Tag: Minnesota Timberwolves

Naz Reid Fined $50,000 for Questioning Officiating Integrity

Naz Reid
March 2026

Naz Reid has been fined $50,000 by the NBA for questioning the integrity of game officials after Minnesota’s overtime win against Houston. The punishment followed an incident late in the game that led to a technical foul and ejection for the Timberwolves big man. The league said Reid’s comments crossed the line into questioning official integrity, which triggered the fine. The incident occurred with just over four minutes left in overtime of Minnesota’s 110-108 victory over the Rockets at Target Center

Anthony Edwards Out at Least One Week as Timberwolves Manage Knee Issue

Anthony Edwards
March 2026

Anthony Edwards will miss the next several games after an MRI showed inflammation in his right knee, dealing Minnesota a major blow in the Western Conference race. The Timberwolves said he will be re-evaluated in one to two weeks. The injury means Edwards is set to miss at least four games across a packed stretch of the schedule, with a longer absence potentially costing seven. Minnesota entered the day fighting to protect its playoff position and avoid slipping toward the Play-In zone

Anthony Edwards fined $25k for firing game ball into crowd at halftime

Anthony Edwards
February 2026

Anthony Edwards has been fined $25,000 for throwing the game ball with force into the spectator stands. The NBA issued the fine after the halftime incident during Minnesota’s 124-121 win over Portland at Moda Center.

Rudy Gobert suspended one game after seventh Flagrant Foul point triggers automatic ban

Rudy Gobert
February 2026

Rudy Gobert received a one-game suspension without pay after reaching seven Flagrant Foul points this season, triggering an automatic discipline threshold. Gobert was assessed a Flagrant 1 late in the second quarter against Dallas, pushing his total to seven. Under the league’s point system, exceeding five points results in automatic suspensions tied to subsequent flagrant assessments, and he will miss the next home game vs Philadelphia.

Cooper Flagg ruled out at Minnesota as Mavericks extend skid and monitor midfoot sprain

Cooper Flagg
February 2026

Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg will miss Dallas’ first game after the All-Star break at Minnesota due to a left midfoot sprain, after also missing the Rising Stars event and the last game before the break. Jason Kidd said Flagg is day-to-day, with an MRI confirming the injury sustained at Phoenix on Feb. 10. Dallas carried a nine-game losing streak into the break, their longest since 1998, and Flagg has been seen managing the injury during the downtime.

Mike Conley returns to Timberwolves on minimum after being traded twice and waived

Mike Conley Jr
February 2026

Mike Conley has re-signed with Minnesota on a minimum contract after being traded to the Bulls, moved to the Hornets, then waived. The sequence made him eligible to return to the Timberwolves. Minnesota reduced its luxury tax position by moving Conley’s original salary, then brought him back cheaply, gaining cap flexibility that helped enable a separate guard acquisition. Conley’s on-court role has dipped, but he remains valued for leadership.

Anthony Edwards wins 2026 NBA All-Star Game MVP award

Anthony Edwards
February 2026

Edwards was named All-Star Game MVP after leading USA Stars to tournament victory, delivering consistent scoring impact across the mini-game format and outperforming rivals in cumulative influence. He scored 32 points across three games, hit key clutch threes and helped secure overtime progression and final victory. Media voters valued his all-round tournament impact over single-game scoring totals.

Gobert Hit With Automatic One-Game Suspension

Rudy Gobert
January 2026

Gobert was suspended one game without pay after reaching six Flagrant Foul points for the season, triggered by a Flagrant 1 late vs the Spurs. Under the NBA flagrant-point system, exceeding five points causes an automatic suspension; his latest Flagrant 1 pushed him over the threshold, activating the one-game ban.

Anthony Edwards Hits 10,000 Points, Third-Youngest in NBA History

Anthony Edwards
January 2026

Edwards became the third-youngest player to reach 10,000 career points during Minnesota’s 131-122 win over Cleveland, joining a short list of under-25 scorers. He reached the mark in his fourth-quarter minutes after a strong all-around night. His pace ranks among the fastest for active players, and he is now one of the few Timberwolves ever to cross 10,000 points.

Anthony Edwards Walks Off Bench Late in Timberwolves Loss at Hawks

Anthony Edwards
January 2026

Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves) left the bench and headed to the locker room during a fourth-quarter timeout in a 126-102 loss at the Atlanta Hawks, after starters were pulled with the game out of reach. He scored 30 points and did not speak postgame. Coach Chris Finch said Edwards should have stayed to support teammates, calling the exit unacceptable. The moment followed another recent incident where Edwards was ejected in overtime at Denver for arguing calls. Frustration was heightened with friends and family in attendance in Atlanta.

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