Who will outperform, underperform Summer Forecast picks?
Our panel likes the Timberwolves, but a 17-win improvement seems a little large despite all of the talent added this offseason.
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2018 Schedule
31-51, 5th in Northwest
Vote: Which NBA player is the best social media follow?
Who's your favorite NBA player to follow on social media? What about the best dressed? Vote now!
Rumor Central: Can Brandon Rush land another NBA contract?
With about five weeks remaining until NBA training camps open, veteran swingman Brandon Rush remains on the free-agent market.
Summer Forecast: West standings for 2017-18
Now that Tom Thibodeau has created Minnesota's roster in his image, our panel is projecting a huge jump in wins for the Timberwolves in 2017-18.
Timberwolves' complete 2017-18 regular-season schedule
The Wolves will open at San Antonio on Wednesday, Oct. 18. Minnesota fans will get their first look at Jimmy Butler and the renovated Target Center two nights later when the Jazz visit.
ESPN Stats and Information
February 9 on ESPN, Jimmy Butler makes his highly anticipated return to Chicago. On draft night, the Timberwolves acquired Butler from the Bulls, who is looking to get Minnesota back to the postseason for the first time since 2003-04. Their 13 straight seasons of missing the playoffs is the longest active drought in the league.
Dave McMenamin ESPN Staff Writer
With Kyrie Irving still on the Cavs as we wait to see if his trade request is fulfilled, here are the key dates CLE will play some of his potential suitors for the first time: Oct. 17 vs. BOS (opening night); Oct. 29 vs NYK; Nov. 17 vs. LAC; Nov. 28 vs. MIA; Jan. 8 at MIN; Jan. 23 at SAS; March 13 at PHX.
Tim MacMahon ESPN Staff Writer
Ricky Rubio's first road game with the Jazz will be a return to Minnesota on Oct. 20.
Will the Timberwolves finally make the playoffs? (1:56)
Rumor Central: Could Shabazz Muhammad re-sign with Wolves?
Free-agent forward Shabazz Muhammad remains unsigned, as the four-year NBA veteran has so far been unable to land a high-dollar contract offer.
Vote: Which team will make the biggest jump in 2017-18?
Which NBA franchise is set to make the biggest strides in 2017-18? Vote now!
Tune in for Opening Week
The NBA's more player-friendly 2017-18 schedule will begin in mid-October. Tune in to catch some of the best opening week matchups on ESPN/WatchESPN.
Christmas Day schedule revealed
ESPN's annual marathon is once again filled with juicy matchups, including a rematch of the last three NBA Finals, a key Eastern Conference showdown and a battle of last season's top two MVP candidates.
Nike's new NBA looks keep on coming
The NBA is keeping busy in August with another set of teams releasing their new uniforms. The Timberwolves, Bucks and Suns did so on Thursday.
Vote: Which newcomer will have the greatest impact on his team in 2017-18?
Some notable NBA names moved to new teams this offseason. Which newcomer will make the most difference for his team in 2017-18? Cast your vote.
Summer Forecast: Butler best newcomer?
Not only is Jimmy Butler an elite defender, he's also one of the NBA's best closers -- and he's joining a young Timberwolves team that struggled to win tight games last year.
Warriors-Cavs tops NBA's Christmas presence
The Warriors and Cavs highlight a Christmas slate that includes the Rockets, Thunder, Celtics, Wizards, 76ers, Knicks, Timberwolves and Lakers.
Timberwolves, Sixers primed for turnarounds in 2017-18
Will reloaded Minnesota break its playoff drought? Can Philly's young core make some noise in the East? Our ESPN Forecast panel predicts the league's Team Turnaround for 2017-18.
Rating latest NBA free agency moves: Timberwolves
Marcus Georges-Hunt, who Minnesota agreed to sign, is the kind of 3-and-D prospect the Wolves should be adding around their core players.
Rally for Colin Kaepernick; Andrew Wiggins deal
Bomani Jones and Pablo Torre weigh in on the organization of a rally to protest Colin Kaepernick still being unsigned, Andrew Wiggins' max deal and more.
Wiggins needs to play All-Star level for top dollar (2:23)
Summer Forecast: First-time All-Stars?
Our ESPN Forecast panel predicts the players most likely to make their All-Star debuts in 2017-18. Are Karl-Anthony Towns and Joel Embiid ready to take the next step?
Owner wants meeting before Wiggins gets max
Minnesota Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor tells The Associated Press he is ready to give Andrew Wiggins a max contract extension on his rookie deal worth close to $150 million.
Rumor Central: Wolves owner aims to keep team, Andrew Wiggins
Glen Taylor, who bought the Minnesota Timberwolves in 1994 for $88.5 million, has no desire at this time to sell his majority shares in the team.
Timberwolves preview new Target Center bathrooms with hilarious video
In a video posted to the team's Twitter account, the Timberwolves previewed new bathrooms that will guard against "Splash Brothers" and improve "spacing."
2017 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(7) | Lauri Markkanen | PF | Arizona |
2016-17 Northwest Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | 51 | 31 | .622 | - | W2 |
| Oklahoma City | 47 | 35 | .573 | 4 | L1 |
| Portland | 41 | 41 | .500 | 10 | L1 |
| Denver | 40 | 42 | .488 | 11 | W2 |
| Minnesota | 31 | 51 | .378 | 20 | L6 |
Team Leaders 2016-17
- Offense
- Defense
Points Per Game
Assists Per Game
Field Goal Percentage
Rebounds Per Game
Steals Per Game
Blocks Per Game
Team Stats
Points Per Game105.613th
Rebounds Per Game42.425th
Assists Per Game23.79th
Points Allowed106.7Tied-18th
Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-17 | 31 | 51 | .378 |
| 2015-16 | 29 | 53 | .354 |
| 2014-15 | 16 | 66 | .195 |
| 2013-14 | 40 | 42 | .488 |
| 2012-13 | 31 | 51 | .378 |
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