Minnesota Timberwolves
Value$4.24BHeartbreak#10014.1Founded: 1990 · Metro Area: Minneapolis · Western · Northwest · Arena: Target Center
All-Star selections: 25player-seasons across history
The Heartbreak Index14.1 · #100
The Tortured · Never won it, waiting since 1990
The Heartbreak Index14.1 · #100
The Tortured · Never won it, waiting since 1990
14.1
Heartbreak
#100
of 1,139 clubs
#13
in NBA
14.1
agony
The clocks
- First NBA title since 19907.2
- First NBA final appearance since 19903.6
Heaviest wounds
playoff run died early, 2026 · playoff run died early, 2025 · playoff run died early, 2024 · playoff run died early, 2023
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0
Championships
0 Finals Appearances
0
Finals Appearances
3 Conf. Finals
14
Playoff Appearances
Postseason 47-62
0.421
All-time Win%
37
Seasons
since 1990
Championships
ABA cups in slate (1968-76, rival league merged into NBA in 1976), BAA + NBA titles in gold.
No championships yet.
Finals Appearances
Solid chip = won the championship; outlined chip = lost the Finals.
No Finals appearances.
Conference Finals
Every season the franchise reached the conference finals (1971+ in NBA, applicable years in ABA).
2003-042023-242024-25
All-time record
| Regular-season W-L | 1245-1713 |
| Win pct | 0.421 |
| Playoff record | 47-62 |
| Championships | 0 |
| Finals appearances | 0 |
| Conference Finals appearances | 3 |
| Division titles | 1 |
| Total seasons | 37 |
| .500 or better seasons | 14 |
| Most recent championship | — |
| All-Star selections | 25 |
Arena history
Reverse-chronological. Naming-rights eras nested under each canonical building.
Target Center1991-present
Minneapolis, MN
Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome1990-1990
Minneapolis, MN
Season-by-season1990 to 2026 · 37 seasons · click to expandShow tableHide table
Season-by-season
1990 to 2026 · 37 seasons · click to expand
Minnesota Timberwolves
Conf
Western
Division
Northwest
W-L
49-33
Win%
.598
PF/G
118.0
PA/G
114.7
Place
3rd
2024-25Lost Conf. Finals
Minnesota Timberwolves
Conf
Western
Division
Northwest
W-L
49-33
Win%
.598
PF/G
114.3
PA/G
109.3
Place
3rd
2023-24Lost Conf. Finals
Minnesota Timberwolves
Conf
Western
Division
Northwest
W-L
56-26
Win%
.683
PF/G
113.0
PA/G
106.5
Place
3rd
2022-23Playoffs
Minnesota Timberwolves
Conf
Western
Division
Northwest
W-L
42-40
Win%
.512
PF/G
115.8
PA/G
115.8
Place
3rd
2021-22Playoffs
Minnesota Timberwolves
Conf
Western
Division
Northwest
W-L
46-36
Win%
.561
PF/G
115.9
PA/G
113.3
Place
3rd
2017-18Playoffs
Minnesota Timberwolves
Conf
Western
Division
Northwest
W-L
47-35
Win%
.573
PF/G
109.5
PA/G
107.3
Place
4th
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2003-04Lost Conf. Finals
Minnesota Timberwolves
Conf
Western
Division
Midwest
W-L
58-24
Win%
.707
PF/G
94.5
PA/G
89.1
Place
1st
2002-03Playoffs
Minnesota Timberwolves
Conf
Western
Division
Midwest
W-L
51-31
Win%
.622
PF/G
98.1
PA/G
96.0
Place
3rd
2001-02Playoffs
Minnesota Timberwolves
Conf
Western
Division
Midwest
W-L
50-32
Win%
.610
PF/G
99.3
PA/G
96.0
Place
3rd
2000-01Playoffs
Minnesota Timberwolves
Conf
Western
Division
Midwest
W-L
47-35
Win%
.573
PF/G
97.3
PA/G
96.0
Place
4th
1999-00Playoffs
Minnesota Timberwolves
Conf
Western
Division
Midwest
W-L
50-32
Win%
.610
PF/G
98.5
PA/G
96.0
Place
3rd
1998-99Playoffs
Minnesota Timberwolves
Conf
Western
Division
Midwest
W-L
25-25
Win%
.500
PF/G
92.9
PA/G
92.6
Place
4th
1997-98Playoffs
Minnesota Timberwolves
Conf
Western
Division
Midwest
W-L
45-37
Win%
.549
PF/G
101.1
PA/G
100.4
Place
3rd
1996-97Playoffs
Minnesota Timberwolves
Conf
Western
Division
Midwest
W-L
40-42
Win%
.488
PF/G
96.1
PA/G
97.6
Place
3rd
| Season | Team | Conf | Division | W | L | Win% | PF/G | PA/G | Place | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Minnesota Timberwolves | Western | Northwest | 49 | 33 | .598 | 118.0 | 114.7 | 3rd | Eliminated Semifinals |
