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How LaMelo Ball turns hitting Timberwolves teammates in head into a teaching moment

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The Minnesota Timberwolves recently improved to 3-0 on the young 2026-27 NBA season with a dominant home win over the Toronto Raptors. The Timberwolves have now blown out all three opponents they’ve faced so far this year, with LaMelo Ball looking quite comfortable in his new threads through one week. In addition to his lethal […] The post How LaMelo Ball turns hitting Timberwolves teammates in head into a teaching moment appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Congrats to Timberwolves on no longer having worst winning percentage in NBA history. That’s now the Nets

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On Sunday evening, the Minnesota Timberwolves improved to 3-0 with a blowout win over the Toronto Raptors in their first home game of the season. The Timberwolves have now destroyed three straight postseason teams from a year ago to open up their season and look like a real potential threat in the Western Conference. The […] The post Congrats to Timberwolves on no longer having worst winning percentage in NBA history. That’s now the Nets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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ClutchPoints’ 2026-27 NBA Power Rankings Week 2: Jalen Williams’ injury raises major concerns for Thunder

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What stands out the most from the first week of the 2026-27 NBA season? Is it those who are undefeated or those who haven’t won a game yet? What about high-scoring performances from some of the league’s best? Overall, the glaring headline that stands out is Jalen Williams’ significant leg injury, which certainly throws a […] The post ClutchPoints’ 2026-27 NBA Power Rankings Week 2: Jalen Williams’ injury raises major concerns for Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Anthony Edwards’ injury status for Timberwolves-Cavs game ‘could go either way’

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The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Toronto Raptors by a final score of 117-94 on Sunday night. Anthony Edwards led all scorers with 26 points while shooting 10-18 from the field. Edwards has found success alongside LaMelo Ball in the team’s new backcourt. Overall, the Timberwolves have played well so far, as they are 3-0 heading […] The post Anthony Edwards’ injury status for Timberwolves-Cavs game ‘could go either way’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert wants to ‘continue to dominate offensively,’ but in his own way

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The Minnesota Timberwolves are heavily reliant on Rudy Gobert’s physicality. He is one of the league’s most dominant players and isn’t changing his approach one bit. On Sunday, Gobert explained this after the Timberwolves’ 117-94 defeat to the Toronto Raptors. “My role is to be who I am, be the best in the world at […] The post Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert wants to ‘continue to dominate offensively,’ but in his own way appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Timberwolves Defense Is Sending Chris Finch a Message After Major Changes

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The Minnesota Timberwolves have made an emphatic start to the 2026-27 NBA season, winning their first three games by at least 20 points. Their offense has attracted plenty of attention following the arrival of LaMelo Ball, but head coach Chris Finch has another reason to be encouraged: Minnesota is still playing the kind of defense […] The post Timberwolves Defense Is Sending Chris Finch a Message After Major Changes appeared first on HEAVY.

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1 stat shows LaMelo Ball trade to Timberwolves has been biggest game-changer in NBA so far this season

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The LaMelo Ball Phantasmagorical Experience is off to a good start, to say the least. As expected, Ball, despite his devil-may-care style and loose-cannon tendencies, has been the ideal addition to the Minnesota Timberwolves, helping the team to a 3-0 start. The Timberwolves beat the Toronto Raptors, 117-94, at Target Center on Sunday. Ball had […] The post 1 stat shows LaMelo Ball trade to Timberwolves has been biggest game-changer in NBA so far this season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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‘If Bam Adebayo Did This,’ ‘Say That Again’ — Chris Finch, NBA Fans React to Scottie Barnes Firing Blanks in Minnesota’s Home Opener

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Scottie Barnes missed all 12 of his shots in the Raptors' loss to the Wolves, drawing pointed reactions, including from Chris Finch.

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Warriors Get Concerning Injury News Ahead of Nuggets Game

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Gui Santos is questionable for Monday’s game against the Denver Nuggets, per Anthony Slater of ESPN. The Golden State Warriors forward left Saturday’s loss to the Phoenix Suns in the third quarter and did not return. Gui Santos Injury Status The Warriors first called it left knee soreness on Saturday. The official injury report now […] The post Warriors Get Concerning Injury News Ahead of Nuggets Game appeared first on HEAVY.

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Timberwolves’ Bones Hyland Punished by Ref for Making a Joke

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Bones Hyland was just having fun. But one of the referees in charge of the Minnesota Timberwolves‘ game on Sunday night wasn’t having it at all. On a night when the Wolves cruised to a 117-94 victory over the Toronto Raptors, maybe the most fascinating moment came when Hyland was given a technical foul. He […] The post Timberwolves’ Bones Hyland Punished by Ref for Making a Joke appeared first on HEAVY.

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Ty Jerome Scoring Run Has Memphis 3-0 and the NBA Doing a Double Take

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Last season, Ty Jerome played 15 games. This week, he’s the best story in the NBA. Jerome scored 31 points Sunday night, going a perfect 14-for-14 at the free-throw line, as the Grizzlies beat Sacramento 123-112 to improve to 3-0. That’s 104 points in three games, a 34.7 average for a point guard who was […] The post Ty Jerome Scoring Run Has Memphis 3-0 and the NBA Doing a Double Take appeared first on HEAVY.

