A fan recently went too far while talking to Minnesota Timberwolves star Jonathan Kuminga, giving the NBA player the NSFW nickname “Kumbucket.” He appeared to be leaving an arena when a fan yelled the nickname at him. Kuminga did not back down, directly saying, “Whoever said that, I’m gonna come find you and slap you,” […]
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NEW YORK — Karl-Anthony Towns still gets chills when he talks about Game 4 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden. For the Central New Jersey native—born in Edison, raised in Piscataway, and a standout at St. Joseph in Metuchen—delivering a world championship to New York was deeply personal. Speaking on a marquee panel […]
The Minnesota Timberwolves forward put up a dud against the Indiana Pacers, and Los Angeles Lakers fans are loving it.
In his first basketball game in 472 days – June 22, 2025 – the two time Iowa State letter winner and Olympic gold medalist contributed seven points and six assists in a 123-112 win over the Timberwolves at Hilton Coliseum. “I think it’s obviously the loudest preseason game I’ve ever been a part of,” Haliburton […]
Joan Beringer has a ton of upside, but at 19 years old, he has some clear flaws, and the Timberwolves need to get ready for some of his natural growing pains.
The leaves are changing and the temperatures are getting brisk which means one thing. A new Minnesota Timberwolves season is upon us. Just like past seasons tied to the Chris Finch Era, this one is similar in the fact that it doesn’t look similar to past rosters. Finch welcomes that challenge time and time again. […]
LaMelo Ball could easily become the best point guard in Timberwolves history, giving Minnesota a star at a position it has rarely had one.
Jeff Teague was skeptical of the Minnesota Timberwolves’ offseason makeover before LaMelo Ball ever played a preseason minute. Now, after […]
Tyrese Haliburton played his first NBA game in over 16 months Wednesday, scoring 7 points for Indiana in a preseason matchup against Minnesota.
The NBA rarely stagnates for long, but the 2026 offseason produced the kind of movement that can redraw the league in a matter of weeks. Giannis Antetokounmpo is now in Miami, LeBron James and Jaylen Brown have joined Philadelphia, LaMelo Ball is running the show in Minnesota, and Ja Morant has landed in Portland. Those […]
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Jonathan Kuminga goes viral for threatening to slap a Timberwolves fan for using a nickname he doesn't like.
After 16 long months away from live action, Indiana Pacers star point guard Tyrese Haliburton finally stepped back onto an NBA floor on Wednesday night. Playing in a preseason clash against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Hilton Coliseum, the home of his college alma mater, Iowa State University, Haliburton gave fans a vivid reminder of why […]
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Tyrese Haliburton admitted there was no way to predict how his return to the court would feel. More than 16 months after suffering a torn Achilles during the 2025 NBA Finals, the Indiana Pacers guard returned Wednesday night and helped his team beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 123-112 at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa. Haliburton started […]
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Tyrese Haliburton returned to the court for the first time in more than 16 months Wednesday night, helping the Indiana Pacers defeat the Minnesota Timberwolves 123-112 in their preseason opener at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa. Haliburton started for Indiana and played 16 minutes in his first game since suffering a torn Achilles during the […]
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The Minnesota Timberwolves played a special game against the Indiana Pacers at the Hilton Coliseum on the Iowa State campus as former Cyclone Tyrese Haliburton got his first game action in over 600 days. He addressed the crowd before tip-off, leaving a buzz circulating through the arena. Many were excited to see Hali’s first action […]
Although exhausted, Tyrese Haliburton is ecstatic to finally be back on the NBA court for the Indiana Pacers. After 472 days away due to his Achilles injury, Haliburton finally returned in the Pacers’ Wednesday preseason opener against the Minnesota Timberwolves and shared an emotional statement about his journey back. "It's been a roller coaster, I'll tell you that roller coaster of emotions for me," Haliburton told reporters. "I've had a lot of hard days, but I think it's all just part...
Tyrese Haliburton returned to the basketball court on Wednesday night, playing 16 minutes in the Indiana Pacers' 123-112 preseason win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Ames, Iowa.
After being sidelined for 472 days, Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton made his much-anticipated return in their preseason game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa. It was a familiar venue for Haliburton, who starred at Iowa State for two years. It was a successful return for the 26-year-old guard, […]
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ESPN’s BPI metrics project the Denver Nuggets ahead of the Lakers, Rockets, and Timberwolves. Here is where Denver stands in the Western Conference.
The Indiana Pacers have Tyrese Haliburton back at last. The star Indiana point guard made his much-awaited return to live NBA action on Wednesday, taking the floor for a preseason matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves at his old college stomping grounds at Hilton Coliseum in Ames. The former Iowa State Cyclones star even scored the […]
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The Charlotte Hornets acquired Naz Reid from the Minnesota Timberwolves this summer, and the former Sixth Man of the Year looks forward to helping his new team reach new heights this upcoming NBA season. During a recent media availability, Reid said he has high expectations for Brandon Miller, whom he feels could follow in the [...]
In Monday's preseason game against the Bucks, Beringer showed exactly why he belongs in the Timberwolves' rotation.
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