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2016–17 Minnesota Timberwolves season
Head coachTom Thibodeau
General managerScott Layden
OwnersGlen Taylor
ArenaTarget Center
Results
Record31–51 (.378)
PlaceDivision: 5th (Northwest)
Conference: 13th (Western)
Playoff finishDid not qualify
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com
Local media
TelevisionFox Sports North
RadioWCCO
< 2015–16 2017–18 >

The 2016–17 Minnesota Timberwolves season was the 28th season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). On April 20, 2016, the Timberwolves hired Tom Thibodeau as their new head coach.[1] On September 23, 2016, Kevin Garnett would officially retire from the NBA, thus ending his 21-year career in the process. On April 11, 2017, the Timberwolves would unveil a new logo and new uniforms to enter the next season. They improved their 29–53 output from the previous season, but missed the playoffs for the 13th consecutive season, tying the record for the longest playoff drought in NBA history.[2]

Draft

Main article: 2016 NBA draft
Round Pick Player Position Nationality College
1 5 Kris Dunn PG  United States Providence

Roster

2016-17 Minnesota Timberwolves roster
Players Coaches
Pos. No. Name Height Weight DOB From
C 45 Aldrich, Cole 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) 250 lb (113 kg) 1988-10-31 Kansas
SF 88 Bjelica, Nemanja Injured 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) 225 lb (102 kg) 1988-05-09 Serbia
SF 18 Casspi, Omri 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) 225 lb (102 kg) 1988-06-22 Israel
PF 5 Dieng, Gorgui 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) 240 lb (109 kg) 1990-01-18 Louisville
PG 3 Dunn, Kris 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 205 lb (93 kg) 1994-03-18 Providence
C 27 Hill, Jordan 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) 240 lb (109 kg) 1987-07-27 Arizona
PG 1 Jones, Tyus 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 195 lb (88 kg) 1996-05-10 Duke
SG 8 LaVine, Zach Injured 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 1995-03-10 UCLA
SF 15 Muhammad, Shabazz 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 223 lb (101 kg) 1992-11-13 UCLA
PF 33 Payne, Adreian 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) 237 lb (108 kg) 1991-02-19 Michigan State
C 14 Peković, Nikola Injured 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) 307 lb (139 kg) 1986-01-03 Montenegro
PG 9 Rubio, Ricky 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 1990-10-21 Spain
SG 4 Rush, Brandon 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 225 lb (102 kg) 1985-07-07 Kansas
C 32 Towns, Karl-Anthony (C) 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) 244 lb (111 kg) 1995-11-15 Kentucky
SG 22 Wiggins, Andrew (C) 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 200 lb (91 kg) 1995-02-23 Kansas
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)
Legend
  • (DP) Unsigned draft pick
  • (FA) Free agent
  • (S) Suspended
  • (DL) On assignment to D-League affiliate
  • Injured Injured

Roster
Last transaction: 2017-04-03

Standings

Division

Northwest DivisionWLPCTGBHomeRoadDivGP
y – Utah Jazz5131.622–29‍–‍1222‍–‍198–882
x – Oklahoma City Thunder4735.5734.028‍–‍1319‍–‍2210–682
x – Portland Trail Blazers4141.50010.025‍–‍1616‍–‍2511–582
Denver Nuggets4042.48811.022‍–‍1918‍–‍236–1082
Minnesota Timberwolves3151.37820.020‍–‍2111‍–‍305–1182

Conference

Western Conference
#TeamWLPCTGBGP
1z – Golden State Warriors *6715.817–82
2y – San Antonio Spurs *6121.7446.082
3x – Houston Rockets5527.67112.082
4x – Los Angeles Clippers5131.62216.082
5y – Utah Jazz *5131.62216.082
6x – Oklahoma City Thunder4735.57320.082
7x – Memphis Grizzlies4339.52424.082
8x – Portland Trail Blazers4141.50026.082
9Denver Nuggets4042.48827.082
10New Orleans Pelicans3448.41533.082
11Dallas Mavericks3349.40234.082
12Sacramento Kings3250.39035.082
13Minnesota Timberwolves3151.37836.082
14Los Angeles Lakers2656.31741.082
15Phoenix Suns2458.29343.082

