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sports11 days ago•36 min saved

Wolves roll past Mavericks 124-94 as Dosunmu posts triple-double in Edwards’ return

The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Dallas Mavericks 124-94 in Dallas, moving to 46-29 while Dallas drops to 24-51. Julius Randle led Minnesota with 24 points, and Anthony Edwards returned from a six-game absence, scoring 17 off the bench after a late lineup change. Ayo Dosunmu posted 16 points, 15 rebounds and 12 assists for his first triple-double since being acquired at the trade deadline. Minnesota opened 19-2 and led by as many as 33, as Dallas’ home skid extended to 25 years; Cooper Flagg added 12 for Dallas.

via CBS Sports|

#basketball #dallas-mavericks #minnesota-timberwolves

sports24 days ago•1 min saved

Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards diagnosed with right knee inflammation; re-evaluation in 1-2 weeks

Anthony Edwards underwent an MRI that revealed right knee inflammation. He will be re-evaluated in 1-2 weeks, with further updates provided as available.

via NBA|

#anthony-edwards #injury-update #knee-injury

sports28 days ago•0 min saved

Durant fuels tight Rockets win as Edwards erupts for 42; Blazers sweep Jazz

Kevin Durant scored 32 to lift the Houston Rockets to a 107-105 win over the New Orleans Pelicans, with Alperen Sengun out and a late Pelicans 12-1 run that put them up 104-100 with 31 seconds left; Jabari Smith Jr. answered with a key three to swing momentum back to Houston. In San Francisco, Anthony Edwards poured in 42 points as the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Warriors 127-117. Portland’s Jrue Holiday added 25 points and eight assists as the Trail Blazers completed a four-game sweep of the Jazz, 124-114 at home.

via BBC|

#golden-state-warriors #houston-rockets #minnesota-timberwolves

sports1 month ago•5 min saved

Timberwolves’ Finch-Edwards Moment Highlights Their Fiery, Productive Duo

Edwards’ clutch dagger after a moment where coach Chris Finch told him to pass sparked viral chatter, but both insist the exchange reflects a fiery, competitive dynamic they’ve built—not a feud. Edwards says he should have passed; Finch frames it as part of their relationship that drives strong play.

via Sports Illustrated|

#anthony-edwards #chris-finch #clippers

sports1 month ago•6 min saved

Sixers rediscover rhythm, rout shorthanded Wolves to snap skid

Without Joel Embiid, the Sixers used a depleted Minnesota frontcourt on the second night of a back-to-back to roll to a 135–108 win and snap a four-game losing streak; Tyrese Maxey was efficient, Quentin Grimes and VJ Edgecombe supplied scoring and playmaking, Oubre provided an early lift, and rookie Johni Broome’s season ended due to a right knee meniscus tear.

via PhillyVoice|

#back-to-back #injury-absences #minnesota-timberwolves

sports2 months ago•11 min saved

Timberwolves land Ayo Dosunmu in blockbuster Bulls deadline deal

The Bulls traded guard Ayo Dosunmu to the Minnesota Timberwolves for guard Rob Dillingham, Julian Phillips, and Leonard Miller, plus four second-round picks (2026 Nuggets/Warriors, 2027 Cavaliers, 2031 Wolves/Warriors, 2032 Suns/Rockets). The move gives Minnesota a ball-handler to bolster the backcourt while Chicago adds future draft assets; Dosunmu is on an expiring contract that could be extended, otherwise reaching free agency after the season.

via Hoops Rumors|

#ayo-dosunmu #chicago-bulls #minnesota-timberwolves

sports2 months ago•3 min saved

Timberwolves Lead Giannis Chase, Edwards Pairing Seen as Thrilling

With the trade deadline looming, Minnesota is connected as a frontrunner to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo, with insiders saying he would be thrilled to team up with Anthony Edwards in Minnesota; Milwaukee reportedly values the Timberwolves’ package over others and momentum suggests Minnesota could be in the lead, though no deal is guaranteed.

via Sports Illustrated|

#anthony-edwards #giannis-antetokounmpo #minnesota-timberwolves

sports2 months ago•5 min saved

Timberwolves ramp up Giannis pursuit as deadline looms

With the NBA trade deadline about 24 hours away, Minnesota is aggressively pursuing Giannis Antetokounmpo, who reportedly would welcome a trade and sign a long-term extension. Milwaukee is seeking a large return (including Jaden McDaniels and multiple first-round picks), prompting the Wolves to assemble a multi-team package as they compete with the Warriors and Heat for the star; ownership could still block a deal, and a summer bidding war remains a possibility.

via Sports Illustrated|

#basketball-news #giannis-antetokounmpo #milwaukee-bucks

sports2 months ago•14 min saved

Three-Team Push Grows in Giannis Sweepstakes

Windhorst frames Giannis Antetokounmpo’s trade situation as a three‑team race among the Timberwolves, Heat and Warriors, with the Knicks unlikely to participate; Milwaukee is seeking a mix of blue‑chip talent and future picks. The Wolves’ bid is hampered by the Stepien rule, and Golden State’s reported package includes Draymond Green, Jonathan Kuminga, Brandin Podziemski and first‑rounders but lacks clear momentum. Milwaukee could wait until summer, though Lakers interest could surface if Green is moved.

