The Timberwolves are 3-0 after winning at home against Miami Sunday. Karl Anthony-Towns has played well to start the season. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today.
The Timberwolves defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 110-106 at home Saturday night. Karl-Anthony Towns went off for 27 points and 27 rebounds, Andrew Wiggins added 18 points and Josh Okogie chipped in 17 points for the Wolves.
The Timberwolves lost 122-101 in Detroit to the Pistons Wednesday night. The Wolves were outscored 40-18 in the 2nd quarter and couldn't catch up in the 2nd half. Tobias Harris led the Pistons with 34 points.
In an announcement that surprised almost no one, the NBA has named Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns Rookie of the Year for the 2015-2016 season.
The Timberwolves have come to an agreement to sign 6'11 forward Kevin Garnett to a 2-year contract. The 39-year old is expected to play approximately 20 minutes per game next season. Garnett is expected to sign the deal later this week.
The Minnesota Timberwolves selected Kentucky big man Karl-Anthony Towns first overall and traded back into the first round to select hometown guard Tyus Jones in a crazy night at the 2015 NBA Draft.