Bobby Marks ESPN
Karl-Anthony Towns can receive an extension this summer up to 30% of the salary cap in 2019-20. Towns who earned All-NBA (third team) could earn up to $188M on a possible extension.
2018 ScheduleAll times ET
2018 Schedule
47-35, 4th in Northwest
- 2/9L 114-113
- 2/11W 111-106
- 2/13L 126-108
- 2/15W 119-111
- 2/23L 120-102
- 2/24W 122-104
- 2/26W 118-100
- 3/1L 108-99
- 3/2L 116-108
- 3/8L 117-109
- 3/11W 109-103
- 3/13W 116-111
- 3/17L 117-101
- 3/18L 129-120
- 3/20W 123-109
- 3/23W 108-104
- 3/24L 120-108
- 3/26L 101-93
- 3/28W 126-114
- 3/30W 93-92
- 4/1L 121-97
- 4/5L 100-96
- 4/6W 113-96
- 4/9W 113-94
- 4/11W 112-106
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RR: Woj & NBA Combine Recap
Russillo recaps the best stuff from the NBA Combine and talks about Steph Curry breaking out of his shooting slump, plus draft and trade rumors with Woj.
Booker recruiting Towns to the Suns? (2:05)
T-Wolves' Brunson resigns amid allegations
Timberwolves assistant coach Rick Brunson, the father of NBA draft prospect Jalen Brunson, has resigned amid accusations of inappropriate conduct.
Bobby Marks ESPN
Jamal Crawford opting out of his $4.5M contract for 2018-19 now has Minnesota with $117M in salary (including the OKC 1st), $6M below the luxury tax. The Timberwolves can create $4.9M in additional flexibility if they waive Cole Aldrich by June 30. The center has $2.05M in salary protection. Crawford has non-bird rights and Minnesota is restricted to $5.19M in the first year they can offer the guard. Minnesota does have the $8.6M midlevel and $3.4M biannual exception available but using more than $5.29M of the midlevel would hard cap the team.
Sources: Wolves G Crawford to decline option
Timberwolves guard Jamal Crawford, one of the NBA's elite reserves, will become an unrestricted free agent this summer after turning down his 2018-19 player option, sources said.
Thibodeau: Knee kept Butler out of 4th quarter
Jimmy Butler sat out the final quarter of the Timberwolves' season-ending loss to the Rockets due to soreness in his right knee, coach Tom Thibodeau said.
Stefano Fusaro ESPN
...on CP3 and Crawford argument in the tunnels. It all ended peacefully. Clear love between the guys, but both were clearly irked by some of the stuff that went on during the series.
Paul and Crawford come together after whistle (0:45)
Stefano Fusaro ESPN
Former Clippers teammates Jamal Crawford and Chris Paul exchanged heated words during the second half, after Crawford pushed Paul down to the floor with a forearm. Crawford was t'd up. Now the heated discussion in the tunnels of the Toyota Center. Not even trying to be quiet about it. Paul arguing that whatever Crawford said to him after the tech was uncalled for. Crawford pointing to another moment earlier in the series where Paul knocked him down didn't check on him. The argument is still going.
Rockets close out Timberwolves (1:23)
Tim MacMahon ESPN Staff Writer
Tom Thibodeau said Jimmy Butler didn't play in the fourth quarter because of soreness in his surgically repaired knee.
Capela scores 26; Rockets eliminate Wolves with 122-104 win
Clint Capela had 26 points and 15 rebounds, James Harden added 24 points and the Houston Rockets pulled away in the third quarter to get another lopsided win and eliminate the Minnesota Timberwolves with a 122-104 victory in Game 5 of the first-round...
Tim MacMahon ESPN Staff Writer
The Rockets finish off the Timberwolves in five games. Clint Capela caps his big series with a 26-point, 15-rebound night. Jimmy Butler scores only eight points and sits the entire fourth quarter.
Towns' new max deal, plus more offseason moves for the Wolves
What offseason moves can and should the Timberwolves make? Bobby Marks breaks down their options.
Tim MacMahon ESPN Staff Writer
Jimmy Butler has not played a second in the fourth quarter. No official word on an injury, but he's been playing hurt all series.
Stefano Fusaro ESPN
Rockets outscore Wolves 30-15 in the 3rd quarter. The lull that Thibodeau said his team couldn't have tonight. James Harden matched Minnesota's entire team with 15 in the quarter. Houston up 11 heading to the 4th.
Tim MacMahon ESPN Staff Writer
James Harden in the last two third quarters: 37 points, 12-19 FG. The Rockets have outscored the Timberwolves by a total of 45 points in those two quarters.
Tim MacMahon ESPN Staff Writer
Former Clippers teammates Jamal Crawford and Chris Paul exchanged heated words after Crawford ran over Paul. Crawford was called for an offensive foul and a technical foul.
Tim MacMahon ESPN Staff Writer
Clint Capela's energy has been a dominant force. He has 15 points, 13 rebounds and is all over the place defensively.
Tim MacMahon ESPN Staff Writer
There was a lot of glaring and bickering among the Timberwolves during the timeout after James Harden blew by Taj Gibson and drove for an uncontested dunk.
Towns shows Capela all the moves (0:15)
Tim MacMahon ESPN Staff Writer
The Rockets take the lead with a 10-2 run to start the second half. Houston had an 11-0 run right after halftime in Game 4 to get their 50-point quarter started.
Tim MacMahon ESPN Staff Writer
James Harden and Chris Paul combined for only seven points on 3-of-16 shooting in the first half, but the Rockets' bigger problem has been on the other end. The Timberwolves shot 55 percent from the floor en route to a 59-55 halftime lead.
2017-18 Northwest Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | 49 | 33 | .598 | - | W1 |
| Oklahoma City | 48 | 34 | .585 | 1 | W3 |
| Utah | 48 | 34 | .585 | 1 | L1 |
| Minnesota | 47 | 35 | .573 | 2 | W3 |
| Denver | 46 | 36 | .561 | 3 | L1 |
Team Leaders 2017-18
- Offense
- Defense
Points Per Game
Assists Per Game
Field Goal Percentage
Rebounds Per Game
Steals Per Game
Blocks Per Game
Team Stats
Points Per Game109.58th
Rebounds Per Game42.024th
Assists Per Game22.718th
Points Allowed107.317th
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Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-18 | 47 | 35 | .573 |
| 2016-17 | 31 | 51 | .378 |
| 2015-16 | 29 | 53 | .354 |
| 2014-15 | 16 | 66 | .195 |
| 2013-14 | 40 | 42 | .488 |