Minnesota Timberwolves

Local talent tries to impress NBA teams in summer leagues

August 2, 2024 Asheebo Rojas

For North Carolina’s former college and high school basketball favorites seeking the glory and prestige of the NBA, the time is now. NBA Summer League play began this month, giving former local basketball stars an […]

Towns, Gobert lead Timberwolves over Hornets

December 3, 2023 The Associated Press

CHARLOTTE — Karl-Anthony Towns scored 28 points, Rudy Gobert had a season-high 26 and grabbed 12 rebounds, and the Minnesota Timberwolves finished strong to beat the Charlotte Hornets 123-117 on Saturday. Charlotte led by four […]

Hornets tie franchise record with 23 3-pointers in win over Timberwolves

November 26, 2021 Jesse Deal

CHARLOTTE — The continued early-season offensive production from the young Charlotte Hornets is proving to be no fluke. The Hornets (13-8) picked up their eighth win in nine games with a 133-115 victory over the […]

Hornets have options with 3rd overall pick

August 26, 2020 Shawn Krest

The Charlotte Hornets were one of the three winners in the NBA Draft Lottery, jumping from the sixth spot, based solely on record, to the right to make the third overall pick. It will be […]

Hornets land 3rd pick in lottery, Minnesota will pick first overall

August 20, 2020 The Associated Press

The NBA Draft Lottery was delayed three months. The Minnesota Timberwolves are certainly feeling like the wait was worthwhile. The Timberwolves won the lottery Thursday night, giving them the No. 1 pick. The lottery was […]

Graham, Hornets rally to beat Timberwolves

February 13, 2020 The Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS — The young Charlotte Hornets are riding some positive vibes into the All-Star break. Devonte’ Graham scored 28 points and Malik Monk added 25 to lead the Hornets to a 115-108 comeback win over […]