Timberwolves

The Timberwolves posted a 135-105 win at New Orleans Thursday night in their first game back after the All Star Break. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He says the Timberwolves have talent they just haven't put it together yet. Souhan says they played hard for new head coach Chris Finch Thursday night.

Former Timberwolves star Kevin Garnett posted yesterday that he has ended his pursuit of buying the Timberwolves. He isn't happy about it either taking shots at Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today.

The Timberwolves lost 139-112 in Milwaukee Tuesday night. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He says new head coach Chris Finch needs to get the Timberwolves to play better defense. He says they are still building around Karl-Anthony Towns but they need better defensive players around him.

The Timberwolves introduced Chris Finch as their new head coach at a news conference Monday. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. Jim says Finch worked with Timberwolves President of Basketball Operations Gerson Rosas in Houston.

The Timberwolves lost 103-98 at New York against the Knicks Sunday night. The loss is the 8th in their last 9 and drops Minnesota to a NBA worst 7-24. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He says the firing was warranted. Souhan thought the Wolves front office wanted to see how Saunders would do with a healthy Karl-Anthony Towns and D'Angelo Russell as the same time but it seems apparent that the team just wasn't getting better under Saunders.

The Timberwolves lost 134-128 in overtime Wednesday night despite a 3-point shot at the end of regulation that rimmed out for rookie first overall pick Anthony Edwards that would have won the game. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today.

The Minnesota Wild returned to games for the first time in 2 weeks after postponing 6 games due to Covid-19 protocols. The Wild lost 4-0 at Los Angeles against the Kings Tuesday night. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He says the Wild looked a bit rusty and are still playing short handed with 5 regulars not in the lineup due to Covid-19.

The Timberwolves posted a 116-112 win over the Toronto Raptors in Toronto Sunday night. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan says when Karl-Anthony Towns has played this season the Wolves have looked like a capable team. Towns has played just 7 games this season due to injury and time spent on the Covid-19 list.

The Timberwolves lost 119-112 at home against the L.A. Clippers Wednesday night. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He says the Wolves were happy to get Karl-Anthony Towns back in the lineup and the team played a good first half.

The Timberwolves host the L.A. Clippers tonight at 7 p.m., pregame on WJON at 6:30. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He says Karl-Anthony Towns (Covid-19) is doubtful and guard D'Angelo Russell (knee) is questionable to play tonight.