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Jan 18, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) shoots as Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (10) and forward Dean Wade (32) defend during the second quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Rudy Gobert's rebounding roller coaster is going the wrong way

Can anyone make sense of the Rudy Gobert rebounding roller coaster?

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Rudy Gobert's rebounding roller coaster is going the wrong way

Can anyone make sense of the Rudy Gobert rebounding roller coaster?

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Dec 29, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo (0) celebrates after making a shot against the San Antonio Spurs in the second half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

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Timberwolves face tough test without Donte DiVincenzo: Who steps up?

The Timberwolves could be in trouble without DiVincenzo in the lineup.

Jan 13, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) celebrates after scoring while being fouled against the Washington Wizards in the fourth quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

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Where Anthony Edwards ranks since his hot streak began January 4

Edwards is third in the league in scoring and his free-throw attempts have skyrocketed amid the hot stretch.

Jan 4, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart (28) and Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo (0) go for the rebound in the first half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

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Timberwolves put egos aside as crunch-time lineups change

It's a fluid situation, but Finch and the Wolves appear to be figuring out the best lineups in crunch time — and egos appear to have been put to the side for the greater good of the team.

Jan 6, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) celebrates his three-point basket against the Los Angeles Clippers late in the fourth quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

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'Don't worry about me': Was Anthony Edwards sending a message to Charles Barkley?

Edwards, who hasn't had to deal with a lot of negative criticism in his young career, might've been referring to Charley Barkley and the Inside the NBA crew on TNT when he stared at a sideline camera and made a remark Monday night.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley dribbles while defended by Detroit Pistons forward Tim Hardaway Jr. in the second half at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Jan. 4, 2025.

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What led to Timberwolves changing the starting lineup?

The goal was to get Mike Conley into a rhythm, and the early returns were positive Monday night.

Jan 2, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) celebrates after making a three point shot against the Boston Celtics in the second half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

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Anthony Edwards searching for answers: 'I don't know what to do'

Anthony Edwards is having a very hard time finding a solution to the constant trapping and double-teaming he's gone up against virtually every game this season.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards drives past Boston Celtics center Neemias Queta in the second half at Target Center in Minneapolis on Jan. 2, 2025.

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Charles Barkley thinks Wolves' Anthony Edwards has regressed

Barkley is back for more Timberwolves takes this season.

Dec 19, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; New York Knicks forward Karl-Anthony Towns (32) works around Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) in the third quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

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Kendrick Perkins calls KAT-Julius Randle trade one of the worst in NBA history

Before Timberwolves snuck past the Dallas Mavericks on Christmas Day, the cast from the NBA on ESPN spent some time reviewing the early returns of the trade that sent Karl-Anthony Towns to the Knicks and brought Julius Randle to Minnesota.

Dec 19, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo (0) shoots against the New York Knicks in the fourth quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

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Donte DiVincenzo might need more minutes, shots to be at his best

He averaged 33 minutes per game in those final 55 games compared to 20.5 minutes in the first 26. With more minutes came bigger numbers, all while playing superb defense and lighting up the league from 3-point range.

Dec 19, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) speaks with referee Pat Fraher as the New York Knicks shoot a free throw in the third quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

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

After getting smoked by Karl-Anthony Towns and the Knicks, the spotlight is shining hot and bright on Minnesota's inefficient offense. The Timberwolves are averaging just 104.8 points in the past 12 games.

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.

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

Towns tallied 32 points, 20 rebounds and six assists for the Knicks in a win over his former team.

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

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

Randle doesn't have much emotion leading into Thursday's game against the Knicks.

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

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Look at the absurdly dominant Timberwolves defensive stats

In a world where scoring is king, the Minnesota Timberwolves are once again bucking the trend by playing defense that is miles ahead of any other team in the league.

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

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

Too many 3s, political viewpoints and awful defense might be to blame.

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

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

Edwards wasn't pleased with his late-game performance against the Warriors.

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

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Sleeping giant Timberwolves defense has awakened

Maybe the Timberwolves' ferocious defense just needed a little time to warm up. Kind of like a diesel truck on a subzero winter day in Minnesota.

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.

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

KAT is doing a lot of the things he's always done, but now with a bigger audience.

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

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Did Anthony Edwards spark Timberwolves like Giannis ignited the Bucks?

After some tough conversations, they just might be on the right track. The big difference between what the Bucks have done and what the Wolves will try to do is the strength of opponents.

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

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Julius Randle, Rudy Gobert mocked for lowlights against Rockets

Randle's first season with the Timberwolves isn't panning out the way Minnesota had hoped when they traded Karl-Anthony Towns.

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.

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

Dillingham has played more minutes, and set career bests, in the last two games.

Nov 24, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Sam Hauser (30) and guard Jaylen Brown (7) defend against Minnesota Timberwolves guard Rob Dillingham (4) during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images

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Rob Dillingham changes everything for the Timberwolves

When the rookie point guard from Kentucky is on the floor, it's clear that there are very few guys in the NBA who can keep up with his burst. Not even the defending champion Celtics were ready to deal with Dillingham's speed.

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert enters the game during the first half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center in Portland on Nov. 12, 2024.

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Rudy Gobert wanted the ball, Julius Randle didn't give it to him in bizarre sequence

Gobert slow-walked out of the lane and was called for a three-second violation, one of a litany of late-game mistakes.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards walks up the court during the fourth quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Calif., on Nov. 15, 2024.

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Raptors' Darko Rajakovic: Anthony Edwards is 'slowly turning into Michael Jordan'

It's not the first time the Timberwolves star has been compared to the greatest of all time.

Nov 13, 2024; Portland, Oregon, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch gives direction to his team during the first half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-Imagn Images

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Wolves' Chris Finch identifies very clear issue 'knifing at our heels'

After back-to-back resilient wins against the Kings and Suns, the Timberwolves are 8-6 and using three consecutive game-free days to find consistency.