3 Timberwolves players who need to excel in the preseason
These three Timberwolves players need to have a nice showing in the preseason.
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These three Timberwolves players need to have a nice showing in the preseason.
Cavaliers Peyton Watson may give the Cavaliers more than another versatile defender. He could help change how they play. Mack Perry of Cavs On SI made the case that Watson’s ability to create and finish in transition could add a missing dimension to Cleveland’s offense. The numbers support the premise. Watson produced 1.32 points per transition […] The post NBA Notes: Cavs, Peyton Watson, Timberwolves, Joan Beringer, Thunder appeared first on Hoops Wire .
If you had to have a problem, having too many good players seems like a good one. And that's arguably the Timberwolves' biggest problem.
It might not be likely, but if both Joan Beringer and Jonathan Kuminga thrive, that could be the end of Rudy Gobert's tenure with the Timberwolves.
The Minnesota Timberwolves made a splash late in the offseason by signing former Golden State Warriors and Atlanta Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga to a two-year deal worth $12.4 million. Kuminga has a player option for the 2027-28 season and is expected to be the team’s starting power forward going into the year. The Wolves needed […]
The Minnesota Timberwolves’ front office outdueled the Los Angeles Lakers’, and their personnel sold him on their realistic title chances. Now, Jonathan Kuminga is a Timberwolf. Many Wolves fans thought their offseason moves were productive, but not necessarily enough to put them over the top. However, with the addition of Kuminga and the trade of […] The post Diapers Off: The Timberwolves Are Ready to Compete Now appeared first on The Lead .
The Miami Heat were reportedly among several teams that explored the possibility of acquiring Kawhi Leonard before he ultimately landed with the Toronto Raptors. Miami was not alone in showing interest, with Minnesota and Detroit also identified as potential trade destinations. However, Leonard’s contract situation apparently limited the willingness of interested teams to make a […] The post Kawhi Leonard rejected Heat interest before Raptors trade appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Dario Saric spent a decade in the NBA, but one of the most difficult moments came relatively early in his career when the Philadelphia 76ers unexpectedly traded him to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Saric had established himself in Philadelphia and admits he struggled to understand how quickly his situation changed. “I was playing good in Philly, […] The post Dario Saric recalls shock of unexpected NBA trade appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Minnesota Timberwolves will enter the new season with a significantly different group of big men, creating an opportunity for Joan Beringer to take on a larger role during his second NBA campaign. Julius Randle and Naz Reid were both moved during the offseason, leaving Rudy Gobert as Minnesota’s primary established interior presence. While Jonathan […] The post Chris Finch sees potential in Joan Beringer appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Chris Finch expects LaMelo Ball to bring changes to the Minnesota Timberwolves’ offensive identity, but the head coach emphasized that Anthony Edwards will remain central to how the team plays. Asked by the Minnesota Post how much the Timberwolves’ identity could change with Ball at both ends of the court, Finch said the answer will […] The post Chris Finch details LaMelo Ball’s impact on Timberwolves appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Kawhi Leonard generated plenty of interest around the league this offseason, and there was a chance he could've potentially joined forces with Giannis Antetokounmpo in South Beach. According to NBA insider Mark Stein , the Miami Heat, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Detroit Pistons showed interest in Kawhi before he was ultimately dealt to the Toronto Raptors in a trade this summer. “As The Stein Line first reported in June, Leonard made it known amid interest from trade suitors such as Miam...
The Knicks are getting ready for a heated training battle, as John Konchar, Bruce Brown, and Ochai Agbaji have a training camp wing competition, while Drew Eubanks and James Wiseman will lock horns on the big man front. Despite having two roster spots open, the expectation is that the Knicks will only fill one, Marc […]
Celtics star Jayson Tatum returned to the court less than a year after his Achilles injury. Hopefully, we see the same from Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo.
The last two years have seen Jonathan Kuminga make fewer of his shots from inside the arc.
By Rory Maher | at September 20, 2026 10:02 am Markquis Nowell of the Pelicans and Stephen Thompson of the Timberwolves were waived by their respective teams on Saturday, per NBA.com’s official transaction log. Both players recently signed non-guaranteed training camp contracts and could be headed to the G League to play for the Laketown Squadron and Iowa Wolves, the affiliate clubs of New Orleans and Minnesota. Assuming their contracts featured Exhibit 10 language, each player would be eligib...
Markquis Nowell of the Pelicans and Stephen Thompson of the Timberwolves were waived by their respective teams on Saturday, per NBA.com’s official transaction log. Both players recently signed non-guaranteed training camp contracts and could be headed to the G League to play for the Laketown Squadron and Iowa Wolves, the affiliate clubs of New Orleans […]
Joan Beringer is still playing behind Rudy Gobert, which will somewhat limit his playing time.
The Timberwolves don't just have to think about the Spurs and Thunder in the West—they'll likely play one of the Nuggets, Lakers, or Rockets in the playoffs.
Jonathan Kuminga did not reach his decision on the Timberwolves quickly. His move to Minnesota came after weeks of conversations between his camp and the team as both sides worked through a deal that eventually brought the former Warriors forward to Minneapolis. The negotiations stretched across the summer and involved more than the usual free-agency [...]
Minnesota Timberwolves general manager Matt Lloyd revealed that the team’s pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga involved 94 phone calls with the forward’s agent between July 15 and the day the signing was completed. The extensive communication highlighted how much work went into Minnesota’s effort to land Kuminga, who ultimately agreed to a two-year, $12.4 million contract […] The post Timberwolves GM had 94 calls with Jonathan Kuminga’s agent appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
It took a staggering number of calls for the Minnesota Timberwolves to secure the commitment of Jonathan Kuminga this offseason. In a sit-down interview for the Minnesota Star-Tribune, Timberwolves general manager Matt Lloyd revealed that he conducted 94 calls to Kuminga's camp throughout the overall signing process. "The opportunity came up to sign Jonathan Kuminga, which again was the product of many, many phone calls and a lot of time investment," Lloyd shared. "My wife asked me at one poin...
With Naz Reid no longer on the roster, the Timberwolves will rely more than ever on Joan Beringer to handle the backup center role. Head coach Chris Finch talks about the importance of the 19-year-old big man in an interview with Britt Robson of MinnPost. “You have to realize, as with all young players, there […]
Jonathan Kuminga is an imperfect player, but he will be in a scaled-down role, and he's on a prove-it contract. He has no choice but to make it work.
The Timberwolves did everything in their power to sign Jonathan Kuminga, and Matt Lloyd's 94 phone calls are the latest example of this all-in approach.
Ayo Dosunmu should be productive off the bench, but there are many candidates for Sixth Man of the Year in 2026-27.