| 2024-25 | Minnesota Timberwolves | Western | Northwest | 49 | 33 | .598 | 114.3 | 109.3 | 3rd | Lost Conf. Finals |
| 2023-24 | Minnesota Timberwolves | Western | Northwest | 56 | 26 | .683 | 113.0 | 106.5 | 3rd | Lost Conf. Finals |
| 2022-23 | Minnesota Timberwolves | Western | Northwest | 42 | 40 | .512 | 115.8 | 115.8 | 3rd | Playoffs |
| 2021-22 | Minnesota Timberwolves | Western | Northwest | 46 | 36 | .561 | 115.9 | 113.3 | 3rd | Playoffs |
| 2020-21 | Minnesota Timberwolves | Western | Northwest | 23 | 49 | .319 | 112.1 | 117.7 | 4th | |
| 2019-20 | Minnesota Timberwolves | Western | Northwest | 19 | 45 | .297 | 113.3 | 117.5 | 5th | |
| 2018-19 | Minnesota Timberwolves | Western | Northwest | 36 | 46 | .439 | 112.5 | 114.0 | 5th | |
| 2017-18 | Minnesota Timberwolves | Western | Northwest | 47 | 35 | .573 | 109.5 | 107.3 | 4th | Playoffs |
| 2016-17 | Minnesota Timberwolves | Western | Northwest | 31 | 51 | .378 | 105.6 | 106.7 | 5th | |
| 2015-16 | Minnesota Timberwolves | Western | Northwest | 29 | 53 | .354 | 102.4 | 106.0 | 5th | |
| 2014-15 | Minnesota Timberwolves | Western | Northwest | 16 | 66 | .195 | 97.8 | 106.5 | 5th | |
| 2013-14 | Minnesota Timberwolves | Western | Northwest | 40 | 42 | .488 | 106.9 | 104.3 | 3rd | |
| 2012-13 | Minnesota Timberwolves | Western | Northwest | 31 | 51 | .378 | 95.7 | 98.1 | 5th | |
| 2011-12 | Minnesota Timberwolves | Western | Northwest | 26 | 40 | .394 | 97.9 | 100.1 | 5th | |
| 2010-11 | Minnesota Timberwolves | Western | Northwest | 17 | 65 | .207 | 101.1 | 107.7 | 5th | |
| 2009-10 | Minnesota Timberwolves | Western | Northwest | 15 | 67 | .183 | 98.2 | 107.8 | 5th | |
| 2008-09 | Minnesota Timberwolves | Western | Northwest | 24 | 58 | .293 | 97.8 | 102.7 | 4th | |
| 2007-08 | Minnesota Timberwolves | Western | Northwest | 22 | 60 | .268 | 95.6 | 102.4 | 4th | |
| 2006-07 | Minnesota Timberwolves | Western | Northwest | 32 | 50 | .390 | 96.1 | 99.7 | T-3rd | |
| 2005-06 | Minnesota Timberwolves | Western | Northwest | 33 | 49 | .402 | 91.7 | 93.6 | 4th | |
| 2004-05 | Minnesota Timberwolves | Western | Northwest | 44 | 38 | .537 | 96.8 | 95.3 | 3rd | |
| 2003-04 | Minnesota Timberwolves | Western | Midwest | 58 | 24 | .707 | 94.5 | 89.1 | 1st | Lost Conf. Finals |
| 2002-03 | Minnesota Timberwolves | Western | Midwest | 51 | 31 | .622 | 98.1 | 96.0 | 3rd | Playoffs |
| 2001-02 | Minnesota Timberwolves | Western | Midwest | 50 | 32 | .610 | 99.3 | 96.0 | 3rd | Playoffs |
| 2000-01 | Minnesota Timberwolves | Western | Midwest | 47 | 35 | .573 | 97.3 | 96.0 | 4th | Playoffs |
| 1999-00 | Minnesota Timberwolves | Western | Midwest | 50 | 32 | .610 | 98.5 | 96.0 | 3rd | Playoffs |
| 1998-99 | Minnesota Timberwolves | Western | Midwest | 25 | 25 | .500 | 92.9 | 92.6 | 4th | Playoffs |
| 1997-98 | Minnesota Timberwolves | Western | Midwest | 45 | 37 | .549 | 101.1 | 100.4 | 3rd | Playoffs |
| 1996-97 | Minnesota Timberwolves | Western | Midwest | 40 | 42 | .488 | 96.1 | 97.6 | 3rd | Playoffs |
| 1995-96 | Minnesota Timberwolves | Western | Midwest | 26 | 56 | .317 | 97.8 | 103.2 | T-5th | |
| 1994-95 | Minnesota Timberwolves | Western | Midwest | 21 | 61 | .256 | 94.2 | 103.2 | 6th | |
| 1993-94 | Minnesota Timberwolves | Western | Midwest | 20 | 62 | .244 | 96.7 | 103.6 | 5th | |
| 1992-93 | Minnesota Timberwolves | Western | Midwest | 19 | 63 | .232 | 98.1 | 105.9 | 5th | |
| 1991-92 | Minnesota Timberwolves | Western | Midwest | 15 | 67 | .183 | 100.5 | 107.5 | 6th | |
| 1990-91 | Minnesota Timberwolves | Western | Midwest | 29 | 53 | .354 | 99.6 | 103.5 | 5th | |
| 1989-90 | Minnesota Timberwolves | Western | Midwest | 22 | 60 | .268 | 95.2 | 99.4 | 6th |
Award winners
Headline player and coach honors held by franchise members. MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Coach of the Year, Most Improved Player, Sixth Man of the Year, and Clutch Player of the Year.
