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The Minnesota Timberwolves have increased optimism that Chris Finch will be able to sit near the team's bench when their second round series against the Denver Nuggets begins on Saturday. Finch underwent surgery on Wednesday to repair the ruptured patellar tendon in his right knee. Finch led Thursday's practice and walked around on crutches. Assistant coach Micah Nori will take … [Read more...] about Chris Finch Likely To Be Along Wolves’ Bench For Game 1

Chris Finch lead the Minnesota Timberwolves through practice on Thursday, one day after undergoing surgery on his right knee. It is still unclear whether Finch will coach the team from the sideline for Game 1 against the Nuggets on Saturday. Finch could coach from a suite and conduct pregame and halftime meetings. The Wolves could also clear a spot for Finch on the sideline to … [Read more...] about Chris Finch Leads Timberwolves’ Practice On Thursday

Mike Conley has been named the 2023-24 Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year. Conley has won the annual award for the second time, having previously earned the honor in the 2018-19 season. The Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year Award recognizes the player deemed the best teammate based on selfless play, on- and off-court leadership as a mentor and role model to other NBA … [Read more...] about Mike Conley Named 23-24 NBA Teammate Of The Year

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch will have surgery for a ruptured right patellar tendon on Wednesday. Finch was injured near the end of the Timberwolves Game 4 victory over the Phoenix Suns. Minnesota guard Mike Conley collided with Finch on a play near the sideline. Finch's status to be on the bench for Game 1 of the Wolves second round series against the Denver … [Read more...] about Chris Finch To Have Patellar Tendon Surgery Wednesday

In the postgame media session after the Minnesota Timberwolves swept the Phoenix Suns, Wolves franchise star Karl-Anthony Towns had high praise for Anthony Edwards. "He's the face of the league. I've been saying that. He hates when I say it, but it's true," Towns on Edwards' place in the NBA. Minnesota's young star also drew high praise from Suns forward Kevin Durant. "I'm so … [Read more...] about Karl-Anthony Towns Calls Anthony Edwards ‘The Face Of The League’