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• Anthony Edwards Scores 36 Points in Timberwolves' Game 4 Win To Tie Series 2-2The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the San Antonio Spurs 114-109 in Game 4 on Sunday to tie the series 2-2. The Wolves were lead by Anthony Edwards, who scored 36 points and dedicated the game to his late mother. "Today is Mother's Day," Edwards said. "I just wanted to win for my Mom. It was that simple." Victor Wembanyama was ejected from the game in the second quarter after throwing an elbow that c...2026Read about Anthony Edwards -
• Anthony Edwards Returns From Knee Injury Early For Wolves' Game 1 Win Over SpursAnthony Edwards returned from a bone bruise ahead of schedule, coming off the bench to score 18 points in the Minnesota Timberwolves' 104-102 road victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals Monday night. Edwards suffered the deep bone bruise eight days earlier when his left knee bent sharply on a block attempt. Team sources had told ESPN he was trending towar...2026Check it out Anthony Edwards -
• Anthony Edwards Tells Teammates He Plans To Return During Series Against SpursAnthony Edwards has informed his Minnesota Timberwolves teammates he intends to return at some point during their second-round series against the San Antonio Spurs, team sources told The Athletic. Edwards has been undergoing around-the-clock treatment on his injured left knee. Chris Finch said Saturday that Edwards' week-to-week designation remains unchanged, making a Game 1 appearance on Monday a...2026See also Anthony Edwards
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• How To Watch Timberwolves Vs Nuggets Playoff Game: Live Stream, TV Channel, PredictionsThe 2026 NBA Playoffs continue this Monday, April 20, as the Denver Nuggets host the Minnesota Timberwolves for Game 2 of their Western Conference first-round series. Denver (1-0) took the series lead on Saturday with a gritty 116-105 victory at Ball Arena. Minnesota is looking to bounce back and secure a vital road split before the series shifts to Minneapolis later this week. Catch all the actio...2026Continue with NBA Playoffs -
• Chris Finch Says Timberwolves Have To 'Flip' Switch Versus NuggetsHead coach Chris Finch said that it's up to the Minnesota Timberwolves to turn on the "switch" ahead of their matchup against the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the playoffs. "We know the team we can be and who we have been. It's about whether we can maintain that," Finch said. "You don't ever really want to be a flip-the-switch team, but we do have a switch to flip, and we have to flip it n...2026Click for news about Minnesota Timberwolves -
• Anthony Edwards Expected To Return Monday After Missing Six Games With Knee InjuryAnthony Edwards is on track to return to action Monday at the Dallas Mavericks, giving the Minnesota Timberwolves a needed boost as the playoff race tightens in the Western Conference. Edwards was cleared Friday for all on-court basketball activities and must complete a workout Sunday and shootaround Monday before receiving final clearance for game action. Minnesota fell 109-87 to the Detroit Pist...2026Read about Anthony Edwards -
• Anthony Edwards' 42 points lead Timberwolves to 127-117 win against undermanned Warriors
Anthony Edwards scored 42 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves held off the injury-plagued Golden State Warriors 127-117 on Friday night. Edwards shot 13 for 22, made all 12 of his free throws and also had eight rebounds and five assists, while Rudy Gobert contributed 18 points and nine rebounds in what coach Chris Finch considered a must-win game. Gui Santos' 3-pointer followed by a dunk by Ma...2026See more articles Anthony Edwards
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• Wolves Turn To Bones Hyland As Rob Dillingham Loses Rotation SpotThe Minnesota Timberwolves inserted Bones Hyland back into their rotation Monday night, replacing Rob Dillingham as Chris Finch searches for more offensive production off the bench. Hyland scored 14 points in 16 minutes during a 108-105 loss to Phoenix, his first meaningful action in nine games. Finch made the change after 24 games to inject a spark into a second unit lacking scoring punch. The Ti...2025Read about Minnesota Timberwolves -
• Western Notes: Wolves, Blazers, Jazz, Spurs, Missi
It came against an injury-depleted Raptors team, but the Timberwolves‘ new starting lineup had some encouraging moments in Saturday’s wire-to-wire home victory, according to Chris Hine of The Star Tribune. “It looks like it’s starting to come together,” head coach Chris Finch said. “Things that I can see that maybe we can lean into are […]...2024Check it out Chris Hine
