Timberwolves

The Timberwolves completed a trade with Golden State Thursday to brought them point guard D'Angelo Russell and other in exchange for Andrew Wiggins and draft picks. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today.

The Timberwolves blew a 19-point lead going into the 3rd quarter and lose 133-129 in overtime. Minnesota was outscored 41-22 in the 4th quarter. Buddy Hield led the Kings with 42 points off the bench.

The Timberwolves and the Wild both lost Monday night and both are trending toward missing the playoffs. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today.

The Timberwolves traded point guard Jeff Teague and Treveon Graham to the Atlanta Hawks for Allen Crabbe Thursday. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today.

The Timberwolves have reportedly traded point guard Jeff Teague and shooting guard Treveon Graham to the Atlanta Hawks for 6'6 small forward Allen Crabbe. Teague was averaging 13 points and 6 assists and game this season while Graham was averaging 5 points and 3 rebounds. Crabbe was averaging 5 points a game for the Hawks.

The Timberwolves gave up 37 4th quarter points Tuesday night and lost 119-112 at Memphis against the Grizzlies. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. Jim discussed why the Wolves sometimes struggle on defense.

The Timberwolves lost 106-104 Wednesday night in Milwaukee to the Bucks. The Wolves played without Karl-Anthony Towns, Andrew Wiggins and Jeff Teague due to injuries to all 3. Minnesota was led in scoring by Shabazz Napier with 22 points and Gorgui Dieng with 15 points.

The Timberwolves lost their 6th game in a row Wednesday night 127-116 at home to Utah. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He says the Wolves keep talking about playing better defense but still aren't.

The Timberwolves have lost 5 games in a row and went 0-4 on their just completed road trip. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He says their defense is the reason for their recent struggles.

The Timberwolves are off to a 7-4 start and they are winning with incredible play from Andrew Wiggins and Karl-Anthony Towns. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today.