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Game Preview #38 – Timberwolves vs. Cavaliers
January 8th, 2026Time: 7:00 PM CSTLocation: Target CenterTelevision Coverage: FanDuel Sports Network – NorthRadio Coverage: Wolves App, iHeart Radio It’s 2026 and the Minnesota Timberwolves remain undefeated in the new year.
Minnesota is weighing a tough call as reports suggest the Timberwolves are open to trading rookie guard amid win-now pressure.
At 33 years old and in his 13th year in the league, the Timberwolves' center is playing as well as he has ever played.
The Minnesota Timberwolves broadcasters on FanDuel apologized for on-air comments made towards a fan. The awkward moment came during the Timberwolves’ win over the Washington Wizards on
Anthony Edwards brought the ball up the floor and attempted to get the ball to the sharpshooter, but Norman Powell — who went over the top of the off-ball screen — poked the pass away. Edwards collected the loose ball, got a ball screen from Rudy Gobert and buried a triple.
After one of their worst losses of the season, the Minnesota Timberwolves have put together one of their best stretches.
A suffocating defensive effort powered Minnesota to a 122–94 win over Miami, extending the Timberwolves’ streak to three straight double-digit victories.
Cavs injury report: Jaylon Tyson – PROBABLE (illness), Dean Wade – OUT (knee), Larry Nance Jr. – QUESTIONABLE (calf), Max Strus – OUT (foot), Chris Livingston – OUT (G League), Luke Travers – OUT (G League)