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In the Loopus with Canis Hoopus: Week 1 in the NBA
We’ll help you stay up-to-date with the Timberwolves’ Western Conference counterparts, discuss up-and-coming teams and NBA standings, and more.
Cheryl Reeve Reflects on 2023, Looks Ahead to the Future of the Lynx
The Lynx Head Coach and President of Basketball Operations sat down with our Mitchell Hansen to take a look back on the 2023 season, discuss the offseason ahead and looks ahead to the future of the Lynx.
Hawks 127, Wolves 113: A Brutal Meltdown in Atlanta
Dejounte Murray’s 22 third quarter points led a 21-point Hawks second half comeback to ruin a scorching first half from the Timberwolves’ offense.
Game Preview #3: Wolves at Hawks
Naz Reid and the Timberwolves will look to take care of business in Atlanta against Trae Young and a Hawks team playing on the second night of a back-to-back.
How Does Vegas See The Wolves? Team Odds for the 2023-24 Season
Vegas knows all - and yo-yos our feelings in the process. I try and cut through the clutter of where the odds see the Wolves, and the rest of the NBA’s Western Conference.
Do the Timberwolves Have Enough Playoff Experience To Win a Series?
Rudy Gobert and Mike Conley bring plenty of postseason experience, but how battle-tested is the whole roster?
Lynx Offseason Update Vol. 5: McBride and Mitchell Impress; Allen and Shepard Debut
Each week, we will provide an update on the Minnesota Lynx players overseas and how they are performing as part of our Lynx Offseason Update series.
Wolves 106, Heat 90: Welcome to the Naz Reid Show
The Timberwolves relied upon Reid’s 25 points and a 26-17 edge in the fourth quarter to cruise past a Heat team missing Jimmy Butler and a slew of rotation players.
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Game Preview #2: Wolves vs Heat
After a tough loss to open the season, Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns and the Timberwolves look to bounce back against Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo, and the Miami Heat
Wolves Exercise 2024-25 Team Option on Guard Wendell Moore Jr.
The 2022 first-round pick out of Duke now has a guaranteed contract for the 2024-25 season.
Dunks After Dusk: Opening Night Retrospective
Even after a disappointing season opener for the Timberwolves, there are still some performance awards to be handed out.
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How the Timberwolves Can Find Balance Between Structured and Free Flowing Offense
Despite Minnesota’s opening night loss to the Toronto Raptors, Chris Finch’s offense can look at their preseason film to get back on track.
Raptors 97, Wolves 94: Wolves Back... in Time
The Timberwolves were back in action and despite three triple-doubles, they fell apart late due to issues that plagued them a year ago.
Game Preview #1: Wolves at Raptors
Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns and the Wolves are back in action on Wednesday night as they hit the road for a matchup with Pascal Siakam, O.G. Anunoby and the Toronto Raptors.
The 8th Annual 100% Accurate, Never Wrong Canis Hoopus Opening Night Predictions
More under-the-radar than last season, the Wolves head into 2023-24 with continuity, and as always, hope. But how does it end up working out? The Canis Hoopus staff weighs in.
2023-2024 Canis Hoopus Starting Lineup
The Minnesota Timberwolves are back in action tonight, and so is the Canis Hoopus squad, ready to roll for another season in 2023-24.
A Franchise Starving for Continuity Hopes to Keep it Moving Forward
Tim Connelly, Chris Finch, and Anthony Edwards are the best trio of general manager, coach, and franchise player the Minnesota Timberwolves have ever had as they look to bring the organization to heights it has never reached before.
The Athletic’s Ben Pickman Talks Lynx Offseason, WNBA Finals, and Expansion
The Hitting the Hardwood podcast is a weekly Minnesota Lynx-dedicated podcast hosted by our own Mitchell Hansen. This week, Hansen is joined by Ben Pickman, a women’s basketball writer for The Athletic.
2023-24 NBA GM Survey: Timberwolves Receive Mixed Results Ahead of Big Season
Individual Wolves players got some national recognition in the most recent NBA GM survey, but some important names were left off and the team overall is not being taken seriously.
How Will Naz Reid Find Consistent Minutes?
The Timberwolves big is a starting-caliber talent playing behind Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert. How will his minutes and role shake out this season?
Report: Timberwolves Sign Forward Jaden McDaniels to 5-Year, $136 Million Extension
McDaniels is now under team control through the 2029-30 NBA season, cementing the former Washington star as a foundational piece in Minnesota moving forward.
Lynx Offseason Update Vol. 4: McBride, Milić and Mitchell All Shine, Allen Reports Overseas
Each week, we will provide an update on the Minnesota Lynx players overseas and how they are performing as part of our Lynx Offseason Update series.
Minnesota Timberwolves Bench: 2023-24 Season Grading Preview
What are roles and key statistics to focus in on for Naz Reid, Shake Milton, and the rest of the Timberwolves bench?
Wolves Sign Guard Daishen Nix to Two-Way Contract, Waive Wing Matt Ryan
The big guard has had a promising preseason, which led the Wolves to waste no time making a roster spot for him
Anthony Edwards’ Top 5 Dunks of All Time
After Edwards’ huge slam against the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night, let’s revisit his five best dunks of his young NBA career.