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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) goes up for a shot as Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal, left, and center Jusuf Nurkic, right, defend during the second half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jaden McDaniels scored 25 points for a career best in the playoffs and spearheaded another stifling defensive performance by the Minnesota Timberwolves in a 105-93 victory over … more

By The Associated Press | 4/23/24

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) drives against Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels during the first half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Timberwolves take 2-0 lead on Suns

Jaden McDaniels scored 25 points for a career best in the playoffs and spearheaded another stifling defensive performance by the Minnesota Timberwolves in a 105-93 victory over the Phoenix Suns to … more

By DAVE CAMPBELL | 4/23/24

Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen stands on the court after missing a shot during the first half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Saturday, April 20, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Suns guard Grayson Allen aggravates ankle injury in 3rd quarter vs. Timberwolves

Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen appeared to aggravate the sprained right ankle he suffered in the playoff opener. Allen hobbled off in the third quarter of Game 2 against the Minnesota Timberwolves … more

4/23/24

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo reacts from the bench during the first half of Game 1 of the NBA playoff basketball game Sunday, April 21, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

No Giannis? No Leonard? No problem just yet for the Bucks and Clippers in the postseason

The Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Clippers remain unsure when they’ll have their top player back on the floor. They have still managed to do just fine thus far in their respective first-round … more

By STEVE MEGARGEE | 4/22/24

Edwards and the Timberwolves host Phoenix with 1-0 series lead

The Minnesota Timberwolves host the Phoenix Suns in the Western Conference first round with a 1-0 lead in the series. The teams meet for the fifth time this season. Minnesota is 37-15 against the … more

By The Associated Press | 4/21/24

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) celebrates after making a 3-point shot during the second half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series agains the Phoenix Suns, Saturday, April 20, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Anthony Edwards gets the best of his favorite player Kevin Durant in Timberwolves' win over Suns

Anthony Edwards drained a 3-pointer from the wing in a dominant third quarter for the Minnesota Timberwolves and nodded his head as he barked and stared at Kevin Durant on the retreat up the court. … more

By DAVE CAMPBELL | 4/20/24

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards celebrates after a dunk during the second half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Phoenix Suns, Saturday, April 20, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Timberwolves take down Suns 120-95 in Game 1 behind 33 points from Anthony Edwards

Anthony Edwards scored 18 of his 33 points in the third quarter and had nine rebounds to carry the Minnesota Timberwolves in a tone-setting 120-95 victory over the Phoenix Suns to start the first … more

By DAVE CAMPBELL | 4/20/24

Minnesota Timberwolves centers Karl-Anthony Towns, Rudy Gobert and Naz Reid, from left, watch from the bench late in the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

T-wolves take NBA's best defense into series vs. Suns, but can it stop Durant-Booker-Beal trio?

This has been quite the season of transformation for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Rudy Gobert has been a major part of it. He leads the NBA's best defense that the Wolves must lean on in a difficult … more

By DAVE CAMPBELL | 4/19/24

Minnesota starts playoffs against Phoenix

The Minnesota Timberwolves host the Phoenix Suns to start the Western Conference first round. The Suns went 3-0 against the Timberwolves during the regular season. Minnesota is 37-15 against the … more

By The Associated Press | 4/18/24

BYU men's basketball coach Kevin Young gestures during his introductory news conference Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

New BYU basketball coach Kevin Young focused on building NBA pipeline with Cougars

Kevin Young wants to turn BYU into a breeding ground for NBA talent. Young, who was introduced as the Cougars’ new head basketball coach on Wednesday night, said he plans to use his NBA experience … more

By JOHN COON | 4/17/24

FILE - Phoenix Suns acting head coach Kevin Young yells to his team during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics, Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, in Boston. BYU hired Phoenix Suns associate head coach Kevin Young to replace Mark Pope, who left to coach Kentucky, the school's athletic director announced Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Young will continue to coach with the Suns during the NBA playoffs before joining BYU, but he will work on retaining current players, contacting recruits and assembling a coaching staff during the playoffs.(AP Photo/Mary Schwalm, File)

BYU hires Suns assistant Kevin Young to replace Mark Pope, who left to coach Kentucky

BYU has hired Phoenix Suns associate head coach Kevin Young to replace Mark Pope, who left to coach Kentucky. BYU athletic director Tom Holmoe announced the hiring on Tuesday. Young will continue to … more

By JOHN COON | 4/16/24

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (3) works around Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels as forward Drew Eubanks (14) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, April 14, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)

Suns skip play-in, topple T-wolves to set up 1st-round rematch

Bradley Beal scored 36 points on 6-for-6 shooting from 3-point range and the Phoenix Suns beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 125-106 on Sunday to stay out of the play-in tournament and set up a rematch … more

By DAVE CAMPBELL | 4/14/24