Tag: Minnesota Timberwolves

Celtics Reportedly Revisit Interest in Rudy Gobert

Brandon King

The Boston Celtics may once again be exploring ways to reshape their roster. According to NBA insider Jake Fischer, the Celtics have shown interest in four-time Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert. Fischer noted that Boston previously inquired about Gobert ahead of the February trade deadline and has continued to monitor the situation. The report surfaced in connection with discussions involving Derrick White and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Gobert’s contract would provide a near-perfect salary match in a potential deal involving White, though there is no indication that Minnesota is…

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Ayo Dosunmu Open to Chicago Return as Bulls Weigh Backcourt Future

Brandon King

A reunion between Ayo Dosunmu and the Chicago Bulls may not be off the table after all. According to Kendall Gill, Dosunmu would be receptive to returning to Chicago. Gill revealed that conversations he’s had with the former Bulls guard this summer suggest the interest is there on Dosunmu’s side should an opportunity arise. “I know Ayo, from my conversations with him this summer, would be open to [returning to Chicago],” Gill said. Dosunmu has spent his entire NBA career with the Bulls since being selected in the second round…

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The Giannis-to-Boston Smoke Is Getting Harder to Ignore

Brandon King

Image via CBS Sports The possibility of Giannis Antetokounmpo landing in Boston is no longer being discussed as a far-fetched NBA fantasy. According to veteran NBA reporter Ira Winderman, the buzz connecting the Celtics to Giannis is “very real,” with Boston reportedly exploring ways to involve a third team that could absorb Jaylen Brown in a potential blockbuster trade. The concept is simple, even if the execution would be anything but. While Brown would likely be the centerpiece of any deal from Boston’s side, there is growing belief that Milwaukee…

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Why the Timberwolves Should Go All-In for Giannis Antetokounmpo

Brandon King

The Minnesota Timberwolves may have emerged as a serious player in the Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes, and if recent reports are accurate, they should do everything possible to make a deal happen. According to Sam Amick and Eric Nehm of The Athletic, the Milwaukee Bucks have interest in what Minnesota can offer should the Timberwolves enter the bidding for Antetokounmpo. The reported framework would send Jaden McDaniels, Naz Reid, Terrence Shannon Jr., the No. 29 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, and Minnesota’s 2033 first-round pick to Milwaukee in exchange for…

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Victor Wenbanyama will not face suspension, available for Game 5 against Wolves

Brandon King

After speculation surrounding his availability for Game 5, Victor Wembanyama has officially avoided further punishment from the NBA. The league reviewed Wembanyama’s Flagrant 2 foul on Naz Reid during Game 4 between the San Antonio Spurs and Minnesota Timberwolves and elected not to issue a suspension. The incident occurred with 8:40 left in the second quarter when Wembanyama grabbed a rebound over Nas Reid and then proceeded to rear back and elbow Reid in the face. Wembanyama was assessed a Flagrant 2 and automatically ejected from the contest. Despite the…

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“I Wanted to Win for My Mom”: Anthony Edwards Lifts Timberwolves in Game 4

Brandon King

The second round Western Conference playoff series between the Minnesota Timberwolves and San Antonio Spurs is tied 2-2 after the Timberwolves held off the Spurs 114-109 in a pivotal Game 4 matchup Sunday night. Anthony Edwards led Minnesota with 36 points, including 16 crucial points in the fourth quarter to help the Wolves save their season ,for the moment, by avoiding falling into a 3-1 hole. “Today is Mother’s Day,” Edwards said, redirecting the first news conference question. “I just wanted to win for my Mom. It was that simple.”…

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Anthony Edwards likely to play in Game 1 v San Antonio

Brandon King

Image via Reuters According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Anthony Edwards is expected to play in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals for the Minnesota Timberwolves, barring any pregame setback, after being medically cleared following his knee injury. Key context from the report: So bottom line: he’s trending toward active and available, not ruled out. If Anthony Edwards is truly cleared and active for Game 1, it swings the entire feel of the matchup for the Minnesota Timberwolves in a few very specific ways—especially coming off a knee issue like…

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What Minnesota’s playoff path might look like sans Anthony Edwards

Brandon King

The aspirations of the Minnesota Timberwolves to at least reach the Western Conference Finals have taken a major hit.  Anthony Edwards is out of the Timberwolves lineup for the foreseeable future with a hyperextended knee and a bone bruise.  This injury doesn’t just hurt Minnesota—it potentially alters the Western Conference playoff landscape. Here’s how it could play out depending on matchups and how far the Timberwolves may advance. ⸻ 🐺 Minnesota Without Anthony Edwards: What Changes Immediately Without Edwards, the Timberwolves lose: That forces Minnesota to shift its focus onto: Defensively,…

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NBA hands down suspensions for Pistons-Timberwolves fracas

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Courtesy of Fox Sports Detroit Pistons big Isaiah Stewart was suspended for two games and four other players from the Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves drew one-game suspensions for their roles in an on-court altercation between the teams earlier this week, the NBA said Tuesday. Stewart got two games “based in part on his repeated history of unsportsmanlike acts,” the league said. The NBA handed the one-game bans to Detroit’s Ron Holland II and Marcus Sasseralong with Minnesota’s Naz Reid and Donte DiVincenzo. All five of those players were ejected from Sunday’s game, as were Detroit coach J.B. Bickerstaff and Minnesota assistant Pablo Prigioni. “Obviously…

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Knicks reportedly finalizing deal to acquire Karl-Anthony Towns

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Courtesy of Shams Charania, Jon Krawczynski and Mark Puleo The New York Knicks are nearing a trade for four-time All-Star big man Karl-Anthony Towns, league sources tell The Athletic. The Knicks will send the Minnesota Timberwolves a package centered around forward Julius Randle, guard Donte DiVincenzo and a future first-round pick. Towns, 28, has spent his entire nine-year career with the Timberwolves since being drafted No. 1 in the 2015 NBA Draft. He averaged 21.8 points and 8.3 rebounds per game in 2023-24, returning to All-Star form after missing much…

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