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PREVIEW: T-Wolves Battle Nuggets in NBA Playoffs Second Round

MINNESOTA BEGINS THE SECOND ROUND OF THE NBA PLAYOFFS SATURDAY TAKING ON THE DEFENDING CHAMPS.
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MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR)–The Minnesota Timberwolves are in the second round of the NBA playoffs for the first time since 2004. Their next opponent is the defending champions. The Denver Nuggets are surely not going to be an easy matchup for the Wolves, but if we learned anything in the first round sweep vs. Phoenix, it’s that Minnesota is ready and hungry…

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T-wolves plan for Finch to be with them for Game 1 versus Nuggets. Still hope for sideline presence

The Minnesota Timberwolves are planning for coach Chris Finch to be with them in Denver to begin their Western Conference semifinal series following his knee surgery — and considering seating configurations that would allow him to safely be on the bench during games.
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Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch holds his knee after colliding with Timberwolves guard Mike Conley during the second half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Phoenix Suns Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Phoenix. The Timberwolves won 122-116, taking the series 4-0. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves are planning for coach Chris…

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Timberwolves take 2-0 lead on Suns

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(AP Photo/Abbie Parr)MINNEAPOLIS (AP/KVRR) – Jaden McDaniels scored 25 points for a career best in the playoffs and spearheaded another stifling defensive performance by the Minnesota Timberwolves in a 105-93 victory over the Phoenix Suns to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round series on Tuesday night. Mike Conley and Rudy Gobert each added 18 points to help the Timberwolves…

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NBA bans Jontay Porter for life after gambling probe shows he shared information, bet on games

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(AP Photo/David Zalubowski)NEW YORK (AP/KVRR) – Toronto Raptors two-way player Jontay Porter was banned for life from the NBA on Wednesday after a league probe found he disclosed confidential information to sports bettors and wagered on games, even betting on the Raptors to lose. Porter is the second person to be banned by Commissioner Adam Silver for violating league rules….

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Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx are no longer for sale

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MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR) – Glen Taylor of the general partner of Minnesota Timberwolves Basketball Limited Partnership confirmed the expiration of the option of Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez to acquire controlling interest in the Timberwolves and Lynx. The purchase agreement stated closing was required to happen within 90 days. That period ended on March 27. “I will continue to work with Marc,…

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Towns scores franchise-record 62 points, but Hornets rally for 128-125 win over Timberwolves

Karl-Anthony Towns scored a franchise-record 62 points, including 44 in the first half, but the Charlotte Hornets erased an 18-point deficit and stunned the Minnesota Timberwolves 128-125 on Monday night
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Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) shoots over Charlotte Hornets center Nathan Mensah during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 22, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Karl-Anthony Towns scored a franchise-record 62 points, including 44 in the first half, but the Charlotte Hornets erased an 18-point deficit and stunned the Minnesota Timberwolves 128-125…

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Season Over: Timberwolves Lose Game 5, Series To Nuggets 4-1

Timberwolves Have Not Won Playoff Series Since 2004
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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards reacts adfter missing a last-second, 3-point shot to tie the game in the second half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets Tuesday, April 25, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)DENVER (AP) — Michael Malone surveyed the scene Tuesday night and wondered where everyone was — not just…

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Timberwolves Avoid Sweep, Beat Nuggets In Game 4

Nuggets Lead Series 3-1. Game 5 Tuesday In Denver
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Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) works toward the basket while defended by Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (50) during the second half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Sunday, April 23, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Anthony Edwards stared straight into his locker after Minnesota’s loss to Denver in Game 3, reflecting on…

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Timberwolves trade D’Angelo Russell to Lakers, get Mike Conley Jr. from Jazz

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MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – The NBA trade deadline expires at 2 p.m. Thursday, but the Minnesota Timberwolves didn’t wait that long to make a significant shakeup in their roster.\ According to multiple reports, the Timberwolves are sending guard D’Angelo Russell to the L.A. Lakers as part of a three-team trade that’s bringing Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley to Minnesota. The…