Founder & Editor-in-Chief

Derek Hanson

Derek spent years covering the Timberwolves at Canis Hoopus, where his game previews became appointment reading. Now he's independent. TWolves Blog is the site he always wanted to build: sharp Wolves coverage, a real community, and a comments section worth living in.

Latest from Derek

News

Garnett's No. 21 Finally Goes Up, on Feb. 28

The Timberwolves will retire Kevin Garnett's No. 21 on Feb. 28 against the Celtics, a decade-late honor finally cleared by the team's new ownership.

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Analysis

The Wolves Schedule Says the League Believes Us

Timberwolves 2026-27 schedule breakdown: first home Christmas game vs. OKC, Naz Reid's return Jan. 29, 27 national TV games and every date to circle.

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Analysis

Wolves Get First-Ever Christmas Home Game vs. Thunder

The 2026-27 key dates are out: the Wolves host the Thunder on Christmas night, a franchise first, and open October 21 in Miami. Both games matter.

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News

The Wolves' France Trip Is a Bigger Deal Than It Looks

Ant and LaMelo organized a team trip to visit Rudy Gobert in France. After last season's 'moodiness,' the Paris photos matter more than they should.

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News

Welcome to the New TWolves Blog: Coverage Starts Now

Independent Timberwolves and Lynx coverage starts now: previews, recaps, a daily brief, Wolvespedia, and a comments section worth living in.

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