Game log

Pre-season

2016 pre-season game log
Total: 5–2 (Home: 3–0; Road: 2–2)
Pre-season: 5–2 (home: 3–0; road: 2–2)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance		 Record
1 October 8 @ Miami 109–100 Karl-Anthony Towns (20) Karl-Anthony Towns (10) Kris Dunn (7) American Airlines Arena
13,042 		1–0
2 October 10 @ Charlotte 86–98 Zach LaVine (30) Cole Aldrich (9) Kris Dunn (3) Spectrum Center
8,424 		1–1
3 October 12 Denver 105–88 Muhammad, Towns, Wiggins (18) Karl-Anthony Towns (8) Ricky Rubio (8) Pinnacle Bank Arena
7,153 		2–1
4 October 15 @ Miami 101–96 Andrew Wiggins (23) Karl-Anthony Towns (14) Ricky Rubio (6) KFC Yum! Center
9,672 		3–1
5 October 16 @ Oklahoma City 94–112 John Lucas III (18) Aldrich, Bjelica, Hill (6) Kris Dunn (6) Chesapeake Energy Arena
10,489 		3–2
6 October 19 Memphis 101–94 Karl-Anthony Towns (31) Gorgui Dieng (11) Ricky Rubio (7) Target Center
9,594 		4–2
7 October 21 Charlotte 109–74 Shabazz Muhammad (17) Karl-Anthony Towns (9) Ricky Rubio (6) Target Center
9,708 		5–2
2016–17 season schedule

