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    June 24, 2017
    Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Tom Thibodeau reacts during the first half against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena on March 17, 2017. (Steve Mitchell / USA TODAY Sports)
    Thibodeau can't hold back his joy
    MINNEAPOLIS — Never, at least in his time in Minnesota, has Tom Thibodeau looked happier than he did late Thursday night.
    sports2 hours 31 min ago
    Will this be the year the Wolves match the hype?
    MINNEAPOLIS — Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor said the front office would take time this next week to see whether the team ranks among the Western Conference's elite. Minnesota finished 13th in the West last year and 10 games out of a playoff spot, but last week's acquisition...
    sports2 hours 31 min ago
    Chicago Bulls forward Jimmy Butler (21) makes a pass against the Boston Celtics during the second half in game four of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at United Center in Chicago on April 23, 2017. Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
    Rebuild-a-Bulls: Butler trade signals hard Chicago reset
    CHICAGO — Finding an identity under coach Fred Hoiberg meant trading the face of the franchise for the Chicago Bulls. All-Star swingman...
    sports/pro23 hours 17 min ago
    June 23, 2017
    Chicago Bulls forward Jimmy Butler (21) makes a pass April 23 against the Boston Celtics during the second half in game four of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at United Center. Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
    Taylor thinks Butler can get Timberwolves to the checkered flag
    MINNEAPOLIS — Had the Timberwolves made serious progress in the win column last season, Glen Taylor said, "We may have continued on with...
    sportsJune 23, 2017 - 10:01pm
    Jimmy Butler (21) of the Chicago Bulls, shoots the ball against Boston Celtics center Kelly Olynyk (41) during the second half in game four of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at United Center. Butler on Thursday was acquired by the Minnesota Timberwolves. (Mike DiNovo / USA TODAY Sports)
    Butler acquisition send Wolves' ticket sales soaring
    MINNEAPOLIS — Ryan Tanke could feel the buzz building at First Avenue on Thursday night. The Timberwolves' chief revenue officer was at...
    sportsJune 23, 2017 - 10:00pm
    Chicago Bulls forward Jimmy Butler (21) makes a pass against the Boston Celtics during the second half in game four of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at United Center in Chicago on April 23, 2017. Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
    Rebuild-a-Bulls: Butler trade signals hard Chicago reset
    CHICAGO — Finding an identity under coach Fred Hoiberg meant trading the face of the franchise for the Chicago Bulls. All-Star swingman...
    sportsJune 23, 2017 - 2:21pm
    June 22, 2017
    Chicago Bulls forward Jimmy Butler, middle, goes to the basket past Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart and center Kelly Olynyk in an April 16 file photo during the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden in Boston. Winslow Townson / USA TODAY Sports
    Wolves Jimmy a trade
    MINNEAPOLIS—After 14 months of relative inactivity, Tom Thibodeau made what may be the biggest splash in Timberwolves history on Thursday...
    sports/proJune 22, 2017 - 10:59pm
    Chicago Bulls forward Jimmy Butler (21) dribbles the ball April 23 against the Boston Celtics during the first half in game four of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at United Center. Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
    UPDATE: Timberwolves acquire All-Star Butler from Bulls, give up LaVine, Dunn
    MINNEAPOLIS -- After 14 months of relative inactivity, Tom Thibodeau made what may be the biggest splash in Timberwolves history on Thursday...
    sportsJune 22, 2017 - 9:06pm
    June 21, 2017
    Florida State Seminoles forward Jonathan Isaac (1) drives against Xavier Musketeers guard J.P. Macura (55) March 18 during the first half in the second round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Amway Center. Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
    NBA draft should offer plenty of top prospects for Timberwolves to choose from
    MINNEAPOLIS — There are years when possessing a pick in the back half of the top 10 in the NBA draft puts teams in a pickle. The top-tier...
    sportsJune 21, 2017 - 8:23pm
    June 20, 2017
    Arizona Wildcats forward Lauri Markkanen (10) shoots against the Xavier Musketeers in the first half during the semifinals of the West Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center on May 23. Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
    For Timberwolves, Arizona's Lauri Markkanen could solve a couple of problems
    MINNEAPOLIS — Pekka Markkanen was asked for his thoughts on the day his son, Lauri, announced his decision to enter the NBA draft after...
    sportsJune 20, 2017 - 8:54pm
    June 19, 2017
    Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers in game five of the 2017 NBA Finals at Oracle Arena in Oakland on June 12, 2017. Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
    Kahn: Curry didn't want to be a Wolf
    MINNEAPOLIS — For years the Timberwolves and former president of basketball operations David Kahn have been heavily criticized publicly over...
    sportsJune 19, 2017 - 8:52pm
    June 15, 2017
    Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry at a press conference after game five of the 2017 NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
    Steph Curry, Warriors still aren't interested in visiting the White House
    Following the Warriors' triumph in the NBA Finals, the team's official statement on a possible visit to the White House was that it has not yet...
    sportsJune 15, 2017 - 2:49pm
    June 13, 2017
    Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr argues with an official against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second half in game four of the 2017 NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland on June 9. Kyle Terada / USA TODAY Sports
    Champion Warriors might snub White House -- if invited
    SAN FRANCISCO — Politics will have to wait until another day for the Golden State Warriors. One day after winning their second NBA championship...
    sportsJune 13, 2017 - 1:17pm
    June 12, 2017
    Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) celebrates with Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) during the fourth quarter in Game 5 of the 2017 NBA Finals at Oracle Arena on Monday night. Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
    Warriors are NBA champions in nearly perfect run through playoffs
    OAKLAND, Calif. -- The Golden State Warriors used a 28-4 flurry in the second quarter to take a lead they never relinquished, then relied on...
    sportsJune 12, 2017 - 10:56pm
    June 8, 2017
    Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) celebrates with teammates during the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers in game three of the 2017 NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland on June 7, 2017. Ken Blaze / USA TODAY Sports
    Golden State looks to finish off sweep of Cavaliers
    CLEVELAND — One team is trying to make history, the other desperately hoping to avoid a repeat of it. The Golden State Warriors hold a...
    sportsJune 8, 2017 - 5:07pm
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