NBA Notes: Blazers, Ja Morant, Timberwolves, Cody Williams, Celtics
Trail Blazers
Ja Morant’s promising start in Portland has hit a familiar obstacle. He’s headed for another extended injury absence.
Morant has a Grade 2 left...
Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards has knee surgery, return date still uncertain
Anthony Edwards’ knee procedure is complete. The Timberwolves now begin the considerably less enjoyable part of waiting for their best player to return.
Edwards underwent...
NBA Notes: Lakers, Walker Kessler, Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards, Pistons
Lakers
Walker Kessler isn’t leaving the Lakers’ defensive problems for somebody else to explain.
“I got to personally be better on the defensive side,” Kessler said...
Timberwolves officially re-sign Enrique Freeman
Enrique Freeman is officially back with the Timberwolves. The Cleveland native and former Akron standout re-signed on a two-way contract Tuesday, according to NBA.com’s...
Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards to undergo knee procedure, miss up to two months
One night after scoring 47 points against the Cavaliers, Anthony Edwards is facing an extended absence.
The Timberwolves star will undergo an arthroscopic procedure on...
Timberwolves bringing back former Akron standout Enrique Freeman
Enrique Freeman’s time away from the Timberwolves didn’t last long. Ten days after waiving him, Minnesota is bringing back a player it already knows...
NBA Notes: Raptors, Kawhi Leonard, Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards, Nuggets
Raptors
The Raptors brought Kawhi Leonard back to Toronto hoping for another memorable run. Three games into the season, they’re already waiting on his knee.
Leonard...
NBA Notes: Timberwolves, LaMelo Ball, Pacers, Ivica Zubac, Lakers
Timberwolves
LaMelo Ball has some advice for his new teammates. Keep your head up, and not just when things aren’t going well.
With Ball running the...
NBA refs: Timberwolves’ LaMelo Ball traveled on viral stepback three
LaMelo Ball had an explanation for his viral stepback three-pointer. The NBA referees union wasn’t buying it.
The union’s official social media account confirmed Thursday...
Timberwolves among teams linked to Dalton Knecht
The Timberwolves are among the teams expected to pursue Dalton Knecht for a two-way contract if he clears waivers, according to reports.
Minnesota recently opened...
NBA Notes: Wizards, AJ Dybantsa, Warriors, Brandin Podziemski, Timberwolves
Wizards
AJ Dybantsa’s NBA debut will have to wait.
The Wizards have ruled out the No. 1 overall pick for Wednesday’s opener against the Bucks because...
Timberwolves waive Drew Timme, Enrique Freeman, three others
The Timberwolves have waived Enrique Freeman, Antonio Reeves, KJ Martin, Norchad Omier and Drew Timme, the team announced.
Freeman’s release opens a two-way roster spot...
Chris Finch: Timberwolves have traded ‘moodiness for giddiness’
LaMelo Ball’s fit with the Timberwolves will ultimately be judged by what happens on the court.
Chris Finch already likes what he’s doing to the...
LaMelo Ball, Anthony Edwards give Timberwolves one fascinating experiment
Some NBA partnerships require a little imagination. LaMelo Ball and Anthony Edwards isn't one of them.
Put those two in the same backcourt and the...
Anthony Edwards happy to hand point guard duties to LaMelo Ball
Anthony Edwards can score. He can handle the ball, too. But if you ask him, he’s a shooting guard, and he’s glad the Timberwolves...
NBA Notes: Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards, Rockets, Amen Thompson, Knicks
Timberwolves
Chris Finch doesn’t need much time to explain what he wants from Anthony Edwards this season. It starts on defense.
“Easy, he’s got to bring...
