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Wolves
June 27
Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) took a shot at the Big Ten men's basketball tournament at Target Center in March. Illinois won the tournament, led by Shannon

Wolves draft grade roundup: High praise for Connelly's big moves

The Wolves' decision to trade with the Spurs to acquire Kentucky guard Rob Dillingham and later selecting Illinois guard Terrence Shannon Jr. received nearly unanimous praise.
Randball
June 27
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards has a new running mate in rookie Rob Dillingham.

Five things to know about a transformative night for the Timberwolves

Tim Connelly made a bold move to trade up to No. 8 and select Kentucky guard Rob Dillingham. The move helped set the tone for the franchise in the present and future.
Minneapolis
June 27
The new basketball court at Target Center. ] LEILA NAVIDI ï leila.navidi@startribune.com BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Media tour of the newly renovate

Ex-Timberwolves staffer admits stealing team exec's hard drive holding sensitive team data

The hard drive contained roughly 5,700 files that held employment, player contracts and other strategic information.
Wolves
June 27
Rob Dillingham, right, reacts after being selected by San Antonio during the first round of the NBA draft Wednesday. Moments later, the Spurs traded t

Timberwolves trade up with Spurs to snare Kentucky guard Dillingham

The Wolves gave up a 2031 unprotected first-round pick and a protected 2030 pick swap to acquire Rob Dillingham, then used their own pick for Illinois guard Terrence Shannon Jr.
Business
June 27
The Timberwolves appear in the Western Conference semifinals in May at Target Center.

Timberwolves' brand is hot, with historic revenue and ticket sales. More deals are in the works.

Search for new jersey patch sponsor could net team substantial increases over the next several years.
Wolves
June 26
Rob Dillingham put on a Spurs cap after he was drafted by San Antonio on Wednesday night; he was quickly traded to the Timberwolves.

Scoggins: Wolves improved offensive potential with first-round picks

Taking guards Rob Dillingham and Terrence Shannon Jr. should upgrade some of the team's offensive shortcomings.
Wolves
June 26
Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch in the first quarter Monday, Dec. 27, 2021 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ •

Wolves' Finch on new deal: 'Grateful, humbled and proud'

Timberwolves coach Chris Finch got a contract extension through 2027-28.
Wolves
June 26
Minnesota Timberwolves President of Basketball Operations Tim Connelly speaks during a press conference to introduce the team's 2022 NBA draft selecti

What should we expect from the Wolves tonight in the NBA draft?

Tim Connelly is known for wheeling and dealing, and has the 27th and 37th picks this year.
Randball
June 25
Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch recently signed a contract extension.

Chris Finch is rapidly ascending an easily climbable list of all-time Timberwolves coaches

Timberwolves coach Chris Finch agreed to a well-deserved contract extension Monday that will keep him with the Wolves until 2028. A combination of competence and longevity is a rarity with the franchise.
Wolves
June 24
Chris Finch and the Timberwolves won two playoff series last season, advancing to the NBA Western Conference finals.

Timberwolves coach Finch gets contract extension

Chris Finch's new deal will run through the end of the 2027-28 season.
Wolves
June 24
UConn's Donovan Clingan reaches for the ball as Purdue's Zach Edey defends in the NCAA title game won by Connecticut on April 8. Both Clingan and Edey

Marcus Fuller's NBA mock draft: Who will go first?

Will the No. 1 pick be a college player or an international star?
Gophers
June 23
Cam Christie averaged 11.3 points and shot 42% from three-point range last season as a Gophers freshman.

Gophers take pride in Christie's development, hoping he's an NBA first-rounder

The Gophers men's basketball team hasn't produced a first-round NBA draft pick since Kris Humphries in 2004, but Ben Johnson hopes that changes this week.
Sports
June 17
Which of these 20-something stars on Minnesota pro sports teams will have the most historic career? Clockwise from top, Anthony Edwards, Kirill Kapriz

Souhan: Predicting which young Minnesota sports star will shine brightest

Royce Lewis is doing things we haven't seen before, but Anthony Edwards might top them all.
Sports
June 17
Minnesota forward Sophia Kunin, left, makes a pass during a PWHL playoff game against Toronto on May 15 in St. Paul.

PWHL Minnesota forward Kunin retires from professional hockey

Sophia Kunin, formerly Sophia Shaver, was a standout at Wayzata High School and the University of Wisconsin, scoring the winning goal in the NCAA title game for the Badgers in 2019.
Sports
June 15
Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves have a lot to celebrate about the future of the franchise.

Souhan: Wolves vs. Wild rivalry is no contest

In the unofficial rivalry between the two most popular winter sports teams in the Twin Cities, one franchise is in vastly better shape than the other.
Sports
June 15
Jerry West took the Los Angeles Clippers' video crew to Dan Tana's, the famed Hollywood restaurant. Dan Fitzpatrick, from Edina, center, has his arm a

Reusse: Jerry West's legion of admirers included Minnesotan Dan Fitzpatrick

Jerry West, the Lakers star who died this week, made a strong impression on the Clippers video coordinator.
Randball
June 13
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic loses the ball as Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday, left, and forward Jayson Tatum defend during the first half in

Three things the Timberwolves might learn from the Celtics

Boston has taken a commanding 3-0 lead on Dallas in the NBA Finals, just as the Mavericks did over the Wolves. What can Minnesota learn from Boston?
Randball
June 11
Minnesota Timberwolves President of basketball operations Tim Connelly has some decisions to make.

Three things to know about the Timberwolves as NBA draft looms

The NBA draft is two weeks away, and the Wolves can approach it in a much different way than the past. How they decide to proceed could have a big impact on their roster.
Sports
June 8
You need two Ants and a half-dozen other pieces to get a chance to play for an NBA title. The Timberwolves face an improbability of about 85% to win i

Reusse: Slim chances for a big-four championship here this decade

The Twin Cities have been waiting since 1991 for our next massive celebration for a major league men's franchise, and it's hard to picture that drought ending any time soon.
Vikings
June 7
Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell, receiver Justin Jefferson, GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and owner Mark Wilf address the media during a news conference Tuesday

Souhan: Jefferson just the latest standout to choose to stay in Minnesota

Not many athletes at the top of their game seem to depart from the Twin Cities out of their own choice.
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