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• Dunc'd On: 2024-25 Season Outlooks: Philadelphia 76ers with Derek Bodner + Minnesota Timberwolves with Jon KrawczynskiDerek Bodner of PHLY is our guest to discuss one of the most anticipated seasons in Sixers history. Can Joel Embiid be the same player after knee surgery? Is there even more in the tank from Tyrese Maxey this year? What exactly are the Sixers getting with Paul George at this stage of his career? How will Nick Nurse build out the rotation behind the big 3? Can any of their less-heralded players em...2024Visit the page Derek Bodner
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Chris Finch injury and suspension
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• Julius Randle Expected To Be Ready For Start Of Training CampJulius Randle is expected to be healthy by the start of training camp, sources told Tim Bontemps of ESPN. Randle underwent season-ending surgery on a dislocated right shoulder last April. Randle was traded to the Timberwolves on Friday night. Randle was also shopped in deals to the Heat, Hawks, and Pistons. Wolves head coach Chris Finch is said to have an "affinity" for Randle....2024See more articles Julius Randle -
• Pistons To Interview Micah Nori, Sean Sweeney, J.B. BickerstaffThe Detroit Pistons plan to conduct interviews for their head coaching vacancy with Sean Sweeney, Micah Nori and JB Bickerstaff. The Pistons parted ways with Monty Williams this week after signing him to a six-year, $78.5 million deal. Sweeney is the top assistant coach under Jason Kidd with the Dallas Mavericks, while Nori has the same job with the Minnesota Timberwolves under Chris Finch. Nori t...2024Read about Detroit Pistons -
• Micah Nori To Interview With Cavaliers For Head Coaching PositionThe Cleveland Cavaliers have received permission to interview Micah Nori for their head coaching vacancy. Nori is the lead assistant coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves and played a more active role in the Western Conference Semifinals and Finals following the injury to Chris Finch. Nori also interviewed with the Los Angeles Lakers for their vacancy....2024See also Micah Nori
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• Marc Davis: Jamal Murray Should Have Received Tech, Not Ejection For Throwing Heat Pad Onto Floor
Jamal Murray threw a heating pad on the floor during the middle of a possession in the Denver Nuggets' 106-80 Game 2 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Referee Marc Davis said after the game that Murray should have been assessed a technical foul, but not been ejected for the incident. "I was the lead official, and I didn't notice it was on the floor or where it came from until Towns scored," Davi...2024Continue with Jamal Murray
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• Chris Finch to sit in second row behind team for Timberwolves-Nuggets series after rupturing patellar tendon
DENVER — Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch had to come up with two game plans for these Western Conference semifinals against the Denver Nuggets: One for the opponent, and one for himself. Six days after Finch suffered a rupture patellar tendon in a sideline collision with Mike Conley in Game 4 of the Timberwolves’ first-round series against the Phoenix Suns, and three days after he had sur...2024See more Minnesota Timberwolves
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• Wolves' Finch will coach courtside after surgeryMinnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch, who underwent surgery Wednesday to repair a ruptured patellar tendon in his right knee, will sit in a seat slightly behind the rest of the courtside seats for Saturday's Game 1 vs. the Denver Nuggets....2024Check it out Minnesota Timberwolves -
• Northwest Notes: Finch, Nori, Wolves, Clarkson, Thunder
There is “increased optimism” that Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch will be seated near the team’s bench when Game 1 of the Timberwolves/Nuggets series tips off Sunday, according to The Athletic’s Jon Krawczynski and Shams Charania (Twitter link). Finch suffered a torn patellar tendon during Minnesota’s first-round series against Phoenix and underwent surgery on th...2024See more articles Jon Krawczynski
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• Timberwolves get huge news on injured HC Chris FinchMinnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch’s knee injury appears to be trending in the right direction ahead of his team’s second-round matchup against the Denver Nuggets....2024Visit the page Minnesota Timberwolves -
