As the NBA playoffs approach rapidly, the Minnesota Timberwolves have some emerging bright spots — and some glaring apertures — that need acknowledgement. Following an impressive defensive showing Sunday night in Boston,

Julius Randle hit the go-ahead jumper with 8.8 seconds left in overtime to cap a game-closing 15-0 run by the Minnesota Timberwolves for a 110-108 victory over the Houston Rockets. Minnesota

The Minnesota Timberwolves rallied from a 15-point first half deficit and pulled away late for a 102-92 shorthanded win over the Celtics on Sunday night at TD Garden. Anthony Edwards (knee) did not suit up for the visitors but that did not prevent them from snapping a 17-game losing streak in Boston dating back to March 2005.

Monday night was a perfect night for the Timberwolves. While they were resting after winning Sunday in Boston, the Los Angeles Lakers had their nine-game win streak snapped, and the Houston Rockets lost a pivotal game to the Chicago Bulls.

Wolves are assessing whether to include Tommy Doyle in their squad for next season. It feels like a no-brainer for Rob Edwards to use him if they are in the Championship, despite his struggles on loan at Birmingham.

Wolves are prepared to part company with defender Nasser Djiga this summer, with sources indicating the Premier League club would consider offers a hefty 50% loss on their signing and with Rangers’ stance on a permanent deal for the Burkina Faso international coming to light.

Experts have revealed why an entire pack of wolves was euthanised at an animal park in Canterbury – and not just one or two unruly animals. Wildwood Trust was forced to make the 'absolute last resort' decision due to 'severe aggression' between the pack.

The latest episode of the Wolves Express podcast brings listeners an exclusive chat with Old Gold assistant head coach Rui Pedro Silva.