https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/page/23/?d=4WordPress Posts: WordPress Postsenhttps://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/minnesotas-2024-25-schedule-is-daunting-but-manageable-r27760/On Aug. 15, the NBA released its 2024-25 regular season schedule. Headlining the day for the Minnesota Timberwolves was the league rewarding them with 18 nationally televised games on TNT, ESPN, or ABC and another seven on NBA TV after the team’s historic rise to 56 regular season wins and reachin...27760Tue, 20 Aug 2024 10:30:41 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/the-wolves-need-to-reward-the-nba-for-putting-them-in-the-national-spotlight-r27759/When the NBA released last year’s regular season schedule, the Minnesota Timberwolves received five nationally televised games – three on ESPN and two on TNT – excluding NBA TV. The total was down from Minnesota’s nine nationally televised games in 2022-23, indicating that the league’s perception...27759Fri, 16 Aug 2024 15:30:42 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/how-is-minnesotas-competition-shaping-up-in-the-west-r27758/The 2023-24 NBA season was a resounding success for the Minnesota Timberwolves. They finished third in a stacked Western Conference and reached their first Conference Finals in two decades, where they lost to the Dallas Mavericks. The Wolves have taken steps to improve, bringing in exciting rooki...27758Fri, 16 Aug 2024 10:30:33 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/the-wolves-are-starting-to-demand-national-attention-r27757/The Minnesota Timberwolves are finally getting their national television respect. After only having ten nationally-televised games last season, the league has announced that they would have three nationally televised games: An opening night game against the Los Angeles Lakers in LA, an In-Season T...27757Thu, 15 Aug 2024 10:30:06 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/can-the-wolves-avoid-regular-season-complacency-next-year-r27756/Minnesota Timberwolves president Tim Connelly immediately laid out expectations last season: win a playoff series. They did that, and after one of their best seasons in franchise history, the Wolves are entering this season with higher expectations than they’ve had in 20 years. The Wolves will ex...27756Wed, 14 Aug 2024 10:30:25 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/pj-dozier-could-be-minnesotas-surprise-player-next-year-r27755/After playing eight games through his first two NBA seasons with the Oklahoma City Thunder and Boston Celtics, P.J. Dozier signed a two-way contract with the Denver Nuggets on October 19, 2019. He didn’t play his first game until January 15, 2020, when he returned from an injury. Dozier recorded...27755Tue, 13 Aug 2024 10:30:03 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/what-do-rudy-goberts-olympic-struggles-mean-for-the-wolves-r27754/Something weird is going on with Rudy Gobert at the 2024 Olympics in Paris. As a member of Team France, many expected Gobert to form a formidable partnership with San Antonio Spurs rising star Victor Wembanyama. In some senses, it’s been a breakout tournament from Wembenyama, indicating that Franc...27754Fri, 09 Aug 2024 14:30:44 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/the-wolves-are-equipped-to-shoot-more-threes-next-year-r27753/Three-point shooting efficiency and volume have defined the last decade of NBA basketball. Teams can compete in the regular season without ample three-point shooting. However, once the playoffs roll around, having as much floor spacing as possible has become vital. Floor spacing was one of the Min...27753Thu, 08 Aug 2024 10:30:54 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/naz-reid-has-another-gear-r27752/On March 22, 2024, the Minnesota Timberwolves marketing staff had to have thought they were getting ready for any other promotional game. Over the years, they have given away plenty of things: Anthony Edwards bobbleheads with his canine son Ant Jr., bucket hats, throwback howlers, and posters. If...27752Wed, 07 Aug 2024 10:30:55 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/chris-finch-has-three-interesting-options-for-his-rotations-this-season-r27750/The Minnesota Timberwolves had limited resources to work with as they aimed to finely retool the roster that got them to the Western Conference Finals in 2024. Before they made any moves, the Wolves were already $6,484,442 over the second apron of the NBA’s new Collective Bargaining Agreement, whi...27750Tue, 06 Aug 2024 10:30:43 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/jaden-mcdaniels-is-still-minnesotas-mystery-man-r27749/In the Futurama episode Attack of the Killer App, a new version of the eyePhone is released. As Phillip Fry attempts to purchase one, the store clerk begins to list potential issues with the new eyePhone, to which Fry interrupts, waving a fistful of cash. “Shut up,” he says, “and take my money.”