The Timberwolves face a Nov. 2 deadline on the team option for big man Joan Beringer’s 2027‑28 contract, with coach Chris Finch stressing his role as a flexible backup to Rudy Gobert. Beringer answered with a 9‑point, 9‑rebound, 15‑minute showing against Orlando and says he’s ready for the challenge. Meanwhile, forward Jaden McDaniels secures a one‑year, $40 M extension through 2029‑30, praising Minnesota fans. In Portland, Damian Lillard and Ja Morant emphasize team‑first play as they adjust minutes, while Utah Jazz coach Will Hardy declares the franchise past rebuilding, demanding daily high standards. The piece rounds up key Northwest Division moves and outlooks ahead of the season.
Things are going from bad to worse for the Orlando Magic amid an 0-2 start with Paolo Banchero likely to miss multiple weeks after leaving Friday's loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves early due to a right ankle injury.
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo have struggled early, with the Heat outscored by 46.9 points per 100 possessions in their first two games together. Adebayo managed just four points in 23 minutes against Detroit, as the Pistons handed Miami a 17‑point loss. Coach Chris Finch believes the big‑man duo will eventually click, citing spacing challenges. Meanwhile, Charlotte rebounds from an 128‑81 drubbing by Atlanta, where Dyson Daniels recorded seven steals. Orlando’s Anthony Black is nearing his debut after an ankle injury, though his rookie contract remains unsettled.
The Minnesota Timberwolves open the 2026‑27 season with a franchise‑record +35 rebounding margin, proving their new, faster lineup can out‑muscle bigger squads. They crushed the Orlando Magic 115‑93 (61‑43 rebounding) and beat the Miami Heat 52‑34, each win featuring a 20‑point margin. After trading Julius Randle and Naz Reid for LaMelo Ball and Jonathan Kuminga, the Wolves logged 22 offensive boards against Orlando, including seven by Joan Beringer, and outscored the Magic 17‑6 on second‑chance points. Coach Chris Finch credits intense offseason work and a new mentality for the early success.
After a rocky preseason and a flat-out poor season debut, Joan Beringer delivered a rock-solid game off the bench during the Timberwolves' Friday night win.
The Timberwolves took down the Magic 115-93, despite Anthony Edwards shooting 5-for-23 from the field and LaMelo Ball shooting 4-for-13 from the field.
NBA legend Kevin Garnett has explained how his experiences growing up and playing basketball in Chicago helped him develop the leadership skills that would later define his professional career. The former Minnesota Timberwolves and Boston Celtics star believes that navigating difficult situations at a young age taught him valuable lessons about communication, resilience and understanding […]
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The Knicks have made Dalton Knecht’s arrival official, signing the former Lakers wing to a two-way contract and waiving Kevin McCullar Jr. to create the opening. The moves confirm the previously reported agreement with Knecht, who drew interest from several teams after the Lakers waived him during their final roster cuts. The Kings, Timberwolves and […]
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The Minnesota Timberwolves dominate the Orlando Magic 115‑93 on Oct. 24, 2026, holding the Magic to a sub‑40% shooting night. No Wolf scores over 15, yet collective effort—fast‑break passes, aggressive defense and a +24 rebounding edge—secures the win. Jonathan Kuminga blanks Paolo Banchero, while Ayo Dosunmu fuels the bench with 14 points, seven rebounds and nine assists. Coach Chris Finch’s high‑energy scheme and the team's “ten‑second memory” stifles Orlando’s attempts to rally, leading to a decisive second‑half finish.
Despite falling to the Atlanta Hawks in their season opener, the Orlando Magic could take comfort in knowing that Paolo Banchero filled up the stat sheet with a historic game. They lost again on Friday night, and this defeat is accompanied by far more concern. The franchise pillar suffered an ankle injury versus the Minnesota […]
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The Minnesota Timberwolves are 2-0 in the LaMelo Ball era after beating the Orlando Magic 115-93 on Friday evening.
The Chris Finch-led Minnesota Timberwolves headed to Central Florida to take on the Magic in Orlando on a day when Kendrick Perkins declared the team’s Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball-led backcourt the NBA’s best. Ball and Edwards both threw up a ton of bricks on the night but also showcased the razzle-dazzle that has made […]
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Brett Siegel explains the Warriors' trade dilemma over Kristaps Porzingis, who is battling POTS and has a $20 million cap hit for the next two seasons. With salary‑cap constraints and key players ineligible to move until Dec. 15, the Warriors struggle to match a higher‑salary return, even after probing the Bucks for Myles Turner. Siegel also notes the Grizzlies' $28.9 million traded‑player exception as a potential outlet later. The article adds updates on Karl‑Anthony Towns' extension talks with the Knicks, Anthony Black's RFA market value, and Dalton Knecht’s waiver and two‑way deal with New York.
