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MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES

Timberwolves forward Julius Randle holds the ball while being defended by the Warriors' Draymond Green in Game 5 of their Western Conference semifinal series in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Wednesday.
BASKETBALL
May 15, 2025
Timberwolves finish off Warriors to reach Western Conference finals
The victory completed a 4-1 series triumph for the Timberwolves, who return to the Western Conference finals for the second straight season.
Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards drives past the Warriors' Jimmy Butler during Game 2 of their Western Conference semifinal series in Minneapolis on Thursday.
BASKETBALL / NBA
May 9, 2025
Timberwolves cruise past Stephen Curry-less Warriors in Game 2
Anthony Edwards added 20 points and nine rebounds for Minnesota, which evened the best-of-seven series at 1-1.
Stephen Curry is expected to miss at least a week with a hamstring injury.
BASKETBALL / NBA
May 8, 2025
Warriors star Stephen Curry to miss at least one week with hamstring injury
ESPN reported that his return date will be based on how he responds to rehab with his initial muscle strain.
Julius Randle drives against the Lakers' Austin Reaves during Game 5 of their first-round series in Los Angeles on Wednesday.
BASKETBALL / NBA
May 1, 2025
Timberwolves finish off Lakers to win first-round series
Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert delivered a dominant display at both ends of the court.
Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards drives against the Lakers' Rui Hachimura during the third quarter in Game 4 of their playoff series in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Sunday.
BASKETBALL
Apr 28, 2025
Timberwolves outlast Lakers to take 3-1 lead in first-round series
The Lakers will try to stay alive in the best-of-seven series when they host Game 5 on Wednesday.
Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards is defended by Lakers forward Rui Hachimura during Game 3 of the Western Conference quarterfinals on Friday in Minneapolis.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Apr 26, 2025
Wolves pull away to beat Lakers and take 2-1 series lead
LeBron James netted 38 points on 13-for-21 shooting and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead Los Angeles in a losing cause.
Lakers guard Luka Doncic posts up against Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels during the first quarter on Tuesday in Los Angeles.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Apr 23, 2025
Lakers level NBA playoff series as Pacers and Thunder win again
Slovenian star Doncic, acquired in a blockbuster February trade, had 31 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists for the Lakers.
Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns drives to the basket against Mavericks center Daniel Gafford during a playoff game in May.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Sep 29, 2024
Knicks acquire Karl-Anthony Towns from Wolves
In a major offseason blockbuster, the New York Knicks have acquired All-Star forward Karl-Anthony Towns from the Minnesota Timberwolves, multiple media outlets reported.
Mavericks guard Luka Doncic celebrates after the team's win over the Timberwolves in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals in Minneapolis on Thursday. Dallas won the series to advance to the NBA Finals.
BASKETBALL / NBA
May 31, 2024
Mavericks rout Timberwolves in Game 5 to book place in NBA Finals
After being denied a sweep at home on Tuesday, the Mavs left no room for doubt in Minneapolis.
Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving moves with the ball while being defended by the Timberwolves' Kyle Anderson during Game 3 of the Western Conference finals in Dallas on Sunday.
BASKETBALL / NBA
May 27, 2024
Mavericks beat Timberwolves in Game 3 to move to brink of NBA Finals
"We need one more," said Mavericks star Luka Doncic.
Mavericks guard Luka Doncic shoots against Anthony Edwards during the first quarter in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals in Minneapolis on Wednesday.
BASKETBALL
May 23, 2024
Luka Doncic carries Mavericks across finish line against Timberwolves in Game 1
Doncic scored 15 of his 33 points in the fourth quarter on Wednesday night in Minneapolis.
Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards drives to the basket against the Nuggets during the first quarter in Game 7 of their second-round playoff series on Sunday.
BASKETBALL / NBA
May 20, 2024
Timberwolves rally past defending champion Nuggets to reach conference finals
The Timberwolves erased a 20-point deficit to stun the Nuggets.
Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards drives to the basket against the Nuggets' Michael Porter Jr. during Game 6 of their series in Minneapolis on Thursday.
BASKETBALL / NBA
May 17, 2024
Timberwolves crush Nuggets to force Game 7
The Timberwolves overwhelmed the Nuggets to force the defending NBA champions to a decisive Game 7 in their Western Conference semifinal series.
Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards dunks against the Suns during the second half in Phoenix on Sunday.
BASKETBALL
Apr 29, 2024
Anthony Edwards uses huge second half to help Timberwolves sweep Suns
"I knew we had a chance to sweep them and why would we want to go back to Minnesota," Edwards said.
Japan Times
SPORTS
Apr 13, 2021
Minnesota sports teams postpone games after police shooting
Professional sports in Minneapolis were effectively suspended on Monday following the fatal police shooting of a 20-year-old Black man in the suburb of Brooklyn Center and subsequent outcry.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jan 16, 2021
North American leagues in renewed struggle against COVID-19
The NBA postponed three more games and the NHL pushed back the Dallas Stars' season opener again amid a surge of COVID-19 cases that has put professional sports on notice in North America
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / HOOP SCOOP
Feb 15, 2019
Longtime Timberwolves fan Mitsuaki Ono seeks to foster Japan relations with Minnesota
Like countless sports fans, Mitsuaki Ono can pinpoint a formative period in his life that cemented his fandom.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA / NBA REPORT
Apr 26, 2016
Thibodeau could make Timberwolves genuine contenders
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BASKETBALL / NBA / NBA REPORT
Jun 10, 2014
Love in demand despite never making the playoffs
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