Tim Connelly’s LaMelo Ball vision could keep the Timberwolves contending for years
Tim Connelly believes LaMelo Ball’s age fits perfectly with Minnesota’s young core, creating a foundation the Timberwolves can build around for years.
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Tim Connelly believes LaMelo Ball’s age fits perfectly with Minnesota’s young core, creating a foundation the Timberwolves can build around for years.
Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch made his opinion on flopping perfectly clear heading into the 2026-27 season.
The longtime girlfriend of Minnesota Timberwolves guard LaMelo Ball, Ana Montana (real name Analicia Chaves), has been arrested on Monday, September 28, on felony drug charges in North Carolina, according to booking records obtained by TMZ. Montana was charged with felony counts of obtaining a controlled substance by fraud or forgery, plus two misdemeanor counts […] The post Ana Montana, the mother of LaMelo Ball’s child, arrested on felony drug charges appeared first on ClutchPoints .
MINNEAPOLIS — The Timberwolves defense is set to look a whole lot different this season. While at practice today, head coach Chris Finch acknowledged that the team has yet to dig deep into X’s & O’s, several players, including defensive anchor Rudy Gobert, have noted that the shifts in team personnel will lead to a […] The post Rudy Gobert says quiet part out loud about the Timberwolves’ defensive approach appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Jaylen Clark is already an impactful defender, and if he improves as a shooter, he'll play a key role for the Timberwolves.
Anthony Edwards‘ main job is to score. He can do it in many ways. However, for a brief period last season, the Minnesota Timberwolves decided to have him fulfill a different role. Wolves coach Chris Finch had to deal with a lack of a starting point guard during the first few months of last season [...]
While Rudy Gobert isn't the Timberwolves' best player, his value to the team is undeniable, and likewise, he is the team's most important player.
LaMelo Ball can provide everything that Anthony Edwards needs from a co-star, and he can help the Timberwolves level up.
While Jimmy Butler once called Karl-Anthony Towns soft during their Timberwolves days, KAT has since made this label look foolish.
The Minnesota Timberwolves acquisition LaMelo Ball is an NBA enigma; he’s more known for his on-court whimsy than for any one playoff performance—because he’s never even played a playoff game. Ball is a founding father of Gen Z basketball culture, where discourse celebrates one-legged 30-foot pull-ups and reminisces over high school mixtapes. But Ball’s loosey-goosey […] The post LaMelo Ball: Wacky or Winner? appeared first on The Lead .
The Charlotte Hornets have an interesting squad heading into the 2026-27 season, having shaken things up over the offseason by trading LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves, among other moves. One of Charlotte’s returning faces is shooting guard Coby White, whom the team acquired from the Chicago Bulls last season. Recently, White detailed how pampered […] The post Coby White was legit shocked to fly private, get Chick-fil-A after Hornets-Bulls trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Karl-Anthony Towns’ father has revisited the criticism his son faced during his time with the Minnesota Timberwolves, including his difficult relationship with former teammate Jimmy Butler. Karl Towns Sr. said it was difficult watching his son receive criticism that he believed was unfair, particularly during the turbulent period involving Butler in Minnesota. “It only hurt […] The post Karl-Anthony Towns’ father takes shot at Jimmy Butler appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Trey Lyles is entering his 11th NBA season, and it sounds like he's ready to embrace a veteran leadership role with the Timberwolves.
Editor’s Note: We are extremely excited to announce another new addition to the Canis family, Troy Asseln! You may recognize his name with his work in other Wolves spheres, but we are blessed to have him here as well. Give him a follow on BlueSky as well @bigmeatyclaws! “There are certainly things that we can […]
Karl-Anthony Towns and the New York Knicks are still reaping the benefits of winning a championship last season. For the […]
LaMelo Ball is gearing up for his first year in Minnesota after the Charlotte Hornets traded him to the Minnesota Timberwolves this offseason. Training camp is officially underway, and the team reportedly plans to use the 6-foot-7 point guard to run the offense. This move will take ball-handling pressure off Anthony Edwards, who averaged a [...]
Jaden McDaniels isn't just an elite perimeter defender; he's an elite off-ball roamer. And the Timberwolves are now set to unleash his full skill set.
Karl-Anthony Towns winning the NBA championship with the New York Knicks last season was not merely the headline of a successful NBA career thus far. It was also the answer to years of criticism, most notably that from former Minnesota Timberwolves teammate Jimmy Butler, who before his messy exit in 2018 was involved in a […] The post Karl-Anthony Towns’ dad roasts Jimmy Butler with Knicks championship mic drop appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The father of New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns had a strong message for his son's former teammate Jimmy Butler following the Knicks' long-awaited championship. Butler famously called out the entire Minnesota Timberwolves team during his lone season with the franchise, taking direct shots at then-rising stars Towns and Andrew Wiggins. Now, as all three players move deeper into their careers, Butler is the only one of the trio without a championship. Karl Towns, the father of the Knicks s...
After years in Charlotte, LaMelo Ball could finally have the team culture, stability, and competitive environment needed to bring out his best basketball.
Ana Montana, the mother of Minnesota Timberwolves star LaMelo Ball’s son, is facing multiple drug-related charges following her arrest in North Carolina, according to booking records obtained by TMZ. Montana, whose legal name is Analicia Chaves, was arrested Monday in Mecklenburg County. She faces two felony counts of obtaining a controlled substance by fraud or […] The post LaMelo Ball’s baby mama arrested on drug charges appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Minnesota Timberwolves added a couple of big pieces this offseason with the trade for star point guard LaMelo Ball, and then signing former lottery pick Jonathan Kuminga in free agency. But a lot of their potential success still hinges on internal development, and for Timberwolves budding star Jaden McDaniels, that includes his strong chemistry […] The post Jaden McDaniels opens up on how he developed great chemistry with Rudy Gobert appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Some NBA partnerships require a little imagination. LaMelo Ball and Anthony Edwards isn’t one of them. Put those two in the same backcourt and the possibilities become fairly obvious. The question is whether the reality will be as entertaining as the idea. Ball has spent much of the past two months working at the Timberwolves’ […] The post LaMelo Ball, Anthony Edwards give Timberwolves one fascinating experiment appeared first on Hoops Wire .
MINNEAPOLIS —The positive buzz surrounding the Minnesota Timberwolves media day and commencement of training camp was palpable. Between new player acquisitions and teams seemingly bonded together through offseason training and trips, it would be difficult for the ‘vibes’ to be much higher. Not only will the acquisition of guard LaMelo Ball add a dynamic playmaker […] The post Why Timberwolves are excited to play Anthony Edwards in ‘natural elite role’ after LaMelo Ball trade? appeared first ...
Karl-Anthony Towns faces uncertain future with Knicks amid ongoing extension talks.