The Minnesota Timberwolves play the Houston Rockets Friday, and they will do so without superstar Anthony Edwards again.

Two weeks ago, the Wolves stumbled into one of their worst losses in recent memory. Now there’s an emerging national narrative about their championship chances.

Julius Randle scored 29 points and the hot-shooting Minnesota Timberwolves never trailed in a 139-106 blowout of the Milwaukee Bucks.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have made a number of inquiries to the Memphis Grizzlies about Ja Morant‘s availability, according to NBA reporter Kelly Iko of Yahoo Sports.

The Minnesota Timberwolves held a moment of silence after an ICE agent fatally shot Renee Good during an immigration operation in Minneapolis earlier this week.

Anthony Edwards remains questionable for the Minnesota Timberwolves' game against the San Antonio Spurs on January 17, 2026. A lingering right foot issue affects his availability. His absence impacts the team's offense and playoff race.

The Minneapolis crowd showed a respectful gesture over a recent death incident, and eventually a fan shouted, “Go home, ICE."

Renee Good was shot by an ICE agent on January 7, 2026. On January 8, the Minnesota Timberwolves paid tribute to the mother of three.

The Rockets will take on the Minnesota Timberwolves tonight, hoping to get back into the win column. Last night, Houston took on the defending-champion Thunder,