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Timberwolves 115, Knicks 104: Return of the KAT (Again)

It’s still a little weird seeing Karl-Anthony Towns in another team’s uniform. On the night before Christmas Eve, the Minnesota Timberwolves took on Towns and the New York Knicks in a game that was far less emotional than last year’s game between these two teams in Minnesota. While Towns has settled in with his new […]

about 1 month ago | 0 reads

What Would A Trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo Look Like?

It’s hard to imagine this type of seismic trade just a few days after the Minnesota Timberwolves seemingly did the impossible and handed the Oklahoma City Thunder a loss on top of the ever glorious Prince-inspired court. Maybe that win is enough to get the Wolves out of their early season funk. Maybe they return […]

about 1 month ago | 5 reads

Game Preview #30 – Timberwolves vs. Knicks

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. New York KnicksDate: December 23rd, 2025Time: 7:00 PM CSTLocation: Target CenterTelevision Coverage: FanDuel Sports Network – NorthRadio Coverage: Wolves App, iHeart Radio Sunday night against the Giannis-less Bucks was the most obvious trap game imaginable. The kind where the warning signs aren’t subtle, they’re flashing neon, blaring sirens, and basically screaming, “Hey […]

about 1 month ago | 1 read

Timberwolves 103, Bucks 100: Unc Still Got It

There are games during a long NBA season that feel as though they can define a team’s season. The Minnesota Timberwolves’ 112-107 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday felt like exactly that. It was the type of win that feels like it should count for more than one win in the standings, especially […]

about 1 month ago | 1 read

Minnesota Lynx Offseason Update Vol. 2: Hoopin’ Around the Holidays

Welcome to a new week and a new Lynx Offseason Update! As we begin the final full week of the calendar year, let me be the first to wish you a Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukah. With the year coming to a close, the offseason is just getting started — or is about […]

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about 1 month ago | 1 read

Game Preview #29 – Timberwolves vs. Bucks

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Milwaukee BucksDate: December 21st, 2025Time: 6:00 PM CSTLocation: Target CenterTelevision Coverage: FanDuel Sports Network – NorthRadio Coverage: Wolves App, iHeart Radio The Wolves Finally Landed the Punch. Now Comes the Hard Part. Heading into Friday night’s long-anticipated showdown with Oklahoma City, the Timberwolves were carrying around a quiet but increasingly awkward truth: […]

about 1 month ago | 0 reads

Writer’s Roundtable: KG is Back!

Kevin Garnett is officially back at the Minnesota Timberwolves table. It’s only right that our writing staff return for a roundtable of their own. Now is as good a time as any to gather around to tell tales of the most iconic player in franchise history. What did we miss about KG? What are we […]

about 1 month ago | 3 reads

Game Preview #28 – Timberwolves vs. Thunder

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Oklahoma City ThunderDate: December 19th, 2025Time: 8:30 PM CSTLocation: Target CenterTelevision Coverage: Prime VideoRadio Coverage: KFAN FM, Wolves App, iHeart Radio This Is the One: Wolves vs. Thunder and the Night Minnesota Finds Out Who It Really Is The game that’s been looming over the Timberwolves’ December schedule is finally here. Oklahoma […]

about 1 month ago | 3 reads

Kevin Garnett is Coming Home

Welcome home, Kevin Garnett. On Thursday, Shams Charania of ESPN announced that the Minnesota Timberwolves franchise legend will be returning to the organization in an all-encompassing business, community, and content role, and that the well-overdue retirement of his number 21 jersey is on the horizon. Garnett has been distant from the Wolves since retiring from […]

about 1 month ago | 1 read

Grizzlies 116, Timberwolves 110: “A Horrendous Night Offensively”

It’s been a weird season so far for the Minnesota Timberwolves. They’ve played so few good and healthy teams, and that continued Wednesday night when they took on the Memphis Grizzlies. The Wolves were without Anthony Edwards (Right Foot Injury Maintenance) and Mike Conley (Right Achilles Tendinopathy) for the third straight game. Ant’s injury is […]

about 1 month ago | 5 reads

Game Preview #27 – Timberwolves vs. Grizzlies

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Memphis GrizzliesDate: December 17th, 2025Time: 7:00 PM CSTLocation: Target CenterTelevision Coverage: NBA TV, FanDuel Sports Network – NorthRadio Coverage: KFAN FM, Wolves App, iHeart Radio One More Tune-Up Before the Real Test With Oklahoma City looming on Friday night like the final boss in a video game you haven’t quite leveled up […]

about 1 month ago | 4 reads

Two Words, Wolves Pod: Bones!

