A look at the Wolves move to DAZN. What we know and what we don’t. www.nytimes.com/athletic/748...

What the Timberwolves’ new local media rights deal with DAZN means for fans (Gift Article)

After the collapse of FanDuel Sports Network, the Timberwolves have a new local broadcast home. Here's what it means for fans.

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Mark your calendars: 8/16, 5 p.m. a new Jon Krawczynski Live Show at Forgotten Star Brewery in Fridley. Give-aways. Q&A and special guest Tim Connelly for an in-depth conversation on the summer and the season ahead. Hope you can make it!

Hop on over to r/timberwolves on Reddit and I'll be doing an AMA starting at 12:30. See you there!

LeBron James could have ended his career back in Cleveland or Miami, where he’s won titles. In picking Philadelphia, with its 43-year NBA championship drought, its rabid fans and often caustic media, James is taking a harder path. Free to read, in @theathletic.com: www.nytimes.com/athletic/746...

By choosing the 76ers, LeBron James is taking the tougher, more meaningful path

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A look at the Wolves’ pitch to LeBron, a distinctly Ant message to him and the path forward now that he has chosen Philly. Free read www.nytimes.com/athletic/745...

After losing out on LeBron, Timberwolves chart path forward

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In his first-ever extensive one-on-one interview in English, Yang Hansen opens up about his rookie-year struggles and the pressure of representing China in the NBA. Story: www.rosegardenreport.com/its-not-bad-...

'It's Not Bad to Have Pressure': Yang Hansen Opens Up About Rookie Struggles, Goals for the Future

In his first-ever extensive interview in English, Yang reflected on a whirlwind rookie season and the pressure of representing China in the NBA.

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@bandit.football Do you love the job? That's all that really matters. Not sure what compensation has anything to do with this exchange that happened two weeks ago.

The Timberwolves believe in LaMelo Ball. In depth with Chris Finch and Tim Connelly on the process and the fit, and everything that factored into their desire to get him. Free read www.nytimes.com/athletic/744...

The Timberwolves' LaMelo Ball era is ready to launch. It will not be boring

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LaMelo Ball said he was looking forward to joining the Wolves and playing with Ant. "I’ve known Ant for a minute. So we’ve been talking. Everybody’s excited, and we’re ready to get to work."

Taj Bradley was outstanding. Andrew Morris pitched two scoreless. Ryan Jeffers and Trevor Larnach provided the offense. The #MNTwins  won for the 16th time in 25 games and enter the All-Star break in the hunt. www.nytimes.com/athletic/744...

Twins thoughts: Taj Bradley, Trevor Larnach keep team tied for wild-card spot headed to break

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Someone who “grinds tape at PFF” should be a little more intelligent about things. But it’s cool to get jokes off and limit replies, I guess

The Timberwolves are ramping up their push for LeBron James, sources tell TheAthletic. The pitch: Team w/Ant, LaMelo, Jaden, Rudy in championship-starved Minnesota to go after a title that could cement his case for the throne. www.nytimes.com/athletic/742...

Timberwolves ramp up LeBron James pursuit, believe they are real option: Sources

The Timberwolves believe they can provide LeBron James with the kind of environment he needs at this stage of his career.

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The Minnesota Timberwolves have agreed to terms on a one-year deal with Trey Lyles, sources told The Athletic. This does NOT rule out LeBron James, I’m told

No one in the media has spent more time around LaMelo Ball than Mirin Fader. She joins the JK Show for an in-depth conversation on the newest Timberwolf. Great insight from Mirin. youtu.be/eSBwFAJ2Lsk

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Bones Hyland has agreed to return to the Minnesota Timberwolves next season, sources told @TheAthletic. Hyland established himself as a rotation player, teaming with Ayo Dosunmu in the "Twin Turbos" backcourt.

If LeBron James is prioritizing winning a fifth championship, it is hard to find a better situation for him than with the Minnesota Timberwolves, writes @jonkrawczynski.bsky.social. Our writers weigh in on where James should play next ⤵️

Sixth in the rotation, No. 1 in their hearts. From tattoos to towels to “Two Words” and more: How Naz Reid built a legacy in 7 seasons in Minnesota that will last so much longer. (Free read) www.nytimes.com/athletic/739...

Naz Reid's Timberwolves legacy is etched in skin — and so much more

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Tomorrow on @theathletic.com: Naz Reid gets his flowers.

How the Timberwolves’ latest blockbuster came together and brought LaMelo Ball to Minnesota. (Free read) www.nytimes.com/athletic/739...

Why the Timberwolves embraced risk and went all-in on the LaMelo Ball trade (Gift Article)

Minnesota hasn't been afraid to swing for the fences under Tim Connelly. This looks like their biggest one yet.

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Say whatever you want about LaMelo Ball to Minnesota. To me, the biggest take-away is this: This organization is always going for it. No matter what.

Examining the Wolves interest in LaMelo Ball with @samamick.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/739...

Timberwolves interested in uniting Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball: Sources (Gift Article)

Six years after choosing Anthony Edwards over LaMelo Ball, the Timberwolves are exploring the possibility of pairing the two.

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Nothing to see here, just @samamick.bsky.social and @jonkrawczynski.bsky.social banging this out at 2 AM ET. www.nytimes.com/athletic/739...

Timberwolves interested in uniting Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball: Sources

Six years after choosing Anthony Edwards over LaMelo Ball, the Timberwolves are exploring the possibility of pairing the two.

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GM Matt Lloyd on Isaiah Evans: "We’ve seen him shoot a lot of 3-point shots. We’ve probably watched every single one of them from this season at Duke. We think it’s going to translate positively. We have an analytics model that projects shooting, and that was very positive."

Our @johnhollinger.bsky.social gives the Wolves an A for taking Isaiah Evans: "I love this pick for MN. Evans can really shoot and showed strong improvement in his SO season. Teams overthought things on his thin frame. He is by far the best prospect available."

Wolves are taking Isaiah Evans, sources tell The Athletic.

Isaiah Evans and Meleek Thomas are both still on the board one pick before the Wolves select. That seems like a good situation.

“Ant has great wisdom,” Tim Connelly said. “Anything we do, he’s going to be part and parcel to it.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/738...

Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves fans will have to block out the looming trade rumors (Gift Article)

The trade machine needs to be fed and with Giannis gone, the noise around Edwards will only get louder.

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The machine comes for Anthony Edwards. Some advice for Wolves fans: www.nytimes.com/athletic/738...

Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves fans will have to ignore looming trade rumors

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Breaking down the Julius Randle trade and what it means for Naz Reid and Jaden McDaniels. Free read www.nytimes.com/athletic/738...

What the Julius Randle trade means for Jaden McDaniels and the Wolves’ young core (Gift Article)

Having to drop back in the draft to trade someone of Randle's caliber stings. It also opens up opportunities for younger players.

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Hail!