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 Towns and Gobert form a rare double-center starting lineup, unusual in today’s NBA.[([[https://www.theringer.com/2022/10/26/nba/minnesota-timberwolves-karl-anthony-towns-rudy-gobert|theringer]])] Towns and Gobert form a rare double-center starting lineup, unusual in today’s NBA.[([[https://www.theringer.com/2022/10/26/nba/minnesota-timberwolves-karl-anthony-towns-rudy-gobert|theringer]])]
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 +===== Defensive Identity =====
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 +Under Coach Chris Finch, the Wolves have become one of the top defensive teams in the league.[([[https://dunkingwithwolves.com/timberwolves-knicks-chris-finch-pipe-dream|dunkingwithwolves]])]
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 +===== 2024 Playoff Run =====
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 +The Wolves reached the Western Conference Finals in 2024, led by Edwards and Gobert.[([[https://apnews.com/article/nba-playoffs-timberwolves-western-conference-finals-e47a23aace08f03760edf405d78a5a8f|apnews]])]
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 +===== Upsetting the Champs =====
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 +They beat the defending champion Denver Nuggets in a thrilling 7-game series in 2024.[([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAeUUwn-A8s|youtube]])]
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 +===== The Nas Reid Story =====
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 +Undrafted center Naz Reid became a vital sixth man and fan favorite.[([[https://lsusports.net/news/2024/04/25/former-lsu-star-naz-reid-named-nba-sixth-man-of-the-year/|lsusports]])]
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 +===== Wolves in FIBA =====
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 +Multiple Timberwolves, including Gobert (France) and Towns (Dominican Republic), have shined internationally.[([[https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4788393/2023/08/24/karl-anthony-towns-dominican-republic-fiba/|nytimes]])]
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 +===== State of Hockey? =====
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 +Despite being in a “hockey state,” the Timberwolves maintain a devoted basketball fanbase.[([[https://www.reddit.com/r/timberwolves/comments/1fknk74/do_you_guys_think_the_wolves_leap_frogged_the_mn/|reddit]])]
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 +===== Prince-Inspired Jerseys =====
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 +The Wolves once wore purple “City Edition” uniforms honoring Minnesota music icon Prince.[([[https://basketballbuzz.ca/nba/minnesotas-new-nike-city-edition-jerseys-rain-in-prince-purple/|basketballbuzz]])]
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 +===== Wolves by the Numbers =====
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 +They’ve had over 25 different head coaches and hundreds of players since 1989.[([[https://www.statmuse.com/nba/ask/list-of-timberwolves-head-coaches|statmuse]])]
 +
 +===== Glen Taylor’s Reign =====
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 +The team has long been owned by Glen Taylor, though he’s now transitioning to new ownership.[([[https://theleadsm.com/the-timberwolves-ownership-saga-is-finally-over/|theleadsm]])]
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 +===== New Owners Incoming =====
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 +Former MLB star Alex Rodriguez and businessman Marc Lore are set to become majority owners.[([[https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-timberwolves-arbitration-decision-alex-rodriguez-marc-lore-glen-taylor/601220100|startribune]])]
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 +===== Development League Affiliate =====
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 +The Timberwolves' G League affiliate is the Iowa Wolves, based in Des Moines.[([[https://iowa.gleague.nba.com/|iowa]])]
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 +===== Youngest Team in the NBA =====
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 +For multiple years, the Wolves had one of the youngest rosters in the NBA.[([[https://www.reddit.com/r/nba/comments/1e2dnyz/how_many_teams_have_a_better_young_core_than_the/|reddit]])]
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 +===== Unlikely Records =====
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 +The Wolves once went 0–10 in overtime games during a single season, a rare NBA feat.[([[https://minnesotanewsnetwork.com/wolves-beat-nuggets-in-double-overtime-thriller/|minnesotanewsnetwork]])]
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 +===== Multicultural Locker Room =====
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 +Players from more than 15 different countries have played for Minnesota.[([[https://www.canishoopus.com/2023/1/2/23519722/international-men-of-mystery-nba|canishoopus]])]
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