Nickeil Alexander-Walker turning into more than just a throw-in for Wolves
1 year, 10 months ago

Nickeil Alexander-Walker turning into more than just a throw-in for Wolves

New York Times  

The trade was advertised as D’Angelo Russell for Mike Conley, a changing of the guard in Minnesota for a team that had its moments this season, but couldn’t seem to put everything together. Conley delivered 24 points, three rebounds and three assists himself, a banner night for the players the Wolves got back from Utah in the deal that also sent Russell to the Los Angeles Lakers. Removing Russell’s knock-down shooting from the lineup put a lot of pressure on the rest of the team to make up for the lack of offense, and 40 points from Conley and Alexander-Walker were crucial in a 138-134 win over the Kings, their third straight win to cap a challenging four-game California road trip. It took us a couple of games to figure out where to fit him in and he’s really taken to the opportunity.” Conley and Alexander-Walker have injected ball movement into an often stagnant Wolves offense, and it was humming in Sacramento on Saturday night. “We got great shots because of it.” Alexander-Walker’s playmaking also is helping Gobert become more of a factor on offense.

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Timberwolves blow out Lakers 109-80 behind Randle, Gobert and tough defense
1 month ago

Timberwolves blow out Lakers 109-80 behind Randle, Gobert and tough defense

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Julius Randle scored 18 points and Rudy Gobert had 17 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves past the Los Angeles Lakers 109-80 on Monday night. Anthony Edwards had only eight points on 3-for-13 shooting for the Wolves, but his Olympic teammates LeBron James and Anthony Davis were just as quiet for the Lakers. After beating …

Jaylen Clark’s gratitude shines through in first action for Wolves since devastating injury
5 months, 1 week ago

Jaylen Clark’s gratitude shines through in first action for Wolves since devastating injury

New York Times  

In the back tunnels of Thomas & Mack Arena, Jaylen Clark was all smiles. “The first three quarters, I was like, ‘Oh s—,’ ” Clark told them after a win over the New Orleans Pelicans at summer league. “Running out in front of 10 or 15,000 people just screaming and you picking somebody up, you get the steal and dunk …

KAT, Timberwolves have arrived! No more pretending, no more being the laughingstock
7 months, 2 weeks ago

KAT, Timberwolves have arrived! No more pretending, no more being the laughingstock

New York Times  

DENVER — As he stood in triumph, having just put the finishing touches on one of the greatest comebacks in NBA playoff history, Karl-Anthony Towns gazed into the Ball Arena seats, which were filled with so many Minnesota Timberwolves fans. “I’ve been here nine years, talked about wanting to win and do something special here for the organization,” Towns said. …

Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s peace of mind is helping him steal the show for Wolves
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s peace of mind is helping him steal the show for Wolves

New York Times  

Few players in the league have embraced the journey to self-discovery like Nickeil Alexander-Walker. “For you to turn the ball over like that and forget about it and come back trey ball, trey ball, trey ball, he’s got confidence like me,” Edwards told Bally Sports North after the game. “I respect him a lot.” It hasn’t always been that way …

What have we learned from the Timberwolves’ NBA-leading 16-4 start?
1 year ago

What have we learned from the Timberwolves’ NBA-leading 16-4 start?

New York Times  

With each passing day, the Minnesota Timberwolves’ rise in the Western Conference grows more and more eye-opening. Anthony Edwards has leaped, Karl-Anthony Towns has bounced back from last season’s injury-plagued season and Gobert has been dominant after a subpar first season in Minnesota. “I think I’m the best Rudy I’ve ever been, and I think there’s still a lot of …

Karl-Anthony Towns helps T-wolves beat Jazz 101-90 with Edwards sidelined
1 year, 1 month ago

Karl-Anthony Towns helps T-wolves beat Jazz 101-90 with Edwards sidelined

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Karl-Anthony Towns had 32 points and 11 rebounds, and the Minnesota Timberwolves weathered the absence of leading scorer Anthony Edwards to beat the Utah Jazz 101-90 on Thursday night. Acquired in a trade with Utah last season that also brought veteran guard Mike Conley to the Wolves, Alexander-Walker had the chance to show his former team what he’s …

Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s emergence hastens Minnesota’s rise to top of West
1 year, 1 month ago

Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s emergence hastens Minnesota’s rise to top of West

New York Times  

If everyone is being honest with themselves in Minnesota Timberwolves land, watching Nickeil Alexander-Walker blossom into a critical piece on a team off to its best start in franchise history is something few saw coming after being acquired with Mike Conley in a trade last winter. When he keeps it simple offensively, he’s really, really good.” Those numbers backed Karl-Anthony …

Timberwolves’ Nickeil Alexander-Walker finds stability and role that’s long eluded him
1 year, 4 months ago

Timberwolves’ Nickeil Alexander-Walker finds stability and role that’s long eluded him

New York Times  

Nickeil Alexander-Walker is a thinker. “Now I know going through the summer, going into this live period with the national team, I get to actually work on something because I’m building toward something,” Alexander-Walker said in a phone interview. And I think it started with some stability.” Finch was there in New Orleans, coaching on Alvin Gentry’s staff and watching …

Nurturing of Nickeil Alexander-Walker pays dividends for playoff-bound Wolves: ‘Just be ready’
1 year, 8 months ago

Nurturing of Nickeil Alexander-Walker pays dividends for playoff-bound Wolves: ‘Just be ready’

New York Times  

MINNEAPOLIS — As the Timberwolves gathered at their practice facility on Friday morning for the most important shootaround of their season, the game plan for the do-or-die Play-In matchup with Oklahoma City was laid out in front of the team to digest. Alexander-Walker knew he would get some time on one of the league’s most explosive guards at some point …

NBA: Timberwolves extend surge, hand Grizzlies their fifth straight loss
1 year, 11 months ago

NBA: Timberwolves extend surge, hand Grizzlies their fifth straight loss

The Hindu  

Anthony Edwards collected 25 points, seven rebounds and seven assists to propel the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 111-100 victory over the reeling Memphis Grizzlies on Friday in Minneapolis. D’Angelo Russell recorded 19 points, eight rebounds, seven assists and three steals for the Timberwolves, who have won 10 of their last 14 games to move one game above.500 on the season. …

Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns give a glimpse of what is possible for Timberwolves
3 years, 9 months ago

Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns give a glimpse of what is possible for Timberwolves

New York Times  

An important conversation occurred in the hours leading up to the Timberwolves’ game against Phoenix on Thursday night, one between the brand new head coach and the longtime face of the franchise. FORTY PIECE FOR THE ROOKIE pic.twitter.com/yWffAn0RzG — Minnesota Timberwolves March 19, 2021 “We’re starting to figure out what each other likes,” Edwards said. “Every single day he’s just …

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