Regular season

2016–17 game log
Total: 31–51 (Home: 20–21; Road: 11–30)
October: 0–2 (home: 0–0; road: 0–2)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance		 Record
1 October 26 @ Memphis L 98–102 Andrew Wiggins (25) Gorgui Dieng (14) Ricky Rubio (8) FedExForum
18,119 		0–1
2 October 29 @ Sacramento L 103–106 Andrew Wiggins (29) Gorgui Dieng (13) Ricky Rubio (5) Golden 1 Center
17,608 		0–2
November : 5–11 (home: 3–6; road: 2–5)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance		 Record
3 November 1 Memphis W 116–80 Zach LaVine (31) Karl-Anthony Towns (10) Kris Dunn (6) Target Center
14,774 		1–2
4 November 3 Denver L 99–102 Karl-Anthony Towns (32) Karl-Anthony Towns (14) Kris Dunn (9) Target Center
11,219 		1–3
5 November 5 @ Oklahoma City L 92–112 Karl-Anthony Towns (33) Gorgui Dieng (8) Tyus Jones (4) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203 		1–4
6 November 8 @ Brooklyn L 110–119 Andrew Wiggins (36) Andrew Wiggins (8) Tyus Jones (7) Barclays Center
13,610 		1–5
7 November 9 @ Orlando W 123–107 Zach LaVine (37) Towns, Dieng (11) Gorgui Dieng (7) Amway Center
17,102 		2–5
8 November 12 L.A. Clippers L 105–119 Karl-Anthony Towns (24) Karl-Anthony Towns (10) Ricky Rubio (6) Target Center
14,494 		2–6
9 November 13 L.A. Lakers W 125–99 Andrew Wiggins (47) Karl-Anthony Towns (12) Ricky Rubio (10) Target Center
14,432 		3–6
10 November 15 Charlotte L 108–115 Andrew Wiggins (29) Gorgui Dieng (11) Ricky Rubio (8) Target Center
10,349 		3–7
11 November 17 Philadelphia W 110–86 Andrew Wiggins (35) Dieng, Towns, Wiggins (10) Ricky Rubio (5) Target Center
16,866 		4–7
12 November 19 @ Memphis L 71–93 Zach LaVine (22) Gorgui Dieng (11) Ricky Rubio (7) FedExForum
17,112 		4–8
13 November 21 Boston L 93–99 Karl-Anthony Towns (27) Karl-Anthony Towns (18) Ricky Rubio (9) Target Center
13,167 		4–9
14 November 23 @ New Orleans L 96–117 Zach LaVine (26) Karl-Anthony Towns (11) Rubio, Dieng (5) Smoothie King Center
15,555 		4–10
15 November 25 @ Phoenix W 98–85 Andrew Wiggins (25) Karl-Anthony Towns (10) Rubio, Towns (4) Talking Stick Resort Arena
16,728 		5–10
16 November 26 @ Golden State L 102–115 Zach LaVine (31) Karl-Anthony Towns (9) Ricky Rubio (7) Oracle Arena
19,596 		5–11
17 November 28 Utah L 103–112 Zach LaVine (28) Karl-Anthony Towns (12) Zach LaVine (8) Target Center
9,384 		5–12
18 November 30 New York L 104–106 Karl-Anthony Towns (47) Karl-Anthony Towns (18) Ricky Rubio (6) Target Center
13,987 		5–13
December : 6–9 (home: 3–5; road: 3–4)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance		 Record
19 December 2 @ New York L 114–118 Zach LaVine (23) Cole Aldrich (12) Ricky Rubio (6) Madison Square Garden
19,812 		5–14
20 December 3 @ Charlotte W 125–120 (OT) Andrew Wiggins (29) Karl-Anthony Towns (15) Ricky Rubio (12) Spectrum Center
16,982 		6–14
21 December 6 San Antonio L 91–105 Zach LaVine (25) Karl-Anthony Towns (14) Ricky Rubio (6) Target Center
12,585 		6–15
22 December 8 @ Toronto L 110–124 Zach LaVine (29) Karl-Anthony Towns (11) Zach LaVine (6) Air Canada Centre
19,800 		6–16
23 December 9 Detroit L 90–117 Andrew Wiggins (16) Karl-Anthony Towns (12) Ricky Rubio (6) Target Center
14,109 		6–17
24 December 11 Golden State L 108–116 Wiggins, Towns, LaVine (25) Karl-Anthony Towns (18) Ricky Rubio (6) Target Center
18,452 		6−18
25 December 13 @ Chicago W 99–94 Zach LaVine (24) Karl-Anthony Towns (12) Ricky Rubio (10) United Center
21,146 		7–18
26 December 17 Houston L 109–111 (OT) Karl-Anthony Towns (41) Karl-Anthony Towns (15) Ricky Rubio (7) Target Center
14,689 		7–19
27 December 19 Phoenix W 115–108 Karl-Anthony Towns (28) Karl-Anthony Towns (15) Ricky Rubio (12) Target Center
