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NBA offers clarity on tiebreakers with uneven schedule

The NBA has told teams that playoff seeding will be based on winning percentage, and that any tiebreakers necessary after that will follow the usual procedures.
Twins
June 6
When will pro sports return? Soon. Here's what we know

When will pro sports return? Soon. Here's what we know

Professional sports leagues in the United States — MLB being the major exception — made significant strides last week as they try to come back.
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) after sinking a fourth quarter basket Thursday night. He finished the game with 46 points.
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Local
June 6
Vikings Kyle Rudolph hands out ice cream to children waiting in line for food.

Minnesota athletes, coaches turn out to fill void in ravaged neighborhood

Hundreds were served food and essential goods from diapers to dish soap Friday afternoon next to a heavily damaged Target and Cub Foods, where prominent Twin Cities sports figures volunteered.
Wolves
June 5
FILE - In this March 17, 2020, file photo, a voter casts his ballot during Florida's primary election

Timberwolves, Lynx make Election Day a company holiday

The teams are giving employees the day off Nov. 3 to exercise their right to vote.
TV & Media
June 5
Mike Max interviews protesters at Bobby and Steve’s Auto World in Minneapolis on Sunday, May 31. Protesters were surrounded by MPD and arrested in a

How WCCO sports anchor Mike Max became a frontline reporter at the George Floyd protests

During the crisis, WCCO sports director Mike Max has shown he can cover civil unrest as well as any hard-news reporter. Maybe even better.
Wolves
June 5
Timberwolves guard D'Angelo Russell (0) signed autographs for fans before a game in February.

Next up for Timberwolves: The NBA draft (in October)

The Wolves are one of eight teams that won't take part if the NBA's plan to resume the season is approved, as expected, by the players' union.
Wolves
June 4

What the NBA's return-to-play plan means for the Wolves' lottery odds

The Wolves will have a 14% chance of landing the top pick in the upcoming draft.
Wolves
June 4
A sign marking the entrance to ESPN's Wide World of Sports at Walt Disney World is seen Wednesday

NBA reportedly will approve restart plan; Wolves season would be over

The NBA is reportedly going to approve a return-to-play proposal Thursday that would bring 22 teams to Orlando for eight regular-season games each and the playoffs. The Timberwolves are not one of them.

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  • Western Conference
    Northwest w l pct gb home away last 10
    Denver 43 22 .662 0 25-8 18-14 5-5
    Utah 41 23 .641 1.5 21-10 20-13 5-5
    Oklahoma City 40 24 .625 2.5 20-13 20-11 8-2
    Portland 29 37 .439 14.5 18-14 11-23 4-6
    Minnesota 19 45 .297 23.5 8-24 11-21 3-7
  • Pacific w l pct gb home away last 10
    LA Lakers 49 14 .778 0 23-8 26-6 8-2
    LA Clippers 44 20 .688 5.5 25-7 19-13 7-3
    Sacramento 28 36 .438 21.5 14-17 14-19 7-3
    Phoenix 26 39 .400 24 13-22 13-17 4-6
    Golden State 15 50 .231 35 8-26 7-24 3-7
  • Southwest w l pct gb home away last 10
    Houston 40 24 .625 0 22-10 18-14 6-4
    Dallas 40 27 .597 1.5 19-15 21-12 6-4
    Memphis 32 33 .492 8.5 18-15 14-18 4-6
    New Orleans 28 36 .438 12 13-19 15-17 5-5
    San Antonio 27 36 .429 12.5 16-14 11-22 5-5
  • Eastern Conference
    Central w l pct gb home away last 10
    Milwaukee 53 12 .815 0 28-3 25-9 6-4
    Indiana 39 26 .600 14 21-11 18-15 7-3
    Chicago 22 43 .338 31 14-20 8-23 3-7
    Detroit 20 46 .303 33.5 11-22 9-24 1-9
    Cleveland 19 46 .292 34 11-25 8-21 4-6
  • Atlantic w l pct gb home away last 10
    Toronto 46 18 .719 0 23-9 23-9 6-4
    Boston 43 21 .672 3 23-9 20-12 5-5
    Philadelphia 39 26 .600 7.5 29-2 10-24 5-5
    Brooklyn 30 34 .469 16 18-14 12-20 5-5
    New York 21 45 .318 26 11-22 10-23 4-6
  • Southeast w l pct gb home away last 10
    Miami 41 24 .631 0 27-5 14-19 6-4
    Orlando 30 35 .462 11 16-15 14-20 6-4
    Washington 24 40 .375 16.5 16-16 8-24 4-6
    Charlotte 23 42 .354 18 10-21 13-21 4-6
    Atlanta 20 47 .299 22 14-20 6-27 4-6
  • Points
    D. Russell MIN 1039
    K. Towns MIN 926
    M. Beasley MIN 615
    J. Culver MIN 580
    J. Okogie MIN 533
  • Rebounds
    K. Towns MIN 378
    J. Okogie MIN 268
    J. Culver MIN 212
    J. Hernangomez MIN 197
    D. Russell MIN 177
  • Assists
    D. Russell MIN 285
    K. Towns MIN 153
    J. McLaughlin MIN 125
    J. Culver MIN 110
    J. Okogie MIN 99
  • Field Goal Percentage
    J. Vanderbilt MIN .625
    K. Towns MIN .508
    J. McLaughlin MIN .489
    J. Johnson MIN .479
    J. Layman MIN .453
  • Blocked Shots
    K. Towns MIN 42
    J. Culver MIN 38
    J. Johnson MIN 32
    J. Okogie MIN 26
    N. Reid MIN 22
  • Steals
    J. Okogie MIN 68
    J. Culver MIN 57
    D. Russell MIN 48
    M. Beasley MIN 40
    J. McLaughlin MIN 34
  • Points
    J. Harden HOU 2096
    T. Young ATL 1778
    B. Beal WAS 1741
    G. Antetokounmpo MIL 1690
    D. Lillard POR 1677
  • Rebounds
    H. Whiteside POR 869
    A. Drummond CLE 864
    R. Gobert UTA 850
    G. Antetokounmpo MIL 783
    D. Sabonis IND 771
  • Assists
    L. James LAL 636
    T. Young ATL 560
    R. Rubio PHO 507
    D. Graham CHA 471
    L. Doncic DAL 470
  • Field Goal Percentage
    M. Robinson NY .742
    R. Gobert UTA .698
    J. Allen BKN .646
    C. Capela HOU .629
    B. Clarke MEM .623
  • Blocked Shots
    H. Whiteside POR 187
    B. Lopez MIL 149
    A. Davis LAL 134
    R. Gobert UTA 124
    M. Turner IND 120
  • Steals
    B. Simmons PHI 115
    A. Drummond CLE 109
    J. Harden HOU 106
    K. Dunn CHI 101
    D. Murray SA 100
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Wolves
June 3

