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The '''[[2021–22 NBA season|2021–22]] [[Minnesota Timberwolves]] season''' was the 33rd season of the franchise in the [[National Basketball Association]] (NBA). The regular season for the league began on October 19, 2021 and featured the normal 82-game schedule for the first time since the [[2018–19 NBA season|2018–19 season]].<ref>{{cite web|title=NBA announces schedule for 75th Anniversary Season|url=https://www.nba.com/news/nba-releases-schedule-2021-22-season|website=[[National Basketball Association]]|access-date=October 20, 2021|date=August 20, 2021}}</ref> On September 22, 2021, general manager [[Gersson Rosas]] was fired,<ref name="RosasFiring">{{cite web|title=Gersson Rosas Fired as T-Wolves President of Basketball Ops; Sachin Gupta Promoted|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10013017-gersson-rosas-fired-as-t-wolves-president-of-basketball-ops-sachin-gupta-promoted|website=[[Bleacher Report]]|access-date=October 1, 2021|date=September 22, 2021}}</ref> and was subsequently replaced by [[Sachin Gupta (executive)|Sachin Gupta]].<ref name="RosasFiring" /> |
The '''[[2021–22 NBA season|2021–22]] [[Minnesota Timberwolves]] season''' was the 33rd season of the franchise in the [[National Basketball Association]] (NBA). The regular season for the league began on October 19, 2021 and featured the normal 82-game schedule for the first time since the [[2018–19 NBA season|2018–19 season]].<ref>{{cite web|title=NBA announces schedule for 75th Anniversary Season|url=https://www.nba.com/news/nba-releases-schedule-2021-22-season|website=[[National Basketball Association]]|access-date=October 20, 2021|date=August 20, 2021}}</ref> On September 22, 2021, general manager [[Gersson Rosas]] was fired,<ref name="RosasFiring">{{cite web|title=Gersson Rosas Fired as T-Wolves President of Basketball Ops; Sachin Gupta Promoted|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10013017-gersson-rosas-fired-as-t-wolves-president-of-basketball-ops-sachin-gupta-promoted|website=[[Bleacher Report]]|access-date=October 1, 2021|date=September 22, 2021}}</ref> and was subsequently replaced by [[Sachin Gupta (executive)|Sachin Gupta]].<ref name="RosasFiring" /> |
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With a win over the [[2021–22 Milwaukee Bucks season|Milwaukee Bucks]] on March 19, the Timberwolves clinched their first winning season since [[2017–18 Minnesota Timberwolves season|2018]], and only their second winning season since [[2004–05 Minnesota Timberwolves season|2005]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Kulkarni |first1=Divij |title=The Minnesota Timberwolves Clinch Their 2nd Winning Season Since 2005, They Have The Best Record Since The All-Star Break |url=https://fadeawayworld.net/nba-media/the-minnesota-timberwolves-clinch-their-2nd-winning-season-since-2005-they-have-the-best-record-since-the-all-star-break |website=Fadeaway World |access-date=6 April 2022 |language=en}}</ref> After a win over the [[2021–22 Los Angeles Clippers season|Los Angeles Clippers]] in the [[NBA Play-In Tournament|Play-In Tournament]] on April 12, 2022, the Timberwolves clinched their first playoff berth since [[2018 NBA playoffs|2018]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Timberwolves Clinch Trip to the Playoffs |url=https://www.nba.com/timberwolves/news/timberwolves-clinch-trip-to-the-playoffs-220412 |website=www.nba.com |access-date=13 April 2022 |language=en}}</ref> However, they lost to the [[2021–22 Memphis Grizzlies season|Memphis Grizzlies]] in the first round in six games. |
With a win over the [[2021–22 Milwaukee Bucks season|Milwaukee Bucks]] on March 19, the Timberwolves clinched their first winning season since [[2017–18 Minnesota Timberwolves season|2018]], and only their second winning season since [[2004–05 Minnesota Timberwolves season|2005]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Kulkarni |first1=Divij |title=The Minnesota Timberwolves Clinch Their 2nd Winning Season Since 2005, They Have The Best Record Since The All-Star Break |url=https://fadeawayworld.net/nba-media/the-minnesota-timberwolves-clinch-their-2nd-winning-season-since-2005-they-have-the-best-record-since-the-all-star-break |website=Fadeaway World |access-date=6 April 2022 |language=en}}</ref> After a win over the [[2021–22 Los Angeles Clippers season|Los Angeles Clippers]] in the [[NBA Play-In Tournament|Play-In Tournament]] on April 12, 2022, the Timberwolves clinched their first playoff berth since [[2018 NBA playoffs|2018]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Timberwolves Clinch Trip to the Playoffs |url=https://www.nba.com/timberwolves/news/timberwolves-clinch-trip-to-the-playoffs-220412 |website=www.nba.com |access-date=13 April 2022 |language=en}}</ref> However, they lost to the [[2021–22 Memphis Grizzlies season|Memphis Grizzlies]] in the first round in six games.<ref>{{cite web |title=Grizzlies beat T-Wolves to clinch 1st playoff series win in 7 years |url=https://www.thescore.com/nba/news/2349223/grizzlies-beat-t-wolves-to-clinch-1st-playoff-series-win-in-7-years |website=theScore.com |access-date=2 May 2022 |language=en}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 01:25, 2 May 2022
