Yet Minnesota didn’t attempt to lose, even late in the season. The Timberwolves played Dallas on the final day of the 2020-21 campaign, and a loss would have improved Minnesota’s odds of jumping into the top three by 4.3%. Instead, the Wolves went for the win and waxed the Mavericks.

Minnesota uses a 3rd quarter barrage led by Anthony Edwards to stake a 3-1 series lead and move within a win of the West Finals.

Two long-suffering NBA franchises can secure conference title spots with Game 5 wins Wednesday, although only Minnesota is favored.

But what about Minnesota? The Timberwolves currently own the No. 17 pick, Detroit’s selection that they acquired as part of their trade with the Knicks back in September. Who is Minnesota projected to select in the first round of next month’s draft? Here’s who the experts suspect may soon be joining the organization:

NBA star Jimmy Butler has burned bridges in many cities as one of the more vocal players in the league. And best believe those fans remember. They immediately h

The star point guard's injured hamstring will be re-evaluated on Wednesday before Game 5 against the Timberwolves.

The Golden State Warriors lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves 117-110 in Game 4 of their 2025 NBA Playoff Western Conference semifinals, leaving them in a 3-1 deficit as the series moves back to Minneapolis for a potential closeout Game 5.

The Minnesota Timberwolves appear to be sticking with FanDuel Sports North for at least one more season.