Even amid this milquetoast stretch of basketball, Timberwolves basketball boss Tim Connelly noted Minnesota still views itself as a team with a “puncher’s chance” of winning a championship. There is no runaway favorite in this year’s NBA, particularly given the league-wide swath of injuries.

An NBA insider claims that the Minnesota Timberwolves showed interest in trying to trade for LaMelo Ball of the Hornets.

Queen was an effective contributor in New Orleans' 119-115 win in Minnesota.

After exploring a potential blockbuster for Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Timberwolves instead found a way to bolster their bench.

Michael Scotto: Source: The four second-round picks the Minnesota Timberwolves traded to the Chicago Bulls in the Ayo Dosunmu deal are a 2026 second (least favorable of DEN/GSW), a 2027 second (via Cavs), a 2031 second (more favorable of MIN/GSW), and a 2032 second (more favorable of PHX/HOU).

The Timberwolves will play host to conference opponent Los Angeles. Sunday's game is the second meeting of the season between the two teams.

It took a lot of roster maneuvering at the trade deadline by Tim Connelly, but the Wolves now resemble last year's Western Conference finals roster.

Anthony Edwards made it clear that he wanted the Timberwolves to re-sign Mike Conley in free agency. The veteran is expected to return.