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The Timberwolves' Leonard Miller sits during last season's second-round playoff series at Denver.

Timberwolves beat Rockets in NBA Summer League as Leonard Miller has double-double

First-round Terrence Shannon Jr. played only seven minutes before departing because of what the team said was a left toe injury.
  • How many Wolves Summer League players will be future contributors?
  • Dillingham is learning the ropes on Wolves summer league team
  • Clark's standout defense and other observations from summer league

How many Wolves Summer League players will be future contributors?

July 18
From left, President of Basketball Operations Tim Connelly, draft selections Rob Dillingham and Terrence Shannon Jr. and coach Chris Finch.
The team has a lot at stake in Las Vegas this season, as Michael Rand and Chris Hine talked about on Thursday's Daily Delivery podcast. How many of them will be key figures for the main team in future seasons?
  • Dillingham is learning the ropes on Wolves summer league team

Dillingham is learning the ropes on Wolves summer league team

July 16
Timberwolves first-round draft pick Rob Dillingham, 19, will be learning lots of veteran tricks this summer and next season from the Wolves' 36-year-o
The former Kentucky guard has strong mentors in Mike Conley and John Wall.
  • Clark's standout defense and other observations from summer league
Randball
July 18
Minnesota Lynx guard Natisha Hiedeman (2) celebrates her shot in the fourth quarter as the Lynx rallied to win Wednesday.

Big impact for young Wolves; Loons, Lynx headed in opposite directions

On Thursday's Daily Delivery podcast, host Michael Rand and Timberwolves beat writer Chris Hine checked in on Summer League action and Anthony Edwards. Plus Rand looked at the Lynx, Minnesota United and the top 100 pro athletes since 2000.
Olympics
July 17
Suni Lee of St. Paul celebrates with teammates after being introduced as a member of the U.S. Olympic team in women's gymnastics at Target Center on J

These Minnesotans are headed to the Paris Olympics

Swimmer Regan Smith of Lakeville, gymnast Suni Lee and a pair of pro basketball stars lead the contingent of athletes with Minnesota ties representing Team USA at the Summer Games.
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Randball
July 16
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver

NBA owner warns regional sports networks 'unviable' with new TV deal

In a scathing letter to the league's board of governors, Knicks owner James Dolan warned of several things. Among them: A fundamental change to the NBA's TV landscape.
Wolves
July 15
Wolves executive Tim Connelly, middle, posed with draft picks Leonard Miller and Jaylen Clark on June 26, 2023.

Clark's standout defense and other observations from summer league

Jaylen Clark, the 2023 second-round pick from UCLA, had six steals in a victory over Indiana.
Olympics
July 13
Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards, shown playing for the U.S. during the World Cup in 2023, is preparing for his first Olympics.

Ready for the world: Olympics are next big step for Wolves star Edwards

Joining a talent-filled Team USA to compete in the Paris Games keeps the Timberwolves guard, who admits to some nerves, on a lofty basketball path.
Karl-Anthiny Towns, D’Angelo Russell and Jaden McDaniels model the new City Edition uniforms.
Minnesota Timberwolves uniforms Minnesota Timberwolves unveil newest 'City Edition' uniforms. What do you think?
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Take a look and share your thoughts about the latest uniform in the MN Timberwolves collection.
Wolves
July 12
Wolves first-round draft pick Terrence Shannon Jr.'s speed and physicality stood out in a summer league game against the Pelicans on Friday.

One first-round pick struggles, another impresses as Wolves open summer league play

Terrence Shannon Jr., the 27th overall pick, was the best player on the floor with 25 points in a victory over the Pelicans in Las Vegas.
Wolves
July 11
Canada guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker attempts to go around Serbia guard Ognjen Dobric during last year's World Cup semifinals in the Philippines.

Wolves' Alexander-Walker proud to be a Canadian Olympian

Nickeil's cousin, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, will be the team's star player in Paris.
Wolves
July 10
Matt Lloyd, shown before a Timberwolves playoff game on May 19 in Denver, was promoted from senior vice president to general manager by the franchise

Timberwolves promote Lloyd to general manager

Matt Lloyd will be No. 2 in basketball operations behind Tim Connelly.
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Minnesota Timberwolves profile Minnesota Timberwolves' Edwards enters pivotal third season in NBA
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There's more in store for budding star Anthony Edwards, who added bulk to his frame in the offseason to help him attack the basket more for the MN Timberwolves.
Randball
July 10
Anthony Edwards (5) and Karl Anthony Towns (32) of the Minnesota Timberwolves celebrate at the end of game of Game 7 of the NBA Western Conference sem

Are Wolves the most likely team in all of sports to win a first title?

