Minnesota Timberwolves facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Minnesota Timberwolves
Conference	Western
Division	Northwest
Founded	1989
History	Minnesota Timberwolves 1989–present
Arena	Target Center
Location	Minneapolis, Minnesota
Team colors	Midnight blue, lake blue, aurora green, moonlight grey, frost white
Main sponsor	Sezzle
CEO	Ethan Casson
President	Tim Connelly
General manager	Matt Lloyd
Head coach	Chris Finch
Ownership	Alex Rodriguez, Marc Lore
Affiliation(s)	Iowa Wolves
Championships	0
Conference titles	0
Division titles	1 (2004)
Retired numbers	1 (2)
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The Minnesota Timberwolves, often called the Wolves or T-wolves, are a professional basketball team. They are based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The team plays in the National Basketball Association (NBA). They are part of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference.

The Timberwolves started in 1989 as a new expansion team. They have played their home games at Target Center since 1990. In 2025, former baseball star Alex Rodriguez and his partner Marc Lore bought the team. They finalized the deal that began in 2021. The NBA Board of Governors approved the sale in June 2025. Rodriguez, Lore, and other partners bought the team for $1.5 billion.

Like many new teams, the Timberwolves had a tough start. They have the lowest win percentage among active NBA teams. But after they got Kevin Garnett in the 1995 NBA draft, things changed. The team made the playoffs for eight years in a row, from 1997 to 2004. They lost in the first round seven times. However, in 2004, they won their first division championship. They also reached the Western Conference Finals that season. Garnett was even named the NBA Most Valuable Player.

After 2005, the team rebuilt for over a decade. They missed the playoffs and traded Garnett to the Boston Celtics in 2007. Garnett came back to the Timberwolves in 2015 and finished his career there in 2016. The Timberwolves finally ended their 14-year playoff drought in 2018.

The team saw a big improvement in the 2020s. This was thanks to picking Anthony Edwards first overall in 2020. Also, Chris Finch became head coach in 2021. They have led the team to four straight playoff appearances. This includes two straight Western Conference Finals trips.

Team History

Early Years: 1989–1995

Basketball returned to the Twin Cities in 1989. The Minneapolis Lakers had left for Los Angeles in 1960. The NBA added four new teams on April 22, 1987. The Timberwolves were one of them. They started playing in the 1989–90 season. Before the Timberwolves, two other teams played in the area. These were the Minnesota Muskies (1967–68) and the Minnesota Pipers (1968–69). The Timberwolves have worn special throwback uniforms to honor these teams.

The team held a "name the team" contest. "Timberwolves" and "Polars" were the two final choices in December 1986. City councils in Minnesota voted, and "Timberwolves" won. The team was officially named the "Minnesota Timberwolves" on January 23, 1987. Minnesota has the largest population of timberwolves in the lower 48 states.

The NBA held a special draft on June 15, 1989. This draft helped new teams like the Timberwolves get players. The team picked Rick Mahorn first. But Mahorn did not want to play for a new team that would likely lose. He was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers before the season started.

The Timberwolves played their first game on November 3, 1989. They lost to the Seattle SuperSonics 106–94. Five days later, they played their first home game. It was at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome. They lost to the Chicago Bulls 96–84. On November 10, the Wolves got their first win. They beat the Philadelphia 76ers at home 125–118. The team finished with a 22–60 record. They were led by Tony Campbell, who scored 23.2 points per game.

Even with a losing record, the Timberwolves set an NBA record for attendance. Over 1 million fans came to their home games. One game on April 17, 1990, had 49,551 fans. The Timberwolves lost to the Denver Nuggets 99–88 in that game.

The next season, the team moved to their permanent home, the Target Center. They improved to a 29–53 record. However, they fired their coach, Bill Musselman. In the 1991–92 NBA season, they did much worse. Under new coach Jimmy Rodgers, they had the NBA's worst record at 15–67. The Wolves hired Jack McCloskey as general manager. Even with good draft picks like Christian Laettner and Isaiah Rider, the team struggled. They finished 19–63 and 20–62 in the next two seasons.