While the Miami Heat’s regular-season debut with Giannis Antetokounmpo featured issues in the 131-106 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, there’s no doubt that a lot was due to the team getting used to its new look. With the Heat looking to not repeat the same habits throughout the season, head coach Erik Spoelstra kept it […]
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The Miami Heat aim to rebound from a 131-106 season‑opening loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves as they host the Detroit Pistons at Kaseya Center on Oct. 23, 2026. After Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 35‑point debut for Minnesota highlighted the defeat, the Heat look to tighten up defensively and spark a turnaround against a Pistons team that started 1-0. The preview outlines key storylines, player matchups and what Miami must do to avoid falling to 0‑2.
The Minnesota Timberwolves’ 2026-27 NBA schedule is now live, and all local games stream exclusively on DAZN MIN from Oct. 21, 2026 through Apr. 11, 2027. Fans can watch Anthony Edwards and new guard LaMelo Ball lead the West‑side contender via DAZN’s on‑demand service, with national broadcasts also listed (ESPN, NBA TV, Prime Video, NBC/Peacock, ABC). The article includes a full game‑by‑game calendar, noting dates, times (ET) and where each matchup airs, and highlights the duo’s All‑Star‑caliber backcourt as the team chases its first championship. DAZN is available on smart TVs, mobile devices, and consoles, though regional restrictions may apply.
After the Timberwolves' 131–106 season‑opening win over the Miami Heat, head coach Chris Finch admits he should have given reserve guard Terrence Shannon Jr. the ball earlier. Finch praised Shannon’s 10 points, playmaking and his ability to pressure defenses as a makeshift point guard, noting his college experience handling the ball. The move aims to ease Anthony Edwards’ workload and add another creator to Minnesota’s faster, more fluid offense. While Shannon’s shooting was modest (3‑of‑9 overall, 2‑of‑7 from three), Finch sees his expanded role as a long‑term asset for the team’s pace‑and‑space system.
The Minnesota Timberwolves head to Orlando on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, for a 7 p.m. ET showdown with the Magic at the Kia Center. The game streams live on DAZN (TV channel DAZN MIN). After a 131-106 season‑opening win over Miami—highlighted by Anthony Edwards' 45 points and nine 3‑pointers and LaMelo Ball’s 21‑point debut—Minnesota aims to start 2-0. The Magic, coming off a 132-125 loss to Atlanta, will rely on Paolo Banchero’s 35 points, 10 assists and 7 rebounds, plus contributions from Franz Wagner and Wendell Carter Jr. Both young cores look to prove they belong among the league’s elite.
The Timberwolves routed the Heat 131-106 in Giannis Antetokounmpo's Miami debut, with Bam Adebayo saying the team will get back to the film room as Anthony Edwards dropped 45.
MIAMI – With Giannis Antetokounmpo making his Miami Heat debut in the regular season on Wednesday night, it ended in disappointment in a 131-106 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves inside the Kaseya Center. While the overreactions around the Heat are sure to surround the team after the opening loss, captain Bam Adebayo would lay the […]
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Can the Miami Heat recover after their frustrating opening night performance at home against the Minnesota Timberwolves?
The Nuggets' offense fell flat against the Thunder, and OKC's defense was eerily similar to the Timberwolves' defense in the playoffs.
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s regular-season Miami Heat debut ended in disappointing fashion during Thursday’s opening night 131-106 blowout to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Miami’s new superstar did his part, totaling 35 points and 6 rebounds on 13 of 19 shooting— good for the most points ever scored in a Heat player debut. However, the support from the rest […]
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The Knicks waive guard Kevin McCullar Jr. to sign former Lakers forward Dalton Knecht to a two-way contract, as reported by Shams Charania on Oct. 23, 2026. Knecht, the 2024 17th overall pick, posted 9.8 PPG, 46.1% shooting in his rookie season and finished last year with 8.5 PPG and a 40.8% three‑point rate. At 6‑6, 25, he’s praised for his spot‑up shooting but criticized for limited defense and playmaking. Knicks coach Mike Brown views him as a low‑risk depth project, hoping a change of scenery revives his upside over the departing McCullar.
The Timberwolves dominated their first game against a quality team, which shows why they are a legitimate title threat.