A recent ranking of 36 teams without a championship in the NFL, MLB, NBA and NHL put the Wolves No. 1 when it comes to which team is most likely to break through for a title next.
Local
July 10
The new Timberwolves locker room. ] LEILA NAVIDI ï leila.navidi@startribune.com BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Media tour of the newly renovated Target

Fired Timberwolves staffer is put on probation for stealing hard drive of team's head of analytics

Somak Sarkar pled guilty in connection with stealing the hard drive of Sachin Gupta, who heads the NBA team's analytics department.
Sports
July 9
Paige Bueckers of Hopkins, Anthony Edwards of the Timberwolves and Napheesa Collier of the Lynx are players with Minnesota ties nominated for ESPY Awa

ESPY Award nominees show off Minnesota's basketball prowess

Minnesota sports fans will see some familiar names at the ESPY Awards on Thursday night.
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards smiles during warm ups prior to an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets, Saturday, Nov. 5, 202
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Star Tribune beat writer Chris Hine reports on MN Timberwolves news during the NBA season and off-season.
Wolves
July 9
Former Lakeville North star Tyler Wahl (5), who played five seasons at Wisconsin, is getting a tryout from the Timberwolves on their summer league tea

Lakeville's Wahl gets summer league tryout with Timberwolves

Former Wisconsin standout Tyler Wahl will join the team for the Las Vegas Summer League, after the 6-9 power forward went unselected in the NBA draft.
Wolves
July 8
Timberwolves guard Jaylen Clark

Here's a Timberwolves player to keep your eyes on

Jaylen Clark missed all of last season, but the 2023 draft pick has started his comeback at the Las Vegas Summer League.
Sports
July 8
Jose Miranda tied a major league record over the weekend with 12 consecutive hits, turning an impressive season into something special.

Souhan: Wolves, Twins building surprising depth

Jaylen Clark could be a sleeper for the Wolves, like Jose Miranda was for Twins
Wolves
July 7
Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards.

Edwards' confidence still soaring even on star-studded Team USA

After the second team practice in Las Vegas, Anthony Edwards said he can be the team's No. 1 option, but the Wolves star is also OK even if he doesn't play with a group that features several Hall of Famers.
Wolves
July 7
Guard Jordan McLaughlin (6), who spent the past five seasons with the Wolves, has agreed to a one-year deal with the Sacramento Kings.

McLaughlin leaving Timberwolves, agrees to one-year deal with Kings

Guard Jordan McLaughlin, who became a fan favorite with his selfless play and quick pace handling the ball, averaged 4.4 points per game during his five-year Wolves tenure.
Sports
July 6
Chris Engler was diagnosed with ALS in May 2021.

Reusse: Former Gopher, NBA player Engler persisting in battle with ALS

Chris Engler and his wife, Cara, are hopeful for ongoing treatments to slow ALS and perhaps — 80-plus years after the death of Lou Gehrig — that researchers will find the big answer.
Wolves
July 6
Several young Timberwolves will be vying for playing time next season, including (clockwise from upper left): Leonard Miller, Rob Dillingham, Josh Min

What will Timberwolves' depth look like next season?

After relying on veterans for a run to the Western Conference finals, the Wolves realize it's time to fully assess their more inexperienced talent.
Randball
July 5
Utah Jazz's Joe Ingles shoots the ball in the first half against the Timberwolves

Timberwolves in a strong NBA position as dust settles in Western Conference

With limited resources going into the offseason, the Timberwolves have managed to improve their roster. Other major moves from their competitors have helped give definition to their place in the Western Conference.
Wolves
July 4
Minnesota Timbwerwloves General Manger Tim Connelly (center) posed with draft picks Leonard Miller left and Jaylen Clark Monday June 26,2023 in Minnea

Clark one of many young Wolves awaiting their shot to contribute

Jaylen Clark, a 2023 second-round pick, didn't play much as a rookie but he believes the end of the bench is full of potential.
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