A highlight from this time was the 1994 All-Star Game. The Target Center hosted it. Isaiah Rider won the Slam Dunk Contest with his "East Bay Funk Dunk." The team almost moved to New Orleans in 1994. But NBA owners stopped the move. Then, Glen Taylor bought the team. He named Kevin McHale general manager. The Wolves finished 21–61 in 1994–95.

The Kevin Garnett Era: 1995–2007

Kevin Garnett played for the Timberwolves from 1995 to 2007. He returned in 2015.

In the 1995 NBA draft, the Timberwolves picked high school star Kevin Garnett. He was the 5th overall pick. Flip Saunders became the new head coach. The team made some trades to make room for Garnett. He averaged 10.4 points per game in his first season. The Wolves finished 26–56.

In 1996, the Wolves added another star, Stephon Marbury. They traded Ray Allen for Marbury's draft rights. With Marbury, the team got better. Garnett and Tom Gugliotta became the first Wolves to be All-Stars. The team made the playoffs for the first time with a 40–42 record. But in the playoffs, they were swept by the Houston Rockets. The T-Wolves also changed their logo and colors. They added black and a snarling wolf logo.

In 1997, Garnett and Marbury became rising stars. Garnett averaged 18.5 points and 9.6 rebounds. Marbury averaged 17.7 points and 8.6 assists. The Timberwolves had their first winning season at 45–37. They made the playoffs again. They won their first playoff game against the Seattle SuperSonics. They even won Game 3 at home. But the Sonics won the series in five games.

In 1998, the NBA had a lockout. This meant much of the season was lost. The Wolves had signed Kevin Garnett to a huge contract. They let Tom Gugliotta leave to save money. They also wanted to sign Stephon Marbury long-term. But Marbury wanted to be the biggest star. He forced a trade during the season. He went to the New Jersey Nets. The Wolves got Terrell Brandon and a draft pick in return. The Wolves made the playoffs for the third straight season. They finished 25–25. They lost to the eventual champion San Antonio Spurs in four games.

In 1999, the Timberwolves drafted Wally Szczerbiak. He had a good season, scoring 11.6 points per game. Led by Kevin Garnett, the team had its first 50-win season. They finished 50–32. But in the playoffs, they lost in the first round again. They fell to the Portland Trail Blazers in four games.

In the summer of 2000, player Malik Sealy died in a car accident. His number 2 jersey was retired. It is the only number retired by the team.

Also that season, the NBA canceled a contract the team signed with Joe Smith. The league said the Timberwolves broke rules. The team lost five draft picks, later reduced to three. They were also fined $3.5 million. General manager Kevin McHale was suspended for one year. Smith later rejoined the team in 2001. Despite these problems, the Timberwolves made the playoffs for the fifth straight season. They had a 47–35 record. They were eliminated by the San Antonio Spurs in four games.

New players joined the team before the next season. These included Gary Trent and Joe Smith. The Timberwolves started the season by winning their first six games. They had a great start at 30–10. They also had a huge 53-point win over Chicago. They finished 50–32. Garnett was an All-Star again. Wally Szczerbiak also became an All-Star. But Minnesota lost in the first round of the playoffs again. They were swept by the Dallas Mavericks.

The 2002–03 season looked promising. Garnett had a great season. He finished second in MVP voting. He averaged 23.0 points and 13.4 rebounds. The Timberwolves finished 51–31. They had home-court advantage for the first time against the Los Angeles Lakers. They lost Game 1 at home. They had a chance to lead 3–1 in Game 4. But the Lakers came back and won the game. The Lakers won the series in six games. The Timberwolves were out in the first round for the seventh year in a row.

Western Conference Finals: 2003–2004

In 2003, Rob Babcock and Kevin McHale made some big moves. They wanted the team to get past the first round. They traded Joe Smith and Terrell Brandon. In return, they got Ervin Johnson, Sam Cassell, and Latrell Sprewell. They also signed Fred Hoiberg and Michael Olowokandi. These players became key parts of the team. They also added Trenton Hassell, Troy Hudson, and Mark Madsen.

