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Nickeil Alexander-Walker earns a humbling badge of honor from LeBron James

4 days ago | dunkingwithwolves.com | Will Eudy

This was an unfortunately fitting moment. In the first half of the Minnesota Timberwolves' Game 1 against the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night, Nickeil Alexander-Walker's name was added to a very specific list of players in NBA history: Those that have fallen victim to a chase-down block by LeBron James. Arguably James' most well-known play caught NAW by surprise.
Everyone is completely missing the point of Finch's Doncic, Ingles 'comparison'

1 week ago | dunkingwithwolves.com | Will Eudy

Let's make sure we're all on the same page. As everyone is aware by now, the Minnesota Timberwolves are preparing to face the Los Angeles Lakers in round one of the playoffs this coming weekend. When they do, they'll actually have quite a bit of an advantage over the Lake Show. Everyone wants to point to Luka Doncic and how he played so well against the Wolves in last year's Western Conference Finals.
News gives Timberwolves cheat-code opportunity to finally replace Karl-Anthony Towns

1 week ago | dunkingwithwolves.com | Will Eudy

Minnesota may have a back-door opportunity to replace the now-departed big man. Leading up to the playoffs, the Minnesota Timberwolves have been playing some excellent basketball. Anthony Edwards still looks like a top 10 player, and Julius Randle has really found his groove as a scorer and playmaker. The Wolves finished the regular season as winners of 17 of their last 21 overall, including eight of their final nine.
Another part of the Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert trade has been finalized

1 week ago | dunkingwithwolves.com | Josh Cornelissen

The price is locked in - in partCoin flips are going to have a significant impact on the 2025 NBA Draft. An incredibly competitive playoff race in both conferences has resulted in the standings being very bunched together. The Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston Celtics and Oklahoma City Thunder are way out in front, but then 10 teams, a full third of the league, have between 48 and 52 wins. That includes a three-way tie at 48-34; the NBA's policy for solving draft-order ties is to flip a coin.
Timberwolves must immediately be ready to make bold Mike Conley decision

1 week ago | dunkingwithwolves.com | Will Eudy

This is an adjustment Minnesota will likely have to make. The Minnesota Timberwolves are preparing to match up with the Los Angeles Lakers in round one of the Western Conference playoffs this weekend. While some are ready to pick the Lakers to win the series now, it is actually a matchup that has the potential to favor the Wolves in a big way. Of course, the games are not played on paper.
Timberwolves draw perfect 1st round matchup that gives them chance for revenge

1 week ago | dunkingwithwolves.com | Will Eudy

Minnesota is in great shape for the playoffs. The 2024-25 NBA regular season has drawn to a close, and Minnesota Timberwolves fans now know exactly where their team will be once the playoffs start next weekend. After taking down the Utah Jazz 116-105 on Sunday afternoon, the Wolves earned the sixth seed in the West and will be facing off with the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round. In drawing this matchup, Minnesota put themselves in excellent position to move on to the semifinals.
Julius Randle has found his place on the Timberwolves at exactly the right time

1 week ago | dunkingwithwolves.com | Will Eudy

Randle has been excellent. Things are coming together at just the right time for the Minnesota Timberwolves. This team has won 15 of their last 19 games overall, and they are poised to be in excellent position for the playoffs. There is still a massive crunch in the standings, and nothing is concrete. But Minnesota has given themselves the chance to get a favorable path in the postseason.
Grade the mock trade: What the Timberwolves could have offered for Luka Doncic

2 weeks ago | dunkingwithwolves.com | Will Eudy

What a hypothetical offer for Doncic could have looked like for Minnesota. Just like every other team in the association, the Minnesota Timberwolves were stuck sitting around back on Feb. 1 wondering what on earth happened when Luka Doncic was suddenly traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. It made no sense for this to happen, and especially at the price the Dallas Mavericks ultimately gave their former franchise superstar up for.
Timberwolves status report vs Lakers: DiVincenzo "very close" to returning

1 month ago | dunkingwithwolves.com | Will Eudy

The latest updates for Timberwolves vs Lakers on Thursday. After a relatively injury-free first half of the season, some big time injuries began to plague the Minnesota Timberwolves around the middle of January. Donte DiVincenzo has been out since the home game with the Golden State Warriors on January 15, and Julius Randle has not played since January 30 against the Utah Jazz. What that has led to is multiple guys further down the bench getting their opportunity.
De'Aaron Fox's trade request should strike real fear in Timberwolves

2 months ago | dunkingwithwolves.com | Candace Pedraza

Minnesota has to be careful with their young starAnthony Edwards is only 23 years old. It may not feel that way, as he's felt like such a cornerstone for the Minnesota Timberwolves for so many years. In just five years with the team, he's proven to be the face of the franchise - this is especially the case now with Karl-Anthony Towns with the New York Knicks and Rudy Gobert only being known for his defense.