2017 NBA Draft: Storylines To Follow
This year's NBA Draft is stacked with talented prospects like Markelle Fultz, Lonzo Ball and Josh Jackson. Get the important storylines.
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This year's NBA Draft is stacked with talented prospects like Markelle Fultz, Lonzo Ball and Josh Jackson. Get the important storylines.
Minnesota has the No. 7 pick in the NBA Draft, so what will they do with it? It depends on what happens with Ricky Rubio.
The Valparaiso forward discusses his career with the Crusaders and where he sees himself fitting in the NBA.
The Timberwolves introduced the latest addition to their team in a press conference on Friday. The Wolves selected Kris Dunn with the fifth overall pick in the NBA draft Thursday night.
The Minnesota Timberwolves selected Providence point guard Kris Dunn with the fifth overall draft pick Thursday night. Whether he remains in Minnesota remains to be seen.
The Timberwolves have the No. 5 pick this year. So what will they do with it? Here are four potential options.
The Minnesota Timberwolves stayed put in the NBA draft lottery on Tuesday night and will pick fifth in the first round on June 23.
Just a four-hour drive from his hometown in Minneapolis, Rashad Vaughn is making a name for himself at the Milwaukee Bucks. The Robbinsdale Cooper High graduate was drafted in the first round after just one year in college.
Karl-Anthony Towns arrived in Minneapolis last Friday and is already excited, talking about his NBA future with the Timberwolves. Mike Max spent time with him to talk basketball, life and what's next.
Tyus Jones is realizing his NBA dream in his home state with the Minnesota Timberwolves, who traded two second-round picks and a future draft choice for the rights to Jones.
The Minnesota Timberwolves started their draft night with a bang, grabbing Kentucky big man Karl-Anthony Towns with the first No. 1 overall pick in the history of the long-suffering franchise.
Thousands of long-suffering Minnesota Timberwolves fans filed into Target Center on Thursday night to see their downtrodden team enjoy a rare moment in the NBA's driver's seat. They came to see their team select Kentucky big man Karl-Anthony Towns with the No. 1 overall pick, and they did not go home disappointed.
It's a big day for Minnesota basketball fans. The NBA Draft is being held at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, Thursday night, and the Timberwolves have the No. 1 overall pick.
The Minnesota Timberwolves have spent the last 11 years hidden in the NBA shadows. Now the organization is preparing for a rare moment in the sun. The Timberwolves have the first pick in the draft on Thursday night for the first time in the franchise's hard-luck history.
Before exercising their No. 1 pick in Thursday's NBA Draft, the Minnesota Timberwolves are making Anthony Bennett -- a former No. 1 pick himself -- available for trade, according to a report from ESPN.
Kentucky big man Karl-Anthony Towns worked out for the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday, less than a week before the Wolves pick first in the NBA draft. Towns arrived in the Twin Cities on Friday night. He took a tour of the Wolves' new $25 million practice facility and dined with owner Glen Taylor, President Flip Saunders and several other team officials.
Coach Dave Thorson is conducting his annual basketball camp at DeLaSalle High School in Minneapolis. He is asked to turn his attention to two players he coached two years ago in Michael Jordan's Summer Camp.
We're less than two weeks away from the NBA Draft. It's a night where the dreams of playing in the NBA for many college kids and some overseas players come true. Here are five players who have been taken with the No. 1 overall pick who have been absolute slam dunks.
The Timberwolves earned the offseason's top draft pick, and has the potential to pick up the NCAA's top talents. So as we wonder about our potential first pick this year, let's take a look at some former top picks who didn't exactly pan out.
Rashad Vaughn has been crisscrossing the country over the last month, joining dozens of NBA draft prospects at workout after workout while hoping to solidify his status as a first-round selection.
For the first time since 2004, the team with the best chance to get the No. 1 overall pick got it. It's the first time in franchise history the Timberwolves have the top pick, and it comes at a time when the talent for the incoming draft class is one of the best in recent memory. There are really two players the Timberwolves have to choose from, but here's up to five that they could take at No. 1 on June 25.
For the first time in team history, the Minnesota Timberwolves will have the number 1 pick in the NBA Draft.
The NBA conspiracy theorists will have a field day Tuesday night if either the New York Knicks or, worse, the Los Angeles Lakers get the #1 pick, saying the lottery is rigged. How many times have we heard that?
This time last year, Jones was preparing to graduate and had already signed a letter of intent to attend Duke and play basketball. I'm sure many people thought Jones would have success immediately at Duke, but nobody could have predicted what he would accomplish in his freshman season with the Blue Devils.
Tyus Jones is the latest Duke freshman to enter the NBA draft. Jones said in a statement issued by the school that he was "faced with the tough decision of returning to a place I love or pursuing the next dream."
Jackson Chourio robbed Royce Lewis of a potential tying homer in the eighth inning, and the Milwaukee Brewers ended the Minnesota Twins' 13-game winning streak with a 5-2 victory.
