Minnesota's defense figured to be its strength this season. But so far, the Wolves rank near the bottom of the league on that end.

After the 127-114 loss Monday night to the Denver Nuggets, a reporter asked Chris Finch how long it would be before he would start to worry about the

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Gobert's teams have also ranked in the top 10 for defensive rating in each of the last five seasons, going back to his days with Utah. The 33-year-old center is a clear floor raiser on defense, and he deserves a spot on this list despite some regression.

Anthony Edwards’ hamstring injury, which will sideline him for a minimum of two weeks, has further complicated the Minnesota Timberwolves' start to the

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In the NBA, few voices carry more authority in the paint than Shaquille O’Neal’s- and when The Diesel talks big-man fundamentals, everyone listens. After watching Deandre Ayton muscle Rudy Gobert and hold him to just two points,

Julius Randle had 20 of his 31 points in the first half and Rudy Gobert added 14 points and 19 rebounds, helping the Minnesota Timberwolves hold on after an early exit by star Anthony Edwards to beat