Even with injuries to Olowokandi and Wally Szczerbiak, the team was strong. The revamped Timberwolves became the team to beat in the 2003–04 NBA season. They finished as the top team in the Western Conference with a 58–24 record. Garnett had his best season. Sprewell and Cassell also had great years. Garnett and Cassell both made the All-Star team. After the season, Garnett was named 1st Team All NBA. He also won his first MVP award. He averaged 24.2 points, 13.9 rebounds, and 5.0 assists.

In the 2004 NBA playoffs, the Wolves won their first-ever playoff series. They beat the Denver Nuggets. Then, they beat the Sacramento Kings in a tough seven-game series. This sent them to the franchise's first Western Conference Finals. Kevin Garnett jumped on the scorer's table after winning Game 7 against Sacramento. This became a famous moment in Minnesota sports. The Timberwolves' great run ended in the Western Conference Finals. They lost to the Los Angeles Lakers. Sam Cassell hurt his groin in Game 7 against the Kings. He played very little against the Lakers. Many people believe the Wolves would have reached the finals if Cassell had been healthy.

Changes and Rebuilding: 2004–2007

The Timberwolves warm up before a game at their home, the Target Center.

For the 2004–05 season, the team stayed mostly the same. But Rob Babcock left. Key players like Latrell Sprewell and Sam Cassell also had contract problems. After a bad start, coach Flip Saunders was replaced. General manager Kevin McHale took over as coach. The Timberwolves finished strong but missed the playoffs. They ended with a 44–38 record, just one game behind the Memphis Grizzlies.

In 2005, the Wolves hired Dwane Casey as their new head coach. He was their seventh head coach in 16 years. In the 2005 draft, they picked Rashad McCants. They also traded Sam Cassell to the Los Angeles Clippers. They got Marko Jarić and Lionel Chalmers in return.

On January 26, 2006, the Wolves traded Wally Szczerbiak and others to the Boston Celtics. They received Ricky Davis and Mark Blount. The Timberwolves finished 33–49. They missed the playoffs for the second year in a row.

In the 2006 NBA draft, the Timberwolves picked Brandon Roy. He later became NBA Rookie of the Year. But they traded Roy to the Portland Trail Blazers for Randy Foye. On January 23, McHale fired coach Casey. Randy Wittman took over. The team finished the 2006–07 season with a 32–50 record.

After Kevin Garnett: 2007–2010

On July 31, 2007, the Timberwolves traded Kevin Garnett to the Boston Celtics. They received many players and draft picks in return. This was the largest trade for one player in NBA history. Garnett and the Celtics went on to win the 2008 NBA Finals.

The Timberwolves traded other players that summer. They got Juwan Howard from the Houston Rockets. They also traded Ricky Davis and Mark Blount to the Miami Heat. In return, they got Antoine Walker and other players. In the 2007 NBA draft, the Timberwolves picked Corey Brewer.

Minnesota played two preseason games in London and Istanbul in 2007. They lost to Garnett and the Celtics. The Wolves started the season 0–5. They were the youngest team in the NBA. They were learning to play without Garnett. They finished the season 22–60.

In the 2008 NBA draft, the Timberwolves picked O. J. Mayo. But they traded Mayo and other players to the Memphis Grizzlies. In return, they got Kevin Love, Mike Miller, and others. This was a big trade for the team.

In 2008, the team celebrated its 20th anniversary. They updated their logo and uniforms. They also redid the floor at Target Center. On December 8, 2008, the Timberwolves fired coach Wittman. McHale took over as coach. The team improved in January, going 10–4. But on February 8, 2009, Al Jefferson tore his ACL. He was out for the season. Without Jefferson and Corey Brewer, the Wolves finished 24–58.

Kevin Love was an NBA All-Star for the Timberwolves.

On June 17, 2009, David Kahn became the new president of basketball operations. He announced that McHale would not return as coach. In August, the Timberwolves hired Kurt Rambis as their new head coach. In Rambis's first season, the team had the second-worst record in the league, 15–67.