Scottie Scheffler has won the PGA Championship for his third major title.
Minneapolis-based documentary filmmaker Keri Pickett's cabin in Brimson was one of at least 150 buildings decimated by the three wildfires north of Duluth, which have burned more than 46,000 acres in the past week.
Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer at age 82. Here's what to know about the disease, its symptoms and treatments.
At age 86, Bertha Lunzer rediscovered her love of art after stepping away from it years ago.
Minneapolis-based documentary filmmaker Keri Pickett's cabin in Brimson was one of at least 150 buildings decimated by the three wildfires north of Duluth, which have burned more than 46,000 acres in the past week.
At age 86, Bertha Lunzer rediscovered her love of art after stepping away from it years ago.
A Minnesota family is turning their unexpected cancer diagnosis into a way to support other families go through a similar situation.
Both Minnesota House Leaders Rep. Lisa Demuth and Rep. Melissa Hortman say the legislature will not meet Monday nights deadline and that a special session of the legislature will be needed to balance the state budget.
It's that time of year where you might've already chosen those perfect perennials. But as many Minnesotans remain on a frost advisory, what should you do with your plants?
Minneapolis-based documentary filmmaker Keri Pickett's cabin in Brimson was one of at least 150 buildings decimated by the three wildfires north of Duluth, which have burned more than 46,000 acres in the past week.
Homeowners are getting a chance to see the destruction done by fast-moving fires that have been burning all week in the northland.
Dozens gathered outside the Minnesota House chamber on Friday to protest a key policy change that DFL and GOP leaders agreed to, in order to ink a budget deal.
A former Northfield Middle School teacher is accused of sending sexual photos of herself to high school students, and a former school resource officer is accused of covering up the incidents.
Authorities say the death of a toddler in western Minnesota is suspicious and warrants investigation.
A boat that's been rusting away on an island in the St. Croix River for almost a year has been moved.
There were more than a dozen tornado warnings and multiple observed tornadoes across Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Several social media videos are making the rounds showing kids on a Wisconsin school bus during Thursday's tornado warning.
While Minnesota was largely spared from Thursday's severe storms, possible tornadoes were spotted in at least two western Wisconsin communities.
Authorities say four people are dead and four others were critically injured after a Mother's Day at an Milwaukee apartment building fire.
A Minnesota family is turning their unexpected cancer diagnosis into a way to support other families go through a similar situation.
A dream 62 years in the making, local artist Don Grandbois finally gets to show off his talents at an art show curated by his great niece.
From healthy to heart failure, Nancy Rajanen's thirst for life and travel helps get her through a difficult medical diagnosis.
The fishing opener is two days away, and a father and daughter in St. Cloud are doing what they can to make sure Minnesotans catch more fish.
A Minnetonka woman is on a mission to celebrate the everyday moments of motherhood: the sleepless nights, caring for a sick kiddo and the tantrum survival.
Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer at age 82. Here's what to know about the disease, its symptoms and treatments.
Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with cancer. Well wishes and prayers are pouring in.
Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an "aggressive form" of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, his office said in a statement on Sunday.
Both Minnesota House Leaders Rep. Lisa Demuth and Rep. Melissa Hortman say the legislature will not meet Monday nights deadline and that a special session of the legislature will be needed to balance the state budget.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the intelligence community is incorrect in its assessment that Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua is not a proxy force of Nicolás Maduro's government.
More people than ever are shopping resale and that number is only expected to grow this year.
Import taxes on Chinese goods are up to 145%. As trade talks are on the horizon. Minnesota-made companies are feeling the pressure.
More changes are coming to St. Paul's rent control ordinance after a lengthy debate and divisive vote in the City Council.
"In January, when we were going to ship, all of a sudden the tariffs happened. I couldn't afford to have them shipped here — I wouldn't have any profit left," said Linda Dahlen.
After years of delays, the deadline to have a Real ID to fly arrives on Wednesday. But Minnesota officials say only 42% of Minnesotans have updated their driver's licenses.
A Minneapolis elementary school teacher is facing 14 felony charges after police found a phone in his possession with at least nine images containing child sexual abuse material, according to a criminal complaint.
A former Northfield Middle School teacher is accused of sending sexual photos of herself to high school students, and a former school resource officer is accused of covering up the incidents.
The facility houses 1,100 inmates and employs roughly 560 people, but the operational costs of the 111-year-old building have become "untenable," Gov. Tim Walz said.
Several Minnesota police officers killed in the line of duty were remembered during a memorial service in Washington D.C. Thursday morning.
Bloomington Police say two people staged a violent robbery to change their immigration status.
A Minnesota family is turning their unexpected cancer diagnosis into a way to support other families go through a similar situation.
For more than 15 years, Dr. Shirlee Xie has dedicated her life to healing others, but now she's turning that healing inward.
