Editing Minnesota Timberwolves (section)

==== 2024–present: Julius Randle/Karl-Anthony Towns trade ====
During the 2024 offseason, the Timberwolves traded All-Star [[Karl-Anthony Towns]] to the [[New York Knicks]] for fellow big man All-Star [[Julius Randle]], sharpshooter [[Donte DiVincenzo]] and a first round pick, ending an era for the Timberwolves.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-09-28 |title=Sources: Towns to join Knicks, Randle to Wolves |url=https://www.espn.com.au/nba/story/_/id/41482366/sources-knicks-nearing-deal-send-randle-divincenzo-wolves-towns |access-date=2024-09-28 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref>

In February of 2025, Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez announced that they had won the arbitration case with Glen Taylor regarding the ownership transfer of the Timberwolves and WNBA's Lynx, stemming from their original 2021 agreement to acquire the franchises.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Krawczynski |first=Jon |date=2025-02-11 |title=Marc Lore, Alex Rodriguez win Timberwolves, Lynx arbitration case vs. Glen Taylor |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6126622/2025/02/10/minnesota-timberwolves-ownership-dispute-nba-lore-rodriguez/ |access-date=2025-03-23 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}}</ref> The arbitration ruling validated Lore and Rodriguez’s claim that they had submitted the necessary paperwork for an extension prior to their March 2024 payment deadline. On April 2, 2025, Glen Taylor publicly announced that he would not appeal the arbitration decision, officially clearing the path for Lore and Rodriguez to assume full control of the organization, pending final NBA Board of Governors approval.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-02 |title=Marc Lore, Alex Rodriguez to take full ownership of Minnesota Timberwolves, resolving dispute with Glen Taylor: Report |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/article/marc-lore-alex-rodriguez-to-take-full-ownership-of-minnesota-timberwolves-resolving-dispute-with-glen-taylor-report-145711075.html |access-date=2025-04-02 |website=Yahoo Sports |language=en-US}}</ref>

Amidst the transition in ownership, the Timberwolves also made significant roster moves to solidify their core. On October 23, 2024, the team reached a three-year, $110 million contract extension with reigning [[Defensive Player of the Year Award|Defensive Player of the Year]] [[Rudy Gobert]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-10-23 |title=Sources: Wolves extend Gobert for 3 years, $110M |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/41951686/rudy-gobert-minnesota-timberwolves-agree-3-year-contract-extension |access-date=2024-10-23 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref> The extension ensured that the Timberwolves retained the anchor of their league-leading defense and one of the most decorated defensive big men in NBA history, who had just won his record-tying fourth Defensive Player of the Year award. Gobert's presence, alongside rising superstar [[Anthony Edwards (basketball)|Anthony Edwards]], All-Defensive forward [[Jaden McDaniels]], and Sixth Man of the Year [[Naz Reid]], underscored Minnesota’s commitment to competing at the highest level in the Western Conference for years to come.

The 2024–25 season began with the Timberwolves adjusting to their new roster. Julius Randle averaged 18.9 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 4.5 assists across his first 48 games, adding a physical presence and playmaking ability alongside [[Anthony Edwards (basketball)|Anthony Edwards]] and Gobert.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wolves’ Julius Randle (adductor) to be out at least 2 weeks |url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/wolves-julius-randle-adductor-be-out-least-2-weeks-2025-02-05/ |access-date=2025-04-06 |website=Reuters |date=2025-02-05}}</ref> However, the team faced a rocky stretch in November, including a four-game losing streak that led Edwards to publicly express frustration with the team’s communication and chemistry.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Anthony Edwards’ comments on Timberwolves as Towns traded to Knicks |url=https://talksport.com/basketball/2332688/anthony-edwards-comments-minnesota-timberwolves-karl-anthony-towns-trade/ |access-date=2025-04-06 |website=TalkSport}}</ref>

In late January, Randle suffered a right adductor strain during a game against the [[Utah Jazz]], sidelining him for at least two weeks.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wolves’ Julius Randle (adductor) to be out at least 2 weeks |url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/wolves-julius-randle-adductor-be-out-least-2-weeks-2025-02-05/ |access-date=2025-04-06 |website=Reuters}}</ref> Upon his return, the Timberwolves regained momentum, including a dramatic 140–139 double-overtime win over the [[Denver Nuggets]] on April 1, 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Russell Westbrook’s disastrous final seconds cost Nuggets thrilling game |url=https://nypost.com/2025/04/02/sports/russell-westbrooks-disastrous-final-seconds-cost-nuggets-thrilling-game/ |access-date=2025-04-06 |website=New York Post}}</ref>

On January 25, 2025, [[Anthony Edwards (basketball)|Anthony Edwards]] became the franchise’s all-time leader in made three-pointers during a 133–104 win over the [[Denver Nuggets]]. He surpassed [[Karl-Anthony Towns]] by hitting his 976th career three-pointer, finishing the game with 34 points on 14-of-23 shooting, including three made threes.<ref>{{Cite web |title=In win, Anthony Edwards becomes Timberwolves’ 3-point leader |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/43563641/in-win-anthony-edwards-becomes-timberwolves-3-point-leader |access-date=2025-04-06 |website=ESPN |language=en}}</ref>

The Timberwolves finished the season with a 49-33 record, good for 6th place in the Western Conference<ref>{{Cite web |title=NBA Standings 2024–25 |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/standings |access-date=2025-05-05 |website=ESPN}}</ref> and pitting them against the 3rd-seeded [[Los Angeles Lakers]] in the first round of the playoffs. The Timberwolves defeated the Lakers in five games to advance to the 2nd round in back-to-back years for the first time in franchise history.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Timberwolves eliminate Lakers behind Rudy Gobert's 27-24 game|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/44944858/wolves-win-third-straight-eliminate-lakers-first-round|author=Rhim, Kris|access-date=2025-05-05|website=ESPN}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Timberwolves don’t take playoff success for granted after booking another trip to the 2nd round|url=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/05/01/timberwolves-dont-take-playoff-success-for-granted-after-booking-trip-to-2nd-round|access-date=2025-05-05|website=MPR News}}</ref> They played the [[Golden State Warriors]] in the 2nd round of the playoffs and defeated them 4-1.<ref>{{Cite web|title=NBA Playoffs Bracket 2024-25|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/playoff-bracket|access-date=2025-05-05|website=ESPN}}</ref>