The Timberwolves Process Era: 2010–2014

On July 12, 2010, Minnesota traded for Michael Beasley. On November 12, 2010, Kevin Love had an amazing game. He grabbed 31 rebounds and scored 31 points. This was the NBA's first 30–30 game in 28 years. Love was named an All-Star. He was the first Wolves All-Star since Kevin Garnett in 2007. Love broke Garnett's team record for most consecutive double-doubles. He had 53 straight games with double-doubles.

The Timberwolves finished the 2010–11 NBA season with a 17–65 record. They were last in the Western Conference. During the off-season, the Timberwolves brought Ricky Rubio from Spain. In the 2011 NBA draft, they picked Derrick Williams. They also made several trades for other draft picks.

On July 12, 2011, Kurt Rambis was fired as coach. He had a 32–132 record in two seasons. On September 13, 2011, the team hired Rick Adelman as the new head coach.

The Timberwolves started the 2011–12 NBA season 17–17. On March 9, 2012, Rubio tore his ACL and LCL. This injury ended his season. It hurt the team's playoff chances. They finished 26–40. The team traded their 18th draft pick for Chase Budinger.

In the 2012 NBA draft, the Timberwolves picked Robbie Hummel. They also signed former draft pick Brandon Roy. Other players like Andrei Kirilenko and Alexey Shved joined. But many players got injured. Roy, Budinger, and Love all had knee injuries. Rubio's return was a bright spot. He had a triple-double in a win over the San Antonio Spurs. On April 6, Adelman won his 1000th game as a coach. The team won at least 30 games for the first time without Kevin Garnett. The team parted ways with David Kahn. Flip Saunders replaced him. In the 2013 NBA draft, the team traded for Shabazz Muhammad and Gorgui Dieng.

On March 28, 2014, the Timberwolves set a team record for points. They beat the Los Angeles Lakers 143–107. The team won 40 games for the first time since 2005. But they missed the playoffs for the tenth year in a row. On April 21, 2014, Rick Adelman retired from coaching.

New Faces: 2014–2015

Kevin Garnett's first game back with the Timberwolves in 2015.

On August 23, 2014, the Timberwolves, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Philadelphia 76ers made a three-team trade. Kevin Love went to the Cavaliers. Minnesota received Andrew Wiggins, Anthony Bennett, and Thaddeus Young.

The 2014–15 season was a new era for the Timberwolves. Flip Saunders became head coach again. The team started with a loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. They got their first win against the Detroit Pistons. On November 12, 2014, the Timberwolves played an international home game in Mexico City. They had a 16–66 record for the season. They missed the playoffs for the 11th year.

Despite the losing record, Andrew Wiggins was named NBA Rookie of the Year. He was the first player in team history to win this award. Draft pick Zach LaVine won the Slam Dunk Contest. LaVine and Wiggins were called "The Bounce Brothers." People saw them as the future of the team.

"The Bounce Brothers"

Andrew Wiggins

Zach LaVine

The Karl-Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins Era: 2015–2020

Karl-Anthony Towns Arrives: 2015–2016

The Timberwolves had the worst record in 2014–15. This gave them the best chance for the first pick in the 2015 NBA draft. On May 19, they got the first overall pick for the first time. On June 25, they selected Karl-Anthony Towns as the number one pick. They also got Tyus Jones through a trade.

The 2014–15 season also saw Kevin Garnett return. He waived his no-trade clause to come back to Minnesota. In his first game back, Garnett wore his No. 21 jersey again. The team beat the Washington Wizards 97–77.

On June 6, 2014, Flip Saunders was named head coach again. During his time, Saunders was diagnosed with cancer. Assistant coach Sam Mitchell took over coaching duties. On October 25, 2015, Saunders passed away at age 60. Mitchell became the head coach. The team wore a patch saying "FLIP" on their uniforms to honor Saunders.

Tom Thibodeau and Playoff Return: 2016–2019

Andrew Wiggins

Karl-Anthony Towns

On April 20, 2016, the Timberwolves hired Tom Thibodeau. He became head coach and president of basketball operations. He had been an assistant coach for the team from 1989 to 1991. On September 23, 2016, Kevin Garnett retired after 21 seasons. The Timberwolves finished their season with a 31–51 record.

