Anthony Edwards says No. 1 pick would give him bragging rights (2:44)
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2020 Schedule
19-45, 5th in Northwest
- 1/15L 104-99
- 1/17L 116-114
- 1/18L 122-112
- 1/20L 107-100
- 1/22L 117-110
- 1/24L 131-124
- 1/25L 113-104
- 1/27L 133-129
- 2/1L 118-106
- 2/3L 113-109
- 2/5L 127-120
- 2/8W 142-115
- 2/10L 137-126
- 2/12L 115-108
- 2/21L 127-117
- 2/23L 128-116
- 2/24L 139-123
- 2/26W 129-126
- 2/28L 136-125
- 3/1L 111-91
- 3/3W 139-134
- 3/4W 115-108
- 3/6L 132-118
- 3/8L 120-107
- 3/10L 117-111
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Source: Wolves, potential top pick LaMelo meet
Projected No. 1 pick LaMelo Ball met with the Minnesota Timberwolves, owners of the top selection in the NBA draft, on Tuesday, a source told ESPN.
Best and worst cases for the Warriors, the Knicks and the teams we haven't seen since March
What do success and failure look like next season for the eight teams that didn't reach the NBA bubble?
Wolves don't see clear choice for No. 1 pick
A month away from the NBA draft, the Timberwolves do not see a clear-cut choice for the No. 1 pick.
The Hoop Collective: Hypothetical Trade Scenarios
Brian Windhorst, Kevin Pelton and Tim Bontemps discuss hypothetical offseason trade scenarios involving four players: Chris Paul, Victor Oladipo, Jrue Holiday and Bradley Beal.
SVP pays tribute to legendary sportswriter, Sid Hartman (0:58)
Famed Minnesota columnist Hartman dies at 100
Minnesota sports columnist and radio personality Sid Hartman, an old-school home team booster who once ran the NBA's Minneapolis Lakers and achieved nearly as much celebrity as some of the athletes he covered, died Sunday. He was 100.
NBA Power Rankings, way-too-early edition: What's next for Lakers, Heat and all 30 teams
The Lakers just won the title, but how is next season shaping up? Here's a way-too-early look at where the champs and all 30 teams stand ahead of 2020-21.
Adrian Wojnarowski Senior NBA Insider
Minnesota Timberwolves associate HC David Vanterpool will interview for the Houston Rockets head coaching job, sources tell ESPN. Vanterpool spent seven seasons on Portland staff before becoming the top assistant with Minnesota a year ago.
Wolves' Beasley facing felony gun, drug charges
Timberwolves guard Malik Beasley was arrested Saturday and is facing felony weapons and drug charges in Minneapolis, according to police records.
NBA announces 2020 draft locked in for Nov. 18
The NBA has locked in Nov. 18 for the 2020 draft, the league announced Wednesday.
Breaking down the potential No. 1 pick in the 2020 NBA draft (1:55)
1st hour: Rockets being a threat, Draft lottery, and much more.
First Takes debates if they are more confident in Rockets to contend for West, if Patriots will be better than last year, and Triple H with Drew Mcintyre joins the show.
FiveThirtyEight: The NBA's Unluckiest Lottery Team Finally Got A Good Bounce
The NBA draft lottery isn't all about luck -- teams tank for a reason, of course -- but the bouncing pingpong balls do play a big role.
The Hoop Collective: First Round Reactions & NBA Draft Lottery
After watching the Lakers even the series against Portland, Brian Windhorst, Jackie MacMullan and Tim MacMahon try to make sense of the West's top seed. The crew also discusses Houston's impressive run (20:09), the Mavericks' chances against the Clippers (28:40) and Thursday night's draft lottery (35:20).
Timberwolves win lottery, Warriors to pick No. 2 (0:33)
Timberwolves win top pick in NBA draft lottery
Minnesota won the NBA draft lottery on Thursday, with Golden State, Charlotte and Chicago rounding out the top four.
Paul Sabin ESPN Analytics
ESPN's draft model projects the RPM of each player's 4th season based on scout's rankings, adjusted college and international stats, and AAU stats. Top 14 for the 2020 draft:
Kobe, Duncan, KG will enter hoops HOF in May
The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2020 will finally get inducted May 13-15, 2021. The class is headlined by Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett.
PTI: Dodgers Locking Up Mookie Betts
Michael Wilbon and Tony Kornheiser discuss Mookie Betts' contract extension and Kevin Garnett wanting to buy the Timberwolves.
Rachel Nichols, Scottie Pippen and Brian Windhorst react to the latest news and the first scrimmage action from Orlando.
The panel reacts to the first minutes of live scrimmage action between the Magic and Clippers, plus the potential sale of the Timberwolves, the impact of growing absences on the Clippers roster and more NBA topics.
Answering the big questions about the Wolves' potential sale
Will the Timberwolves stay in Minneapolis? Who are the front-runners to buy the team? Our insiders share the latest.
2020 Northwest Standings Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | 46 | 27 | .630 | - | L3 |
| Oklahoma City | 44 | 28 | .611 | 1.5 | L1 |
| Utah | 44 | 28 | .611 | 1.5 | W1 |
| Portland | 35 | 39 | .473 | 11.5 | W3 |
| Minnesota | 19 | 45 | .297 | 22.5 | L3 |
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2019-20 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Points Per Game
Assists Per Game
Field Goal Percentage
Rebounds Per Game
Steals Per Game
Blocks Per Game
Team Stats
Points Per Game113.312th
Rebounds Per Game44.814th
Assists Per Game23.820th
Points Allowed117.528th
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Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | 36 | 46 | .439 |
| 2017-18 | 47 | 35 | .573 |
| 2016-17 | 31 | 51 | .378 |
| 2015-16 | 29 | 53 | .354 |