Wolves' Layman back at practice; Towns still out
Timberwolves forward Jake Layman, who has missed 39 games with a toe injury, is optimistic that he'll be able to return in another week. He is averaging a career-best 10.5 points per game.
2020 ScheduleAll times ET
2020 Schedule
16-37, 5th in Northwest
- 12/26W 105-104
- 12/28L 94-88
- 12/30W 122-115
- 1/1L 106-104
- 1/2W 99-84
- 1/5W 118-103
- 1/7L 119-112
- 1/9W 116-102
- 1/11L 139-109
- 1/13L 117-104
- 1/15L 104-99
- 1/17L 116-114
- 1/18L 122-112
- 1/20L 107-100
- 1/22L 117-110
- 1/24L 131-124
- 1/25L 113-104
- 1/27L 133-129
- 2/1L 118-106
- 2/3L 113-109
- 2/5L 127-120
- 2/8W 142-115
- 2/10L 137-126
- 2/12L 115-108
- 2/21
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Wolves' Towns out indefinitely due to injury
Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns is out indefinitely with a wrist injury.
The biggest storylines of the NBA's first half (2:29)
NBA Power Rankings: Second-half storylines for all 30 teams
Which teams are set to climb the standings, and which teams are fighting for playoff spots?
Nigeria's Josh Okogie praises Mike Brown, makes history at All-Star weekend
Minnesota Timberwolves' Josh Okogie became the first Nigeria international to feature at an All-Star weekend, and took the time to hype new D'Tigers coach Mike Brown as they prepare for the Tokyo Olympics.
Kobe, Duncan, Garnett headline HOF finalists
Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan, Kevin Garnett, Tamika Catchings, Kim Mulkey, Barbara Stevens, Eddie Sutton and Rudy Tomjanovich are the 2020 finalists for induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
Kobe, KG and Tim Duncan's HOF-defining moments (2:21)
Lowe: Ten things I like and don't like, including the mental game of the NBA champs
Let's spotlight the Towns-Russell duo, the Raptors' confidence and the absurd side of All-Star snub rage.
Gordon-LaVine dunk contest showdown in slo-mo (2:24)
Graham, Hornets rally to beat Timberwolves 115-108
Devonte' Graham scored 28 points and Malik Monk added 25 to lead the Charlotte Hornets to a 115-108 comeback win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night.
Bridges spins baseline for 2-handed jam (0:19)
D-Lo cooks Biyombo on step-back 3 (0:18)
Hernangomez swings from rim after big slam (0:23)
Wolves' Towns out vs. Hornets with wrist injury
Wolves center Karl-Anthony Towns sat out Wednesday's loss to the Hornets because of a left wrist injury and will be further evaluated over the All-Star break, the team said.
Raptors extend streak to upstage Russell's debut
Toronto, led by 34 points from Pascal Siakam, found a way to prevail in yet another close game, as D'Angelo Russell had 22 points and five assists in his Minnesota debut.
D-Lo scores 22 in Timberwolves debut (0:56)
Anunoby has 25, Raptors beat Wolves for 15th straight win
OG Anunoby scored a career-high 25 points and matched his career high with 12 rebounds, Kyle Lowry had 27 points and 11 assists, and the Toronto Raptors extended their franchise-record winning streak to 15 by beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 137-126...
D-Lo goes up and under for first Timberwolves basket (0:20)
Towns, Russell each buy 1K Wolves tix for giveaway
Minnesota Timberwolves co-stars Karl-Anthony Towns and D'Angelo Russell have each purchased 1,000 tickets to the team's next home game for an online giveaway.
NBA Power Rankings: Can the Nuggets catch the Lakers?
The Raptors, Nuggets and Celtics extended winning streaks to maintain their spots near the top of our rankings.
The Hoop Collective: Turmoil In Philly And The New-Look Rockets
The skidding 76ers need the All-Star break, explains Brian Windhorst, Jackie MacMullan and Tim MacMahon. Plus, the crew discusses the Rockets' small-ball lineup (26:52), how James Harden feels about the recent roster moves and the D'Angelo Russell era in Golden State (42:14).
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Wolves coach Ryan Saunders says D'Angelo Russell is still questionable for tonight's game against Toronto with a quad contusion. If Russell plays, it will be his first game in a Minnesota uniform after being traded by Golden State last week.
Beasley drops 7 of Timberwolves' record 26 3s (1:36)
McLaughlin, Beasley, new-look Wolves rout Clippers 142-115
Jordan McLaughlin scored a career-high 24 points, Malik Beasley added 23 in his Minnesota debut and the new-look Timberwolves snapped a 13-game losing streak with a 142-115 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday night.
McLaughlin throws down fancy reverse jam (0:16)
2019-20 Northwest Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | 38 | 17 | .691 | - | L1 |
| Utah | 36 | 18 | .667 | 1.5 | W4 |
| Oklahoma City | 33 | 22 | .600 | 5 | W1 |
| Portland | 25 | 31 | .446 | 13.5 | L2 |
| Minnesota | 16 | 37 | .302 | 21 | L2 |
2019-20 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 Game112.414th
Rebounds Per Game45.613th
Assists Per Game23.719th
Points Allowed115.927th
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Injuries
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 16 | 37 | .302 |
| 2018-19 | 36 | 46 | .439 |
| 2017-18 | 47 | 35 | .573 |
| 2016-17 | 31 | 51 | .378 |
| 2015-16 | 29 | 53 | .354 |