Towns says he's tested positive for COVID-19
Karl-Anthony Towns, whose mother died from complications related to COVID-19 in April, says he has tested positive for the virus.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
3-8, 5th in Northwest
Valanciunas leads Grizzlies to 118-107 win over Timberwolves
— Jonas Valanciunas had 24 points and 16 rebounds, Grayson Allen scored a season-high 20 off the bench and the Memphis Grizzlies came back to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 118-107 on Wednesday night.
The Right Time: Bama, Lamar, Josh Allen, D'Angelo Russell and your stories of getting kicked out of places!
Bomani Jones discusses Alabama’s win over Ohio State in the National Championship (1:00), including just how the Crimson Tide became so dominant and whether or not it is the “best” way to crown a champion. He then delves into why America is not ready for this weekend’s Josh Allen-Lamar Jackson matchup (22:37) and why D’Angelo Russell asking members of the press for their reactions to last week’s events at the Capitol was so important (30:56). Plus, an IYHH with tech companies flexing their muscles (44:58) and your voicemails from the time when you were “kicked out” of somewhere (56:33). IYHH Stories @anastasiat on Tracy Chapman winning a lawsuit against Nick Minaj: http://n.pr/3oFYLX1 @jacknicas on how Parler, became a test of free speech: http://nyti.ms/39lNTqM @sherifink on LA County urging ambulance crews not to bring to hospitals patients they cannot resuscitate: http://nyti.ms/3bxgE6q
NBA Power Rankings: Warriors make a leap; LaMelo makes history
The Warriors have won four of their past five, including a huge comeback over the Clippers. How high are Steph & Co. rising this week?
Russell, Timberwolves snap 7-game skid with win over Spurs
— D’Angelo Russell had 27 points, five rebounds and five assists as the Minnesota Timberwolves snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 96-88 win Sunday over the San Antonio Spurs.
Hernangomez's clutch 3 helps Timberwolves snap 7-game skid (0:20)
D-Lo threads the needle with bounce pass to Beasley (0:16)
Edwards' rookie mistake proves costly for Timberwolves (0:17)
Anthony Edwards hits clutch 3 (0:16)
Naz Reid banks in 3 to beat 1st-quarter buzzer (0:24)
Towns' dime feeds Beasley for two (0:20)
Malik Beasley drains the long three with ease (0:18)
KAT drops 25 in return as Wolves lose 7th straight
Karl-Anthony Towns scored 25 points in his first game in nearly two weeks but was unable to stop the Timberwolves' losing streak.
Towns (wrist) upgraded to questionable vs. Spurs
Karl-Anthony Towns, who has missed six games because of a left wrist injury, is expected to be a game-time decision Saturday, sources told ESPN.
Anthony Edwards shows off his dunk game vs. Blazers (0:23)
Lillard scores 39 as Blazers rout Timberwolves 135-117
— Damian Lillard had 39 points, including seven 3-pointers, and the Portland Trail Blazers handed the Minnesota Timberwolves their sixth straight loss with a 135-117 victory Thursday night.
Jokic, Nuggets regroup to rally past Timberwolves 123-116
— Nikola Jokic scored 13 of his 35 points in the fourth quarter after losing his cool earlier in the game, and the Denver Nuggets scrambled late to beat Minnesota 123-116 on Tuesday night for their 10th straight win over the Timberwolves.
Hernangomez shakes and bakes (0:21)
Anthony Edwards' head grazes backboard as he dunks on Nikola Jokic (0:22)
What a potential Timberwolves sale means for NBA expansion
The next NBA team to sell could provide some indication of whether franchise values will continue to overperform.
NBA Power Rankings: Where surprise teams and struggling contenders check in
What do our experts make of the hot starts by the Sixers, Clippers and Pelicans? And what's up with the Nets? We reset the league ahead of Week 3.
Murray scores 36 as Nuggets down Timberwolves (1:08)
Murray, Jokic lead Nuggets past Timberwolves, 124-109
— Jamal Murray scored a season-high 36 points, Nikola Jokic had 19 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists for is fourth triple-double of the season and the Denver Nuggets beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 124-109 on Sunday night.
Beal leads Wizards, minus Westbrook, past Wolves for 1st win
— Bradley Beal had 31 points and seven assists, and the Washington Wizards beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 130-109 on Friday night without Russell Westbrook for their first win of the season.
Clippers rebound from 51-point debacle to top Wolves 124-101
— Lou Williams led seven Clippers in double figures with 20 points and Los Angeles routed the Minnesota Timberwolves 124-101 on Tuesday night in a game missing stars for both teams.
2020-21 Northwest Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | 8 | 4 | .667 | - | W4 |
| Portland | 8 | 5 | .615 | 0.5 | W1 |
| Denver | 6 | 6 | .500 | 2 | W1 |
| Oklahoma City | 6 | 6 | .500 | 2 | W1 |
| Minnesota | 3 | 8 | .273 | 4.5 | L1 |
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2020-21 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Points Per Game
Assists Per Game
Field Goal Percentage
Rebounds Per Game
Steals Per Game
Blocks Per Game
Team Stats
Points Per Game108.623rd
Rebounds Per Game45.2Tied-12th
Assists Per Game23.821st
Points Allowed118.727th
Injuries
2020 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(1) | Anthony Edwards | SG | Georgia |
| 1(17) | Aleksej Pokusevski | PF | |
| 2(3) | Daniel Oturu | C | Minnesota |
Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | 3 | 8 | .273 |
| 2019-20 | 19 | 45 | .297 |
| 2018-19 | 36 | 46 | .439 |
| 2017-18 | 47 | 35 | .573 |
| 2016-17 | 31 | 51 | .378 |