These are the winners and losers after the release of the NBA and Nike’s City Edition jerseys for the 2022-23 season. The City Edition jerseys first debuted during the 2017-18 season. The aim of the program was to give teams an opportunity to stretch the limits of the NBA branding guidelines and pay homage to
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Anthony Edwards didn’t make the 25-under-25 last season, a huge mistake on our part. Here’s what we missed and why we won’t miss again. It felt only appropriate that I write the profile for Anthony Edwards this year, considering I found myself in the uncomfortable position of having to defend our collective decision to leave
Kirk Cousins, Minnesota Vikings. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images) Watch: Joey Votto makes young Cubs fan happier than hometown team ever could by Mark Powell Anthony Edwards could steal Kirk Cousins’ job as the Minnesota Vikings starting quarterback. Omar coming. Nah. Tuck coming. Nah. Ant-Man coming! While Mel Tucker does amazing things at Kirk Cousins’ alma mater,
Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports Notre Dame has other schools in holding pattern with Big Ten decision by John Buhler Rudy Gobert trade details: Jazz send 3-time Defensive Player of the Year to Timberwolves by Mark Powell The Minnesota Timberwolves went big, literally, pulling off a trade for Rudy Gobert. The social media comedians used it
Timberwolves star Patrick Beverley jumped on the Fake Klay Thompson story with an offer to play for Minnesota next season. If you haven’t heard of the Fake Klay saga, strap in because it’s wild. YouTuber Dawson Gurley shares a striking resemblance to Warriors star Klay Thompson. He put it to good use by sneaking walking
Draymond Green threw some shade at the Minnesota Timberwolves regarding Andrew Wiggins after his huge Game 3 performance. The Golden State Warriors are officially one win away from reaching the NBA Finals for the first time since 2019. They have reached this point after taking the first three games in the Western Conference Finals against
Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard Anthony Edwards called out Chris Paul III and the Phoenix Suns for a disgraceful performance in Game 7. Last week, the Memphis Grizzlies reminded the Golden State Warriors that no game should be taken for granted — and trash-talking on the court can always come back with a bite. The Grizzlies
Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Patrick Beverley called out Phoenix Suns star Chris Paul for allegedly faking an injury in embarrassing Game 7 loss. Narrative shapes legacy in the NBA, and performance is primarily what shapes narratives. But narratives are also shaped by interpretation, so when Patrick Beverley pounces on Chris Paul after the most devastating
A woman chained herself to the basket during Game 1 of the Memphis Grizzlies’ playoff series vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves. For the second postseason round in a row, the NBA has to deal with protestors interrupting Minnesota Timberwolves games, as a woman chained herself to the back of the basket during Game 1 of their playoff series
The Whiteboard is The Step Back’s daily basketball newsletter, covering the NBA, WNBA and more. Subscribe here to get it delivered to you via email each morning. Every team has the same goal on offense — score as many points as possible. But every team goes about that in a different way, using different patterns of
Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns. (Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports) Errol Spence Jr. vs. Yordenis Ugás live results and highlights by Jeremy Herriges The fathers of Ja Morant and Karl-Anthony Towns shared some friendly banter after Game 1 between the Grizzlies and Timberwolves. Ja Morant and Karl-Anthony Towns have a rivalry on the court to worry
MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE – APRIL 26: Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies reacts against the Minnesota Timberwolves during Game Five of the Western Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at FedExForum on April 26, 2022 in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is
The Minnesota Timberwolves seemingly had Game 3 won, but then an epic comeback by the Memphis Grizzlies happened. For those of you who walked away from your televisions thinking that the Minnesota Timberwolves had Game 3 secured, please sit down. We need to inform you about some news. The Memphis Grizzlies had an epic comeback
Apr 12, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves co-minority owners Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore celebrate a victory over the Los Angeles Clippers after a play-in game at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Nick Wosika-USA TODAY Sports Has new leader in Arch Manning recruiting sweepstakes emerged? by Scott Rogust Alex Rodriguez can be spotted court-side at
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – APRIL 23: Patrick Beverley #22 of the Minnesota Timberwolves drives to the basket while Desmond Bane #22 of the Memphis Grizzlies defends in the second quarter of the game during Game Four of the Western Conference First Round at Target Center on April 23, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User
