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Minnesota has hired ROC Nation Sports agent Joe Branch as assistant general manager, league sources tell ESPN. Branch's clients included Caris LeVert, Justise Winslow, Danny Green and Josh Hart.
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Young: Wiggins has been a disappointing player (1:23)
Wolves finalize hire of Gupta, EVP of basketball ops
The Minnesota Timberwolves have named Sachin Gupta their executive vice president of basketball operations, continuing the front office makeover under new president Gersson Rosas.
Towns shows no mercy on young campers (0:24)
Wolves upgrade Reid's deal after Vegas showing
The Minnesota Timberwolves have signed rookie center Naz Reid to a multiyear contract, upgrading the two-way deal they initially gave him before a strong performance for the team's entry in the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas.
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Zach talks to Minnesota Timberwolves coach Ryan Saunders about building around Karl-Anthony Towns, the legacy of his father, Flip, being Kevin Garnett's ball kid, Sam Cassell's trash talk, and much more.
Grizz, Wolves advance to summer league finale
The Grizzlies edged the Pelicans in the NBA summer league semifinals after Brandon Clarke made a dunk with 10.7 seconds left in overtime. Minnesota beat Brooklyn in the second semifinal.
McLaughlin dimes Reid for dunk (0:22)
Wolves don't match Grizzlies' offer for Jones
The three-year, $28 million offer sheet Tyus Jones agreed to with the Grizzlies has not been matched by the Timberwolves.
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The Minnesota Timberwolves are declining to match the Memphis Grizzlies' three-year, $28M offer sheet for restricted free agent guard Tyus Jones, league sources tell ESPN.
Marks: Wolves, Pistons in the running for Westbrook (0:49)
Tyus Jones, Grizzlies agree to $28M offer sheet
Restricted free agent Tyus Jones has agreed to a three-year, $28 million offer sheet with the Grizzlies, his agent told ESPN. The Timberwolves have two days to match the offer.
Hunter knocks down wide-open 3 (0:17)
Wolves add Gates as assistant under Saunders
The Minnesota Timberwolves have rehired Bryan Gates as an assistant coach, joining the staff of new coach Ryan Saunders.
Wolves get Layman in sign-and-trade with Blazers
Trail Blazers restricted free-agent forward Jake Layman has agreed to a three-year, $11.5 million contract with the Timberwolves as part of a sign-and-trade, his agent told ESPN.
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Portland restricted free agent F Jake Layman is signing a three-year, $11.5M deal with Minnesota, agent Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports tells ESPN. Minnesota is acquiring Layman in a sign-and-trade agreement with the Blazers.
Ex-Warriors F Bell to join Wolves, source says
Former Warriors forward Jordan Bell will join the Timberwolves after agreeing to a one-year deal, a source said.
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Golden State is moving Shabazz Napier, Treveon Graham and cash onto Minnesota, league sources tell ESPN. Napier and Graham are part of the D'Angelo Russell sign-and-trade.
Pistons reach two-year, $15M deal with Rose
Free-agent guard Derrick Rose has agreed to a two-year, $15 million deal to join the Detroit Pistons, league sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski on Sunday.
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Minnesota has extended a qualifying offer to G Tyus Jones, making him a restricted free agent, league source tells ESPN.
Prigioni latest to join Saunders' revamped staff
Pablo Prigioni will join David Vanterpool on the revamped Timberwolves staff under head coach Ryan Saunders.
Culver headed to Minnesota in deal with Suns (0:30)
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Though ESPN's NBA Draft model doesn't think Jarrett Culver has a high ceiling, it thinks he's a safe bet (86%) to become a starting-caliber player in the NBA.
Trade grades: Who wins as Wolves jump to No. 6, deal Saric to Suns?
While Minnesota likely traded up from No. 11 to No. 6 in pursuit of its point guard in the future, the Suns are apparently planning to address their own need at the point via free agency.
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Minnesota is engaged in multiple conversations on the No. 6 pick acquired in the deal with Phoenix, league sources tell ESPN.
2019-20 Northwest Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | 54 | 28 | .659 | - | W1 |
| Portland | 53 | 29 | .646 | 1 | W3 |
| Utah | 50 | 32 | .610 | 4 | L1 |
| Oklahoma City | 49 | 33 | .598 | 5 | W5 |
| Minnesota | 36 | 46 | .439 | 18 | L3 |
Team Stats
Points Per Game112.513th
Rebounds Per Game44.819th
Assists Per Game24.615th
Points Allowed114.08th
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2019 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(6) | Jarrett Culver | SG | Texas Tech |
| 2(13) | Jaylen Nowell | SG | Washington |
Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | 36 | 46 | .439 |
| 2017-18 | 47 | 35 | .573 |
| 2016-17 | 31 | 51 | .378 |
| 2015-16 | 29 | 53 | .354 |