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    April 25, 2019
    Gophers men’s basketball team’s recruiting ranking jumps with addition of Isaiah Ihnen
    The Gophers men’s basketball program’s 2019 recruiting class has shaped up into one of the better-regarded groups in the nation, according to a main recruiting site. Minnesota’s class was boosted by Isaiah Ihnen, a 6-foot-9 forward from Boeblingen, Germany, who signed a letter...
    sports/basketball11 hours 48 min ago
    April 24, 2019
    October 1, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Sparks guard Odyssey Sims (1) is fouled by Minnesota Lynx guard Lindsay Whalen (13) on a scoring drive during the first half in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Oct. 1, 2017. Gary A. Vasquez / USA TODAY Sports
    Lynx welcome former rival Odyssey Sims into the fold
    MINNEAPOLIS -- While she was a late arrival to the drama, Odyssey Sims carved out her own chapter in the now-famed Lynx-Sparks rivalry that helped...
    sports/basketballApril 24, 2019 - 3:34pm
    April 22, 2019
    Lynx trade for veteran guard Odyssey Sims
    MINNEAPOLIS -- As a way to replenish their backcourt depth, the Lynx on Monday, April 22 acquired veteran guard Odyssey Sims from the Los Angeles...
    sports/basketballApril 22, 2019 - 4:49pm
    April 18, 2019
    Minnesota Lynx general manager and coach Cheryl Reeve, left, and former point guard Lindsay Whalen display Whalen’s No. 13 Lynx jersey on Thursday, April 18, 2019, at Target Center in Minneapolis. That jersey will be retired and hang in the Target Center rafters, the team announced Thursday. Jace Frederick / St. Paul Pioneer Press
    Lynx to retire Lindsay Whalen’s No. 13 jersey
    MINNEAPOLIS -- At a press conference Thursday, April 18, announcing the retirement of Lindsay Whalen’s No. 13 Lynx jersey, her impressive career...
    sports/basketballApril 18, 2019 - 5:22pm
    April 17, 2019
    Basketball: Brainerd Blue wins 2
    STAPLES—The Brainerd Blue collected a 20-2 victory over the Wadena-Deer Creek Wildcats and a 20-8 victory over Brainerd Red Wednesday, April 17, in a co-ed Special Olympics Tournament at Staples-Motley High School.
    sports/basketballApril 17, 2019 - 10:30pm
    April 16, 2019
    Special Olympics basketball game set Wednesday
    STAPLES—The Brainerd co-ed Special Olympics basketball team is one of about 17 area teams that will play at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 17, at Staples High School. The event is free to the public.
    sports/basketballApril 16, 2019 - 3:30pm
    Basketball: Aitkin to host the Harlem Wizards
    The Harlem Wizards are coming to Aitkin for a battle of the ages as they will face the hometown "Aching" Gobblers 3 p.m. Sunday, May 5 at Aitkin High School. The event is a fundraiser for the Aitkin Quarterbacks Basketball Club. The cost is $15 general admission or $20 for reserved...
    sports/basketballApril 16, 2019 - 11:30am
    April 15, 2019
    Minnesota Timberwolves guard Josh Okogie (20) and forward Keita Bates-Diop (33) high five in the second quarter against Oklahoma City Thunder at Target Center in Minneapolis on Oct. 5, 2018. Brad Rempel / USA TODAY Sports
    Timberwolves’ rookies proved they belong in team’s plans
    MINNEAPOLIS -- Josh Okogie noted one big difference between the start of his rookie season and the end of it last Saturday in Denver. “I’m...
    sports/basketballApril 15, 2019 - 4:14pm
    April 14, 2019
    Moe's Contracting/Cornerstone Liquor won the Brainerd Family YMCA Men's Basketball League title. The team is Ben Hoge (front, left), Wayne Ward, John Hoge, Gideon Avelsgard, Dusty Parker, Jesse Peterson (back, left), Mamfe Osafo, Mark Hoge, Jack Silgen and Ahmed Farah. Not Pictured: James Fort. Submitted photo
    Basketball: Moe's wins season title
    Jack Silgen scored 21 points and Mark Hoge added 17 points and nine rebounds to lift Moe's Contracting/Cornerstone Liquor to a 79-51 victory...
    sports/basketballApril 14, 2019 - 9:00am
    April 12, 2019
    Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jeff Teague (0) reacts after a foul call during the third quarter of a game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on Jan. 15, 2019. Bill Streicher / USA TODAY Sports
    Jeff Teague is coming back to the Timberwolves next season. Who will join him?
    MINNEAPOLIS -- Barring an offseason trade, Jeff Teague will be back with the Timberwolves next season. The veteran guard will opt-in to the final...
    sports/basketballApril 12, 2019 - 6:29pm
    April 11, 2019
    Sacramento Kings head coach Dave Joerger reacts to a call during a Nov. 9, 2018 game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento. Sergio Estrada / USA TODAY Sports
    Kings fire coach Dave Joerger after three seasons
    Sacramento Kings coach Dave Joerger was fired Thursday after three seasons, the team announced. "After evaluating the season, I determined that...
    sports/basketballApril 11, 2019 - 4:39pm
    Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) reacts after his three-point basket in the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday, April 10, at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
    Nuggets No. 2 in West after tight win over Wolves
    DENVER — Jamal Murray hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 31.5 seconds left, and the host Denver Nuggets scored the final 15 points of the game to...
    sports/basketballApril 11, 2019 - 12:14am
    April 10, 2019
    UConn Huskies forward Napheesa Collier (24) drives to the basket against Louisville Cardinals forward Bionca Dunham, left, during the the championship game of the Albany regional in the women's 2019 NCAA Tournament on March 31 in Albany, N.Y. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports
    Lynx nab UConn’s Collier with rare high pick
    MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Lynx have undergone major changes in the past eight months with Lindsay Whalen’s retirement and Maya Moore’s...
    sports/basketballApril 10, 2019 - 9:59pm
    Minnesota Timberwolves interim head coach Ryan Saunders stands with center Karl-Anthony Towns (32), forward Andrew Wiggins (22), guard Tyus Jones (1), and forward Dario Saric (36) in the second quarter against Miami Heat at Target Center in Minneapolis on April 5, 2019. Brad Rempel / USA TODAY Sports
    Timberwolves players fully behind Ryan Saunders’ head coaching candidacy
    MINNEAPOLIS -- The Gorgui Dieng gala is an annual event in the Twin Cities that raises funds to benefit the Timberwolves center’s work to expand...
    sports/basketballApril 10, 2019 - 4:46pm
    April 9, 2019
    Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins (22) drives to the basket past Toronto Raptors forward Norman Powell (24) in the first half at Target Center. Jesse Johnson / USA TODAY Sports
    Raptors finish with NBA's 2nd-best record after win over Wolves
    MINNEAPOLIS -- Kawhi Leonard scored 20 points as the visiting Toronto Raptors completed their regular-season schedule with a 120-100 victory...
    sports/basketballApril 9, 2019 - 9:31pm
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