Minneapolis-St. Paul – (Minnesota Timberwolves PR) The Minnesota Timberwolves, working in conjunction with local government officials, infectious disease experts and public health authorities, announced the team will open its practice facility at Mayo Clinic Square for voluntary player workouts beginning tomorrow, Thursday, May 21. Strict protocols have been designed to ensure this initial level of access will take place in…
LAS VEGAS, NV — The Minnesota Timberwolves advanced to the NBA Summer League final with an 85-77 win over the Brooklyn Nets. Center Naz Long lead all scorers with 20. Two other Timberwolves scored in double figures, Jordan McLaughlin and Mitch Creek, combined for 23 points. Minnesota takes their unbeaten record to the test Monday night against the Memphis Grizzles….
Courtesy: Minnesota TimberwolvesCHANHASSEN, Minn. – The Minnesota Timberwolves unveiled new uniforms inspired by Minnesota music icon Prince Thursday at Paisley Park. The Prince-inspired City Edition uniforms, of course, feature the singer’s favorite color–purple. They were designed in collaboration with Prince’s estate. The new uniform will debut on Friday, Nov. 16 at the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Target Center. Fans can purchase City Edition…
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn — Timberwolves guard Jimmy Butler is requesting a trade from the franchise, according to sources. Butler wants to join a program that will sign him to a five-year, maximum contract. His top three preferred destinations include the Brooklyn Nets, the LA Clippers and the New York Knicks. Sources also say Butler denies that center Karl-Anthony Towns plays a…
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Jimmy Butler is nearing a return to action, with four critical games to go for the team in the regular season. Butler told reporters after practice on Tuesday that he’s “this close” to being back on the court. Coach Tom Thibodeau said Butler was a full participant in the workout. His surgically repaired right knee will be…
Minneapolis, Minn. (Timberwolves PR) – The Minnesota Timberwolves announced that an MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) taken this afternoon on Wolves forward Jimmy Butler’s right knee revealed a meniscal injury. The evaluation and MRI was conducted by Team Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Diane Dahm at Mayo Clinic. Further updates as to Butler’s progress will be issued when more information becomes available. The injury occurred…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jeff Teague had 18 points and 12 assists, and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Charlotte Hornets 112-94 on Sunday night for their fifth straight victory. Andrew Wiggins led Minnesota with 20 points, while Karl-Anthony Towns, Jimmy Butler, Gorgui Dieng and Jamal Crawford all reached double figures in scoring. The Timberwolves moved to 7-3 on the young season,…
MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, Minn. (Minnesota Timberwolves PR) — The Timberwolves unveiled a new team logo tonight at halftime of their final home game of the season against Oklahoma City. The new logo will be implemented beginning with the 2017-18 season. The unveil is the latest in a series of announcements that demonstrate the new era of Timberwolves basketball and the new direction…
