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    May 24, 2018
    Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns, left, and guard Jimmy Butler. Jerome Miron / USA TODAY Sports
    2 Wolves named to All-NBA Third Team
    The Minnesota Timberwolves duo of Karl-Anthony Towns and Jimmy Butler were named to the All-NBA Third Team while Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron...
    sports/basketballMay 24, 2018 - 3:11pm
    May 5, 2018
    Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins (22) is defended by Los Angeles Clippers guard Lou Williams (23) during the fourth quarter at Target Center in Minneapolis on Tuesday night. Brace Hemmelgarn / USA TODAY Sports
    Wiggins admits his last season was underwhelming, vows improvement
    MINNEAPOLIS — Minutes after the Timberwolves season ended in a Game 5 loss to Houston in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs,...
    sports/basketballMay 5, 2018 - 10:45am
    May 4, 2018
    Minnesota Timberwolves guard Derrick Rose (25) dribbles in the third quarter against Houston Rockets in Game 4 of the first round of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Target Center in Minneapolis on Apr. 23. Brad Rempel / USA TODAY Sports
    Timberwolves, Derrick Rose a good fit, but no sure bet to resign
    MINNEAPOLIS — By the end of the season, there weren't many reasons left to criticize what was one of Tom Thibodeau's most scrutinized moves...
    sports/basketballMay 4, 2018 - 6:27pm
    May 1, 2018
    From left: Minnesota Timberwolves new President of Basketball Operations and Head Coach Tom Thibodeau, owner Glen Taylor, and General Manager Scott Layden pose for photos after a press conference in Minneapolis, Tuesday, April 26, 2016. Scott Takushi / St. Paul Pioneer Press
    In win-now mode, Timberwolves acknowledge need for another aggressive offseason
    ST. PAUL — Scott Layden has regrets about the February trade deadline. Although in the thick of the race for home-court advantage in the...
    sports/basketballMay 1, 2018 - 6:19pm
    April 28, 2018
    Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins (22) reacts with guard Jimmy Butler (23) during the third quarter against the Orlando Magic at Target Center in Minneapolis on Nov. 22, 2017. Brace Hemmelgarn / USA TODAY Sports
    Time for the Timberwolves to extend Jimmy Butler, part ways with Andrew Wiggins?
    MINNEAPOLIS — With the Timberwolves' playoff drought over and a strong veteran base on the team, Minnesota has safely departed the rebuild...
    sports/basketballApril 28, 2018 - 7:30am
    April 27, 2018
    Houston Rockets center Clint Capela (15) drives past Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jimmy Butler (23) for the basket in the second half in game five of the first round of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports
    Time for the Timberwolves to extend Jimmy Butler, part ways with Andrew Wiggins?
    With the Timberwolves’ playoff drought over and a strong veteran base on the team, Minnesota has safely departed the rebuild phase and jumped...
    sports/basketballApril 27, 2018 - 1:47pm
    April 26, 2018
    Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jamal Crawford (11) walks off the court after losing to the Houston Rockets in Game 5 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center in Houston on April 25, 2018. Thomas B. Shea / USA TODAY Sports
    After first-round playoff exit, Wolves players look forward to 'Step 2'
    HOUSTON — Following the Timberwolves' season-ending Game 5 loss to the Rockets on Wednesday night, Taj Gibson went up to Minnesota's younger...
    sports/basketballApril 26, 2018 - 5:17pm
    Apr 25, 2018; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets center Clint Capela (15) drives past Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jimmy Butler (23) for the basket in the second half in game five of the first round of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports
    Rockets close out Wolves with third-quarter surge
    HOUSTON—James Harden and Clint Capela recorded double-doubles, and the Houston Rockets used another third-quarter blitz to top the Minnesota...
    sports/basketballApril 26, 2018 - 7:09am
    April 25, 2018
    Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Tom Thibodeau reacts to a call during the second half against the Golden State Warriors at Target Center on Dec 11, 2016. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
    Thibodeau 'proud' of Timberwolves' progress
    ST. PAUL—Tom Thibodeau has talked time and again about the challenge he faced when coming to Minnesota. Yes, the Timberwolves had a young...
    sports/basketballApril 25, 2018 - 10:56pm
    April 24, 2018
    Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jimmy Butler (23) looks to get around Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon (10) in the first half in Game 3 of the first round of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Target Center in Minneapolis on April 21. Jesse Johnson / USA TODAY Sports
    Jimmy Butler the recruiter? Timberwolves should be recruiting Butler, agent says
    MINNEAPOLIS — In an interview with WCCO radio's Chad Hartman on Monday, April 24, Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor was asked if he was concerned...
    sports/basketballApril 24, 2018 - 7:05pm
    Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza (1) fouls Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) in the fourth quarter in game four of the first round of the 2018 NBA Playoffs Monday at Target Center. Brad Rempel / USA TODAY Sports
    Commentary: Wolves say they have to check the tape but fans understand what happened
    Jamal Crawford wasn’t the first Timberwolves player to be asked about the third quarter of their playoff game against Houston on Monday, but...
    sports/basketballApril 24, 2018 - 9:15am
    April 23, 2018
    Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) dribbles in the second quarter against Minnesota Timberwolves guard Andrew Wiggins (22) in Game Four of the first round of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Target Center on Monday night. Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
    Harden, Rockets ride record-setting quarter to rout over Timberwolves
    MINNEAPOLIS—James Harden scored a franchise playoff-record 22 points in the third quarter to ignite a sudden offensive eruption as the...
    sports/basketballApril 23, 2018 - 9:49pm
    April 20, 2018
    Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jeff Teague (0) attempts to score as Houston Rockets guard Chris Paul (3) and center Clint Capela (15) defend during the second quarter in game two of the first round of the 2018 NBA Playoffs earlier this week in Houston. Troy Taormina / USA TODAY Sports
    Jeff Teague's answer for struggling Timberwolves: 'Fight fire with fire, man'
    MINNEAPOLIS—The Minnesota Timberwolves offense was one of the best units in basketball this season. The Wolves scored 110.8 points per...
    sports/basketballApril 20, 2018 - 10:13pm
    April 19, 2018
    Wolves need 'Buckets' to live up to his nickname
    MINNEAPOLIS—Jimmy Butler was a tactician on one half of the floor on Wednesday night, holding James Harden to 2-for-9 shooting as the primary...
    sports/basketballApril 19, 2018 - 11:02pm
    Houston Rockets center Clint Capela (15) and Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) battle for a rebound during the third quarter in Game 2 of the first round of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center in Houston on April 18, 2018. Troy Taormina / USA TODAY Sports
    Houston has exposed Karl-Anthony Towns' weaknesses. Can he adjust?
    MINNEAPOLIS — One day after calling for his all-star center to get more post touches, Timberwolves point guard Jeff Teague seemed to be...
    sports/basketballApril 19, 2018 - 5:01pm
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