Timberwolves coach Chris Finch wanted Edwards to catch the ball in the backcourt, giving him more of a running start toward the rim after he had taken 18 free throws in a rugged afternoon in FedExForum. But that was far too easy for the Grizzlies to cut off, which has been the problem for the Wolves this season.

Minnesota Timberwolves season is too reminiscent of the team’s up and down 2022-23 campaign that frustrated fans.

With four and a half minutes remaining in Monday's game against the Grizzlies, Timberwolves coach Chris Finch took rookie Rob Dillingham off the floor and put starting point guard Mike Conley back in. The Wolves led 100-95 at the time.

McDaniels added 8 rebounds, 4 steals, and 3 blocks, becoming the fifth Wolves player to ever have at least 25 points, 4 steals, and 3 blocks in a game. The others are Kevin Garnett (three times), Anthony Edwards (twice), Tom Gugliotta, and Tyrone Corbin.

Wednesday’s 115-114 Timberwolves victory over the Mavericks provided a glimpse of what could have been for the Wolves over the inconsistent first half of the season but what could still turn around for them in the second half.

Julius Randle is not a good fit for the Wolves and Anthony Edwards is not playing within the offensive system.

Donte DiVincenzo, who recently moved into the Minnesota Timberwolves starting lineup, is out indefinitely with a big toe injury.

After a recent stint in the G League, rookie Rob Dillingham has turned in a productive three-game stretch for coach Chris Finch and the Timberwolves.

The Minnesota Timberwolves are almost halfway through the 2024-25 season, and after 40 games, they’re sitting at 21-19, currently holding the 8th spot in the Western Conference.

If Conley can find a rhythm, Minnesota (23-21) would greatly benefit. He’s the type of playmaker and spacer the Wolves desperately need in their continued hunt for offensive consistency. The Wolves are now 19-2 this season in games where they win Conley’s minutes.

Timberwolves rookie Tristen Newton registered a triple-double in the G League on Thursday to help lead the Iowa Wolves in a loss to the Valley Suns.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo will be out indefinitely with a toe injury. ESPN reported that DiVincenzo – who has missed the past two games with the injury – has been placed in a walking boot,