News about Minnesota Timberwolves (page 7)
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Injuries
For the first time since his Achilles surgery in April, center Nikola Pekovic did some 5-on-0 drills in practice Monday.
NBA awards
Kristaps Porzingis and Karl-Anthony Towns were named the NBA Eastern and Western Conference Rookies of the Month, respectively, for games played in November.
NBA games
Andrew Wiggins scored 11 of his 32 points in the final five minutes to help the Timberwolves keep Philadelphia winless on the season with a 100-95 victory.
Stats
Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns became the second-youngest player in the last 30 years to record a 20-10-5 game.
NBA games
Andrew Wiggins tied a career high with 33 points and the Timberwolves blew a 34-point lead before snapping the Atlanta Hawks' seven-game winning streak.
Stats
Wolves rookie Karl-Anthony Towns was simply unstoppable vs. Denver, finishing with four blocks to go with those 28 points and 14 rebounds.
News
The Minnesota Timberwolves announced that the team will wear a commemorative patch on their jersey during the season in honor of recently passed Flip Saunders.
Obituaries
The Timberwolves announced Sunday “with extreme sadness” that its part-owner, president of basketball operations and head coach Flip Saunders had died.
NBA market
The Minnesota Timberwolves today announced the team has waived guard Lorenzo Brown, center Kleon Penn and guard Nick Wiggins.
Coaches
Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor said Friday that coach Flip Saunders won’t return this season because of complications resulting from his treatment for cancer.