Although Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch initially insisted that he was not going to make any changes to his starting lineup, according to Chris Hine of The Star Tribune. “You guys ask me this question all the time,” Finch said. “If I felt that the magic bullet was changing the starting lineup, I would’ve done that already. I don’t think I’m being particularly stubborn. … [Read more...] about Northwest Notes: Finch, DiVincenzo, Wolves, Clingan, Jazz
Timberwolves Claim Tristen Newton, Waive Daishen Nix
JANUARY 3: The Timberwolves have officially confirmed the moves in a press release. JANUARY 2: The Timberwolves have claimed shooting guard Tristen Newton off waivers, cutting guard Daishen Nix to create room on their roster for the newcomer, according to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic (Twitter link). Michael Scotto of HoopsHype first reported (via Twitter) that Minnesota was … [Read more...] about Timberwolves Claim Tristen Newton, Waive Daishen Nix
Timberwolves’ Rob Dillingham Out 1-2 More Weeks With Ankle Sprain
Rookie Timberwolves guard Rob Dillingham, who has already been out for his team’s last three games with an ankle ailment, has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 right lateral ankle sprain, the team has announced in a press statement. According to the Timberwolves, the lottery pick will be on the shelf for the an additional one-to-two weeks. He is set to be reassessed in one … [Read more...] about Timberwolves’ Rob Dillingham Out 1-2 More Weeks With Ankle Sprain
Northwest Notes: Edwards, Hartenstein, Clingan, Jokic
With Karl-Anthony Towns no longer in Minnesota, rising Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards is going through some growing pains this year, expressing frustration about receiving so much attention from opposing defenses, writes Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. Edwards admitted that he’s sometimes not sure how to handle traps and double-teams and admitted that it’s “not fun” to have … [Read more...] about Northwest Notes: Edwards, Hartenstein, Clingan, Jokic
Atlantic Notes: Barrett, Quickley, Towns, Butler
The Raptors’ anticipated starting five heading into the 2024/25 season has yet to play a game together. Per Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca (Twitter link), forward RJ Barrett had been questionable to suit up against the Magic on Friday through an illness — but had he played, it would have marked the first time Toronto’s starters were all available. He was eventually ruled out … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Barrett, Quickley, Towns, Butler