The Minnesota Timberwolves swept the Phoenix Suns in the first round of the NBA Western Conference playoffs.
Timberwolves/NBA
A space for local and national sports news, with emphasis on stories pertaining to African Americans.
Posted inSports
Diversity of talent leads ESPN’s NBA playoff coverage
ESPN’s NBA Playoff coverage features a diversity of talent led by Black people, including sidelined reporters Lisa Salters and Angel Gray.
Posted inTimberwolves/NBA
ESPN focuses telecast spotlight on Timberwolves
ESPN provided an all-day coverage of the Minnesota Timberwolves, featuring interviews with players and commentary from Stephen A. Smith, with the team leading the Western Conference and Anthony Edwards having the “it” factor.
Posted inSports
‘Big Nasty’ brings champion know-how to Wolves coaching
Corliss Williamson, a former NBA lottery pick, AAU, NCAA, and NBA champion, is now an assistant coach for the Minnesota Timberwolves, and is looking to help lead the team to a long playoff run.
Posted inSports
Wolves’ McLaughlin values a high basketball IQ
The Minnesota Timberwolves’ Mike Conley and Jordan McLaughlin are “true” point guards.
Posted inSports
Wolves’ Reid has faith in his ‘growth mindset’
Undrafted Naz Reid is proving his worth on Minnesota Timberwolves roster.
Posted inSports
Costs continue to rise to see NBA games from the stands
The Minnesota Timberwolves this season are the 10th most expensive for fans.
Posted inSports
New Hospitality House court unveiled as part of Lynx, Timberwolves partnership
The Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx in partnership with U.S. Bank last week unveiled a renovated court at Hospitality House in North Minneapolis.
Posted inSports
Black coaches face-off in Macalester-Minnesota exhibition game
Ben Johnson and Abe Woldeslassie both have successfully forged parallel careers: Johnson played at De La Salle and Woldeslassie at St. Thomas Academy.
Posted inSports
Former Wolves coach Theus now leads his Wildcats against the Gophers
‘What I know about Minnesota is that they’re very, very, very solid people, kind people, and they love their sports.’
Posted inSports, Timberwolves/NBA
G-League develops players for the big time—and tries to win games
‘My task is being for some of these guys the first real truth teller.’
Posted inLynx/WNBA, Sports, Timberwolves/NBA
Powers’ Lynx tenure marred by injuries
This season, the Lynx are off to a rocky start so far, still finding their stride on the court both offensively and defensively.
Posted inLynx/WNBA, Sports, Timberwolves/NBA
20 players on Lynx All-25 team are Black
In March, the Minnesota Lynx unveiled its All-25 team for its 25th anniversary season. Nineteen of the 25 selected players are Black.
Posted inSports, Timberwolves/NBA
Roddy making his mark in the NBA
Former prep stand out David Roddy is making waves in the NBA.
Posted inSports, Timberwolves/NBA
USA Basketball preps for international play
‘It’s not just assembling a roster, but it’s really bonding and coming together as a team.’
Posted inSports, Timberwolves/NBA
Documentaries offer compelling portraits of Black athletes, coaches
‘Stand’ is a 107-minute documentary on Showtime, which debuted Feb. 5, that examines the life of pro basketball star Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf, formerly Chris Jackson.
Posted inSports, Timberwolves/NBA
Pistons’ youthful squad experiencing growing pains
‘We are not winning right now, but those wins will come.’
Posted inSports, Timberwolves/NBA
Fab Five photos
This week’s column features five pictures: a former guard from Apple Valley starting for the San Antonio Spurs and more.
Posted inSports, Timberwolves/NBA
Fab Four photos
This week’s column features four fabulous pictures.
Posted inSports, Timberwolves/NBA
Grady to voice Wolves TV play-by-play
The radio station’s nighttime host also will do a ‘Life in the Pack’ podcast for the second consecutive season on WCCO Radio.