via Hoops Rumors|

#giannis-antetokounmpo #golden-state-warriors #minnesota-timberwolves

sports2 months ago•5 min saved

Giannis Trade Buzz Heats Up as Bucks Weigh Contenders

As the NBA trade deadline nears, Giannis Antetokounmpo is at the center of widespread speculation with the Timberwolves, Warriors and other teams reportedly engaging Bucks in discussions. Giannis has reiterated his love for Milwaukee and desire to win there, but Milwaukee’s 19-29 record and urgency to contend have fueled talk of a possible move. The Lakers aren’t viewed as a major factor at the moment, while Heat and Blazers are among other suitors weighing bids; Giannis’s current calf injury adds uncertainty to any potential deal.

via Hoops Rumors|

#giannis-antetokounmpo #golden-state-warriors #milwaukee-bucks

sports2 months ago•7 min saved

Timberwolves push for Giannis as NBA deadline buzz intensifies with Harden-Garland swap

As the NBA trade deadline approaches, Minnesota is aggressively pursuing Giannis Antetokounmpo, with Milwaukee asking for Jaden McDaniels and multiple first-round picks. A blockbuster swap reshaped the landscape, sending James Harden to the Cavaliers and Darius Garland to the Clippers. Utah’s acquisition of Jaren Jackson Jr. signals a rebuild, Memphis weighs a Ja Morant move amid a cooled market, Detroit adds shooting with Kevin Huerter, and Boston adds Nikola Vučević to bolster the frontcourt, leaving several smaller deals likely before the deadline.

via Sports Illustrated|

#giannis-antetokounmpo #milwaukee-bucks #minnesota-timberwolves

sports2 months ago•4 min saved

Timberwolves intensify Giannis pursuit after Conley trade

Following the Conley trade to clear first-apron space, Minnesota is positioned to pursue Giannis Antetokounmpo in a potential multi-team deal, with momentum building as the Wolves, plus rivals like the Heat, Warriors and Knicks, weigh complex asset packages—likely including Jaden McDaniels and other pieces—to sign the two-time MVP to an extension ahead of the deadline.

via Sports Illustrated|

#giannis-antetokounmpo #mike-conley #minnesota-timberwolves

sports2 months ago•4 min saved

Bulls land Ivey and Conley in three-team deal that reshapes guard rotations

Chicago Bulls acquire Jaden Ivey and veteran Mike Conley in a three-team deal with Detroit and Minnesota, sending Kevin Huerter and Dario Šarić to Detroit and a 2026 first-round pick swap from Minnesota to help unload Conley’s contract; Minnesota attaches a 2026 pick swap to shed Conley’s deal and save luxury tax. Ivey, in the final year of his rookie deal, seeks a fresh start after injuries, while Conley’s production this season has slipped. The trade reshapes the Bulls’ guard rotations and alters the Pistons’ and Wolves’ rosters ahead of the trade deadline.

via The New York Times|

#chicago-bulls #detroit-pistons #jaden-ivey

sports2 months ago•12 min saved

Ivey Jump-Starts Bulls Shakeup in Three-Team Trade

The Pistons trade Jaden Ivey to the Bulls in a three-team deal with the Timberwolves, sending Ivey to Chicago while Minnesota ships Mike Conley to the Bulls; Chicago sends Kevin Huerter and Dario Saric to Detroit, and Detroit lands a protected 2026 first-round pick swap from Minnesota. Ivey, a former No. 5 pick who missed time with a broken leg, joins a busy Bulls backcourt and gives Chicago his Bird rights for a July re-sign, while Detroit adds shooting in Huerter and Saric’s role remains up in the air. Minnesota clears Conley’s expiring contract to gain tax and trade flexibility, potentially setting up future moves, with the exact assets received by Minnesota still to be clarified.

via Hoops Rumors|

#chicago-bulls #detroit-pistons #jaden-ivey

sports2 months ago•3 min saved

Timberwolves Enter Giannis Sweepstakes Ahead of Deadline

With the NBA trade deadline looming, ESPN's Brian Windhorst says the Minnesota Timberwolves are the West's most aggressive suitor for Giannis Antetokounmpo, though their offer may not outpace others and a last-minute deal could hinge on upgrading their backcourt. The Knicks aren’t pursuing Giannis with the same urgency, leaving the Wolves, Heat, and Warriors as principal contenders; the Warriors would likely need Draymond Green to be involved if Jimmy Butler is out for the season, while teams weigh assets such as Minnesota's Jaden McDaniels, Naz Reid and Terrence Shannon Jr., or Miami's Tyler Herro and Kel'el Ware.

via Sports Illustrated|

#giannis-antetokounmpo #golden-state-warriors #milwaukee-bucks