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3 Takeaways from Kuminga’s Presser
Editor’s Note: I want to take this moment to introduce Brandon Mullen, who is joining the staff here at Canis. This is certainly (hopefully) the first of many pieces you’ll be seeing from Brandon, so please join me in welcoming him to the site. The Minnesota Timberwolves formally introduced recently acquired forward Jonathan Kuminga on […]
Feel Good Friday: 18 Days Till Training Camp
It’s Friday!!! When I was in middle school, every Friday during lunch time, one of the teachers would wheel out a big speaker outdoor by the basketball courts. In the most cringe Boomer tone that you can imagine, he would announce “It’sssssss Fridayyyyyy!!!!” through a microphone before blasting Jock Jams until lunch was over. However […]
The Many Point Guards of Anthony Edwards
Editor’s Note: We’re excited to see our very own Matt Harren, better known as harebear in the comments section, taking the brave dive onto the Canis front page. You’ll be seeing a lot more from Matt this season, so please give him a warm welcome! During the 2020 NBA Draft, just after the Minnesota Timberwolves […]
An Accursed Bog Witch Predicts the 26/27 Wolves Season
Editor’s Note: One of the most fun parts of the Canis Hoopus of the past was the sheer creativity and eccentricity of the writers that would baffle and surprise me, but clearly carried the care and love that this site should be home to. It is my pleasure to introduce Anand Balasubrahmanyan, who embodies that […]
SB Nation Reacts: Can’t Spell Basketball without… well… Ball
Last week, we came on here to ask you all, off the backs of the Jonathan Kuminga signing and Cody Williams trade, which newcomer to the Minnesota Timberwolves you were most excited to see on the court. With such an action packed summer, filled with a full restructuring of the roster around Anthony Edwards and […]
Timberwolves Player Previews: The Guards
Editor’s Note: It brings me great joy to introduce Will Woodford, one of our newest members to the Canis Hoopus team! You’ll be seeing more from Will this season and can follow him on social media @woodford_will. As part of a multi-part series, he’ll be previewing platoons of the roster, beginning first with the guards. […]
Feel Good Friday: Wolves Not Guilty
Good vibes. Every Friday. This tradition isn’t back for just a one-time thing, but every week! There’s plenty to feel good about this week. Here are some easy ones off the top of the dome: So how does this work? It’s as simple as it sounds. Hop in the comments and share something good. It […]
Could Cody Williams be the next Wolves reclamation project?
A few years ago, I came on this site to write about Nickeil Alexander-Walker and how he was worth believing in for the Minnesota Timberwolves. That piece eventually got back to Nickeil and he thanked a Canis staffer at his introductory press conference, saying it meant the world to him. Now I am decidedly not […]
Hey, remember Joe Smith? The Clippers certainly do…
In the early 2000s, the Minnesota Timberwolves committed one of the biggest scandals in NBA contract history. The confusion first started when forward Joe Smith, a former first overall pick, signed a small deal with the Timberwolves. Now, players taking pay cuts is nothing new, and certainly not illegal by any means. However, then General […]
Which new Timberwolf are you most excited to watch?
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Timberwolves fans and fans across the country. This has been perhaps the single most active offseason in Minnesota Timberwolves history. Between the trades of Julius Randle and Naz Reid, the move for LaMelo […]
Get the best of Canis Hoopus on the new SB Nation app
Are you tired of trying to parse through Canis Hoopus articles (and the very important comments) on your tiny cell phone? Accidentally “fat-fingered” another annoying targeted app that popped up? No longer must we endure this. Today, the SB Nation app is live, and it’s the best way to follow the Timberwolves. You can download […]
Dream 89, Lynx 81: Time for a Break
The Minnesota Lynx had something happen to them on Sunday afternoon that has only happened one other time this season, and last occurring around the 4th of July. The Lynx fell to the Atlanta Dream 89-81 on Sunday afternoon in Atlanta, losing their second straight game. The last — and only — other time that happened this […]
SB Nation Reacts: Date With Dallas?
