Bret Stuter

The Minnesota Timberwolves (39-38) suffered a defeat on the third of three road games at the hands of the Phoenix Suns (41-35). A loss was likely, not only because the Timberwolves entered the game on a four-game winning streak, but because it was the first home game for their newly acquired NBA superstar, Kevin Durant. […] How badly did the Timberwolves tumble hurt their NBA Playoff chances? - Dunking with Wolves - Dunking with Wolves - A Minnesota Timberwolves Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

The Minnesota Timberwolves knew what they had in SF Jaden McDaniels long before NBA analysts did. That should give Timberwolves fans some comfort in appreciating the Timberwolves front office, if for nothing else than their ability to correctly and independently assess the talent level of players on this roster. But that is certainly not the […] Bill Simmons 180’s on Minnesota Timberwolves Jaden McDaniels - Dunking with Wolves - Dunking with Wolves - A Minnesota Timberwolves Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

Does the current Minnesota Timberwolves scenario remind you of the four-part Avengers movie series? If you follow the Marvel Comics Universe saga with the latest two dozen or so interrelated movies, then you are not alone. And if you have been drawn in and swept up in the Minnesota Timberwolves’ dramatic 2022-23 NBA season, you […] I am starting to marvel at Minnesota Timberwolves End Game - Dunking with Wolves - Dunking with Wolves - A Minnesota Timberwolves Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

When I looked over the Minnesota Timberwolves’ history and saw the number of players who the team had given up on prematurely, I was suspicious that had left some names on the table. Those suspicions were confirmed by commenters who cited Chauncey Billups, Ray Allen, Wayne Ellington, Stephon Marbury, and more.  Of course, my point […] I’m starting to appreciate those subtle Tim Connelly Timberwolves moves - Dunking with Wolves - Dunking with Wolves - A Minnesota Timberwolves Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

The Minnesota Timberwolves (38-37) played the second game of a crucial back-to-back last night against a very hot Sacramento Kings (45-29) team. Because the game was on the road, the Timberwolves were a consensus underdog. Because it was back-to-back, the Timberwolves opted to sit just-returned power forward Karl-Anthony Towns out for this one. KAT is […] Did the Minnesota Timberwolves defeat the Kings last night? - Dunking with Wolves - Dunking with Wolves - A Minnesota Timberwolves Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

There is a lot to like about the future of the Minnesota Timberwolves, as long as the team continues to find and develop young prospects at the same pace as the team managed to do in the 2022-23 NBA season. Of course, once the team has established those prospects who have promising NBA careers ahead […] Luka Garza ends Iowa Wolves G-League season with a bang - Dunking with Wolves - Dunking with Wolves - A Minnesota Timberwolves Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

With their latest road win against the Golden State Warriors, the Minnesota Timberwolves (38-37) have crept above that all-too-familiar .500 record. Now, the question is, for how long? That is a question that few have a definitive answer to, as the Timberwolves’ success can flip on a dime and reverse course suddenly. But before there […] Timberwolves inching forward, but still a steep climb - Dunking with Wolves - Dunking with Wolves - A Minnesota Timberwolves Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

It’s tough to be in any must-win scenario, but the Minnesota Timberwolves found themselves in just such a high-stakes confrontation. Worse yet, it was against the red-hot Golden State Warriors, the defending NBA Champions, and it was on the road too. And the Timberwolves have struggled to make any headway past the .500 mark this […] Did the Minnesota Timberwolves win last night? - Dunking with Wolves - Dunking with Wolves - A Minnesota Timberwolves Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

The Minnesota Timberwolves have to hope that Anthony Edwards is healthy enough to compete in this one. After all, the 2022-23 NBA season for the Timberwolves all comes down to the final eight games. And with the emotional boost that the long-anticipated return of Karl-Anthony Towns gave the team in an electrifying win at Target […] Is Anthony Edwards playing tonight? Latest updates for Timberwolves vs. Warriors - Dunking with Wolves - Dunking with Wolves - A Minnesota Timberwolves Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

The Minnesota Timberwolves have quite the task ahead of them. With a record of 37-37, this team must overcome the eight remaining games of their 2022-23 NBA season. Complicating the matter even further, the Timberwolves have a bit of a gauntlet to endure to close out their season. This team plays five games on the […] Trail Blazers pending decision may help Timberwolves playoffs chances - Dunking with Wolves - Dunking with Wolves - A Minnesota Timberwolves Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

The Minnesota Timberwolves (37-37) need to win games. But to earn a playoff berth, the way is simpler. The Timberwolves simply need to outplay the five teams who pose the biggest threats to their NBA Playoff chances. At one point in the season, the NBA Western Conference was a completely different race. The Utah Jazz […] Timberwolves must outplay these 6 NBA teams down the stretch - Dunking with Wolves - Dunking with Wolves - A Minnesota Timberwolves Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

The Minnesota Timberwolves, like any NBA team that is successful, is getting better than expected play out of some of the most unexpected places. We could bore you with a laundry list covering all of the special performances from the Timberwolves’ roster, but rather than ramble on and on, let’s focus on one of the […] Timberwolves: Oh the way you do the things you do, Naz Reid - Dunking with Wolves - Dunking with Wolves - A Minnesota Timberwolves Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

The Minnesota Timberwolves will have plenty of difficult roster decisions this off-season. Of course, the team wisely eliminated the elephant in the room, opting to trade the expiring contract of PG D’Angelo Russell with less than 30 games remaining in the season, and taking on PG Mike Conley through the 2023-24 NBA season, a far […] 9 players the Minnesota Timberwolves gave up on too soon - Dunking with Wolves - Dunking with Wolves - A Minnesota Timberwolves Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

The Minnesota Timberwolves finally had the good fortune to welcome back All-Star power forward/center Karl Anthony Towns. And it seems that it was not a moment too soon for the emotional see-saw contest that Timberwolves fans had the good fortune to see up close and personal at Target Center. The Minnesota Timberwolves were starving for […] KAT’s back with claws out in a Timberwolves Target Center classic - Dunking with Wolves - Dunking with Wolves - A Minnesota Timberwolves Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

The Minnesota Timberwolves did not initiate trade talks that eventually encompassed the Utah Jazz and the LA Lakers, By all accounts, it was the Lakers who started the teams talking. After all, their dram with PG Russell Westbrook had reached a boiling point, and after Westbrook and Lakers head coach Darvin Ham had words during […] How have Timberwolves, Jazz, and Lakers played since the trade? - Dunking with Wolves - Dunking with Wolves - A Minnesota Timberwolves Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More