On today’s episode, Ryan Eichten and Leo Sun break down the Minnesota Timberwolves‘ wins over the Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings, as well as the recent play of Bones Hyland. — The Timberwolves have won six of their last seven games, but of done so in somewhat lackluster fashion. Does the “eye test” even […]

about 1 month ago | 4 reads

Minnesota Lynx Offseason Update Vol. 1: Lynx Located Across the Globe

Call it an early Christmas gift … The Lynx Offseason Update is BACK! Throughout the WNBA offseason — one that is currently at a halt until the new Collective Bargaining Agreement is agreed upon — we will take you across the globe to see how Minnesota Lynx players are performing with their respective squads. Among players […]

about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Timberwolves 117, Kings 103: Bones of Steel

It’s a good time to have some Minnesota Timberwolves basketball inside Target Center. With the temperatures dipping below zero, the Wolves started a five-game homestand that will keep them home until their Christmas matchup with the Denver Nuggets. The matchup tonight was against the struggling Sacramento Kings who sit only above the New Orleans Pelican […]

about 1 month ago | 3 reads

Game Preview #26 – Timberwolves vs. Kings

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Sacramento KingsDate: December 14th, 2025Time: 6:00 PM CSTLocation: Target CenterTelevision Coverage: FanDuel Sports Network – NorthRadio Coverage: Wolves App, iHeart Radio The Timberwolves walked into Chase Center facing a massive problem: Golden State had Stephen Curry, Minnesota did not have Anthony Edwards. Add Mike Conley to the injury list, and suddenly this […]

about 1 month ago | 3 reads

Timberwolves 127, Warriors 120: DiVincenzo Doesn’t Care

Game Story The four-time NBA champion and two-time Most Valuable Player, Stephen Curry, spent the past 15 days at home meticulously studying film of the Minnesota Timberwolves. Staying up all night. His Golden State Warriors were eliminated by Minnesota just seven months ago, and he sat helplessly on the bench as they were nearly swept. […]

about 1 month ago | 6 reads

Game Preview #25 – Timberwolves at Warriors

Minnesota Timberwolves at Golden State WarriorsDate: December 12th, 2025Time: 9:00 PM CSTLocation: Chase CenterTelevision Coverage: NBA TV, FanDuel Sports Network – NorthRadio Coverage: KFAN FM, Wolves App, iHeart Radio A Gut Check on the Way Back Up the Mountain There’s a version of this Timberwolves season, an alternate timeline, a Marvel “What If?” episode, where […]

about 1 month ago | 5 reads

Two Words, Wolves Pod: Winning Streak Snapped, Gobert Ejected

On today’s show, Ryan Eichten and Leo Sun discuss the Minnesota Timberwolves’ five-game winning streak going up in flames in a disappointing 109-106 loss to the Phoenix Suns. — Monday’s game against the Suns was the sixth straight game where the Wolves’ defense struggled greatly in the first half. In the previous five, the Wolves were […]

about 2 months ago | 3 reads

Suns 108, Timberwolves 105: Full Contact Hoops

Did someone say another inferior opponent on paper descending into Target Center to play the Minnesota Timberwolves? Just me? While playing great basketball so far this season and well above expectations, the Phoenix Suns came into Monday night playing two games in eight days. 1.75 of those games were without Devin Booker, and their obligation […]

about 2 months ago | 4 reads

Game Preview #24 – Timberwolves vs. Suns

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Phoenix SunsDate: December 8th, 2025Time: 6:30 PM CSTLocation: Target CenterTelevision Coverage: Peacock, FanDuel Sports Network – NorthRadio Coverage: Wolves App, iHeart Radio There are Timberwolves games you circle on the calendar because of the stakes. There are Timberwolves games you circle because of trauma. And then there’s this one, when both circles […]

about 2 months ago | 4 reads

Canis Pulsus Vol. 45 – Quarterly Report 1 (‘25-’26) Results

The Minnesota Timberwolves are 15-8 as we’ve eclipsed the second quarter of the season. Our 34 voters chimed in with their grades and thoughts! Welcome to… Canis Pulsus Vol. 45 – Quarterly Report 1 (‘25-’26) (Note: Canis Pulsus Vol. 45 data was collected through 12/5 before the Los Angeles Clippers game) Anthony Edwards A- (47.1%) […]

about 2 months ago | 4 reads

Timberwolves 109, Clippers 106: Déjà Va All Over Again

Well, we’ve seen that before. On Saturday night in downtown Minneapolis, the Minnesota Timberwolves took on the Los Angeles Clippers, who have had a brutal start to their season. They came into the matchup with the third-worst record in the Western Conference at 6-17 record and recently sent home franchise legend Chris Paul as they […]

about 2 months ago | 3 reads