More Minnesota Timberwolves News

Jordyn Woods, Suni Lee & Knicks Wives Floored by Minnesota’s “Generous” Welcome After Karl-Anthony Towns’ Monster Game

Jordyn Woods thanks Minnesota for rolling out "white carpet" on boyfriend Karl-Anthony Towns' revenge night vs. Timberwolves.
Coin Cloud Cocktail Party Hosted by Artist and Actor Common

Fans Slam “Soft” Julius Randle for Embarrassing Act in Timberwolves’ Blowout Loss vs. Knicks

Fans react as Julius Randle adopts a 'sore-loser' like attitude after losing to his former teammates by a wide margin.
Copy of Copy of Copy of ES WEB FIs (1200 x 800 px) (73)

Nobody Is Happier for Karl-Anthony Towns as Anthony Edwards Celebrates Knicks Star’s Revenge Game vs Timberwolves

Even after a humiliating defeat at the hands of Karl-Anthony Towns, Anthony Edwards sends his love to his former teammate and 'brother'
Copy of Copy of Copy of ES WEB FIs (1200 x 800 px) (80)

“No Identity”: Anthony Edwards Throws Timberwolves Teammates Under the Bus After Coach Finch Urges Him to Step Up

Anthony Edwards gets brutally honest and throws teammates under the bus after the Wolves' embarrassing loss to the Knicks.
NBA: Minnesota Timberwolves at Boston Celtics

Cautious of Shaq and Barkley, Karl-Anthony Towns Opts for Silence Over Heartbreaking Timberwolves Trade

Karl-Anthony Towns refuses to share thoughts on the Timberwolves trade as he is afraid of Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley discussing it.
Copy of Copy of Copy of ES WEB FIs (1200 x 800 px) (79)

Chaos Erupts in Minnesota as Police Arrest ‘Protesting’ Fans for Interrupting Knicks vs Timberwolves Live Game

Fans disrupt the ongoing Knicks-Timberwolves game by running across the court in the middle of the game, eventually getting arrested.
Copy of Copy of Copy of ES WEB FIs (1200 x 800 px) (78)

Where Is Josh Hart? Fans Pray for Knicks Star & Family Amid Mysterious Absence From Timberwolves Game

New York Knicks star, Josh Hart's abruptly backing out from the Thursday night match-up has caused a stir in the NBA world.
NBA: Detroit Pistons at New York Knicks

Timberwolves Confront Harsh Karl-Anthony Towns Reality Hours After Jordyn Woods Shares Emotional Minnesota Memory

Karl-Anthony Towns and his girlfriend Jordyn Woods emotionally gives back to Minnesota community ahead of his homecoming game.
Coin Cloud Cocktail Party Hosted by Artist and Actor Common

What is Julius Randle’s Ethnicity? Religion, Nationality, and More About Timberwolves Star

From being raised by a single mother with a basketball and religious background to making a mark in NBA, Julius Randle has come a long way.
Copy of Copy of Copy of ES WEB FIs (1200 x 800 px) (73)

Wife Kendra Randle Proudly Shares Husband Julius’ Collab With $10 Billion Brand for Heartwarming Act

Julius Randle's wife highlights the NBA player's latest philantrophic effort conducted in collaboration with the brand for which he left Nike
Copy of Copy of Copy of ES WEB FIs (1200 x 800 px) (73)

Who Is 13-Year-Old Jack, Victim of Charlotte Hornets’ Tasteless “Skit” as PS5 Drama Boils Over

What was supposed to be a dream come true for a young Hornets fan, took a bad turn as the season's vibe turned Grinchy.
Charlotte Hornets mascot Hugo

What Is Tom Thibodeau’s Ethnicity? New York Knicks Head Coach’s Nationality, Family Roots, and More

Discover Tom Thibodeau's ethnic background, coaching journey, and his remarkable achievements with the NY Knicks and Team USA.
NBA: New York Knicks at Dallas Mavericks

About Minnesota Timberwolves

Minnesota Timberwolves 2022: News, Schedule, Roster, Score, Injury Report

The Minnesota Timberwolves compete in the NBA as part of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference. The Wolves decided on their name after they held a “name the team” contest and finalized between ‘Timberwolves’ and ‘Polars.’ 

