Hoops Rumors

Anthony Edwards‘ improving ability to stay patient on the offensive end has started to pay off for the Timberwolves, writes Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. “I’m young, I still want to get my (shot) off,” Edwards said. “It’s frustrating sometimes, but I got to understand the bigger picture.” The All-Star shooting guard is trying to be more egalitarian in his approach as he … [Read more...] about Northwest Notes: Edwards, Timberwolves, Jokic, Malone

The Timberwolves made arguably the biggest trade of the offseason at the start of training camp when they sent Karl-Anthony Towns to New York in a deal that saw Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo head to Minnesota. That might not have been their last major move of the 2024/25 league year. According to Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst of ESPN (Insider link), Minnesota is being … [Read more...] about Wolves Viewed As ‘Potential Player’ On Trade Market

The restrictions imposed by the NBA’s new Collective Bargaining Agreement and tax apron rules will likely inspire teams to get creative on the trade market this season, insider Jake Fischer writes for The Stein Line. Second-apron teams like Milwaukee and Phoenix are among those likely to scour the trade market for players whose contracts can be acquired using the minimum salary … [Read more...] about Northwest Notes: Reath, Hendricks, DiVincenzo, Wolves

Following the conclusion of the group play games in the NBA Cup on Tuesday, the eight teams advancing to the knockout round have been set, and the quarterfinal games have been scheduled. After the Warriors, Rockets, and Hawks previously clinched spots in the knockout round, the Thunder, Mavericks, Bucks, Knicks, and Magic joined them as a result of Tuesday’s outcomes. The … [Read more...] about Knockout Round Matchups Set For NBA Cup; Games Scheduled For Non-Quarterfinalists

The legal battle that will determine who controls the Timberwolves won’t be resolved until January at the earliest, sources tell Eben Novy-Williams and Michael McCann of Sportico. As Sportico’s duo explains, the legal representatives for current team owner Glen Taylor and prospective owners Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez will answer “final questions of clarification” from the … [Read more...] about Northwest Notes: Timberwolves, Gordon, George, Jazz