• Chris Finch Likely To Be Along Wolves' Bench For Game 1
The Minnesota Timberwolves have increased optimism that Chris Finch will be able to sit near the team's bench when their second round series against the Denver Nuggets begins on Saturday. Finch underwent surgery on Wednesday to repair the ruptured patellar tendon in his right knee. Finch led Thursday's practice and walked around on crutches. Assistant coach Micah Nori will take on a more active ro...2024See also Minnesota Timberwolves
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• Chris Finch Leads Timberwolves' Practice On Thursday
Chris Finch lead the Minnesota Timberwolves through practice on Thursday, one day after undergoing surgery on his right knee. It is still unclear whether Finch will coach the team from the sideline for Game 1 against the Nuggets on Saturday. Finch could coach from a suite and conduct pregame and halftime meetings. The Wolves could also clear a spot for Finch on the sideline to make it easier to si...2024Read about Minnesota Timberwolves
Chris Finch injury and suspension
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• Timberwolves expect Chris Finch to return for second round’s Game 1 in Denver
After colliding with his own player Mike Conley during Game 4 of the best-of-seven series against the Suns this week, coach Chris Finch had to be carried out of the court and finally underwent knee surgery. The tactician is now recovering and is expected to return to lead the Wolves from the bench in Game […] The post Timberwolves expect Chris Finch to return for second round’s Game 1 in Den...2024Check it out Mike Conley
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• Encouraging sign emerges about Timberwolves HC Chris Finch after sideline injuryChris Finch appears to be making very good progress after his recent injury....2024 -
• Wolves' Finch leads practice day after surgeryOne day after having surgery to repair the ruptured patellar tendon in his right knee, Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch was back leading his team through practice on Thursday....2024Click for news about Minnesota Timberwolves -
• Chris Finch Planning To Be With Timberwolves For Game 1
Chris Finch is planning to be on the Minnesota Timberwolves' sideline for Game 1 of their series against the Denver Nuggets. Finch had surgery to repair a ruptured patellar tendon in his right knee on Wednesday. Assistant Micah Nori is taking over head coaching duties in Finch's absence. Due to a lack of spacing on the bench, Finch may switch seats with athletic trainer Gregg Farnam on the sidelin...2024Read about Minnesota Timberwolves
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• Wolves expect Finch to travel to Denver for G1The Timberwolves are planning for coach Chris Finch to be with them in Denver following his knee surgery - and considering seating configurations that would allow him to safely be on the bench during games....2024
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• 76ers coach Nick Nurse hurt himself in fit of frustration in Game 5Chris Finch is not the only NBA head coach to have suffered an injury this postseason....2024Visit the page Nick Nurse -
• Timberwolves Notes: Nori, Finch, Ownership, Rebounding
Speaking on Wednesday to reporters, Timberwolves assistant coach Micah Nori said that Chris Finch‘s knee surgery went well, per Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic (Twitter links). According to Nori, the team is still considering options for Finch for Game 1 on Saturday, including the possibility of moving some seats around on the bench to make […]...2024Visit the page Micah Nori
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• Timberwolves coach Chris Finch to undergo knee surgery after collision
Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch will undergo surgery to repair a right patellar tendon on Wednesday. It remains unclear whether he’ll be able to coach the team’s Western Conference semifinal series against the Denver Nuggets from the bench. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Finch will be required to keep his right leg immobilized in a […] The post Timberwolve...2024See also Minnesota Timberwolves
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• Timberwolves coach Chris Finch to undergo knee surgeryHis availability for Game 1 against Denver on Saturday is unclear....2024
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• Timberwolves coach Chris Finch could miss start of Nuggets series after freak sideline injuryThe Minnesota Timberwolves might not have their head coach for Game 1 of their second-round NBA playoff series against the Nuggets....2024Check it out Minnesota Timberwolves
