This year, Anthony Edwards is taking and making nearly twice as many three-point shots compared to previous seasons. With the Timberwolves losing Karl-Anthony Towns in a trade, they had to find three-point shooting from somewhere else. Ant has stepped into that role, and it seems like he was getting ready for it even before the trade happened. Speaking with journalist Landon … [Read more...] about Anthony Edwards Credits Dame for Improved Three-Point Shooting
Benched 4x DPOY Timberwolves Star Reflects On Late Loss
The Minnesota Timberwolves fell to a Jimmy Butler-void Miami Heat by one point Sunday evening in a low-scoring 95-94 loss. It was a much-needed victory for the Heat but an inexcusable loss for the Timberwolves. Things got controversial, though, when head coach Chris Finch took Timberwolves star Rudy Gobert out of the game late in the fourth quarter. After the game, the 4x DPOY … [Read more...] about Benched 4x DPOY Timberwolves Star Reflects On Late Loss
Timberwolves “Stifle Tower” Center Hits Major Career Milestone
Minnesota Timberwolves towering center Rudy Gobert, AKA “The Stifle Tower,” captured a major career milestone on Friday night in the Timberwolves 127-102 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. The Frenchman notched a season-high 15 rebounds following the previous game, in which he scored 21 points, another season-high. His stats on Friday, though, brought on a significant career … [Read more...] about Timberwolves “Stifle Tower” Center Hits Major Career Milestone
How Timberwolves Can Fix Glaring Holes In Defense
The Minnesota Timberwolves were one of the top defenses in the NBA last season leading the league in defensive rating (108.4). So far this season, there have been some holes in the defense. Not so much to raise any alarms, but noticeable enough that could pose problems in the playoffs. With new player personnel like Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo joining the team, there’s … [Read more...] about How Timberwolves Can Fix Glaring Holes In Defense
Three Late-Game Timberwolves Lineups Featuring Naz Reid
Naz Reid, the reigning Sixth Man of the Year in the NBA, has been a fan favorite in Minnesota for a couple of years. He went undrafted in 2019, time year before the Timberwolves took Anthony Edwards first overall. Reid was not expected to be a rotational piece for the team, much less a beloved cornerstone of the franchise. Despite the long odds and limited opportunities playing … [Read more...] about Three Late-Game Timberwolves Lineups Featuring Naz Reid