Derrick Rose warming up with the Timberwolves.

On June 22, 2017, the Timberwolves got Jimmy Butler and a draft pick. They traded Zach LaVine, Kris Dunn, and another pick. This trade ended the "Bounce Brothers" duo of LaVine and Wiggins. The Timberwolves also added Taj Gibson, Jeff Teague, Jamal Crawford, and Derrick Rose. The team finished the season with a 47–35 record. This was their first winning season since 2005. They secured a playoff spot on the last day of the season. This ended their 13-season playoff drought. The Timberwolves lost to the Houston Rockets in five games in the first round.

On November 12, 2018, the Timberwolves traded Butler and Justin Patton to the Philadelphia 76ers. They received Robert Covington, Dario Šarić, and others. On January 6, 2019, Thibodeau was fired. Ryan Saunders became the interim head coach.

The Anthony Edwards Era and New Ownership: 2020–Present

Edwards and Towns Duo: 2020–2024

On May 1, Gersson Rosas was hired as the new president of basketball operations. On May 20, Ryan Saunders was hired as the permanent head coach. The Timberwolves made other changes in their front office. In the 2019 NBA draft, they traded up to get Jarrett Culver. They also picked Jaylen Nowell and signed Naz Reid.

On February 6, 2020, the Timberwolves traded Andrew Wiggins to the Golden State Warriors. They got D'Angelo Russell in return. At the end of the season, the Timberwolves got the 1st pick in the 2020 NBA draft. They drafted Anthony Edwards. They also traded up to pick Jaden McDaniels.

On February 21, 2021, coach Ryan Saunders was fired. Chris Finch was hired to replace him. The Timberwolves finished the season 23-49 and missed the playoffs.

In April 2021, owner Glen Taylor announced a deal to sell the team. Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez would become majority owners over two years. By July 21, 2021, Lore and Rodriguez bought 20% of the team. They bought another 20% in 2022. The deal also included ownership in the WNBA team, the Minnesota Lynx. The team was valued at $1.5 billion.

In the off-season, the Wolves traded Ricky Rubio for Taurean Prince. They also got Patrick Beverley. They signed Leandro Bolmaro.

On September 22, 2021, Sachin Gupta became the interim president of basketball operations. The Timberwolves finished the 2021–22 season with a 46–36 record. This was their second-most wins since 2004. They beat the Los Angeles Clippers in the play-in game to make the 2022 NBA playoffs. The Timberwolves lost to the Memphis Grizzlies in the first round in six games.

On May 23, 2022, Tim Connelly was hired as president of basketball operations. He signed a 5-year, $40 million contract. On July 1, 2022, the Timberwolves traded several players and draft picks for Rudy Gobert from the Utah Jazz.

Rise of Anthony Edwards and Rudy Gobert: 2022–23

The Timberwolves had high hopes for the 2022–23 season. But Karl-Anthony Towns suffered a calf injury on November 28, 2022. He missed 52 games. This pushed Anthony Edwards into a leadership role. Edwards became an All-Star. He led the team to a 42–40 finish and a play-in tournament spot. They lost their first play-in game. But they won the second game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. This secured the 8th seed. They then lost to the Denver Nuggets in the first round in five games.

Second Conference Finals Appearance: 2023–24

Rudy Gobert won his fourth DPOY award in 2024.

The 2023–24 season was their best since 2004. They won 56 games and were the third seed in the Western Conference. They had the best defense in the league. This was led by Rudy Gobert, who won Defensive Player of the Year. Jaden McDaniels also made the All-Defensive Team. Anthony Edwards made his first All-NBA Team. Karl-Anthony Towns made his fourth All-Star appearance. Naz Reid was named Sixth Man of the Year.

On March 28, 2024, Glen Taylor said the sale of the team to Lore and Rodriguez was off. Lore and Rodriguez were supposed to make their final payment. But the payment was not made by the deadline. It was reported that they lost financial backing. Lore and Rodriguez said they filed paperwork for an extension. The parties met to discuss the issue but did not agree. On June 6, 2024, Michael Bloomberg joined Rodriguez and Lore's ownership group.

