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Joe Nelson

Joined: Apr 24, 2024

Mar 24, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) defends Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) in the fourth quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images
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Steph Curry in, Draymond Green questionable for Warriors-Wolves

The Timberwolves are catching the Golden State Warriors Friday on the second night of a back-to-back, but Steph Curry will be fresh and so too could Draymond Green.

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Dec 4, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Bones Hyland (5) dribbles against Minnesota Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (9) during the third quarter at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
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Sleeping giant Timberwolves defense has awakened

Maybe the Timberwolves' ferocious defense just needed a little time to warm up. Kind of like a diesel truck on a subzero winter day in Minnesota.

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Feb 23, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) works around Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) during the first half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images
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Did Anthony Edwards spark Timberwolves like Giannis ignited the Bucks?

After some tough conversations, they just might be on the right track. The big difference between what the Bucks have done and what the Wolves will try to do is the strength of opponents.

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Dec 2, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) dribbles against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images
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Lakers, Spurs added to Timberwolves' schedule to fill NBA Cup gaps

After failing to advance to the knockout rounds of the NBA Cup, the Minnesota Timberwolves have had two games added to their schedule next week to fill the gaps that were left open while the results of the in-season tournament were pending.

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Nov 13, 2024; Portland, Oregon, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Mike Conley (10) warms up before the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-Imagn Images
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Mike Conley returning from sprained toe; possible Rob Dillingham impact

Mike Conley will return to the lineup Wednesday night as the Timberwolves host the Kings at Target Center, and it'll be a breath of fresh air for Minnesota offe

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Nov 26, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (5) drives around Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) in the first quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images
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Julius Randle, Rudy Gobert mocked for lowlights against Rockets

Randle's first season with the Timberwolves isn't panning out the way Minnesota had hoped when they traded Karl-Anthony Towns.

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Apr 2, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) dunks as Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) defends in the fourth quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images
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Timberwolves still have great chance to advance to NBA Cup knockout rounds

The in-season tournament features four group stage games and so far the Wolves are 1-1, having defeated the Kings and lost to the Trail Blazers.

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Nov 24, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Sam Hauser (30) and guard Jaylen Brown (7) defend against Minnesota Timberwolves guard Rob Dillingham (4) during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images
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Rob Dillingham changes everything for the Timberwolves

When the rookie point guard from Kentucky is on the floor, it's clear that there are very few guys in the NBA who can keep up with his burst. Not even the defending champion Celtics were ready to deal with Dillingham's speed.

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Nov 19, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson (2) reacts during the fourth quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
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Julius Randle and a first-round pick to the Nets could solve Wolves' problems

What if the Timberwolves could solve two problems with one trade? However unlikely it may be, the Brooklyn Nets have two players — both believed to be available — in forward Cam Johnson and point guard Dennis Schroder.

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Nov 17, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic (20) and Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) battle for a jump-ball during the first quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Nick Wosika-Imagn Images
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Wolves need to try more of these 5-man lineup combinations

The Timberwolves starting five — Mike Conley, Anthony Edwards, Jaden McDaniels, Julius Randle and Rudy Gobert — has played more minutes together (177) this season than all but two other five-man lineup combinations in the NBA.

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Nov 21, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) dribbles the ball past Toronto Raptors forward Jonathan Mogbo (2) in the second half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images
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Julius Randle calls out Timberwolves for lack of professionalism

Fans have been thinking it for weeks, but now it's clear that players inside the locker room don't think the Minnesota Timberwolves are operating like a serious basketball team.

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Nov 13, 2024; Portland, Oregon, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch gives direction to his team during the first half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-Imagn Images
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Wolves' Chris Finch identifies very clear issue 'knifing at our heels'

After back-to-back resilient wins against the Kings and Suns, the Timberwolves are 8-6 and using three consecutive game-free days to find consistency.

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