| 2021–22 Minnesota Timberwolves season | |
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| Head coach | Chris Finch |
| General manager | Sachin Gupta |
| Owner(s) | Glen Taylor |
| Arena | Target Center |
| Results | |
| Record | 46–36 (.561) |
| Place | Division: 3rd (Northwest) Conference: 7th (Western) |
| Playoff finish | First Round (Lost to Grizlies 2–4) |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
| Local media | |
| Television | Bally Sports North |
| Radio | WCCO |
The 2021–22 Minnesota Timberwolves season was the 33rd season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The regular season for the league began on October 19, 2021 and featured the normal 82-game schedule for the first time since the 2018–19 season.[1] On September 22, 2021, general manager Gersson Rosas was fired,[2] and was subsequently replaced by Sachin Gupta.[2]
With a win over the Milwaukee Bucks on March 19, the Timberwolves clinched their first winning season since 2018, and only their second winning season since 2005.[3] After a win over the Los Angeles Clippers in the Play-In Tournament on April 12, 2022, the Timberwolves clinched their first playoff berth since 2018.[4] However, they lost to the Memphis Grizzlies in the first round in six games.[5]
Previous season
The Timberwolves concluded the 2020–21 season with 23–49 record, finishing last in the Northwest Division and thirteenth in the Western Conference.[6]
NBA Draft
Minnesota did not hold any picks in the 2021 NBA draft.[7]
Roster
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Game log
Preseason
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Preseason: 3–1 (home: 1–0; road: 2–1)
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Regular season
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October: 3–2 (home: 2–2; road: 1–0)
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November: 8–8 (home: 5–5; road: 3–3)
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December: 5–9 (home: 3–4; road: 2–5)
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January: 9–6 (home: 4–0; road: 5–6)
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February: 8–4 (home: 4–2; road: 4–2)
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March: 10–5 (home: 7–1; road: 3–4)
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April: 3–2 (home: 1–2; road: 2–0)
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Play-in
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Play-in: 1–0 (home: 1–0; road: 0–0)
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Playoffs
| 2021–22 game log Total: 2–4 (Home: 1–2; Road: 1–2) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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First Round: 2–4 (home: 1–2; road: 1–2)
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Player statistics
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Transactions
Trades
| August 3, 2021[8] | To Minnesota Timberwolves Taurean Prince 2022 WAS second−round pick Cash considerations |
To Cleveland Cavaliers Ricky Rubio |
| August 25, 2021[9] | To Minnesota Timberwolves Patrick Beverley |
To Memphis Grizzlies Jarrett Culver Juancho Hernangómez |
Free agency
Additions
| Player | Signed | Former team |
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| Nathan Knight | Two-way contract (August 6, 2021) |
Atlanta Hawks |
| McKinley Wright IV | Colorado |
References
- ^ "NBA announces schedule for 75th Anniversary Season". National Basketball Association. August 20, 2021. Retrieved October 20, 2021.
- ^ a b "Gersson Rosas Fired as T-Wolves President of Basketball Ops; Sachin Gupta Promoted". Bleacher Report. September 22, 2021. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
- ^ Kulkarni, Divij. "The Minnesota Timberwolves Clinch Their 2nd Winning Season Since 2005, They Have The Best Record Since The All-Star Break". Fadeaway World. Retrieved 6 April 2022.
- ^ "Timberwolves Clinch Trip to the Playoffs". www.nba.com. Retrieved 13 April 2022.
- ^ "Grizzlies beat T-Wolves to clinch 1st playoff series win in 7 years". theScore.com. Retrieved 2 May 2022.
- ^ "2020–21 NBA Standings". Basketball-Reference. Retrieved October 19, 2021.
- ^ "2021 NBA draft order: Complete picks for the first and second round". ESPN. June 22, 2021. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
- ^ "Cavaliers Acquire Ricky Rubio from the Minnesota Timberwolves". NBA.com. August 3, 2021. Retrieved January 4, 2022.
- ^ "Grizzlies acquire Jarrett Culver and Juancho Hernangomez from Timberwolves". NBA.com. August 25, 2021. Retrieved January 4, 2022.