MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES NEWS

Mike Conley agrees to 2-year contract extension with Timberwolves, AP source says

The Minnesota Timberwolves and point guard Mike Conley have agreed to a two-year contract extension worth about $21 million that would last through his 19th season in the NBA, acco...

FEBRUARY 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reports: Mike Conley agrees on 2-year extension with Wolves The Minnesota Timberwolves and guard Mike Conley Jr.have agreed on a two-year extension worth $21 million, ESPN and The Athletic reported Mo...

FEBRUARY 19 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Reports: Mike Conley agrees on 2-year extension with Wolves The Minnesota Timberwolves and guard Mike Conley Jr.have agreed on a two-year extension worth $21 million, ESPN and The Athletic reported Mo...

FEBRUARY 19 • SUNHERALD.COM

Reports: Mike Conley, Wolves agree to 2-year extension Veteran guard Mike Conley will be under contract with the team through the 2025-26 season once the deal becomes official.

FEBRUARY 19 • NBA.COM

Mike Conley - Inks two-year extension Conley and the Timberwolves agreed to a two-year, $21 million contract extension Monday, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports.

Impact Conley has looked sharp for Minnesota in his age-36 season. Through 50 games, he's averaged 10.6 points, 6.4 assists, 2.9 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 2.3 three-pointers. Conley would've hit the open market during the offseason if not for this transaction, but now the veteran will be locked in through the 2025-26 season.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Power Rankings, Week 18: Celtics lead, Wolves surge after All-Star weekend Boston holds the top spot and Minnesota is on the rise to No. 2 after NBA All-Star 2024 in Indianapolis.

FEBRUARY 19 • NBA.COM

Inside the chaotic early days that birthed an All-Star partnership for Timberwolves The Wolves are enjoying their best season thanks to a great relationship between stars and coach. Here's how it all began.

FEBRUARY 19 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns goes for 50 points in a defenseless NBA All-Star Game Karl-Anthony Towns attacked the rim for dunks and layups with little to stop him, but his West team lost 211-186 in Indianapolis.

FEBRUARY 19 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Live at 7 p.m.: Follow the Timberwolves at the NBA All-Star Game on Gameview Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns and coach Chris Finch are representing the Wolves. Tap in for in-game statistics and more.

FEBRUARY 19 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

2024 NBA All-Star Weekend highlights: Skills challenge, 3-point contest, dunk contest

NBA All-Star weekend continues Saturday with the highly anticipated skills, 3-point and dunk contests. Here are the top moments!

FEBRUARY 18

Timberwolves gunning for No. 1 seed in the West: 'We have a purpose' With 27 games remaining in the regular season, the Wolves are leading the pack in the conference at the All-Star break.

FEBRUARY 17 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Can Timberwolves win the West? 3 reasons why, and why not Optimism is easy to find after the Wolves' best-in-West start.

FEBRUARY 17 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

2024 NBA All-Star Weekend odds: Damian Lillard favored in 3-point contest

Defending champion Damian Lillard is the betting favorite for Saturday's 3-Point Contest at NBA All-Star Weekend. Check out the latest odds...

FEBRUARY 17

Jim Souhan: Dear NBA media, meet the Wolves. They're not who you recall. MINNEAPOLIS - The national basketball media is in Indianapolis this weekend to cover the NBA All-Star Game, which, strangely, features two T...

FEBRUARY 17 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Leonard Miller - Gets garbage-time run in blowout Miller (Achilles) played the final 4:49 of Thursday's 128-91 win over the Trail Blazers, logging two assists and missing his only field-goal attempt.

Impact Due to an Achilles injury, Miller was sidelined Tuesday for the G League Iowa Wolves' 113-111 win over the Rip City Remix in the affiliate's final game before the All-Star break, but the rookie was healthy enough to make an appearance off the bench for the parent club Thursday. Miller has seen action in just seven games for the Timberwolves this season, averaging 2.1 points and 1.4 rebounds in 3.7 minutes.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Jaden McDaniels - Turns in 17 points McDaniels closed with 17 points (6-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, one assist and two steals across 28 minutes during Thursday's 128-91 win over Portland.

Impact McDaniels' value as a fantasy target is.a variance-filled proposition, as his numbers fluctuate nightly. He scored nine points in the first quarter, and Minnesota's 44-14 lead marked the most lopsided quarter of the season. The Timberwolves are running hot with four straight wins, and despite some rocky numbers, McDaniels has value as a consistent starter with the first unit.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Karl-Anthony Towns - Continues strong play in win Towns notched 23 points (8-13 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 6-6 FT), eight rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal across 30 minutes during Thursday's 128-91 win over Portland.

Impact Although Towns' numbers don't match Anthony Edwards' totals, he's still providing solid scoring support. During the team's recent four-game win streak, Towns has averaged 19.8 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Edwards - Logs 34 points in lopsided win Edwards accumulated 34 points (12-21 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 7-8 FT), six rebounds, seven assists, one block and two steals in 33 minutes during Thursday's 128-91 win over the Trail Blazers.

Impact Edwards turned in a great performance as the Timberwolves outscored the Trail Blazers 44-14 in the first quarter, marking the most lopsided stanza of the season. Thanks to Edwards' stellar play, the Timberwolves won four straight games heading into the All-Star break. Over the four-game win streak, Edwards averaged 32.4 points, 6.4 rebounds, 6.2 assists and 1.6 steals.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Edwards - Available to play Thursday Edwards (knee) is available for Thursday's game versus Portland.

Impact Edwards will play through yet another questionable tag, and it's a good sign if the Timberwolves are allowing him to play with the All-Star break beginning on Friday. There's no word of any restrictions ahead of tipoff.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Wendell Moore Jr. - Won't play Thursday Moore (knee) won't play Thursday against the Trail Blazers.

Impact Moore doesn't have a regular role in Minnesota's rotation, so his absence is not going to affect many fantasy decisions, even in a small three-game slate such as this one. His next chance to suit up will come after the All-Star break when the Timberwolves take on the Bucks on Feb. 23.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Edwards - Participates in shootaround Edwards (knee) participated in shootaround ahead of Thursday's game versus the Trail Blazers, Kyle Thiege of the Timberwolves reports.

Impact Edwards is officially listed as questionable for Thursday's contest due to right knee soreness. However, the star guard's participation in shootaround is a good sign of his availability against Portland.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Edwards seeking encore as Wolves visit Blazers The Minnesota Timberwolves considered holding out star guard Anthony Edwards for the opener of a two-game set with the Portland Trail Blazer...

FEBRUARY 15 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Anthony Edwards - Questionable for Thursday Edwards is listed as questionable for Thursday's game versus the Trail Blazers due to right knee soreness.

Impact Edwards was also listed as questionable for Tuesday's contest due to a knee injury before being upgraded to available. If the star guard is downgraded to out, Nickeil Alexander-Walker will likely enter the starting lineup.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Wendell Moore Jr. - Questionable for Thursday Moore (knee) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Trail Blazers.

Impact Moore is rarely a part of the rotation, so whether he plays won't impact fantasy hoops. We'll get official word on his status closer to Thursday's tip.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota is giving off that sham No. 1 seed vibe that the Utah Jazz had a few years ago The Timberwolves might finish first in the West, but you really think they are getting past the likes of Dallas, LA or Denver?

FEBRUARY 14 • DEADSPIN.COM