12,008 		8–19
28 December 21 @ Atlanta W 92–84 Andrew Wiggins (19) Karl-Anthony Towns (18) Ricky Rubio (8) Philips Arena
17,578 		9–19
29 December 23 Sacramento L 105–109 Zach LaVine (40) Karl-Anthony Towns (13) Ricky Rubio (8) Target Center
13,288 		9–20
30 December 25 @ Oklahoma City L 100–112 Karl-Anthony Towns (26) Karl-Anthony Towns (8) Ricky Rubio (10) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203 		9–21
31 December 26 Atlanta W 104–90 Karl-Anthony Towns (22) Karl-Anthony Towns (11) Ricky Rubio (10) Target Center
15,617 		10–21
32 December 28 @ Denver L 103–105 Andrew Wiggins (25) Karl-Anthony Towns (11) Karl-Anthony Towns (10) Pepsi Center
15,093 		10–22
33 December 30 Milwaukee W 116–99 Andrew Wiggins (31) Karl-Anthony Towns (16) Ricky Rubio (9) Target Center
17,779 		11–22
January : 8–7 (home: 6–3; road: 2–4)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance		 Record
34 January 1 Portland L 89–95 Andrew Wiggins (24) Karl-Anthony Towns (13) Towns, Rubio (6) Target Center
15,804 		11–23
35 January 3 @ Philadelphia L 91–93 Zach LaVine (28) Karl-Anthony Towns (13) Towns, Rubio (5) Wells Fargo Center
17,124 		11–24
36 January 6 @ Washington L 105–112 Andrew Wiggins (41) Gorgui Dieng (11) Ricky Rubio (7) Verizon Center
18,686 		11–25
37 January 7 Utah L 92–94 Zach LaVine (24) Karl-Anthony Towns (12) Ricky Rubio (7) Target Center
13,945 		11–26
38 January 9 Dallas W 101–92 Karl-Anthony Towns (34) Karl-Anthony Towns (11) Ricky Rubio (15) Target Center
9,625 		12–26
39 January 11 Houston W 119–105 Andrew Wiggins (28) Karl-Anthony Towns (18) Ricky Rubio (17) Target Center
9,625 		13–26
40 January 13 Oklahoma City W 96–86 Karl-Anthony Towns (29) Karl-Anthony Towns (17) Ricky Rubio (14) Target Center
16,644 		14–26
41 January 15 @ Dallas L 87–98 Gorgui Dieng (21) Karl-Anthony Towns (9) Ricky Rubio (10) American Airlines Center
19,655 		14–27
42 January 17 @ San Antonio L 114–122 Karl-Anthony Towns (27) Karl-Anthony Towns (16) Ricky Rubio (14) AT&T Center
18,418 		14–28
43 January 19 @ LA Clippers W 104–101 Karl-Anthony Towns (37) Karl-Anthony Towns (12) Karl-Anthony Towns (5) Staples Center
19,060 		15–28
44 January 22 Denver W 111–108 Karl-Anthony Towns (32) Karl-Anthony Towns (12) Kris Dunn (9) Target Center
12,788 		16–28
45 January 24 @ Phoenix W 112–111 Andrew Wiggins (31) Karl-Anthony Towns (10) Ricky Rubio (10) Talking Stick Resort Arena
17,241 		17–28
46 January 26 Indiana L 103–109 Karl-Anthony Towns (23) Karl-Anthony Towns (10) Ricky Rubio (12) Target Center
14,862 		17–29
47 January 28 Brooklyn W 129–109 Karl-Anthony Towns (37) Karl-Anthony Towns (13) Kris Dunn (7) Target Center
14,798 		18–29
48 January 30 Orlando W 111–105 (OT) Andrew Wiggins (27) Gorgui Dieng (14) Ricky Rubio (12) Target Center
11,124 		19–29
February : 5–7 (home: 3–4; road: 2–3)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance		 Record
49 February 1 @ Cleveland L 97–125 Karl-Anthony Towns (26) Karl-Anthony Towns (12) Ricky Rubio (14) Quicken Loans Arena
20,562 		19–30
50 February 3 @ Detroit L 108–116 Karl-Anthony Towns (24) Gorgui Dieng (12) Ricky Rubio (7) The Palace of Auburn Hills
16,934 		19–31
51 February 4 Memphis L 99–107 Karl-Anthony Towns (27) Karl-Anthony Towns (16) Rubio, Jones (6) Target Center
15,081 		19–32
52 February 6 Miami L 111–113 Karl-Anthony Towns (35) Karl-Anthony Towns (8) Ricky Rubio (13) Target Center
12,502 		19–33
53 February 8 Toronto W 112–109 Andrew Wiggins (31) Karl-Anthony Towns (14) Ricky Rubio (7) Target Center
13,832 		20–33
54 February 10 New Orleans L 106–122 Karl-Anthony Towns (36) Dieng, Towns (8) Ricky Rubio (12) Target Center
16,093 		20–34