The franchise has seen several logo re-brandings over the years, but they’ve always included the iconic Wolf as a part of it. Their most recent logo was unveiled in 2017, which contained massive changes from the previous one.

article-image

The logo contains a howling wolf in the foreground, supported by a basketball at the back. The phrase ‘Minnesota Timberwolves’ is arched at the top, and the logo’s color palette is designed to bring out the spirit of the city. 

Minnesota Timberwolves play their home games at the Target Center, which has been their home since 1990. The arena has played host to several events and concerts, and Minnesota Lynx of the WNBA share this arena as their home along with the Wolves.

article-image

Who owns the Minnesota Timberwolves? 

Billionaire businessman Glen Taylor owns a majority stake in the Minnesota Timberwolves franchise. He also owns a majority stake in the WNBA team Minnesota Lynx and Forbes estimates his Net Worth to be $2.5 billion.

Head Coach and top executives

Chris Finch has been serving as the team’s head coach. The Wolves appointed him after Tom Thibodeau and another interim coach.

Sachin Gupta has executive basketball experience, and that is why the Wolves made him their President of Basketball Operations. Sachin Gupta is also the current General Manager of the team, while Ethan Casson is the CEO of the Minnesota Timberwolves. 

History

The Minnesota Timberwolves were formed in 1989 as the NBA’s expansion team. As mentioned at the top, they got their name by holding a contest. ‘Timberwolves’ was chosen as the most suitable name for the team.

Generally the case with every expansion team, the Minnesota Timberwolves initially struggled in the league. In fact, they failed to qualify for the playoffs during their first seven years in the association. 

The team then made a massive step towards development by signing Kevin Garnett. They selected Garnett with the #5 pick in the 1995 NBA Draft. Upon signing Garnett, the team made their first playoff appearance in 1997. 

Garnett had a visible positive impact on the team and guided them to the playoffs for eight consecutive years. He grew dangerously good as the 2000s decade dawned, but he couldn’t get past the conference finals with the Wolves. 

article-image

Kevin Garnett also won his only league MVP award during his time with the Minnesota Timberwolves. He averaged a career-high 24.2 points and 13.9 rebounds during the 2003-04 season while shooting 49.9% from the field. 

The Wolves' downfall began when Kevin Garnett left the team in 2007. The franchise has struggled to get back on a strong note ever since its success days in the early 2000s. In fact, the Wolves have only made the playoffs once since the 2004-05 season. 

Team’s mascot and uniforms

‘Crunch the Wolf’ is the official mascot of the Minnesota Timberwolves. According to the Wolves’ website, Crunch was born in Minnesota wilderness with an undying love for the game and migrated to the franchise once they were formed in the Twin cities. 

article-image

He is a regular-entertainer during their home games and stands about six feet tall from the ground. The Wolves have even listed Crunch’s vertical jump as 15 feet (with trampoline)!

The primary uniform colors used by the Wolves are midnight blue, aurora green, grey, and white. These colors take charge in their jerseys and the color scheme varies depending on the type of uniform they wear for each game. 

Team’s sponsors

Electronics and Fitness company ‘Fitbit’ is the main sponsor of the Minnesota Timberwolves. They also endorse their brand through jersey patches. 

Moreover, the franchise also has tie-ups with other companies such as Homestead Road and CFMoto.  

Achievements and History

Founded 

1989

Conference

Western
Division 

Northwest

President

Sachin Gupta
General Manager

Sachin Gupta

Head Coach 

Chris Finch
Arena 

Target Center

Championships (0)

-
Conference Titles (0)

-

Division Titles (1)

(2004)

Website

www.nba.com/timberwolves

Minnesota Timberwolves 2021-22 roster 

5Malik BeasleySG6-4187November 26, 1996
23Jarrett CulverSG6-6195February 20, 1999
12Taurean PrincePF6-7218March 22, 1994
1Anthony EdwardsSG6-4225August 5, 2001
22Patrick BeverleyPG6-1180July 12, 1988
13Nathan KnightPF6-10253September 20, 1997
10Jake LaymanSF6-8209March 7, 1994
3Jaden McDanielsPF6-9185September 29, 2000
6Jordan McLaughlinPG5-11185April 9, 1996
4Jaylen NowellSG6-4201July 9, 1999
20Josh OkogieSG6-4213September 1, 1998
11Naz ReidC6-9264August 26, 1999
9Leandro BolmaroSF6-6200September 11, 2000
0D'Angelo RussellPG6-4193February 23, 1996
32Karl-Anthony TownsC6-11248November 15, 1995
8Jarred VanderbiltPF6-9214April 3, 1999