In the first round of the 2024 playoffs, the Timberwolves swept the Phoenix Suns 4–0. This was their first series win since 2004. It was also the first series sweep in Minnesota men's professional sports history. Anthony Edwards played exceptionally well. He became the second player under 22 to have multiple playoff games with 30 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists. His performance led to comparisons to a young Michael Jordan.

In the conference semifinals, the Timberwolves played the Denver Nuggets. It was a rematch of their 2023 series. The series went to Game 7. The Timberwolves were down by 15 points at halftime. But they made an amazing comeback. They won the game 98–90. This sent them to the Western Conference Finals. It was 20 years to the day of their last conference finals appearance. Their run ended when they lost to the Dallas Mavericks in five games.

In the 2024 NBA draft, the Timberwolves got the rights to Rob Dillingham. They traded a future first-round pick for him. They also selected Terrence Shannon Jr..

Julius Randle and Continued Success: 2024–Present

During the 2024 off-season, the Timberwolves traded All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks. They received All-Star Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo, and a first-round pick.

In February 2025, Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez announced they won their case against Glen Taylor. This meant they could take full control of the Timberwolves and Lynx. The NBA Board of Governors still needed to approve it. On April 2, 2025, Glen Taylor said he would not appeal. This cleared the way for Lore and Rodriguez to take over.

The Timberwolves also made important roster moves. On October 23, 2024, they signed Rudy Gobert to a three-year, $110 million contract extension. Gobert had just won his record-tying fourth Defensive Player of the Year award. This ensured the team kept its strong defense. Gobert, along with Anthony Edwards, Jaden McDaniels, and Naz Reid, showed the team's commitment to winning.

The 2024–25 season started with the team adjusting to new players. Julius Randle averaged 18.9 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 4.5 assists in his first 48 games. He added a physical presence and playmaking. However, the team had a tough time in November, including a four-game losing streak. Edwards publicly shared his frustration about team communication.

In late January 2025, Randle got a calf injury. He was out for at least two weeks. When he returned, the Timberwolves gained momentum. They had a dramatic double-overtime win against the Denver Nuggets on April 1. On January 25, Anthony Edwards became the team's all-time leader in made three-pointers. He passed Karl-Anthony Towns by hitting his 976th career three-pointer.

The Timberwolves finished the season with a 49–33 record. They were sixth in the Western Conference. They played the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the playoffs. The Timberwolves beat the Lakers in five games. This was their second straight trip to the conference semifinals. They then defeated the Golden State Warriors 4–1. This earned them a trip to their second straight Western Conference Finals. They lost 4–1 to the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder.

Team Logos and Uniforms

The Minnesota Timberwolves' wordmark logo used from 2008 to 2017.

In their first season in 1989, the Timberwolves wore blue road uniforms. They had green lettering and white numbers. Their home uniforms had blue lettering and numbers with green outlines. The team almost had a green alternate jersey, but it was not used. The Timberwolves brought back the blue uniforms from this era in the 2009–10 season. This was for the team's 20th anniversary.

After drafting Kevin Garnett, the team changed its uniforms in 1996. They added black and gray. The blue became darker. The jerseys now said "Timberwolves" in a new font. For the 1997–98 season, a black alternate uniform was added. These uniforms were used until the 2007–08 season. The Timberwolves showed a new alternate logo on June 25, 2008.

The uniforms changed again in 2008. The road jerseys said "Minnesota." The home jerseys said "Wolves." This was like the team's early years. Both uniforms had green, black, gray, and blue on the sides. The Timberwolves showed modified uniforms on August 16, 2010. These new uniforms removed the green color. The team also changed its number font. On November 23, 2010, the Timberwolves showed a black alternate uniform. On November 27, 2013, the team changed their black road alternate jersey to a short-sleeved jersey. This was because the NBA started using sleeved jerseys.