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Timberwolves star LaMelo Ball reacts to reception in his first home game with Minnesota

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LaMelo Ball has only been with the Minnesota Timberwolves for a few months, but he already feels right at home. After making his regular-season home debut in Sunday’s 117-94 win over the Toronto Raptors at Target Center, Ball was asked what the support from Timberwolves fans has meant to him since his arrival. “I mean, […] The post Timberwolves star LaMelo Ball reacts to reception in his first home game with Minnesota appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Timberwolves’ LaMelo Ball Says ‘I Tried to Hit Them in the Head’ When Teaching Teammates

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The Minnesota Timberwolves are learning that keeping their heads up around LaMelo Ball is more than a standard basketball instruction. According to Ball, there can be a memorable consequence for looking elsewhere. His explanation involved a laugh, an unusual teaching method and a lesson he learned growing up. Asked how he taught his teammates to […] The post Timberwolves’ LaMelo Ball Says ‘I Tried to Hit Them in the Head’ When Teaching Teammates appeared first on HEAVY.

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Timberwolves’ Chris Finch sounds off on defense after shutting down Scottie Barnes

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MINNEAPOLIS — In their 23-point win over the Toronto Raptors, the Minnesota Timberwolves held Scottie Barnes out of the scoring column, as he went 0-for-12 from the field and was a minus 27 overall.  “I mean, great, you know, obviously, great defense by all those guys that took the matchup,” said Timberwolves head coach Chris […] The post Timberwolves’ Chris Finch sounds off on defense after shutting down Scottie Barnes appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sports Doctor Reveals Best and Worst Case Scenarios For Magic’s Jalen Suggs Injury

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The Orlando Magic are holding their breath following point guard Jalen Suggs’ non-contact injury on Sunday night. Jalen Suggs suffered a non-contact right knee injury during the fourth quarter of a 111-102 win against the New York Knicks. With 2:09 remaining in the game, Suggs was running on a fast break when his right knee […] The post Sports Doctor Reveals Best and Worst Case Scenarios For Magic’s Jalen Suggs Injury appeared first on HEAVY.

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Darko Rajakovic Reacts to Raptors Scottie Barnes Scoring 0 Points

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Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic shared his reaction to superstar forward Scottie Barnes scoring 0 points for the Raptors. With Kawhi Leonard unable to suit up due to a knee injury, the Raptors were hoping that Barnes would have a huge game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night. However, the opposite happened as […] The post Darko Rajakovic Reacts to Raptors Scottie Barnes Scoring 0 Points appeared first on HEAVY.

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Mitch Johnson makes sure Spurs’ first win of season didn’t actually feel like it

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While San Antonio Spurs fans can rest easy knowing their team won’t go 0-82, head coach Mitch Johnson didn’t take the defending Western Conference champion’s first victory of 2026-27 lightly. “If you were in there, you would’ve thought we lost the game,” De’Aaron Fox said following the 122-106 victory at the Dallas Mavericks. The reason? […] The post Mitch Johnson makes sure Spurs’ first win of season didn’t actually feel like it appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Raptors HC Darko Rajaković makes ‘beauty’ admission on facing Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball

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MINNEAPOLIS — Prior to their game tonight against the Timberwolves, Raptors head coach Darko Rajaković praised the new-look roster and the unique duo of guards Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball. “Great young duo, very talented players capable to score in so many different ways,” said the fourth-year Raptors head coach from Serbia. “It’s a great […] The post Raptors HC Darko Rajaković makes ‘beauty’ admission on facing Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Raptors’ Kawhi Leonard scratched from Timberwolves game with swelling in knee

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The Toronto Raptors have started the season off 2-0, and they have a matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves next, another team that is undefeated. It looks like they may be without Kawhi Leonard in that one, as he’s dealing with swelling in his knee, according to NBA insider Marc Stein. “The Raptors say Kawhi Leonard […] The post Raptors’ Kawhi Leonard scratched from Timberwolves game with swelling in knee appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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BREAKING: Toronto Raptors Make Sudden Kawhi Leonard Announcement

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On Sunday night, the Toronto Raptors will visit the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center. They are coming off a 112-102 victory over the Washington Wizards. Kawhi Leonard had 16 points, nine rebounds, one assist and three steals while shooting 7/20 from the field in 28 minutes of playing time. Toronto Raptors Make Sudden Kawhi […] The post BREAKING: Toronto Raptors Make Sudden Kawhi Leonard Announcement appeared first on HEAVY.

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Malik Beasley reportedly plans to plead guilty in federal NBA gambling case

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Former NBA guard Malik Beasley is reportedly negotiating a plea agreement with federal prosecutors over charges stemming from an alleged gambling scheme involving his performances during the 2023-24 season with the Milwaukee Bucks. According to The Athletic’s Mike Vorkunov on Saturday, Beasley is in discussions with Department of Justice attorneys after court records filed Friday […] The post Malik Beasley reportedly plans to plead guilty in federal NBA gambling case appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Timberwolves proves size isn’t everything with historic rebounding surge

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The Minnesota Timberwolves may have sacrificed size this offseason, but their first two games suggest they gained something even more valuable: relentless physicality. After reshaping their roster around speed and defensive versatility. Minnesota has opened the season with a franchise-record rebounding margin. The Timberwolves dominated the Orlando Magic 115-93 on Friday, winning the rebounding battle […] The post Timberwolves proves size isn’t everything with historic rebounding surge appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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