They're going to Disney World: MLS, NBA plans in place

Plans to resume playing games in the NBA and MLS amid the coronavirus pandemic have both sports packing up their leagues and heading to Disney properties in Orlando. Here's what you need to know.
Wild
June 2
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Athletes aren't staying on sidelines following George Floyd's killing

While speaking out a generation ago might have been deemed harmful to a brand, staying silent during a time of national crisis in 2020 can create an impression of being complacent at best and complicit at worst.
Wolves
June 1
"We're never safe," says the Wolves' Josh Okogie. "We never have a fair playing field."

Okogie's message about being black in America: 'We're never safe'

Timberwolves guard Josh Okogie said George Floyd's death is another example of just how vulnerable black people are — regardless of whether they're in the NBA or not.
Local
May 30
Former Hopkins basketball player Royce White spoke at a rally in downtown Minneapolis on Friday.

Reusse: Stephen Jackson, other activists score with straight talk at Mpls. City Hall

Longtime NBA player Stephen Jackson bared his soul in talking about George Floyd, a dead friend that he called his "twin."
Wolves
May 28
If the Timberwolves do not return to the court for the 2019-20 NBA season, center Karl-Anthony Towns and guard D’Angelo Russell will end the year ha

If NBA returns this season, Wolves might not make the cut

It's possible the Wolves' last game was on March 10 in Houston. Several return to play scenarios have circulated recently, and some of those include leaving teams near the bottom of the standings out of the mix.
Wolves
May 28

Wolves wait out reboot scenarios while on shaky ground

Here are some factors to consider as the NBA mulls options after shutting down March 11 in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
Wolves
May 28
During this game on December 30, Timberwolves coach Ryan Saunders disputed a call against the Brooklyn Nets

Hartman: Wolves might prefer to not have NBA season resume

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver will hold an important call with the league Thursday to talk about returning to action. Here's why the Wolves may not want the games to resume.
Wolves
May 27
Lakefield native Teresa Resch, with the 2019 Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy won by the Toronto Raptors, was the first woman hired by Masai Ujiri,

Minnesota native thriving as executive with Toronto Raptors

Lakefield native Teresa Resch was the first in a succession of women — now numbering 14 — whom Masai Ujiri hired for his Toronto Raptors.
Vikings
May 26
Jerry Havens, the soldier whose life Rich Nuessle helped save in Vietnam, visits Nuessle’s grave every year to pay his respects.

Reusse: Remembering a good Marine and a beloved sports photojournalist

Rich Nuessle was once a staple in the Twin Cities sports media. If you were in that circle and failed to have a wacky adventure with Rich, you had to be in quarantine. Behind the fun, though, was a hero with a tortured soul.
Outdoors
May 26
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Mailbag: Star Tribune sports editors answer your questions this week

Have a question about how and why we do the things we do? The Star Tribune's sports editors will be answering your questions in this week's mailbag.
Wolves
May 25
Jon Leuer played with the Pistons from 2016 to ’19, averaging 7.8 points and 4.3 rebounds over 124 games.

Former Orono standout Leuer announces retirement from NBA

Jon Leuer, who was from Long Lake, was primarily a guard in high school. But after committing to play for Wisconsin under coach Bo Ryan, he had a 10-inch growth spurt
Wolves
May 23
The NBA is looking at using the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Disney World as a possible venue to complete the season if conditions permit duri

NBA says it is looking into resuming play in Orlando

League would aim for late July start but might leave some teams home.
Coronavirus
May 22
The Wolves have a longstanding partnership with Mayo Clinic, including a $100,000 donation from star center Karl-Anthony Towns before his mother died

Wolves, NBA join Mayo Clinic on coronavirus study

Doctors hope to develop way to detect antibodies using just a pin prick.
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