LaMelo Ball News, Rumors, Updates - Minnesota Timberwolves

3 HOURS AGO • YOUTUBE

Timberwolves agree to 1-year, $40M contract extension with two-way standout Jaden McDaniels

The Minnesota Timberwolves and forward Jaden McDaniels have agreed to a one-year, $40 million contract extension through the 2029-30 season

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Expected to play Wednesday Ball (rest) is expected to suit up for Wednesday's regular-season opener against Miami.

Impact Ball was one of many Timberwolves regulars who sat out Friday's preseason finale, though he should make his regular-season debut with the team Wednesday. The star point guard averaged 9.5 points, 5.8 assists and 3.3 rebounds in 19.4 minutes per game across four appearances this preseason.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Resting for preseason finale Ball (rest) won't play in Friday's preseason finale against the Bulls, Chuck Swirsky of the Bulls Radio Network reports.

Impact Ball, Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert and Ayo Dosunmu will all sit for the final exhibition. Ball should be good to go for Wednesday's regular-season finale against the Heat.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

With Anthony Edwards, Minnesota is among the teams that could add to NBA's parity era

Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves is determined to lead his team to an NBA championship

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Hands out six dimes Ball recorded three points (1-5 FG, 1-4 3Pt), two rebounds and six assists across 18 minutes in Wednesday's 128-106 preseason loss to Detroit.

Impact Ball struggled to generate offense for himself, making just one field goal and committing three turnovers. However, he continued to facilitate for his teammates, leading Minnesota's starters with six assists despite the limited playing time. The Timberwolves will look for greater scoring efficiency from their new point guard as he develops chemistry with Anthony Edwards and the rest of the starting unit.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Chris Finch reveals the Timberwolves are much more exciting now with LaMelo Ball | Sporting News LaMelo Ball has helped change the Timberwolves after getting traded to the team.

OCTOBER 13 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Dishes seven assists Monday Ball supplied 10 points (3-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven assists, three rebounds and one block across 22 minutes in Monday's 122-104 preseason win over New York.

Impact After resting Saturday, Ball returned to action and showcased his playmaking skills with a game-high seven assists, though the 25-year-old also committed a game-high five turnovers. Coming off a 2025-26 campaign with Charlotte in which he averaged 20.1 points, 7.1 assists, 4.8 rebounds and 1.2 steals across 72 regular-season appearances, Ball will look to form a dynamic backcourt duo with Anthony Edwards in Minnesota.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

LaMelo reaction to almost throwing OB😭

OCTOBER 13 • YOUTUBE

Back in action Monday Ball (rest) is in the starting lineup for Monday's preseason game against the Knicks.

Impact After resting Saturday, Ball is slated to return to action for Monday's road contest. The standout guard is averaging 12.5 points, 5.0 assists and 4.0 rebounds in 18.6 minutes per contest across two preseason appearances.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

TNA Partners With LaMelo Ball's LaFrancé Fashion Brand During TNA Wrestling's Bound For Glory pay-per-view, the company announced a partnership with NBA star LaMelo Ball.

OCTOBER 11 • FIGHTFUL.COM

Not playing Saturday Ball (rest) has been ruled out for Saturday's preseason game against the Heat.

Impact Ball will get a breather Saturday, with Bones Hyland and Terrence Shannon get the start in the backcourt. Ball's next chance to take the floor is Monday against the Knicks, though his playing time will likely be limited until the Timberwolves' regular-season opener against the Heat on Wednesday, Oct. 21.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Ayo Dosunmu gives the Timberwolves some LaMelo Ball and Jonathan Kuminga insurance There are some real concerns about LaMelo Ball's injury history and Jonathan Kuminga's fit. If things go south, the Timberwolves will rely o...

OCTOBER 10 • DUNKINGWITHWOLVES.COM

Why the Timberwolves should stagger Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball Chris Finch is currently mulling over whether to stagger or pair Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball, but the decision shouldn't be that difficu...

OCTOBER 10 • DUNKINGWITHWOLVES.COM

Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball can create a Splash Brothers-like headache for opponents The 3-point shooting duo of Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball can make the Timberwolves a matchup nightmare in the same way that the Warriors...

OCTOBER 8 • DUNKINGWITHWOLVES.COM

LaMelo Ball will help Jaden McDaniels make an offensive jump LaMelo Ball's elite playmaking can help Jaden McDaniels reach another level on offense, which will benefit the Timberwolves.

OCTOBER 8 • DUNKINGWITHWOLVES.COM

Ant & Melo put on a SHOW🔥

OCTOBER 8 • YOUTUBE

Dishes out seven assists in preseason loss Ball provided 14 points (5-9 FG, 4-6 3Pt), seven assists and four rebounds in 20 minutes during Wednesday's 123-112 preseason loss to Indiana.

Impact Ball turned in an efficient performance in his second appearance this preseason, scoring in double figures and connecting on multiple triples in both outings. The star floor general finished as Minnesota's third-leading scorer and knocked down a game-high-tying four triples. Ball also led the Timberwolves in assists during his limited run.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

LaMelo Ball can help ease natural fears about Rudy Gobert's age While Rudy Gobert is 34 years old, playing alongside LaMelo Ball can ensure that his play doesn't decline. In fact, Gobert could level up th...

OCTOBER 7 • DUNKINGWITHWOLVES.COM

The Hornets May Regret LaMelo Ball Trade After 1 Preseason Game The Charlotte Hornets knew they were taking a big risk by trading LaMelo Ball. They knew it could backfire, and most importantly, they knew...

OCTOBER 7 • SI.COM

Where to watch Timberwolves vs. Pacers today: Channel, live stream, time, TV schedule for NBA preseason game | Sporting News LaMelo Ball, Anthony Edwards and the Wolves travel to Iowa to face the Pacers. Here's when and where to watch.

OCTOBER 7 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

LaMelo Ball is the co-star that Anthony Edwards has long needed Anthony Edwards has never had a co-star whose game complements his as well as LaMelo Ball's does. Given this, the Timberwolves could make a...

OCTOBER 6 • DUNKINGWITHWOLVES.COM

Timberwolves' pick-and-roll attack could be a major part of their new-look offense One preseason game offered an early glimpse of how LaMelo Ball could transform the Timberwolves’ offense through his pick-and-roll playmakin...

OCTOBER 6 • DUNKINGWITHWOLVES.COM

Starting 5: Stars and newcomers deliver in preseason debuts Jaylen Brown and LaMelo Ball lived up to the hype in their preseason debuts with their new squads.

OCTOBER 6 • NBA.COM

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