Lowe's League Pass Rankings! Breaking down NBA teams 30-11
From highlight potential to court design to blooper frequency to coaches making funny faces, we present teams 30 to 11 in ESPN's annual NBA League Pass Rankings.
2022 Schedule
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3-1, 1st in Northwest
Keon Johnson, KAT put on electrifying dunk contest (0:21)
Nowell hits fadeaway as Timberwolves outlast Nuggets in OT (0:25)
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The NBA's 75th anniversary tips off with a star-studded nod to its rich history
KAT posterizes Jaxson Hayes with vicious one-handed slam (0:25)
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Anthony Edwards shows out with monster between-the-legs dunk (0:20)
Isaiah Miller throws down ferocious slam for Timberwolves (0:22)
How did Patrick Beverley land on the Timberwolves? (1:09)
Sources: Beverley traded again, now to Wolves
The Timberwolves are acquiring veteran guard Patrick Beverley from the Grizzlies for Jarrett Culver and Juancho Hernangomez, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Jaden McDaniels' clutch 3 sends game to OT (0:16)
McKinley Wright's pass to Brian Bowen is a beauty (0:18)
Isaiah Miller with the ferocious poster dunk for Timberwolves (0:22)
2021-22 Northwest Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 3 | 1 | .750 | - | L1 |
| Utah | 2 | 2 | .500 | 1 | W2 |
| Oklahoma City | 1 | 3 | .250 | 2 | L1 |
| Denver | 1 | 4 | .200 | 2.5 | W1 |
| Portland | 0 | 4 | .000 | 3 | L4 |
Team Stats
Points Per Game112.118th
Rebounds Per Game43.520th
Assists Per Game25.611th
Points Allowed117.328th
Injuries
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | 23 | 49 | .319 |
| 2019-20 | 19 | 45 | .297 |
| 2018-19 | 36 | 46 | .439 |
| 2017-18 | 47 | 35 | .573 |