Timberwolves coach Chris Finch wanted Edwards to catch the ball in the backcourt, giving him more of a running start toward the rim after he had taken 18 free throws in a rugged afternoon in FedExForum. But that was far too easy for the Grizzlies to cut off, which has been the problem for the Wolves this season.
With four and a half minutes remaining in Monday's game against the Grizzlies, Timberwolves coach Chris Finch took rookie Rob Dillingham off the floor and put starting point guard Mike Conley back in. The Wolves led 100-95 at the time.
Donte DiVincenzo, who recently moved into the Minnesota Timberwolves starting lineup, is out indefinitely with a big toe injury.
Julius Randle was a key to the Timberwolves' victory against the Pelicans, and Chris Finch gave him his flowers.
Julius Randle has been under fire for much of this season. That was easy to see coming. Randle was the immediate replacement for Karl-Anthony Towns, a pillar of the Timberwolves’ organization
If Rudy Gobert was listening and is open to criticism, there's a pretty good chance the 7-footer's rebounding numbers are going to increase.
Julius Randle is not a good fit for the Wolves and Anthony Edwards is not playing within the offensive system.
Timberwolves coach Chris Finch revealed some points of emphasis for rookie Rob Dillingham for his rookie campaign.
Minnesota out-scores opponents by 2.5 points ... But an all-star under attack has found a shield in the form of his head coach. Chris Finch has consistently lauded Randle’s abilities and efforts ...
Anthony Edwards scored 36 points and grabbed 13 rebounds to lead the Timberwolves past the Knicks on the road.
After a recent stint in the G League, rookie Rob Dillingham has turned in a productive three-game stretch for coach Chris Finch and the Timberwolves.
The Timberwolves led by nine in the fourth quarter in the Martin Luther King Jr. Day matinee, and were up 95-90 after Anthony Edwards canned a jumper with 4:30 to play. But Memphis stormed back to seize control via an 11-0 run over the ensuing 2:10 to go up six.