Dozens gathered outside the Minnesota House chamber on Friday to protest a key policy change that DFL and GOP leaders agreed to, in order to ink a budget deal.
Birthmarks are often harmless, but their origins have puzzled doctors for years.
While outside this spring, it's easy to forget about a small biting inconvenience. But May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about Lyme disease, its symptoms and the importance of tick bite prevention.
Los Lobos is among several big-name acts set to appear at the 2025 Minnesota State Fair.
During a 40-year screen career, Robert Benton received six Oscar nominations and won three times.
An annual benefit concert for family farmers — featuring performances from Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp and others — is coming to Minnesota for the first time ever.
Starting Monday, Minnesotans have a new way to stay connected to news that is impacting them.
Actor Michael Pitt was arrested Friday at his home in Brooklyn on nine state counts. His lawyers deny the allegations.
Jackson Chourio robbed Royce Lewis of a potential tying homer in the eighth inning, and the Milwaukee Brewers ended the Minnesota Twins' 13-game winning streak with a 5-2 victory.
Scottie Scheffler has won the PGA Championship for his third major title.
A Minneapolis teacher is helping high school basketball players get one more look from college coaches.
Pablo López combined with three relievers on a three-hitter as the Minnesota Twins beat the Milwaukee Brewers 7-0 on Saturday for their third straight shutout and 13th consecutive victory.
Hopkins, Minnesota, native Paige Bueckers made her WNBA debut on Friday, playing against the team she grew up watching.
While outside this spring, it's easy to forget about a small biting inconvenience. But May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about Lyme disease, its symptoms and the importance of tick bite prevention.
A woman with Lyme disease went misdiagnosed for over a decade.
Former Rep. Dean Phillips reflects on his 2024 presidential run, and his frustrations with the Democratic party.
Esme Murphy talks with former Congressman Dean Phillips about his run for the presidency and whether he will return to politics.
If you have student loans or are about to get them, things are changing.
There are more than 20,000 artifacts in the Minnesota Fishing Museum, from old-time rods and reels to vintage lures and motors. What's unique is that everything was donated.
Beth and Eric Engstrom always knew they wanted a farm, but they never dreamed they'd fill it with non-traditional farm critters.
Small towns can offer a variety of businesses, but rarely will you come across one with full-grown dinosaur fossils. That's now the case in Blue Earth, Minnesota.
Jay Cooke State Park in Carlton County, Minnesota, is turning 110 years old this year.
Easter is this weekend, and chances are a park in rural Redwood County will be a popular destination.
Birthmarks are often harmless, but their origins have puzzled doctors for years.
Minnesota is in the midst of a sizzling stretch of summer-like weather. Something unique for this time of year.
Has this happened to you: You make a new password, but then you forget it. So, you reset it. But soon you forget that password as well, starting painful loop of repeatedly making new passwords that you struggle to remember.
If it's felt pretty breezy lately, you're not imagining it. Spring and fall tend to be Minnesota's windier seasons.
"Often times when our body is fighting off any sort of illness or infection, our nutritional needs become elevated," explained Sarah Harbeck, a registered and licensed dietician at M Health Fairview.
WCCO photojournalist Art Phillips shares some personal family photos taken by his father, Arthur Phillips Sr., in Vietnam during his time in service.
The new Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum is under construction just outside of Camp Ripley in Little Falls. Set to open in late 2026, the $40 million, first-of-its-kind project in the nation will be eight times the size of the existing museum. It will honor not only Minnesota's service members and their sacrifices, but the refugee experience as well. Watch and read more in Pauleen Le's series "Vietnam 50 Years Later: Reflections on a War that Changed Minnesota."
The National Weather Service has issued multiple tornado warnings and many more severe thunderstorm warnings throughout wide swaths of southern and central Minnesota Monday afternoon.
A spring snowstorm dropped several inches of plowable snow overnight in the Twin Cities and other parts of Minnesota.
Six Minnesota Vikings made the initial roster for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games, the most in 15 years.
The next big change is expected to come overnight Monday into Tuesday, where we will see our next rain chances.
In Minnesota, weather can be all over the place. Here at WCCO, we want to give you what you need to prepare for what's happening next.
WCCO meteorologist Katie Steiner has your latest forecast, including a look what you can expect this weekend for Memorial Day.
A chance for rain Monday, into Tuesday, will help to keep temperatures cool throughout the week.
WCCO meteorologist Katie Steiner has your latest forecast, including what you can expect Memorial Day weekend.
Mike Max introduces us to Ty Olson who found golf after a serious injury.
The next big change is expected to come overnight Monday into Tuesday, where we will see our next rain chances.
Derek James has the latest headlines and updates from WCCO.com.
An art exhibit in Eden Prairie is showcasing the 93-year-old's paintings.
Jason Rantala spoke with a Minneapolis filmmaker who lost her cabin to the wildfires.