Rudy Gobert pushes Anthony Edwards to mature as the Timberwolves chase greatness, with both stars driving a new era of accountability.

Julius Randle has gotten off to a tremendous start to the 2025-26 season. At 22.5 points per game, he sits behind only Anthony Edwards for the team lead in the scoring department. The stretch four also leads the Minnesota Timberwolves in rebounds (eight) and assists (5.5).

Rudy Gobert has had tensions with teammates, opponents and media. Here’s the full breakdown of what fuels his conflicts.

They held on to beat the Pacers in their home opener with Mike Conley, Donte DiVincenzo and Bones Hyland playing the position.

The basketball gods have a cruel sense of humor, and the Minnesota Timberwolves know that feeling right now. Just when you think you’ve seen everything the NBA can throw at you, Sunday night at Target Center served up a masterclass in how quickly fortunes can shift in this unforgiving league.

Finch cited Oklahoma City as an example of a team that changed the roles of players throughout its rotation depending on matchups, noting the minutes for Thunder Isaiah Hartenstein fluctuated. Hartenstein was invaluable for the Thunder in the conference semifinal victory over Denver, and dispensable at other points in the postseason.

Luka Doncic scored 49 points and became the fourth player in NBA history to begin a season with back-to-back 40-point performances, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 128-110 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.