Minnesota Timberwolves (Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports) Patchy Mix upsets Kyoji Horiguchi in thriller Bantamweight Grand Prix opener by Chad Porto NBA Twitter couldn’t believe another protester made it onto the court during the Grizzlies-Timberwolves NBA Playoffs series, but some see it as a good omen. Just call this the playoffs of protests for the Minnesota
Ja Morant trolled the Minnesota Timberwolves following the Memphis Grizzlies’ epic Game 3 comeback victory. The Minnesota Timberwolves had to be feeling well entering the fourth quarter, as they had a 98-percent chance of winning Game 3 of their first-round series against the Memphis Grizzlies. Instead, they were outscored by 25 points and lost 104-95
Apr 12, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Reggie Jackson (1) locks arms and has words with Minnesota Timberwolves guard Patrick Beverley (22) after a whistle during the first quarter of a play-in game at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Nick Wosika-USA TODAY Sports Watch: Kyrie Irving explains being able to play while fasting
The Whiteboard is The Step Back’s daily basketball newsletter, covering the NBA, WNBA and more. Subscribe here to get it delivered to you via email each morning. There is a perception that the golden age of NBA big men was a distant era. Maybe the 1960s, when Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell were doing battle. Maybe
Feb 15, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch reacts to the technical foul assigned to him by the referees in the game with the Charlotte Hornets at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports UFC 272: The worst betting pick on Colby Covington vs. Jorge Masvidal card by Byron Smith
Many different teams have been floated as potential landing spots for Ben Simmons. But where would watching him be the most fun? With the 2021-22 season quickly approaching, Ben Simmons remains a Sixer. Though there have been rumors of a potential hold-out if he is not traded before the season begins, the team’s sense of
Ben Simmons, Philadelphia 76ers, Jaden McDaniels, Minnesota Timberwolves. (Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports) Here’s why a Ben Simmons trade with the Warriors probably isn’t happening by Ian Levy One team that could be in the mix to deal for Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons is the Minnesota Timberwolves. With Ben Simmons wanting to no longer play
It seems inevitable Ben Simmons will be traded, but are the Spurs and Timberwolves now the top two suitors? Ben Simmons and the Philadelphia 76ers are headed for a parting of ways, it’s really just a matter of time before a trade happens. Philadelphia will have to come down from a high asking price, and
The Cavaliers and Timberwolves worked out a trade sending Taurean Prince to Minnesota in exchange for Ricky Rubio and a second-round pick. Ricky Rubio is on the move, and not just on the basketball courts in Tokyo at the 2021 Summer Olympics. The Minnesota Timberwolves are trading the point guard to the Cleveland Cavaliers, according
Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports Steam is picking up on the Ben Simmons trade rumors, and it doesn’t look to slow down anytime soon. Five teams have been directly linked to Simmons; here’s a way each of them can pull off the big move. According to The New York Times‘ Marc Stein, there are five
Ben Simmons, Philadelphia 76ers, D’Angelo Russell, Minnesota Timberwolves. (Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports) Here is how All-Star point guard Ben Simmons could get trade from the Philadelphia 76ers to the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Cleveland Cavaliers or the Toronto Raptors this offseason. Philadelphia 76ers point guard Ben Simmons has a robust trade market, one that includes reported
Ben Simmons may be available this offseason, and the Minnesota Timberwolves look ready to make an offer. After his abysmal playoff showing, the Philadelphia 76ers may decide it’s time to trade Ben Simmons this offseason. His flaws are clear, but so are his strengths, so there will be multiple suitors and teams have surely already
Karl-Anthony Towns, Minnesota Timberwolves, Jimmy Butler, Miami Heat. (Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-USA TODAY Sports) Are the Dallas Cowboys still the most valuable sports franchise? by John Buhler Jimmy Butler ripped Karl-Anthony Towns to shreds with his latest smack-talking episode. Jimmy Butler made Karl-Anthony Towns the latest victim of his one-of-a-kind smack talk. As Butler’s Miami
Alex Rodriguez. (Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports) UFC Vegas 27: Who is Chris “Huggy Bear” Barnett? by Zain Bando New Minnesota Timberwolves owner and former MLB star Alex Rodriguez is getting into makeup for men. Alex Rodriguez is a man of the people, especially after launching his own makeup line for men. Since
The Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2020 — headlined by the late Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett — is the most accomplished class in history. After more than a year of delays due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, finally, this weekend, the Basketball Hall of Fame will enshrine the star-studded Class of 2020