The Minnesota Timberwolves are really having a moment right now. They’re sitting pretty at 20-10 as of December 24, 2025. And honestly, this kind of record pretty much squashes any talk about “grave mistakes” from this past summer. In fact, ESPN reports and other NBA sources aren’t seeing any regrets at all. It’s quite the opposite, actually. The Timberwolves are just flat-out winning, you know?
Wolves on a Roll
The Timberwolves are just winning games. They look good doing it, too. Just recently, they pulled off a solid win over the New York Knicks, 115-104. Anthony Edwards was a huge part of that. He put up a massive 38 points in that one. And Rudy Gobert, he was a beast on the boards. Gobert grabbed 16 rebounds and also added 11 points. Plus, Julius Randle, a guy they got in a big trade, chipped in with 25 points.
Anthony Edwards is really stepping up this season. He’s averaging a career-high 28.3 PPG. His game has just evolved so much. And his post-play? It’s really improved, you know. He’s hitting those tough shots. He’s making clutch plays when they matter most. We saw that in their comeback win against the Thunder. He was going head-to-head with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. And Edwards just kept making big shots down the stretch. It’s pretty exciting to watch him grow into this star player. He’s just getting better and better.
Summer Moves Looking Smart
Remember that huge trade? The one that sent Karl-Anthony Towns away? It happened before last season, actually. The Timberwolves traded Towns to the Knicks. In return, they got Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo. A lot of people probably wondered how that would all shake out. Would it work for Minnesota? But it seems like it’s definitely working out for them now.
Karl-Anthony Towns did pretty well in his return game against his old team. He actually scored 40 points in that one. But, you know, his Knicks still lost that game to the Wolves. So, that’s gotta sting a bit for him. And it just kinda highlights that the Timberwolves are thriving without him. According to ESPN, the Wolves totally spoiled his big return. There isn’t any verified info from trusted sources that says the Timberwolves are rethinking that trade. Why would they, honestly? They’re winning, and winning cures everything. This summer, and last summer’s big move, seem to be paying off.
Roster Adjustments and Fresh Faces
It’s not just the big names doing all the work, either. The team has seen some younger players really step up this season. Jaylen Clark and Terrence Shannon Jr. are becoming important rotation guys. They’re contributing nicely on the wing. And these guys basically filled the gap left by Nickeil Alexander-Walker. He’s not with the team anymore. It’s good to see new talent emerge, you know?
Some other roster changes are happening too. Rob Dillingham, a younger player, has seen his role kind of reduced a bit. Instead, Bones Hyland is getting more minutes on the court. These kinds of adjustments are pretty normal for a team doing well. It shows they’re just finding what works best for the squad. They’re always trying to optimize. And it’s clearly working.
There was some talk, you know, a YouTube video mentioned it, about active trade talks for Chicago’s Coby White. But honestly, print sources like ESPN haven’t verified any of that stuff. So it’s probably just rumors right now. The real focus for the Timberwolves is definitely on their current success. Not on any regrets or unconfirmed trades. It’s all about the wins.
Looking Ahead for Minnesota
The Timberwolves are looking like a real playoff contender this season. They’re currently ranked 8th overall in power rankings. That’s pretty good, right? And they’ve got some big games coming up over the holidays. Christmas Day is a tough one, for sure. They’re playing the Denver Nuggets away from home. That’s gonna be a real test for them, you know. A big challenge.
Then they’re home against the Brooklyn Nets on December 27. And after that, it’s another road game. They’ll be playing the Chicago Bulls on December 29. These upcoming games will be really important. They need to keep this momentum going through a tough stretch. But for now, the Minnesota Timberwolves are definitely showing they made the right moves. There’s no “grave mistake” to be found here. They’re just focused on winning. And they’re doing a great job of it. This team seems to have figured things out.
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