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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry looks on against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second half at Target Center in Minneapolis on Dec. 21, 2024.

Watch: Steph Curry upset after shoes meant for kid at Target Center get stolen by fan

Curry tried to give a kid in the crowd some shoes after his heroics lifted the Warriors past the Wolves.

WOLVES HEADLINES

Timberwolves call up Leonard Miller from G League

'Building through the bumps': Can Wolves find their offensive footing?

'Terrible': Anthony Edwards blasts officiating after loss to Warriors

Steph Curry rejects comeback bid as Wolves fall to Warriors

Faulty rim delays Timberwolves-Warriors game over 30 minutes

Warriors' Draymond Green ruled out against Timberwolves

KAT never wanted to leave Minnesota, 'still stunned' to be in a different jersey

Wolves, Warriors meet after both were bludgeoned by a combined 77 points

'They're not going to like what I say': Anthony Edwards tight-lipped after blowout loss

FEATURED WOLVES

New York Knicks forward Karl-Anthony Towns (32) works around Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle in the third quarter at Target Center in Minneapolis on Dec. 19, 2024.

Karl-Anthony Towns puts on a show in 'personal game' against Wolves

New York Knicks forward Karl-Anthony Towns (32) works around Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) in the first quarter at Target Center in Minneapolis on Dec. 19, 2024.

Karl-Anthony Towns makes statement in return as Knicks blow out Wolves

New York Knicks forward Karl-Anthony Towns warms up before a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves before the game at Target Center in Minneapolis on Dec. 19, 2024.

Watch: Wolves welcome Karl-Anthony Towns back to Target Center

Filmmaker and actor Spike Lee cheers in the third quarter during Game 2 of the second-round series between the Indiana Pacers and the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden in New York on May 8, 2024.

Spike Lee in attendance at Target Center for Knicks-Wolves

NEWS

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Oct 13, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32), center, walks with Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3), left, and assistant coach Kevin Hanson before the game at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Karl-Anthony Towns revenge game? No, he appreciates the opportunity

Julius Randle meets with the media one day before facing the Knicks.

Julius Randle needed 17 total words to answer 7 questions from NY media

Dec 14, 2023; Dallas, Texas, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) and center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) walk off the court during the second half against the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

For Naz Reid, it's 'always going to be love' for Karl-Anthony Towns

Dec 13, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) reacts after a call that went the way of the Los Angeles Lakers in the fourth quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images

Julius Randle deadpans significance of facing Knicks: 'I'm 30 years old'

Thursday night's showdown between the Timberwolves and Knicks has a lot more hype than the typical regular season game.

Timberwolves-Knicks preview, betting line, key matchups in KAT's return

Apr 12, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves co-minority owners Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore celebrate a victory over the Los Angeles Clippers after a play-in game at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Nick Wosika-Imagn Images

NBA valuations rank Timberwolves 28th, worth $3.29 billion

Dec 8, 2023; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center-forward Karl-Anthony Towns (32) reacts with guard Mike Conley (10) during the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Mike Conley expects 'emotional' night with Karl-Anthony Towns returning to Minnesota

Nov 17, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) participates in shoot-around before a game against the Phoenix Suns at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Nick Wosika-Imagn Images

Jaden McDaniels' 'out of this world' play keying Timberwolves' dominance

INJURIES

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Dec 13, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) rolls his ankle against the Los Angeles Lakers in the third quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images

Anthony Edwards avoids injury report after ankle scare

Nov 29, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Rob Dillingham (4) warms up before the game against the LA Clippers at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Rob Dillingham available for Friday's game against Lakers

Nov 24, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Rob Dillingham (4) dribbles the ball against the Boston Celtics during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images

Rob Dillingham out as Timberwolves begin three-game road trip

Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet defends against Minnesota Timberwolves guard Rob Dillingham (4) in overtime at Target Center in Minneapolis on Nov. 26, 2024.

Wolves' Rob Dillingham ruled out against Lakers

Nov 29, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Rob Dillingham (4) warms up before the game against the LA Clippers at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Rob Dillingham questionable with sprained ankle for Wolves-Lakers

Nov 13, 2024; Portland, Oregon, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Mike Conley (10) warms up before the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-Imagn Images

Mike Conley returning from sprained toe; possible Rob Dillingham impact

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley takes a free throw against the Phoenix Suns during the fourth quarter at Target Center in Minneapolis on Nov. 17, 2024.

Mike Conley to miss third straight game, ruled out against Rockets

Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan reacts to a call during the second half against the Los Angeles Clippers at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif., on Nov. 22, 2024.

Kings' DeMar DeRozan ruled out for Wednesday's game against Wolves

GAMEDAY

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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley defends and creates a turnover on Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent (7) in the first quarter at Target Center in Minneapolis on Dec. 13, 2024.

Wolves beat LeBron James-less Lakers after lengthy break

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) drives to the basket against Golden State Warriors forward Lindy Waters III in the second quarter at Chase Center in San Francisco on Dec. 8, 2024.

Late-game offensive issues doom Wolves in close loss to Warriors

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) makes a 3-pointer over Golden State Warriors guard Buddy Hield during the second quarter at Chase Center in San Francisco on Dec. 6, 2024.

