The Minnesota Timberwolves had a very moody locker room last season, and it was because of one man, according to a team insider.

Joan Beringer has had an up and down start to the preseason, which is sure to be reflective of his debut season in the rotation.

"One of the few upticks of having a team that doesn’t have the proudest history is you shouldn’t be afraid to swing," Connelly said.

Minnesota Timberwolves Last season: 49-33, lost to San Antonio in second round of playoffs. COACH: Chris Finch (seventh season, 258-193). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 21 at Miami. DEPARTURES: F Julius Randle,

Kuminga (soreness) is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's preseason game against Detroit. Kuminga missed the previous two games due to general soreness but will return to the starting lineup Wednesday. The forward should see a fair amount of playing time in the first half, though his workload may be limited given the exhibition setting.

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LeBron James delivers an expletive-laced response to Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards' Adidas commercial, joking about his knees and Nike loyalty.

The Minnesota Timberwolves made a major move in the 2026 offseason, trading for LaMelo Ball. They had to part ways with longtime sixth man Naz Reid to make the move, but it was a big decision that had to be made to elevate the Timberwolves' ceiling.

Before the Timberwolves take on the Pistons on Wednesday in preseason action, we break down some things to watch for Minnesota.