On April 11, 2017, the team showed a new logo. This was with the big changes to the team roster. The Timberwolves showed four new uniforms for the 2017–18 season. This was part of a Nike plan to redesign team uniforms. All four uniforms used "Wolves" for the team name. They also had the Nike Swoosh and Fitbit logos. The white "Association Edition" uniform had navy and blue stripes. The navy "Icon Edition" uniform had white stripes. On September 15, the Timberwolves showed their "Statement Edition" uniform. It was mostly neon green with navy stripes. The "City Edition" uniform was gray with white lettering.

On August 30, 2018, the Timberwolves showed their first "Classic" uniforms. These were based on the black alternates from 1997 to 2008. They also showed a dark purple "City" uniform. It was inspired by Prince's 1984 album Purple Rain. There was also a white "Earned" version for playoff teams.

The Timberwolves' 2019–20 "City" uniform was sky blue. It had white letters and trim. It honored the Mississippi River and the Minneapolis–Saint Paul area.

For the 2020–21 season, the "City" uniform honored the North Star. It was black with aurora green trim. A green star was below the neckline.

For the NBA's 75th anniversary, the 2021–22 "City" uniform mixed old designs. The blue base was like the original 1989–1996 uniforms. The tree accents and lettering honored the 1996–2008 uniforms. The dark blue accents were from the 2017–18 "City" uniforms. The original 1989–1996 logo was on the right leg. The current logo was on the left leg.

Starting in the 2022–23 season, the Timberwolves showed a new "Statement" uniform. It was dark gray. The full name "Timberwolves" was on the front. A new "City" uniform was also shown. It was white with black letters and rainbow stripes. This represented Minnesota's diverse community.

The "City" uniform in the 2023–24 season was mostly blue. It had white lake water designs. This design showed Minnesota's summer activities. A special court was also made for the 2023 NBA in-season tournament. It was light blue with a lake water strip. For their 35th season, the Timberwolves brought back the original 1989–1996 white uniform as a "Classic" edition. This was paired with a modern version of the original Target Center court.

The 2024–25 "City" uniform was mostly white. It had ice blue designs and black accents. This design showed Minnesota's winter landscape. The white and ice blue represented the state's frozen lakes.

Team Mascot

Crunch the Wolf

Crunch the Wolf is the official mascot of the Minnesota Timberwolves. The team's website says Crunch was born in northern Minnesota's wilderness. He loved basketball, which puzzled his family. He practiced with a basket made of pine-cones and birch bark. He learned the rules and techniques of the game.

Years later, the Timberwolves team came to Minneapolis. Crunch left his home in the woods. He moved south to the Twin Cities. No one knows exactly where Crunch lives now. But people say he has a den deep inside the Target Center. He comes out on game days when Wolves fans howl loudly. This howling reminds him of the forest. It keeps him in Minneapolis, helping the team win.

Home Arenas

Recent Season Records

This list shows the last five seasons for the Timberwolves. For all seasons, see List of Minnesota Timberwolves seasons.

Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, W–L% = Winning percentage

Team Personnel

Current Roster

Retired Numbers

• ¹ The Timberwolves retired Malik Sealy's number after he died in a car accident in 2000.
• ² The Timberwolves retired "FLIP" to honor Flip Saunders on February 15, 2018. He passed away in 2015.
• The NBA retired Bill Russell's No. 6 for all teams on August 11, 2022.

Basketball Hall of Famers

Team Broadcasters

Radio Broadcasts

As of 2023, the Minnesota Timberwolves games are on the iHeartRadio app. Some games are on KFXN-FM 100.3 FM in the Twin Cities. WCCO was the team's radio home from 2011 to 2023. Before that, KFAN/KFXN was the main station since the team started. Alan Horton has been the radio play-by-play announcer since the 2007–08 season.

Television Broadcasts

The Timberwolves' games are mainly shown on FanDuel Sports Network North. If the Minnesota Twins and Minnesota Wild are also playing, the game might be on WUCW. It is also on the Bally Sports app. The broadcasters are Michael Grady and Jim Petersen.

Head Coaches List

See also

In Spanish: Minnesota Timberwolves para niños