55 February 12 Chicago W 117–89 Andrew Wiggins (27) Gorgui Dieng (13) Ricky Rubio (11) Target Center
19,356 		21–34
56 February 14 Cleveland L 108–116 Andrew Wiggins (41) Gorgui Dieng (10) Ricky Rubio (16) Target Center
17,738 		21–35
57 February 15 @ Denver W 112–99 Andrew Wiggins (40) Karl-Anthony Towns (19) Rubio, Dunn (5) Pepsi Center
13,924 		22–35
58 February 24 Dallas W 97–84 Andrew Wiggins (27) Karl-Anthony Towns (18) Ricky Rubio (14) Target Center
15,948 		23–35
59 February 25 @ Houston L 130–142 Karl-Anthony Towns (37) Karl-Anthony Towns (22) Ricky Rubio (11) Toyota Center
18,055 		23–36
60 February 27 @ Sacramento W 102–88 Karl-Anthony Towns (29) Karl-Anthony Towns (17) Ricky Rubio (11) Golden 1 Center
17,608 		24–36
March : 6–8 (home: 4–1; road: 2–7)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance		 Record
61 March 1 @ Utah W 107–80 Karl-Anthony Towns (21) Karl-Anthony Towns (15) Ricky Rubio (9) Vivint Smart Home Arena
19,590 		25–36
62 March 4 @ San Antonio L 90–97 (OT) Karl-Anthony Towns (24) Karl-Anthony Towns (14) Ricky Rubio (10) AT&T Center
18,418 		25–37
63 March 8 L. A. Clippers W 107–91 Karl-Anthony Towns (29) Karl-Anthony Towns (14) Ricky Rubio (12) Target Center
14,933 		26–37
64 March 10 Golden State W 103–102 Andrew Wiggins (24) Nemanja Bjelica (12) Ricky Rubio (13) Target Center
20,412 		27−37
65 March 11 @ Milwaukee L 95–102 Karl-Anthony Towns (35) Karl-Anthony Towns (14) Ricky Rubio (8) Bradley Center
18,717 		27–38
66 March 13 Washington W 119–104 Karl-Anthony Towns (39) Karl-Anthony Towns (13) Ricky Rubio (19) Target Center
15,747 		28–38
67 March 15 @ Boston L 104–117 Ricky Rubio (23) Karl-Anthony Towns (14) Ricky Rubio (7) TD Garden
18,624 		28–39
68 March 17 @ Miami L 105–123 Karl-Anthony Towns (31) Karl-Anthony Towns (11) Ricky Rubio (6) American Airlines Arena
19,600 		28–40
69 March 19 @ New Orleans L 109–123 Karl-Anthony Towns (33) Gorgui Dieng (10) Ricky Rubio (14) Smoothie King Center
16,111 		28–41
70 March 21 San Antonio L 93–100 Karl-Anthony Towns (25) Karl-Anthony Towns (14) Ricky Rubio (7) Target Center
13,742 		28–42
71 March 24 @ L.A. Lakers L 119–130 (OT) Andrew Wiggins (36) Karl-Anthony Towns (13) Ricky Rubio (15) Staples Center
18,997 		28–43
72 March 25 @ Portland L 100–112 Andrew Wiggins (20) Gorgui Dieng (7) Rubio, Jones (4) Moda Center
19,580 		28–44
73 March 28 @ Indiana W 115–114 Karl-Anthony Towns (37) Karl-Anthony Towns (12) Ricky Rubio (10) Bankers Life Fieldhouse
17,534 		29–44
74 March 30 L.A. Lakers W 119–104 Ricky Rubio (33) Gorgui Dieng (15) Ricky Rubio (10) Target Center
18,179 		30–44
April : 1–7 (home: 1–2; road: 0–5)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance		 Record
75 April 1 Sacramento L 117–123 Andrew Wiggins (32) Karl-Anthony Towns (11) Ricky Rubio (13) Target Center
18,960 		30–45
76 April 3 Portland W 110–109 Karl-Anthony Towns (34) Karl-Anthony Towns (12) Ricky Rubio (16) Target Center
14,677 		31–45
77 April 4 @ Golden State L 107–121 Muhammad, Wiggins (24) Shabazz Muhammad (11) Ricky Rubio (5) Oracle Arena
19,596 		31−46
78 April 6 @ Portland L 98–105 Andrew Wiggins (36) Karl-Anthony Towns (16) Ricky Rubio (5) Moda Center
19,393 		31–47
79 April 7 @ Utah L 113–120 Karl-Anthony Towns (32) Karl-Anthony Towns (13) Ricky Rubio (12) Vivint Smart Home Arena
19,911 		31–48
80 April 9 @ L.A. Lakers L 109–110 Andrew Wiggins (41) Karl-Anthony Towns (21) Ricky Rubio (11) Staples Center
18,997 		31–49
81 April 11 Oklahoma City L 98–100 Karl-Anthony Towns (26) Karl-Anthony Towns (12) Ricky Rubio (10) Target Center
19,356 		31–50
82 April 12 @ Houston L 118–123 Karl-Anthony Towns (28) Karl-Anthony Towns (21) Kris Dunn (16) Toyota Center
18,055 		31–51
2016–17 season schedule

