The NBA today announced that Minnesota Timberwolves center-forward Karl-Anthony Towns has been named the 2023-24 NBA Social Justice Champion and will receive the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Trophy. Towns was selected from a group of five finalists for his dedication to pursuing social justice and upholding Abdul-Jabbar and the league’s decades-long values of equality, respect, and inclusion.... Continue Reading →
Minnesota Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert has been recognized as the 2023-24 Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year
Gobert's achievement of winning the Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year award for the fourth time is truly historic. By joining the ranks of Dikembe Mutombo and Ben Wallace as the only players in NBA history to accomplish this feat, Gobert has solidified his status as one of the most exceptional defenders the league... Continue Reading →
Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray has been fined $100,000 for tossing objects on the court during the team’s Game 2
Nuggets guard Jamal Murray's actions during the recent game against the Minnesota Timberwolves have sparked quite a stir in the basketball community. Murray was fined $100,000 but managed to avoid a suspension after throwing a towel and a heating pad in the direction of an official during Denver's 106-80 Game 2 loss. The incident occurred... Continue Reading →
Anthony Edwards scored 40 points to help the Minnesota Timberwolves achieve a historic sweep of the Suns
The Minnesota Timberwolves put an end to a two-decade drought as they secured their first play-off series win in 20 years. Their impressive 4-0 victory over the Phoenix Suns in the Western Conference first-round clash was fueled by an outstanding performance from Anthony Edwards, who tallied 40 points, including 31 in the second half, and... Continue Reading →