The Minnesota Lynx have had an extended break since their most recent game, a loss to the second place Golden State Valkyries. Though that result keeps Golden State mathematically alive to challenge Minnesota for the number one seed, the Lynx still remain in the driver’s seat with just five games left on their docket. Two […]
Roster Complete? Josh Green Swapped for Cody Williams
On another inauspicious evening in the NBA offseason, Minnesota Timberwolves President of Basketball Operations, Tim Connelly, was wide awake. As first reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania, Minnesota traded Josh Green and cash to the Utah Jazz for Cody Williams and John Konchar. Charania followed up by sharing that Konchar, a 30-year-old wing rebounding specialist, will […]
Feel Good Friday
New around these parts? Back in Canis Hoopus’ heyday, these weekly “Feel Good Friday” posts existed to give everyone a place to come together and celebrate the ensuing weekend. A place for optimism and positivity. Given the state of the country and world, I think the internet could use a little bit more of that. […]
Wolves Land Their Power Forward: Jonathan Kuminga
Wednesday afternoon, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that after months of the Jonathan Kuminga sweepstakes, 23-year-old has decided to join the Minnesota Timberwolves on a two year, $13 million dollar deal. The Timberwolves had long reported interest in Kuminga. According to Charania and The Athletic’s Jon Krawczynski, Anthony Edwards, Chris Finch and Tim Connelly all spoke […]
Canis Hoopus Wants YOU!
The rumors are true. The only way to help bring back the Golden Era of Canis Hoopus is to invite you to join us! We are currently seeking aspiring journalists, creative content creators/story tellers, occasional volunteer contributors, budding statisticians/draft model experts, or just OGs who want to join our team. Thilo and I are looking […]
Which Playoff Opponent is Best for the Lynx?
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Lynx fans and fans across the country. As we enter the final stretch of the regular season, its pretty clear that the Minnesota Lynx will be the number one seed in the playoffs. […]
Lynx 66, Valkyries 80: No Court, Big Problem
What was supposed to be a heavyweight match between the Minnesota Lynx and the Golden State Valkyries in a battle between the current one and two seeds rapidly became a mess as the Minneapolis crowd was treated to the home team throwing chance after chance at taking a commanding lead away. Without Courtney Williams, the […]
Lynx Weekly: Sprinting Through the Tape
It was just another two-game week for the Minnesota Lynx, but it a critical one at that. Their docket included two playoff bound teams. It opened against a potential finals opponent, the number two ranked Golden State Valkyries, and ended against a potential first round opponent, the number seven seeded Washington Mystics. How did they […]
A New Hope, but a Familiar Feel
Our Message Thilo Latrell Widder: Leo and I will be taking over the operations of Canis Hoopus effective immediately. I guarantee everyone will know Leo, as I did before I ever wrote a single word on this glorious site, but I assume I will be a bit of a weirder name to glance at. Leo […]
Major Timberwolves/Lynx Ownership Shift: Marc Lore to Marc Stad
The Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx have a new majority owner after founder and partner of the Dragoneer Investment group, Marc Stad, bought majority shares from Marc Lore to become the controlling owner. In a sale that seemingly came out of nowhere in the eyes of the general public, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that Marc Stad […]
SB Nation Reacts: Retire Jersey Retirements (For Now)
It was fairly clear from the comments section and social media that the Timberwolves community strongly believe there aren’t any currently retired/soon-to-be retired players who’s jerseys should follow Kevin Garnett’s number 21 to the Target Center rafters. Based on the list that was provided to fans, Ricky Rubio was the strongest contender. That said, there […]
Which Number Should Be Retired Next?
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Timberwolves fans and fans across the country. Now that Kevin Garnett’s number 21 is finally going up to the Target Center rafters next season, it only feels right that the Minnesota Timberwolves can […]
Lynx Weekly: Honing in on Homecourt
The dog days of summer go by a bit faster when you have high-level basketball on the screen. The Minnesota Lynx continue to provide just that. Eight games remain on the WNBA regular season docket and with the Lynx defeating the Las Vegas Aces on Saturday, a win against the Golden State Valkyries this week […]
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