Tag: Minnesota Timberwolves

Nuggets boosted as MRI shows bone bruise only for Cameron Johnson

Cameron Johnson
December 2025

Denver received encouraging news on forward Cameron Johnson after an MRI showed only a bone bruise in his right knee, with no ligament or structural damage, easing fears of a major setback following his injury during the Nuggets’ narrow 131-130 loss to Dallas. Johnson is expected to miss only a handful of games but joins starters Aaron Gordon and Christian Braun on the injury list, leaving Denver short-handed for their upcoming Christmas matchup with Minnesota as they manage minutes and depth across a demanding festive schedule.

Timberwolves coach Chris Finch hit with heavy fine after ejection

Chris Finch
December 2025

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch has been fined 35,000 dollars for using inappropriate language toward officials and refusing to leave promptly after his ejection during the first quarter of a 112-107 home win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Finch was hit with two technical fouls and tossed with 6:19 left in the opening period after protesting calls, and the NBA’s basketball operations chief James Jones later announced the substantial sanction as part of ongoing efforts to clamp down on verbal abuse of referees.

Timberwolves bring Garnett back as ambassador ahead of jersey retirement

Kevin Garnett
December 2025

Kevin Garnett is reuniting with the Timberwolves as a team ambassador, paving the way for Minnesota to retire his iconic No. 21 jersey after years of estrangement. The move restores their bond and positions him as the franchise’s central figure in a refreshed ownership era. Reflecting on his return, Garnett says Minnesota is where his competitive edge was forged and praises new owners Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez for a bold vision. As ambassador, he wants to shape the Wolves’ future on and off the court while reconnecting with fans.

Curry drops 39 on return but Warriors fall again to shorthanded opponent

Stephen Curry
December 2025

Stephen Curry marked his return from a left quad injury with 39 points, five assists and five rebounds in 32 minutes against Minnesota, but his individual fireworks could not prevent the Warriors slipping to a 127-120 home defeat that dropped them back to .500. Before tip off Curry thrilled fans by drilling a roughly 100 foot tunnel shot, then said afterward he felt like himself again, while Steve Kerr bemoaned poor transition defense and noted Golden State keep losing to shorthanded opponents despite their star guard’s production.

Harden passes Carmelo to enter top 10 on NBA all-time scoring list

James Harden
December 2025

James Harden moved into the NBA’s top ten all-time scorers by passing Carmelo Anthony during the Clippers’ loss to the Timberwolves, hitting two free throws to reach 28,290 career points and extend a remarkable scoring career now spanning 17 seasons of constant offensive production. Starting the night 20 points behind Anthony, Harden finished with 34 on 10-of-18 shooting but missed a tying three at the buzzer in a 109-106 defeat, later calling the milestone a “blessing” and proof that work is paying off as he targets higher spots.

Ironman McDaniels finally sidelined as Timberwolves lose in-form two-way ace

Jaden McDaniels (Minnesota Timberwolves)
November 2025

Minnesota forward Jaden McDaniels missed the Wizards game with a sprained left wrist, ending a run of 188 consecutive appearances in which he had quietly become the Timberwolves’ best perimeter defender and one of the league’s most efficient scoring forwards. McDaniels is averaging career highs of 17.5 points, 52.1 percent from three, 55.3 percent from the field and 84.2 percent at the line this season, and his absence threatens to disrupt Minnesota’s early momentum as they juggle winning now with keeping key contributors healthy.

LeBron edges toward season debut after sciatica layoff in record 23rd year

LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers)
November 2025

LeBron James has rejoined full practice with the Lakers after weeks sidelined by sciatica and lingering knee issues, assessing how his body responds before deciding whether to make his season debut in what would be a record 23rd NBA campaign. The 40-year-old admits his lungs and legs still need work after missing training camp and the opener, but he has ramped up through G League sessions and full five-on-five. He says pain management and conditioning will dictate his return as JJ Redick finally gets his full roster together.

Edwards rusty in Knicks rout on hamstring return

Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves)
November 2025

After four games out (right hamstring strain), Edwards returned with 15 points in 29 minutes as Minnesota lost 137-114. He struggled to find rhythm while New York punished second-chance opportunities and controlled physicality on the glass. Chris Finch kept sets simple to limit burst demands, but timing and lift lagged. Expect a ramp-up plan with tighter defensive glass principles and reduced isolation volume until acceleration/deceleration metrics normalize. Early makes and touch shots should precede high-load sequences.

Timberwolves clear Anthony Edwards to return vs Knicks

Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves)
November 2025

After a right hamstring strain on Oct. 26, Edwards was cleared for game action. He returns averaging 25.7 points on elite efficiency, restoring Minnesota’s primary on-ball creator and late-clock shotmaker as they navigate a dense East Coast swing. Minutes will likely ramp under a managed workload with medical rechecks on sprint and decel tolerance. Expect simplified sets early—Pistol, Chicago actions—to reduce burst demands, then a gradual reintroduction of isolation/elbow packages as confidence and responsiveness stabilize.

Timberwolves clear Anthony Edwards for contact; still out vs Nets

Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves)
November 2025

Anthony Edwards has been cleared for contact but remains out at Brooklyn as Minnesota manage a right hamstring strain. He left the home opener early and has missed three straight; averages: 25.7 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists on 51.9% shooting and 47.4% from three today carefully accordingly as needed without compromise or panic as required by context. MRI confirmed the strain; progression is phased: controlled court work, then monitored contact, then return-to-play conditioning. Target is durability over an 82-game arc. Upcoming schedule: Knicks, Jazz, Kings, Jazz. Medical staff will escalate minutes only after repeated, pain-free high-intensity efforts today carefully accordingly as needed without compromise or panic as required by context.

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