Ethan's dream comes true thanks to Jimmy Butler (6:36)
2018 ScheduleAll times ET
2018 Schedule
47-35, 4th in Northwest
- 2/24W 122-104
- 2/26W 118-100
- 3/1L 108-99
- 3/2L 116-108
- 3/8L 117-109
- 3/11W 109-103
- 3/13W 116-111
- 3/17L 117-101
- 3/18L 129-120
- 3/20W 123-109
- 3/23W 108-104
- 3/24L 120-108
- 3/26L 101-93
- 3/28W 126-114
- 3/30W 93-92
- 4/1L 121-97
- 4/5L 100-96
- 4/6W 113-96
- 4/9W 113-94
- 4/11W 112-106
- 4/15L 104-101
- 4/18L 102-82
- 4/21W 121-105
- 4/23L 119-100
- 4/25L 122-104
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Butler knows he can make more money next year (0:32)
Butler turns down extension offer from Wolves
The Wolves' Jimmy Butler hopes a great 2018-19 will mean more money next summer, a strategy that worked for him while with the Bulls.
Okogie pickpockets defender, throws down dunk (0:18)
Stark pulls off circus layup (0:18)
Okogie tracks back for chase-down block (0:17)
Sources: Bjelica, 76ers agree to one-year deal
Free agent forward Nemanja Bjelica has agreed to a one-year, $4.4 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, league sources told ESPN.
Could Kyrie, Butler team up on the Knicks in 2019? (1:55)
Windhorst: Keep an eye on Irving, Butler (1:01)
Reports: Wolves, Tolliver agree to 1-year deal
The Wolves have agreed to a one-year deal with Anthony Tolliver, according to reports, on the same day sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski that the franchise rescinded its qualifying offer to Nemanja Bjelica.
Sources: Rose agrees to 1-year deal with Wolves
The Timberwolves and free-agent guard Derrick Rose have reached agreement on a one-year deal, league sources told ESPN.
Bobby Marks ESPN
Minnesota is sitting right at $112M in salary after the Cole Aldrich waiver. The Timberwolves will incur a $2M cap hit and will have the choice to stretch the amount owed over three years. Stretching the money would save the Timberwolves $1.37M this year but with the possibility of having 3 max contracts in 2019, Minnesota might be best to take the cap hit in one season.
Sources: Timberwolves waive C Aldrich
The Minnesota have waive little-used center Cole Aldrich, who becomes a free agent. The Timberwolves would have had to guarantee his $6.9 million contract.
Karl-Anthony Towns: 'I never wanted to be short'
Rookie of the Year, NBA All-Star ... Body Issue cover boy. Now Karl-Anthony Towns shares how his body has transformed along with his game.
Seth Walder ESPN Analytics
As far as ESPN's draft analytics model is concerned, there was plenty of value to be found in the second round last night. In addition to these, the Mavericks picked up two talented players very late in Ray Spalding (Analytics Rank: 24) and Kostas Antetokounmpo (30).
Wolves target perimeter D, get Okogie at No. 20
Seeking toughness and defensive versatility, the Wolves used the No. 20 overall pick to select Georgia Tech guard Josh Okogie in Thursday's NBA draft.
Towns loves grind of NBA on his body (1:34)
Prospect Profile: Keita Bates-Diop (0:37)
Prospect Profile: Josh Okogie (0:26)
Bobby Marks ESPN
Karl-Anthony Towns can receive an extension this summer up to 30% of the salary cap in 2019-20. Towns who earned All-NBA (third team) could earn up to $188M on a possible extension.
RR: Woj & NBA Combine Recap
Russillo recaps the best stuff from the NBA Combine and talks about Steph Curry breaking out of his shooting slump, plus draft and trade rumors with Woj.
Booker recruiting Towns to the Suns? (2:05)
T-Wolves' Brunson resigns amid allegations
Timberwolves assistant coach Rick Brunson, the father of NBA draft prospect Jalen Brunson, has resigned amid accusations of inappropriate conduct.
Bobby Marks ESPN
Jamal Crawford opting out of his $4.5M contract for 2018-19 now has Minnesota with $117M in salary (including the OKC 1st), $6M below the luxury tax. The Timberwolves can create $4.9M in additional flexibility if they waive Cole Aldrich by June 30. The center has $2.05M in salary protection. Crawford has non-bird rights and Minnesota is restricted to $5.19M in the first year they can offer the guard. Minnesota does have the $8.6M midlevel and $3.4M biannual exception available but using more than $5.29M of the midlevel would hard cap the team.
Sources: Wolves G Crawford to decline option
Timberwolves guard Jamal Crawford, one of the NBA's elite reserves, will become an unrestricted free agent this summer after turning down his 2018-19 player option, sources said.
2017-18 Northwest Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | 49 | 33 | .598 | - | W1 |
| Oklahoma City | 48 | 34 | .585 | 1 | W3 |
| Utah | 48 | 34 | .585 | 1 | L1 |
| Minnesota | 47 | 35 | .573 | 2 | W3 |
| Denver | 46 | 36 | .561 | 3 | L1 |
Team Leaders 2017-18
- Offense
- Defense
Points Per Game
Assists Per Game
Field Goal Percentage
Rebounds Per Game
Steals Per Game
Blocks Per Game
Team Stats
Points Per Game109.58th
Rebounds Per Game42.024th
Assists Per Game22.718th
Points Allowed107.317th
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2018 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(20) | Josh Okogie | SG | Georgia Tech |
| 2(18) | Keita Bates-Diop | SF | Ohio State |
Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-18 | 47 | 35 | .573 |
| 2016-17 | 31 | 51 | .378 |
| 2015-16 | 29 | 53 | .354 |
| 2014-15 | 16 | 66 | .195 |