

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo dribbles the ball against Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant in the first half at Target Center in Minneapolis on Jan. 11, 2025.

Timberwolves outmuscled by Grizzlies and fall in high-scoring battle

Orlando Magic guard Caleb Houstan defends Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle during the first quarter at Kia Center in Orlando, Fla., on Jan. 9, 2025.

Wolves have no problem with undermanned Magic, cruise to third straight win

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards goes up for a dunk against New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi, but it bounced off the rim during the second half at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans on Jan. 7, 2025.

Watch: Anthony Edwards throws down poster slam over Magic's Anthony Black

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards celebrates a 3-pointer against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans on Jan. 7, 2025.

Anthony Edwards sets franchise record as Wolves hang on against Pelicans

Nov 8, 2024; Orlando, Florida, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) looks on from the bench against the Orlando Magic in the third quarter at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Zion Williamson expected to return from hamstring injury against Timberwolves

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards dribbles past Los Angeles Clippers guard Norman Powell in the first quarter at Target Center in Minneapolis on Jan. 6, 2025.

Wolves shake off slow start, beat Clippers with new-look starting lineup

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo smiles after making a shot against the San Antonio Spurs in the second half at Target Center in Minneapolis on Dec. 29, 2024.

Chris Finch makes change to Wolves' starting lineup against Clippers

REACTIONS

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Jan 13, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) celebrates after scoring while being fouled against the Washington Wizards in the fourth quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Where Anthony Edwards ranks since his hot streak began January 4

Jan 4, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart (28) and Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo (0) go for the rebound in the first half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Timberwolves put egos aside as crunch-time lineups change

Jan 6, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) celebrates his three-point basket against the Los Angeles Clippers late in the fourth quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

'Don't worry about me': Was Anthony Edwards sending a message to Charles Barkley?

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley dribbles while defended by Detroit Pistons forward Tim Hardaway Jr. in the second half at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Jan. 4, 2025.

What led to Timberwolves changing the starting lineup?

Jan 2, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) celebrates after making a three point shot against the Boston Celtics in the second half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

Anthony Edwards searching for answers: 'I don't know what to do'

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards drives past Boston Celtics center Neemias Queta in the second half at Target Center in Minneapolis on Jan. 2, 2025.

Charles Barkley thinks Wolves' Anthony Edwards has regressed

Dec 19, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; New York Knicks forward Karl-Anthony Towns (32) works around Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) in the third quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

Kendrick Perkins calls KAT-Julius Randle trade one of the worst in NBA history

Dec 19, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo (0) shoots against the New York Knicks in the fourth quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

Donte DiVincenzo might need more minutes, shots to be at his best

RUMORS

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Dec 19, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; New York Knicks forward Karl-Anthony Towns (32) watches a tribute to him played by his former team, the Minnesota Timberwolves, before the game at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

Karl-Anthony Towns and his father were 'near tears' after Knicks-Timberwolves trade

Nov 6, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (8) goes to the basket against Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) and forward Kyle Anderson (5) in overtime at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

What to make of the fake trade idea involving the Wolves, Celtics, Bulls

Feb 2, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) works around Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) in the first quarter at Target Center.

Shams: Magic star Paolo Banchero probably not playing against Wolves

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle works around Los Angeles Clippers forward Nicolas Batum in the second quarter at Target Center in Minneapolis on Jan. 6, 2025.

What are the chances Timberwolves make a deal at the trade deadline?

Nov 20, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau with center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

KAT-Tom Thibodeau relationship has 'grown' in New York since time with Wolves

Oct 13, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Lonnie Walker IV (12) controls the ball while Toronto Raptors guard Davion Mitchell (45) defends during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

Timberwolves are potential suitors for a former first-round guard

Oct 17, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (1) looks to pass as Minnesota Timberwolves guard PJ Dozier (35) defends him in the first quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

Timberwolves waive veteran guard P.J. Dozier

Dec 21, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch looks on against the Golden State Warriors in the second half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

‘Everything’s on the table’: Wolves considering lineup changes

BEEFS

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Dec 20, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) shoots the ball in front of Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) during the third quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Wolves announcer jabs Joel Embiid: 'He's the ultimate flopper'

New York Knicks forward Karl-Anthony Towns (32) works around Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle in the third quarter at Target Center in Minneapolis on Dec. 19, 2024.

Karl-Anthony Towns puts on a show in 'personal game' against Wolves

Oct 13, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32), center, walks with Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3), left, and assistant coach Kevin Hanson before the game at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Karl-Anthony Towns revenge game? No, he appreciates the opportunity

Julius Randle meets with the media one day before facing the Knicks.

Julius Randle needed 17 total words to answer 7 questions from NY media

Dec 13, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) reacts after a call that went the way of the Los Angeles Lakers in the fourth quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images

Julius Randle deadpans significance of facing Knicks: 'I'm 30 years old'

Thursday night's showdown between the Timberwolves and Knicks has a lot more hype than the typical regular season game.

Timberwolves-Knicks preview, betting line, key matchups in KAT's return

Nov 24, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) shoots the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images

'Hating (expletive) broadcast': Jaylen Brown responds to Wolves announcers

Oct 13, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) shoots the ball asMinnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) defends during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Karl-Anthony Towns' return to Minnesota flexed to national TNT broadcast