...27749Sat, 03 Aug 2024 06:00:39 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/do-the-wolves-still-need-to-add-a-point-guard-r27748/Minnesota Timberwolves made a clear statement when they traded up in the 2024 NBA Draft to select Rob Dillingham. This is our point guard of the future. With veteran Mike Conley turning 37 in October, it made sense that the front office would be creative about finding a player to replace that ro...27748Fri, 02 Aug 2024 15:30:43 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/the-wolves-have-the-personnel-to-rest-conley-more-frequently-next-year-r27747/Mike Conley will be 37 years old in October. While he’s fresh off one of his most prolific shooting seasons, it may be time to give him more rest so he can be effective in the back half of the season. While the Minnesota Timberwolves have high expectations and Conley is vital to their success, nex...27747Thu, 01 Aug 2024 10:30:52 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/nickeil-alexander-walker-has-become-a-victim-of-his-own-ambition-at-the-olympics-r27746/In the 1997 Simpsons episode Reality Bites, Marge Simpson talks to Homer about getting a job in real estate due to feeling unfulfilled on weekends. “Selling real estate could be just what I’m looking for,” Marge implores Homer. “I’d like to give it a try.” Homer replies with his natural, timeles...27746Wed, 31 Jul 2024 10:30:34 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/anthony-edwards-team-usa-role-will-accelerate-his-development-r27745/Following Team USA’s first practice, a reporter asked Anthony Edwards how he fits on an Olympic team littered with current All-Stars and future Hall of Famers. His answer went viral on social media. “I’m still the No. 1 option,” said Edwards. “Y’all might look at it differently, but I don’t look...27745Tue, 30 Jul 2024 10:30:59 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/anthony-edwards-is-a-legend-in-lithuania-r27744/Anthony Edwards is already a household name amongst Minnesota Timberwolves fans. He is also a legend in his home state of Georgia. as we are fast approaching “Anthony Edwards Day” on Aug. 5 in his hometown. Edwards’ star is soaring as the self-assured two-time All-Star looks to help the USA win go...27744Mon, 29 Jul 2024 10:30:14 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/nickeil-alexander-walker-will-showcase-his-improvements-in-the-olympics-r27743/After the Dallas Mavericks eliminated the Minnesota Timberwolves in the playoffs, a reporter asked a dejected Nickeil Alexander-Walker whether he would focus on adding to his game or fine-tuning it. “Definitely adding,” he said. “I think there is more that I could have brought to the team. I thin...27743Sun, 28 Jul 2024 06:00:30 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/what-did-we-learn-about-minnesotas-young-talent-in-summer-league-r27742/Entering the offseason, Chris Finch outlined his plan for the Minnesota Timberwolves to implement younger, more inexperienced players into the rotation next year. While this may have been expected considering the organization’s spending restrictions, it’s a move Finch has yet to make since Minneso...27742Sat, 27 Jul 2024 06:00:26 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/rudy-gobert-can-finally-silence-the-haters-r27741/The Olympics are designed to display all of the good in sports and humanity. The spirit of competition, international camaraderie, and goodwill toward all were probably original Olympic commandments back in the day, along with “good luck, you might die” and “please leave your pants at the door on...27741Fri, 26 Jul 2024 10:30:53 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/how-can-dillingham-and-shannon-help-improve-minnesotas-transition-offense-r27740/Playing with pace and space has become increasingly important as basketball has been redefined in the 21st century. Therefore, having open optionality within an offense is vital, but getting out and running in advantageous court situations is always easier. While NBA rules reward offense, consist...27740Thu, 25 Jul 2024 10:30:48 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/the-wolves-can-learn-from-how-team-france-uses-gobert-in-the-olympics-r27739/The French national team appears to be entering the Olympics with a rather Wolves-esque conundrum. They have an established four-time defensive player of the year in Rudy Gobert and up-and-coming phenom center Victor Wembanyama. That means that arguably, their two best players are centers in the...27739Wed, 24 Jul 2024 10:30:19 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/rob-dillinghams-passing-is-far-ahead-of-schedule-r27738/After the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the New Orleans Pelicans 81-74 in their first Summer League game, a reporter asked head coach Chris Hines about Rob Dillingham’s performance. The No. 8 pick went 2 of 12 from the floor and had just nine points, but Hines still spoke glowingly of him. “I’m so...27738Tue, 23 Jul 2024 10:30:17 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/the-wolves-would-be-having-a-great-offseason-even-if-they-werent-coming-off-a-playoff-run-r27737/Anthony Edwards made a promise after the Minnesota Timberwolves reached the Western Conference Finals for the first time in 20 years. “We’ll be back next year,” he said confidently. In other years, such a proclamation would come off as false bravado. However, Edwards often backs up his word, and...27737Mon, 22 Jul 2024 12:00:44 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/the-timberwolves-have-four-chances-at-a-gold-medal-r27735/It seems like the Boston Celtics won their 18th banner just the other day. Still, somehow, some way, the Olympics are a week away, and the competition in men’s basketball is littered with possibly the most talent in the history of the Olympic Games. Team USA is the heavy favorite, with a roster t...27735Fri, 19 Jul 2024 10:30:57 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/how-much-have-summer-league-performances-translated-for-minnesotas-young-players-r27734/Summer League is exciting because some of the newest draft selections get their first glimpse of NBA action. It’s also a significant development checkpoint for young players looking to solidify themselves in the league. Teams often make decisions about fringe roster spots based on Summer League pe...27734Thu, 18 Jul 2024 10:30:33 +0000