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Former Colorado Avalanche GM Chris MacFarland finished second in the voting.
Before acquiring LaMelo Ball, the Timberwolves explored several options to upgrade their point guard position, including trade discussions with the Bulls centered on Josh Giddey. Minnesota’s front office was determined to add another primary playmaker to ease the offensive burden on Anthony Edwards, who frequently faced heavy defensive attention throughout last season. The Wolves also […] The post Timberwolves eyed Josh Giddey before LaMelo Ball move appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
It appears the Minnesota Timberwolves entered the 2026 NBA offseason looking to treat it as a major pivot point. After two Western Conference finals appearances in the last three years, the Wolves have the right to feel they are close yet considerably distant. A pair of same-week blockbuster trades may have changed that feeling inside […] The post Report: Timberwolves Make Decision on Jaylen Brown Amid LaMelo Ball Trade appeared first on HEAVY .
The Minnesota Timberwolves hoped to appease Anthony Edwards with their shocking LaMelo Ball trade, and it appears to have worked already. NBA fans were stunned to learn that the Charlotte Hornets traded Ball to Minnesota in exchange for Naz Reid and a plethora of draft picks. The Timberwolves were active in rumors for weeks now […] The post Anthony Edwards Had Strong Reaction To LaMelo Ball Trade appeared first on HEAVY .
Time: 7:10 Central Weather: Poifect! Party cloudy, 78° Opponent’s SB site: Purple Row TV: Twins TV. Radio: head sang “Fake Plastic Trees” and I like it Tonight’s Rockies starter is Tomoyuki Sugano, who, as you can guess from the name, is not Swedish. A six-time All-Star with the Yomiuri Giants, he was eligible to play […]
The Cleveland Cavaliers might have more competition when they look to keep James Harden in free agency this offseason. Most expected Cleveland to easily retain Harden, but they’ve yet to agree to a new deal like other franchises have done with their free agents. The Minnesota Timberwolves apparently viewed Harden as a realistic option to […] The post Title Contender Had Hopes Of Stealing James Harden From Cavs appeared first on HEAVY .
The Chicago Bulls should have pushed harder to trade Josh Giddey to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Right-hander Austin Voth cleared outright waivers and elected free agency, reports Bobby Nightengale of the Minnesota Star Tribune. Voth was designated for assignment by the Twins two days ago. Players with at least three years of service time or a previous career outright have the right to reject outright assignments in favor of free agency. […]
We got a couple of Blue Jays roster moves this afternoon: First, Simeon Woods Richardson was DFA’d to make room for Adam Macko. SWR made three appearances for the Jays after being reacquired from the Twins. He initially joined the Jays organization as part of the return from the Mets for Marcus Stroman, before being […]
The Timberwolves need a power forward, and re-routing Josh Green is their best path to landing one.
The Minnesota Timberwolves reached out to multiple other teams before completing a trade to acquire LaMelo Ball. The post Timberwolves Reached Out to Multiple Other Teams Before LaMelo Ball Trade: Report appeared first on HEAVY .
As the NBA world continues to react to the Minnesota Timberwolves’ trade with the Charlotte Hornets for LaMelo Ball, Danny Green is still scratching his head. While some fans are calling the move a step in the right direction, Green says it could ultimately be a step back, as the Timberwolves will use the 2026-27 […] The post Even Danny Green is ‘a bit confused’ by Timberwolves’ LaMelo Ball trade with Hornets appeared first on ClutchPoints .
NBA Summer League will have a new television home this year, with Prime Video replacing NBA TV as the league unveiled its 2026 broadcast schedule. As in previous years, the remaining Summer League games will air on ESPN platforms. The Summer League will begin play on Thursday, July 9, with the Minnesota Timberwolves taking on…
After a nervy few days for Timberwolves fans surrounding the NBA Draft, President of Basketball Operations Tim Connelly and General Manager Matt Lloyd executed an all-in type trade to bring Charlotte’s All-Star point guard LaMelo Ball and guard Josh Green to Minnesota. This move was unthought of, given the position the Wolves found themselves in […] The post Timberwolves Shockingly Traded for LaMelo Ball — Are They Done? appeared first on The Lead .
LaMelo Ball's trade from the Charlotte Hornets to the Minnesota Timberwolves may be enough to sway the Philadelphia 76ers' perception of one crucial player.
For decades, NBA teams treated young franchise superstars as untouchable. That perception changed the moment the Dallas Mavericks traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in February 2025. Sixteen months later, LaMelo Ball’s blockbuster move to Minnesota has reignited the debate over whether any franchise player is truly off limits anymore. One longtime NBA […] The post LeBron James’ Friend Credits Luka Doncic for Making Trades Like LaMelo Ball Possible appeared first on EssentiallySport...
If Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson is taking notice of any doubters after having a quiet 2025 season, someone can now be added to the top of the list.
Right now, it seems like the Minnesota Wild have their eyes on the prize of Dylan Larkin. Why wouldn't they? For one, he actually wants to come to Minnesota, and he's an established scoring center. His speed down the middle would give the Wild a new and needed element. It makes a ton of sense for th...
While the Timberwolves‘ trade agreement to acquire LaMelo Ball was panned by some NBA experts and analysts, sources tell Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic that members of the organization were celebrating after they struck a deal with Charlotte on Thursday. As Krawczynski details, Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has “long admired” Ball’s game, and the front […]
Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold said the team will re-sign superstar defenseman Quinn Hughes, and the question is for how long. That sounds more like certainty than hope.
The Portland Trail Blazers’ 2026 Summer League Schedule has been released. The Blazers released the slate via X today. Matchups include the Phoenix Suns, Orlando Magic, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Denver Nuggets. A fifth game will be added based on the results of the annual Las Vegas Tournament. Here’s the rundown of opponents, times, and TV […]
One of the biggest questions left for new general manager Nolan Teasley to address is the depth in the edge-rusher room. Andrew Van Ginkel and Dallas Turner should fill the starting roles, but Chaz Chambliss is the only other player who’s recorded a regular-season sack. Still, the Minnesota Vikings could turn to Cam Gill, who spent a short time with the organization in 2025.
LaMelo Ball’s blockbuster move to the Minnesota Timberwolves reignited a debate that has followed him throughout his NBA career. While few questioned his talent, critics once again focused on everything surrounding it, from his injury history to the flashy public image that has often overshadowed his production on the floor. ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins pushed […] The post “Because… He Has Tattoos”: NBA Legend Sounds off on LaMelo Ball’s Reputation After Timberwolves Move appeared first on ...
Bears Bears HC Ben Johnson believes that QB Caleb Williams has the skill set and leadership abilities to take Chicago to the next level and compete for a championship. “It goes back to my first conversations I had with Caleb and those were he wants to win here in Chicago and he wants to win […] The post NFC Notes: Caleb Williams, Harrison Smith, Bears, Lions, Vikings appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .