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Rubio, Wolves Dismantle Hornets To Snap Skid

Dave Overlund — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 03:35:50 +0000

The Minnesota Timberwolves jumped out to a 33-14 lead after one quarter and never looked back in a 115-86 blowout over New Orleans Saturday night at Target Center. The win snapped a six game losing streak for Minnesota. Dante Cunningham led the Wolves (18-26) in scoring with 18 points on 9-9 shooting, but point guard [...]

Clippers Top Wolves Wednesday At Target Center

Dave Overlund — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 03:40:23 +0000

The Wolves took the Los Angeles Clippers down to the wire Wednesday night but a late LA run sent the Wolves to their tenth defeat in 11 games, 96-90 at Target Center.

Nikola Pekovic led the Wolves (17-25) with 17 points and 12 rebounds, and Alexey Shved returned from injury to score 12 points on 5-13 shooting

Adelman Returns to the Timberwolves

Jay Caldwell — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 22:27:21 +0000

Timberwolves head coach Rick Adelman has returned to the team and will coach the team Wednesday night at 7pm against the L.A. Clippers at Target Center, pregame on WJON at 6:30.

Wolves Lose At Atlanta In Monday Matinee

Dave Overlund — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 22:05:40 +0000

The Minnesota Timberwolves led the Atlanta Hawks 58-44 at halftime, then 77-70 after three quarters, but couldn’t hold on in a 104-96 loss Monday afternoon in Atlanta. Derrick Williams led the Wolves (17-21) with 17 points. Five other players were in double digits for Minnesota, who has lost five of their last six games. Hawks [...]

Timberwolves Edge Atlanta 108-103

Jay Caldwell — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 13:29:41 +0000

The Timberwolves won 108-103 at home against the Atlanta Hawks Tuesday night. Nikola Pekovic led the Wolves with 25 points and 18 rebounds, Andrei Kirilenko added 21 points and Derrick Williams chipped in 17 points.

T-Wolves' Love to See Hand Specialist

Jay Caldwell — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 13:20:35 +0000

Timberwolves forward Kevin Love will see a hand specialist in New York after having his hand evaluated Monday.

Timberwolves Win at Denver; Love Gets Injured

Jay Caldwell — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 13:31:51 +0000

The Timberwolves bounced back at Denver with a 101-97 Thursday night after losing at Utah Wednesday night. J.J. Barea scored 12 of his 17 points in the 4th quarter and Alexey Shved added 17 points for Minnesota. Luke Ridnour and Andrei Kirilenko each scored 14 points for Minnesota.

Jazz Rout Timberwolves 106-84

Jay Caldwell — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 13:48:32 +0000

The Timberwolves lose 10-6-84 at Utah to the Jazz Wednesday night. Minnesota struggled shooting the ball again shooting just 34 percent from the field while Utah shot 49 percent.

Rockets Beat Timberwolves 87-84

Jay Caldwell — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 13:10:05 +0000

The Houston Rockets downed the Timberwolves 87-84 Wednesday night at Target Center. Minnesota lost a double digit lead and were outscored 26-20 in the 4th quarter. James Harden scored 17 of his 30 points in the 4th quarter to lead Houston to the win.

Kevin McHale's Daughter Sasha Died at Age 23

Jay Caldwell — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 13:47:07 +0000

Longtime Timberwolves executive and former head coach Kevin McHale's 23-year old daughter Sasha died this weekend. The announcement from the Houston Rockets on Sunday. McHale had been on leave from the team since November 10.

Timberwolves Lose Budinger With Meniscus Tear

Jay Caldwell — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 13:26:23 +0000

Timberwolves guard/forward Chase Budinger is out indefinitely with a torn meniscus in his left knee. Budinger suffered the injury at Chicago Saturday night. Budinger scored the game-winning layup on a brilliant feed from Andrei Kirilenko Friday night. Budinger is averaging 11.8 points and 3.5 rebounds a game this season.

[T-Wolves Preview] Cautious Optimism to Start the Season

Lee Voss — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 11:01:20 +0000

The Minnesota Timberwolves made several off-season moves that has brought renewed optimism to a club that hasn't made the playoffs since 2004 when they made it to the Western Conference Finals.

K-Love Doesn't Need Surgery After Knuckle Pushup Injury

Jay Caldwell — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 13:03:55 +0000

Timberwolves forward Kevin Love will not require surgery after breaking two bones in his shooting hand Wednesday morning while doing knuckle pushups during a Wednesday morning workout. Love saw a specialist Thursday but will still be out 5-7 weeks. Love led the team in scoring averaging 26 points and rebounds with 13.3 a game in 2011-2012.

Camp Ripley Hosts Military Appreciation Day

Dave McCord — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 18:54:44 +0000

Thursday, November 10th will mark the first-ever Camp Ripley Military Appreciation Day where military families can take part in activities including an appearance by the Minnesota Timberwolves. The event kicks off at 11:30am and runs until 3 and will feature Minnesota Timberwolves Dancers, Crunch the mascot and a performance by Good for Gary – a [...]

Timberwolves Fire Coach Rambis

Lynn Quale — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 18:37:04 +0000

Kurt Rambis was hired on as the head coach to the struggling Minnesota Timberwolves back in 2009, and needless to say our status in the NBA hasn't improved. He led the Wolves to an embarrassing 17-65 season last year, leaving the Minnesota team with the worst record in the NBA. This morning the Timberwolves let the coach go.