Nets put up fight but fall short in high-scoring loss to Cavaliers
The Nets desperately needed somebody other than Julius Randle and Michael Porter Jr. to step up. Egor Dëmin did just that, but it was too late.

The Nets desperately needed somebody other than Julius Randle and Michael Porter Jr. to step up. Egor Dëmin did just that, but it was too late.

Brooklyn Nets fans had little reason to get out of their seats during Wednesday’s 110-103 season-opening loss to the Charlotte Hornets. The few moments of electricity in the building came courtesy of No. 6 pick Mikel Brown Jr. Brown put together a modest stat line during the loss, scoring six points on 2-of-8 shooting with […] The post Mikel Brown Jr.’s star flashes headline otherwise forgettable Nets season-opener appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Anthony Edwards must use his rivals’ successes to drive him on, ahead of the new NBA season. The Minnesota Timberwolves fell short in last season’s…

In the NBA arms race that is future draft assets, these teams enter the 2026-27 offseason with the most to offer. One of the biggest…

The Memphis Grizzlies have some big decisions ahead of them this offseason, recently earning the number three pick in what is expected to be a loaded 2026 NBA Draft class. Many anticipate that the Grizzlies will once again look to move point guard Ja Morant this summer after they were unable to trade him during […] The post ESPN concocts intriguing Grizzlies’ Ja Morant trade proposals for Timberwolves, Suns appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Sacramento Kings will look to trade Domantas Sabonis and other bigger contracts on the roster this summer after another terrible season. Offseason plans expect to see Sacramento trying to build a younger roster. This season featured the veteran core of Sabonis, DeMar DeRozan, Zach LaVine, and Russell Westbrook becoming one of the worst teams […] The post Domantas Sabonis Linked To West Contender In Offseason Trade appeared first on HEAVY.

NBA superstar Anthony Edwards received a lot of criticism about his actions towards the Game 6 elimination of his Minnesota Timberwolves against the San Antonio Spurs. Minnesota suffered a heartbreaking one-sided loss to end their season and fell short of a third consecutive Western Conference Finals appearance. Edwards decided to shake hands with the Spurs […] The post Anthony Edwards Explains Controversial Moment In Elimination appeared first on HEAVY.

Julius Randle clapped back at Kendrick Perkins' trade callout on Instagram after the Timberwolves' playoff exit vs. the Spurs.

The Minnesota Timberwolves need to make a big move to truly contend for an NBA Championship, and Kawhi Leonard may be the answer to their problems. Rumors have circulated since the Los Angeles Clippers blew up the team at this season’s trade deadline about the potential of dealing Leonard this summer. Minnesota clearly needs another […] The post Timberwolves Realistic Trade Package For Kawhi Leonard Pitched appeared first on HEAVY.

Chris Finch admitted Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle’s pairing lacks chemistry, comparing their “your turn-my turn” rhythm to Denver’s seamless Jamal Murray-Nikola Jokic connection offensively.

The Minnesota Timberwolves are facing a crucial summer following a disappointing 30-point defeat to the San Antonio Spurs in Game 6 of the second round of the playoffs. With Julius Randle struggling during the postseason and Anthony Edwards entering his prime, the franchise seems to be just one elite player away from contending for a […] The post Timberwolves rumors: 1 offseason ‘priority’ that doesn’t involve Giannis Antetokounmpo trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Julius Randle’s brutal postseason showing against San Antonio may have pushed the Minnesota Timberwolves toward an uncomfortable but necessary conclusion: this partnership probably is not built to last. Minnesota needs cleaner spacing around Anthony Edwards, more reliable playoff decision-making, and a roster that feels less clunky in high-leverage moments. Randle still has value as a […] The post 3 best Julius Randle trade destinations if Timberwolves move on after Spurs disaster appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Minnesota Timberwolves big man Naz Reid does not believe a lack of talent is what’s holding his team back. Reid spoke to reporters on Saturday for his exit interview following the T-Wolves’ second-round exit at the hands of the San Antonio Spurs. The former Sixth Man of the Year gave a candid response when asked … The post Timberwolves star has brutally honest take on what doomed Minnesota appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

The Minnesota Timberwolves will be heading into the offseason after being eliminated by the San Antonio Spurs in the second round of the playoffs. There were some things working against the Timberwolves’ favor in this series, which included the injuries that they were dealing with, but some of the things were self-inflicted. That’s what the […] The post Ruby Gobert breaks down how Timberwolves can overcome bad habits in 2026-27 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Minnesota Timberwolves just ran out of answers. A 30-point blowout loss in Game 6, a humiliating second-round exit at the hands of the San Antonio Spurs, and a Julius Randle postseason collapse for the ages, Minnesota’s front office cannot afford to sit on its hands this summer. Anthony Edwards is in the prime of […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo trade Timberwolves must offer Bucks right now after losing to Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Minnesota Timberwolves had their postseason end after losing to the San Antonio Spurs in the second round, and it was obvious that they were beaten by the better team. Yes, Anthony Edwards was playing on two bad knees, and other players were also dealing with injuries, but the Spurs seemed to have more juice […] The post Why do Timberwolves keep coming up short? Anthony Edwards has no comment appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Minnesota Timberwolves‘ season is over. After getting blown out 139-109 in Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals, the Timberwolves were eliminated by the San Antonio Spurs 4-2 in a series that exposed every single crack in Minnesota’s roster construction . Anthony Edwards gave everything he had. The defense battled. But night after night, […] The post 1 player Timberwolves must trade after getting smacked by Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Julius Randle drew criticism for his performance in the Western Conference Semifinals against the San Antonio Spurs, and might not have done himself any favors after it ended either. The Timberwolves conducted their exit interviews with the media on Saturday, one day after their season-ending 139-109 loss to the Spurs at Target Center in Minneapolis, … The post Julius Randle accused of questionable move after Timberwolves’ loss appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

Anthony Edwards caught some heat from Nike after his Minnesota Timberwolves were knocked out of the NBA Playoffs on Friday. After the Timberwolves’ season-ending loss to the San Antonio Spurs, Nike shared an image on social media that was clearly aimed at Edwards. It mocked Edwards’ “Believe That” slogan by instead stating “Believe This,” accompanied … The post Nike roasted Anthony Edwards after his playoff exit appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

Following a tough second-round exit against the Spurs, reports surfaced that Minnesota nearly landed Kevin Durant at the 2025 deadline. Phoenix ultimately backed out of the blockbuster deal.

After putting up a valiant effort against the Denver Nuggets to upset them in the first round, the Minnesota Timberwolves fell to the San Antonio Spurs in six games. While the Timberwolves never seemed fully out of it, it was clear that the Spurs were the better team. Anthony Edwards’ return to the lineup after […] The post Two moves Timberwolves must make after disappointing series vs. Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Anthony Edwards sent something of a message to the Minnesota Timberwolves after the team was eliminated from the NBA Playoffs on Friday evening. The Timberwolves fell to the San Antonio Spurs 139-109 in the Western Conference Semifinals at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn. The nature of the defeat raised questions about what the team will … The post Anthony Edwards has blunt comment about Timberwolves’ future appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

Julius Randle’s playoff struggles reportedly stemmed from constant trade rumors, with Timberwolves coaches and teammates believing speculation affected the 3x All-Star’s confidence and performances badly.

Before his strong on-court performance stole the spotlight, Victor Wembanyama became a trending topic online due to his dramatic flop in Game 6.
