The Minnesota Timberwolves are among them. Those who are swaying between a nervous smile and an anxious wait knowing something big could be coming. The LeBron James free agency sweepstakes have at least five teams (impatiently) waiting. Hoping that the 22-time All-Star, the league’s oldest player, will choose them. Minnesota has already done something that […]
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The Timberwolves aren't done yet, but they've built a roster that makes much more sense around Anthony Edwards this summer.
The Minnesota Timberwolves have signed second-round draft pick Isaiah Evans to a four-year, $9.3 million contract, according to HoopsHype. The deal reportedly includes three fully guaranteed seasons, while the fourth year is a team option, giving Minnesota long-term flexibility with the 20-year-old forward. Evans was selected with the No. 33 overall pick in the 2026 […]
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A former Minnesota Timberwolves draft pick has found a new team. Jaylen Nowell, the ex-Timberwolves guard, will continue his run outside of the NBA. According to BasketNews, Nowell has joined Beşiktaş Gain in Turkey. The 27-year-old former second-round pick is joining his third different league since 2025. Ex-Timberwolves 6-Year NBA Veteran Finds New Team Nowell […]
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Magic Paolo Banchero already likes what he’s seeing from new Magic coach Sean Sweeney. Speaking with Yahoo Sports’ Kelly Iko, Banchero said the two have quickly developed a strong relationship, even spending time together in Seattle before regrouping in Las Vegas this week. “They’ve been great,” Banchero said. “Me and him have really hit it […]
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By trading for LaMelo Ball, the Timberwolves are committing to a perimeter identity. This is the second time in four years they've made a bold identity shift.
Isaiah Evans is wearing No. 33 for the Timberwolves, as that is where he was selected in the 2026 NBA Draft.
The Timberwolves used the second-round pick exception to sign rookie guard Isaiah Evans to a four-year, $9.3MM contract, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (via Twitter). According to Scotto, the first three years of Evans’ contract are guaranteed, while the fourth season features a team option. As our breakdown of minimum salaries for 2026/27 shows, Evans […]
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Hornets general manager Jeff Peterson tried (and failed) to defend the LaMelo Ball trade. Timberwolves fans can have a good laugh over this.
Nikola Jokic may be untradeable for the Denver Nuggets, and the Serbian center has a long-standing commitment to the franchise and might look to maintain that. However, in any slight opportunity that the Nuggets may consider parting ways this summer, one franchise positioned to make a swing is the Minnesota Timberwolves. In a proposed trade, […]
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The Minnesota Timberwolves are reportedly seeking additional roster upgrades to strengthen the roster behind the core of Anthony Edwards and the recently acquired LaMelo Ball. While a bit of a long shot, there is a potential scenario that involves a high-stakes return of former franchise cornerstone Karl-Anthony Towns. In a proposed trade, Minnesota would bring […]
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Once his career is over, there is a chance that the Timberwolves will retire Naz Reid's #11.
Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch made the case for Minnesota being the best landing spot for LeBron James during a Bleacher Report live stream on Friday with Jake Fischer and Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Twitter link). Finch added that Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul hasn’t informed the Wolves they’re no longer in the […]
Heading into the summer, just about every Timberwolves fan had their own dream offseason mapped out. Some wanted Tim Connelly to swing for the fences one more time and somehow pry Giannis Antetokounmpo loose if Milwaukee finally decided to tear things down. Others talked themselves into buying low on former superstars whose value had cratered. […]
Before the Minnesota Timberwolves Summer League team headed to Las Vegas, head coach Nate Bjorkgren spoke about the differences between this year’s team and last year’s. “Not really, as an organization we’ve taken Summer League really seriously with whoever is here,” said Bubes.
Charlotte Hornets president of basketball operations Jeff Peterson said trading LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves was the most difficult decision he has made with the franchise, but believes acquiring Naz Reid and additional draft assets gives Charlotte a better path toward sustained success. Speaking during NBA Summer League on Saturday, July 11, Peterson addressed […]
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Timberwolves guard Zyon Pullin is showing out in summer league play and proving that he could be an NBA-level player.
On a blisteringly hot Saturday night in Las Vegas, the Minnesota Timberwolves took on the Denver Nuggets for their second game of 2026 Summer League. The Wolves were a bit shorthanded in this one. Joan Beringer did not play in the game as he was out due to back tightness. Trey Kaufmann-Renn also left the […]
Former Timberwolves star Kevin Love will reportedly follow LeBron James to his next NBA team.
The Denver Nuggets came out playing the right way and finished that way too, defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves 101-82 in Game 2…
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The Western Conference got a ton more interesting when the Minnesota Timberwolves acquired LaMelo Ball from the Charlotte Hornets earlier this offseason. The trade immediately made the Wolves more interesting, but maybe not better or worse. They landed a 24-year-old offensive-minded guard to help take some of the load off Anthony Edwards’ shoulders, but it […]
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The Hornets pulled off one of the biggest surprises of the summer when they agreed to trade LaMelo Ball to the Timberwolves on June 25. With the expanded four-team deal finally being finalized on Friday, Charlotte executive VP of basketball operations Jeff Peterson was able to explain his rationale for the move, writes Ohm Youngmisuk […]
Charlotte Hornets president of basketball operations Jeff Peterson explained why the team traded star point guard LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Chris Finch's offense has long focused on empowering players. This will help LaMelo Ball and the Timberwolves as a whole.