Wolves put their foot down in fourth, crush Warriors for fourth straight win

Mar 24, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) defends Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) in the fourth quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images

Steph Curry in, Draymond Green questionable for Warriors-Wolves

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle drives to the basket against Los Angeles Clippers center Mo Bamba during the first half at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif., on Dec. 4, 2024.

Timberwolves win third straight, stifling Clippers in blowout victory

Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell defends Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley, left, in the first quarter at Target Center in Minneapolis on Dec. 2, 2024.

Wolves defense returns to form in blowout win over Lakers

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels and Los Angeles Clippers guard Amir Coffey (7) compete for the ball during the first quarter of an NBA Cup game at Target Center in Minneapolis on Nov. 29, 2024.

Wolves hang on against Clippers in NBA Cup, snap four-game skid

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker passes around Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis in the first quarter at Target Center in Minneapolis on Nov. 27, 2024.

Wolves collapse in final minutes, fall to Kings for fourth straight loss

REACTIONS

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Nov 29, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; LA Clippers forward Derrick Jones Jr. (55) drives towards the basket as Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) and guard Mike Conley (10) defend during the first quarter of an NBA Cup game at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Look at the absurdly dominant Timberwolves defensive stats

Dec 15, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Harrison Barnes (40) goes in for a shot between Minnesota Timberwolves forwards Jaden McDaniels (3) and Julius Randle (30) in the second half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images

Timberwolves can't be blamed for NBA's ratings plummet

Dec 8, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) is fouled and reacts on the ground in the second period against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

Anthony Edwards heard ripping himself in background of Julius Randle media scrum

Dec 4, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Bones Hyland (5) dribbles against Minnesota Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (9) during the third quarter at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

Sleeping giant Timberwolves defense has awakened

Dec 3, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) controls the ball against Orlando Magic forward Tristan da Silva (23) during the third quarter at Madison Square Garden.

As return to Minnesota approaches, Karl-Anthony Towns is thriving with Knicks

Feb 23, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) works around Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) during the first half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Did Anthony Edwards spark Timberwolves like Giannis ignited the Bucks?

Nov 26, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (5) drives around Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) in the first quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

Julius Randle, Rudy Gobert mocked for lowlights against Rockets

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Rob Dillingham listens to Mike Conley during a timeout in the fourth quarter against the Houston Rockets at Target Center in Minneapolis on Nov. 26, 2024.

Wolves are missing Mike Conley, but his absence has led to Rob Dillingham's emergence

RUMORS

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Dec 2, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) shoots against the Los Angeles Lakers in the third quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images

Trade idea sending Julius Randle to Houston is mocked by Rockets analyst

Dec 6, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) reacts after being called for a foul against Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (not pictured) during the third quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-Imagn Images

Dealing will be difficult but Wolves are reportedly a 'potential player' ahead of NBA trade deadline

Dec 5, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) reacts to making a three point basket against the Phoenix Suns during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Report: Wolves had a 'level of interest' in Brandon Ingram before Knicks deal

Nov 29, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) runs up court during the second half of an NBA Cup game against the LA Clippers at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Skip Bayless says Timberwolves 'will find itself, contend' after ending losing streak

Nov 19, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson (2) reacts during the fourth quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Julius Randle and a first-round pick to the Nets could solve Wolves' problems

Sep 27, 2021; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Current owner Glen Taylor and limited partners and alt-governors for the Minnesota Timberwolves Alex Rodriguez and Mark Lore hold up jerseys after answering questions at a press conference at media day.

Arbitration ruling in Wolves ownership dispute 'could still take a few months'

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert runs up court after a basket against the New York Knicks during the first half at Madison Square Garden in New York on Oct. 13, 2024.

Report: Timberwolves agree to three-year, $110 million extension with Rudy Gobert

Oct 13, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) shoots the ball as a21 defends during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Report: Warriors had talks with Wolves before KAT was traded to Knicks

BEEFS

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Nov 24, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) shoots the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images

'Hating (expletive) broadcast': Jaylen Brown responds to Wolves announcers

Oct 13, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) shoots the ball asMinnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) defends during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Karl-Anthony Towns' return to Minnesota flexed to national TNT broadcast

Nov 6, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) passes the ball against the Atlanta Hawks during the first half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Karl-Anthony Towns off to better start than Anthony Edwards, ratings say

Feb 24, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) works past Minnesota Timberwolves forward Anthony Edwards (1) in the third quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

LaMelo Ball has owned Anthony Edwards in previous head-to-head matchups

Nov 1, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) shoots over Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) in the second quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images

Wolves win over Nuggets came with the full Rudy Gobert experience

Oct 29, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts to a call against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the fourth quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images

'They really like me here': No love lost between Luka Doncic, Wolves fans

Apr 14, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx minority owners Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez watch in the fourth quarter of the game against the Phoenix Suns at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

'Within a month': Wolves, Lynx ownership dispute could be settled soon

Oct 13, 2024; New York, New York, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley (10), right, embraces New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32), left, before the game at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Karl-Anthony Towns crushes Cowboys fan with expert-level trolling on national TV