Wolves' sale to Lore, A-Rod approved by league
The first increment of the $1.5 billion sale of the Minnesota Timberwolves to e-commerce mogul Marc Lore and retired baseball star Alex Rodriguez was formally approved by the NBA on Wednesday.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
23-49, 4th in Northwest
- 4/2L 120-108
- 4/3L 122-113
- 4/5W 116-106
- 4/7L 141-137
- 4/9L 145-136
- 4/11W 121-117
- 4/12PPD
- 4/13L 127-97
- 4/14L 130-105
- 4/16W 119-111
- 4/18L 124-105
- 4/20W 134-120
- 4/21L 128-125
- 4/24W 101-96
- 4/26W 105-104
- 4/27W 114-107
- 4/29W 126-114
- 5/1L 140-136
- 5/5L 139-135
- 5/7L 121-112
- 5/9W 128-96
- 5/11W 119-100
- 5/13L 114-103
- 5/15L 124-108
- 5/16W 136-121
- Full Schedule
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Sources: A-Rod, Lore OK'ed as Wolves partners
The NBA board of governors approved Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez as limited partners with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx in a vote on Tuesday, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Wolves' Hernangomez on Spain's Olympic roster
Juancho Hernangomez, a forward for the Minnesota Timberwolves, is back on Spain's Olympic roster after being ruled out earlier this month because of a left shoulder injury.
Could Anthony Edwards replace Bradley Beal on Team USA? (0:58)
Spain's Hernangomez (shoulder) to miss Games
Juancho Hernangomez -- who plays for the Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA -- dislocated his left shoulder during an exhibition victory Thursday over France.
Sources: Wolves' Edwards suffers sprained ankle
While practicing with the USA Select Team Wednesday in Las Vegas, Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards suffered a sprained ankle during a scrimmage, sources said, though the injury isn't believed to be serious.
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Sources: Wolves' Edwards joins U.S. select team
Timberwolves forward Anthony Edwards will be part of the USA Basketball select team, sources told ESPN, while the Heat's Erik Spoelstra will be involved in coaching the team.
Ball, Edwards headline NBA All-Rookie teams
LaMelo Ball and Anthony Edwards were joined by Tyrese Haliburton, Saddiq Bey and Jae'Sean Tate on the All-Rookie First Team. Immanuel Quickley, Desmond Bane, Isaiah Stewart, Isaac Okoro and Patrick Williams made the Second Team.
LaMelo Ball over Anthony Edwards for Rookie of the Year? The NBA had some thoughts
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Complaint: Sale of Wolves violates partnership
Meyer Orbach, who owns more than 17% of the NBA's Timberwolves, filed a complaint alleging owner Glen Taylor's pending sale of the franchise to Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez is in violation of the franchise's partnership agreement.
Jokic, Curry, Embiid named finalists for MVP
Nikola Jokic or Joel Embiid would become the first center since Shaquille O'Neal in 2000 to win MVP, while Stephen Curry would become one of the nine players in history to win the award three times.
Sources: Vanterpool, Gates out from T-Wolves
David Vanterpool, whose lack of being considered for the Timberwolves job after Ryan Saunders was fired caused anger among NBA players, will not be back with the team next season, sources told ESPN.
Russell's steal and behind-the-back pass = Edwards slam (0:15)
Edwards, T-wolves beat playoffs-bound Mavs 136-121
— Anthony Edwards scored 30 points in his final audition for NBA Rookie of the Year, leading the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 136-121 victory over the postseason-bound Dallas Mavericks on Sunday night.
Kobe, 'still winning,' inducted with KG, Duncan
The 2020 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame class is one of the most star-studded of all-time, led by Kobe Bryant and fellow NBA legends Kevin Garnett and Tim Duncan.
Tomjanovich praises Kobe and KG as well as advocates for Horry to make the HOF (1:25)
KG thanks the Timberwolves, Celtics during HOF speech (1:37)
Edwards goes behind the back to himself on this jam (0:19)
Tacko ends up on the wrong side of this dunk (0:23)
Tatum takes a hit but still finishes with a slam (0:25)
Tatum, Celtics cruise to 124-108 win over Timberwolves
— Jayson Tatum had 26 points and 11 rebounds as the short-handed Boston Celtics cruised to a 124-108 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday.
Celtics' D denies Timberwolves at the rim twice (0:17)
DLo shows no mercy on one-handed finish (0:23)
2020-21 Northwest Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | 52 | 20 | .722 | - | W2 |
| Denver | 47 | 25 | .653 | 5 | L1 |
| Portland | 42 | 30 | .583 | 10 | W1 |
| Minnesota | 23 | 49 | .319 | 29 | W1 |
| Oklahoma City | 22 | 50 | .306 | 30 | W1 |
2020-21 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Points Per Game
Assists Per Game
Field Goal Percentage
Rebounds Per Game
Steals Per Game
Blocks Per Game
Team Stats
Points Per Game112.118th
Rebounds Per Game43.520th
Assists Per Game25.611th
Points Allowed117.328th
2020 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(1) | Anthony Edwards | SG | Georgia |
| 1(17) | Aleksej Pokusevski | PF | |
| 2(3) | Daniel Oturu | C | Minnesota |
Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 19 | 45 | .297 |
| 2018-19 | 36 | 46 | .439 |
| 2017-18 | 47 | 35 | .573 |