Transactions

Main article: List of 2016–17 NBA season transactions

Free agents

Re-signed

Player Signed
Gorgui Dieng[3] 4-year contract extension worth $64 million

Additions

Player Signed Former Team
Brandon Rush[4] 1-year contract worth $3.5 million Golden State Warriors
Cole Aldrich[5] 3-year contract worth $22 million Los Angeles Clippers
Jordan Hill[6] 2-year contract worth $8 million Indiana Pacers
John Lucas III[7] 1-year contract worth $635,753 Piratas de Quebradillas
Lance Stephenson[8][9] 10-day contract worth $72,193 New Orleans Pelicans
Omri Casspi[10] 1-year contract worth $185,710 New Orleans Pelicans

Subtractions

Player Reason left New team
John Lucas III[11] Waived
Lance Stephenson[12] 3-year contract worth $12 million Indiana Pacers

References

  1. ^ Krawczynski, Jon. "Timberwolves hire Thibodeau as coach, president". NBA.com. Archived from the original on July 2, 2016. Retrieved May 7, 2016.
  2. ^ Schuhmann, John. "With addition of Jimmy Butler, young Wolves get needed leader to help franchise end playoff drought". NBA.com. National Basketball Association.
  3. ^ "Timberwolves sign Gorgui Dieng to contract extension". nba.com/timberwolves. October 31, 2016. Retrieved October 31, 2016.
  4. ^ "Timberwolves sign guard/forward Brandon Rush". nba.com/timberwolves. July 8, 2016. Retrieved July 8, 2016.
  5. ^ "Timberwolves sign center Cole Aldrich". nba.com/timberwolves. July 13, 2016. Retrieved July 13, 2016.
  6. ^ "Timberwolves sign forward/center Jordan Hill". nba.com/timberwolves. July 20, 2016. Retrieved July 20, 2016.
  7. ^ "Timberwolves announce 2016-17 training camp roster". nba.com/timberwolves. September 26, 2016. Retrieved September 26, 2016.
  8. ^ "Timberwolves sign guard Lance Stephenson to 10-day contract". nba.com/timberwolves. February 8, 2017. Retrieved February 8, 2017.
  9. ^ "Timberwolves sign guard Lance Stephenson to second 10-day contract". nba.com/timberwolves. March 8, 2017. Retrieved March 8, 2017.
  10. ^ "Timberwolves sign Omri Casspi". nba.com/timberwolves. March 20, 2017. Retrieved March 20, 2017.
  11. ^ "Timberwolves waive John Lucas III". nba.com/timberwolves. February 3, 2017. Retrieved January 7, 2017.
  12. ^ "Pacers sign Lance Stephenson". nba.com/pacers. March 30, 2017. Retrieved March 30, 2017.
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