Charlie Walton

Joined: Jul 17, 2026

Charlie Walton has covered the Minnesota Timberwolves for over four years. He got his start writing for Zone Coverage as a junior in high school. Since then, he has written for SB Nation's Canis Hoopus and built a personal social media brand that blends interactive graphics with unique long-form analysis. Charlie is currently a senior at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, where he is majoring in journalism. His work has been featured on ESPN, WCCO, and Bleacher Report.

Jaylen Clark believes he will have a great season with the Minnesota Timberwolves. But for that to happen, he must be featured in what needs to be a deep rotation from Chris Finch. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images

Cody Williams has underachieved expectations after the Jazz selected him in the lottery two years ago. But with his versatile defense and upside, the Minnesota Timberwolves keeping Williams after acquiring him via a trade makes sense. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

With LaMelo Ball and Jonathan Kuminga replacing Julius Randle and Naz Reid in the Minnesota Timberwolves' rotation, here is one way that Chris Finch could deploy his new talent. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

While we wait to see if the Jonathan Kuminga signing works out for the Minnesota Timberwolves, we can already call that move — and Minnesota's offseason overall — a success. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Kevin Love returning to the Minnesota Timberwolves and finishing his career where it started, nearly 20 years later, would be poetic, and it would help a Wolves team in need of size and leadership. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

After acquiring Jonathan Kuminga and Cody Williams last week, the Minnesota Timberwolves still need more size to round out their roster — these five free agents could help with that.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have what could be a pivotal end-of-season stretch this year—a stretch that will pose a great test for Anthony Edwards and the Wolves. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

March and April are far away, but that stretch will feature a real test for a Timberwolves team that knows the importance of a strong close before the playoffs.

Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves are coming off back-to-back sixth-place finishes in the Western Conference. Could this be the year they leap back into the top three? Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

After back-to-back sixth-place finishes in the Western Conference, the Minnesota Timberwolves took a big swing this summer — a swing that could lead them to a top-three seed this season.

Jonathan Kuminga will need to play a certain way and focus on certain things to maximize his fit with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Jonathan Kuminga is headed to the Minnesota Timberwolves as the team's answer to their starting power forward questions. Still, Kuminga must play a certain way to maximize his fit with the Wolves.

Jaden McDaniels and Rudy Gobert make up the Minnesota Timberwolves' defensive leaders within their starting lineup. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images

The Minnesota Timberwolves will feature a new-look starting lineup this season. Here is the biggest question facing every member of that lineup that they must answer this season.

Jaylen Clark, the Minnesota Timberwolves' most rugged point-of-attack defender, could further grow his importance to this team if he proves himself during Minnesota's training camp.

The Minnesota Timberwolves will open up their regular season Oct. 21 in Miami. Here are the five players who have the most to prove before that happens.

Anthony Edwards is a superstar trying to bring the Minnesota Timberwolves a championship. But he isn't thinking about that right now. He is focused on the 82 games that he and the Timberwolves must grind through first. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-Imagn Images

The Minnesota Timberwolves are competing for a championship, but Anthony Edwards isn't thinking about that yet. Instead, he is focused on the 82-game regular season that lies ahead of that goal.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) talks with head coach Chris Finch during the fourth quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Anthony Edwards has a uniquely close relationship with his head coach Chris Finch, one that is built on mutual respect between two passionate competitors.

The Minnesota Timberwolves boast one of the NBA's loudest environments, which should have plenty of opportunities to cheer this season.

Target Center is one of the NBA's loudest venues, and Timberwolves fans piling into it this season should have plenty to cheer about during these 10 games.

Woles-Heat to begin the year will set the tone for Minnesota.

The Minnesota Timberwolves will open their 2026-27 season on the road against the Miami Heat — a perfect first matchup for three reasons.

May 10, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) goes to the basket past San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell (24) in the fourth quarter of game four of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

The Anthony Edwards-at-PG experiment that Chris Finch conducted last year ultimately blew up in the Timberwolves' face. Still, it was a necessary risk for him to take that made Minnesota's biggest need crystal clear.

The Timberwolves' Christmas Day game speaks volumes about where they stand.

For the first time in franchise history, the Minnesota Timberwolves are hosting a Christmas Day Game. As they welcome the Oklahoma City Thunder, this matchup reflects Minnesota's recent accomplishments and its excitement entering 2026-27.

Charlie Walton

Joined: Jul 17, 2026

Why a Deeper Rotation Is Imperative for Timberwolves to Begin the Season

3 Reasons Keeping Cody Williams Makes Sense for the Timberwolves

What the Timberwolves' Entire Rotation Could Look Like at Start of This Season

Timberwolves' Buzzy Offseason Says a Lot About Their Trajectory

5 Best Options for the Timberwolves to Add Size, Leadership to Their Roster

The End of the Regular Season Will Be the Perfect Timberwolves Test

3 Reasons the Timberwolves Can Finish as Top-3 Seed In Western Conference

What Jonathan Kuminga Must Prove With the Timberwolves

The Biggest Question Every Timberwolves Starter Must Answer This Season

5 Timberwolves With the Most at Stake This Preseason

Anthony Edwards Not 'Thinking About Winning a Championship' is Exactly What the Wolves Need

The Importance Behind Anthony Edwards and Chris Finch's Unique Relationship

10 Must-See Timberwolves Home Games in 2026-27

3 Reasons Heat Are the Perfect First Matchup for Timberwolves This Season

Wolves' Failed Anthony Edwards Experiment Ended Up Paying Off Anyways

Timberwolves’ 2026 Christmas Game Carries a Deeper Meaning