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Chip Scoggins: Karl-Anthony Towns returns and the only drama was on the court

MINNEAPOLIS — He didn't ride into Target Center on a white horse Wednesday night, though Karl-Anthony Towns' introduction with the starting lineup carried a theatrical flair befitting his loooooooong-awaited return.

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He’s ‘questionable’: Could Karl-Anthony Towns return to Timberwolves after 52-game absence?

MINNEAPOLIS — Another turn of the wheel in the Timberwolves' recent injury drama came Tuesday as fans were teased with the prospect that Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards might both play in Wednesday night's home game against the Hawks — only for coach Chris Finch to throw water on that…

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Timberwolves struggle to slow down Raptors in 122-107 road loss

As the Timberwolves trudge onward without Anthony Edwards for an indefinite amount of time, generating offense is likely to be an issue for them.

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With playoffs nearing, Timberwolves say Karl-Anthony Towns will return ‘in coming weeks’

MINNEAPOLIS — The Timberwolves sent out a cryptic news release Wednesday saying All-Star center Karl-Anthony Towns, out since Nov. 28 because of a right calf strain, is expected to return "in the coming weeks" and has been participating in basketball activities.

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Jim Souhan: Karl-Anthony Towns and the injured calf. What are the Wolves hiding?

MINNEAPOLIS — Chris Finch smiled when asked the familiar question.

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Karl-Anthony Towns in 'final stages' of recovery, but still no timetable on his return to Timberwolves

As the Timberwolves prepare to play their first game since the All-Star break, there was no change to their injury report related to Karl-Anthony Towns, who remains out because of a right calf injury he suffered Nov. 28.

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Lakers will deal Russell Westbrook to Utah in 3-team trade

Los Angeles is reacquiring guard D’Angelo Russell from Minnesota in a three-team, eight-player deal.

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Timberwolves lose to Magic, 127-120, in game marred by fight, five ejections

MINNEAPOLIS — This was not a typical NBA bottom feeder, Timberwolves coach Chris Finch said, hours before the Wolves hosted the Orlando Magic on Friday at Target Center

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Chip Scoggins: Can Wolves make Towns fit into their winning formula?

Their esprit de corps was evident everywhere. On defense. On offense. In huddles. In their steadfast refusal to go down without a fight.

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Third-quarter burst helps Timberwolves beat Pelicans, 111-102

NEW ORLEANS — After losing to Houston, coach Chris Finch summed up his team by saying they were capable of beating anybody and losing to anybody.

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As Timberwolves strive to stay afloat, Karl-Anthony Towns speaks up

MINNEAPOLIS — After Thursday's win over the Raptors, the Timberwolves jumped two places in the Western Conference standings, from ninth to seventh place. Such is the precarious West this season. Even one game can have a significant impact on a team's place in the standings.

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What’s Behind the Timberwolves' Rocky Start?

Minnesota made the splashiest move of the offseason after acquiring Rudy Gobert, but the team has struggled as we approach the midpoint of the season.

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Patrick Reusse: Do we trust the Wolves to properly put together their talent puzzle?

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minneapolis Lakers departed for Los Angeles after the 1960 season. The Twins and the Vikings arrived in 1961, then came the North Stars in the fall of 1967.

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The badly misfiring Timberwolves are proof that NBA rosters aren’t math

As much as NBA owners and general managers like to believe otherwise, successful teams aren’t math: they’re science. Just look at the state of the once-promising Timberwolves

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Chip Scoggins: KAT-less Wolves need Edwards to be the MVP he was vs. Grizzlies

Anthony Edwards had that look. The one he displayed so often last season, a look of determination from a competitor about to unleash like a tsunami.

The Independent UK

Fans enjoy raucous night in Doha ahead of World Cup ‘Battle of Britain’

England and Wales fans mixed together ahead of the crunch group B fixture.

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Milwaukee stays undefeated with 115-102 victory over Timberwolves

MINNEAPOLIS — Last season, the Minnesota Timberwolves' early-season struggles received a significant boost when they beat the defending champion Milwaukee Bucks.

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Jim Souhan: Brunson takes stock of Timberwolves, Lynx

A conversation with Rebekkah Brunson contains multitudes.

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Wolves coach Chris Finch: Chemistry between Rudy Gobert, Karl-Anthony Towns 'looks pretty good right now'

MINNEAPOLIS — The Timberwolves have been easing Karl-Anthony Towns into action after he missed the first part of training camp because of a non-COVID illness.

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Rudy Gobert expects to fit well alongside new Timberwolves teammates

The Timberwolves had their first official practice Tuesday, but center Rudy Gobert said he still has not seen Karl-Anthony Towns since the Wolves completed the trade for Gobert over the summer.

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Karl-Anthony Towns declares 'championship or bust' for Timberwolves

MINNEAPOLIS — With their offseason trade for Rudy Gobert, a massive extension for franchise cornerstone Karl-Anthony Towns and the projected continued ascendance of Anthony Edwards, the Timberwolves could be poised for big things in years to come.

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Rudy Gobert joins Wolves, says goal 'is to win a championship'

MINNEAPOLIS — A few days before the Timberwolves and Jazz agreed to send Rudy Gobert to Minnesota for a cache of players and draft picks, Gobert told his agent, Bouna Ndiaye, that he wanted a little time to think over the move.

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Rudy Gobert on what went wrong with Jazz: Their will to win was different, their culture… I feel something changed

Christopher Hine: Rudy Gobert on what he noticed different with the Timberwolves last season, and why he felt this could be a good fit for him: "Their will to win was different, their culture and the way they were approaching the games, I felt like ...

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Josh Okogie to Phoenix

Shams Charania: Free agent Josh Okogie has agreed to a one-year deal with the Phoenix Suns, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania What's the buzz on Twitter? Gerald Bourguet @ GeraldBourguet Between the Damion Lee, Jock ...

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Karl-Anthony Towns agrees to supermax contract extension with Timberwolves

Adrian Wojnarowski: Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns has agreed on a four-year, $224M super max extension, his agent Jessica Holtz of @CAA_Basketball tells ESPN. Deal begins with the 2024-25 season and delivers Towns' total contract ...

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