Timberwolves' Glen Taylor says goodbye after 30 years as owner
Glen Taylor and his wife Becky are saying goodbye after three decades of ownership of the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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Glen Taylor and his wife Becky are saying goodbye after three decades of ownership of the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Kayla McBride scored 15 of her season-high 29 points in the fourth quarter, Courtney Williams added 18 points and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Los Angeles Sparks 82-66 for their third straight win.
He's a multi-faceted basketball man who helps inspire the kids he coaches. In this Home Team, WCCO's Mike Max introduces us to a former college player who still suits up, coaches and has taken his game to the social media world.
Lynx practice was extra special today. WCCO's Marielle Mohs shows us how the 11 and 1 team took a break to play with the next generation.
Courtney Williams scored 18 of her 20 points in the second half to rally the Minnesota Lynx to a spot in the Commissioner's Cup final with a 76-62 win over the Las Vegas Aces despite losing Napheesa Collier to a bad back early in the third quarter.
He coached college and high school stars, then he pivoted to coach and remains impactful on the camp circuit. That's where Mike Max caught up with Travis Bledsoe.
Napheesa Collier scored 26 of her 32 points in the first half and Courtney Williams scored 17 points and the Minnesota Lynx returned to their winning ways by beating the Los Angeles Sparks 101-78.
The Wings have lost five games in a row.
Leslie Wright, CEO of Minneapolis Northwest Tourism, discusses this August's Gus Macker Basketball Tournament in Brooklyn Park, which raises funds for local nonprofits focusing on athletics and mentorship for kids.
Natisha Hiedeman made a 3-pointer with 5.1 seconds remaining to lift the undefeated Minnesota Lynx to a 74-71 victory over the Phoenix Mercury.
Hopkins standout and Denver Nuggets forward Zeke Nnaji is helping to grow the sport of basketball and opportunities for kids in Nigeria through an academy he's helped to create. Mike Max sits down with Nnaji to discuss the effort.
Courtney Williams scored 23 points, Napheesa Collier had 16 points and 10 rebounds and the Minnesota Lynx held on to beat the Seattle Storm 82-77 on Tuesday night in a matchup of early season leaders in the Western Conference.
One of the offseason additions that is paying dividends for the Minnesota Lynx is Karlie Samuelson. She's a seven-year WNBA veteran that joined the Lynx this season hoping to be part of something special.
Even the NBA MVP needs a wingman. For the Thunder, Minnesota native Chet Holmgren is one for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. And he had a big game Monday night to put his team within one game of going to the NBA Finals.
A packed Target Center was howlin' Saturday night. Fans started showing up hours before the game started decked out in team colors.
Anthony Edwards had 30 points, nine rebounds and six assists in just three quarters to lead the re-energized Minnesota Timberwolves in a 143-101 victory over Oklahoma City in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals.
Napheesa Collier had 33 points and 11 rebounds, and the Minnesota Lynx used a late run to rally and beat the Connecticut Sun 76-70.
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards has been named to the All-NBA Second Team, marking the second straight season he's been named to the prestigious list of top players.
Two teams means double the excitement. On Thursday, the Minnesota Frost faced the Ottawa Charge in the PWHL finals. The same night, the Minnesota Timberwolves faced the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Western Conference finals.
Napheesa Collier scored 23 points, Alanna Smith added 18 points on 7-of-10 shooting and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Los Angeles Sparks 89-75.
Hopkins, Minnesota, native Paige Bueckers made her WNBA debut on Friday, playing against the team she grew up watching.
Napheesa Collier scored 34 points, spoiling the WNBA debut of fellow UConn alum Paige Bueckers and leading the Minnesota Lynx to a 99-84 victory over the Dallas Wings in the season opener for both teams.
Hopkins, Minnesota, is temporarily changing its name to honor hometown star Paige Bueckers to mark her WNBA debut on Friday night.
Taylor Heise scored in overtime after a two-goal effort by Kendall Coyne Schofield and the defending champion Minnesota Frost eliminated the second-seeded Toronto Sceptres with a 4-3 victory.
As the Golden State Warriors prepare for a must-win Game 5 against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the team said that superstar Stephen Curry could be available for a potential Game 6 if they win Wednesday night.