MVP · 1Most Valuable Player
- 2003-04Kevin Garnett
DPOY · 1Defensive Player of the Year
- 2023-24Rudy Gobert
ROY · 2Rookie of the Year
- 2015-16Karl-Anthony Towns
- 2014-15Andrew Wiggins
MIP · 1Most Improved Player
- 2010-11Kevin Love
6MOY · 1Sixth Man of the Year
- 2023-24Naz Reid
All-NBA Selections
Every All-NBA 1st, 2nd, or 3rd team selection by a player wearing this franchise's jersey.
2024-25
2ndAnthony Edwards
2023-24
2ndAnthony Edwards
2021-22
3rdKarl-Anthony Towns
2017-18
3rdJimmy Butler3rdKarl-Anthony Towns
2013-14
2ndKevin Love
2011-12
2ndKevin Love
2006-07
3rdKevin Garnett
2004-05
2ndKevin Garnett
2003-04
1stKevin Garnett2ndSam Cassell
2002-03
1stKevin Garnett
2001-02
2ndKevin Garnett
2000-01
2ndKevin Garnett
1999-00
1stKevin Garnett
1998-99
3rdKevin Garnett
Top games
The franchise's top 10 games ranked by Game Score: a composite of stakes, quality, and ELO-weighted matchup strength.
2024-25
Conf. Finals G4
Game Score
1.953
L126-128
2025-05-26 · Target Center · Minneapolis, Minnesota
2023-24
Conf. Finals G4
Game Score
1.795
W105-100
2024-05-28 · American Airlines Center · Dallas, Texas
2023-24
Conf. Semifinals G7
Game Score
1.742
W98-90
2024-05-19 · Ball Arena · Denver, Colorado
2003-04
Conf. Finals G5
Game Score
1.733
W98-96
2004-05-29 · Target Center · Minneapolis, Minnesota
2023-24
Conf. Finals G2
Game Score
1.716
L108-109
2024-05-24 · Target Center · Minneapolis, Minnesota
2023-24
Conf. Finals G1
Game Score
1.712
L105-108
2024-05-22 · Target Center · Minneapolis, Minnesota
2003-04
Conf. Semifinals G7
Game Score
1.632
W83-80
2004-05-19 · Target Center · Minneapolis, Minnesota
2003-04
Conf. Finals G6
Game Score
1.533
L90-96
2004-05-31 · Staples Center · Los Angeles, California
2003-04
Conf. Semifinals G3
Game Score
1.403
W114-113
vs Sacramento KingsOT
2004-05-10 · Arco Arena II · Sacramento, California
2025-26
Conf. Semifinals G1
Game Score
1.383
W104-102
2026-05-04 · Frost Bank Center · San Antonio, Texas
2023-24
First Round G4
Game Score
1.378
W122-116
vs Phoenix Suns
2024-04-28 · Footprint Center · Phoenix, Arizona
2024-25
Game Score
1.372
W131-128
2025-02-24 · Paycom Center · Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
| Season | Date | Round | Result | Score | Arena | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 2025-05-26 | Conf. Finals G4 | L | 126-128vs Oklahoma City Thunder | Target Center · Minneapolis, Minnesota | game score 1.953 |
| 2023-24 | 2024-05-28 | Conf. Finals G4 | W | 105-100vs Dallas Mavericks | American Airlines Center · Dallas, Texas | game score 1.795 |
| 2023-24 | 2024-05-19 | Conf. Semifinals G7 | W | 98-90vs Denver Nuggets | Ball Arena · Denver, Colorado | game score 1.742 |
| 2003-04 | 2004-05-29 | Conf. Finals G5 | W | 98-96vs Los Angeles Lakers | Target Center · Minneapolis, Minnesota | game score 1.733 |
| 2023-24 | 2024-05-24 | Conf. Finals G2 | L | 108-109vs Dallas Mavericks | Target Center · Minneapolis, Minnesota | game score 1.716 |
| 2023-24 | 2024-05-22 | Conf. Finals G1 | L | 105-108vs Dallas Mavericks | Target Center · Minneapolis, Minnesota | game score 1.712 |
| 2003-04 | 2004-05-19 | Conf. Semifinals G7 | W | 83-80vs Sacramento Kings | Target Center · Minneapolis, Minnesota | game score 1.632 |
| 2003-04 | 2004-05-31 | Conf. Finals G6 | L | 90-96vs Los Angeles Lakers | Staples Center · Los Angeles, California | game score 1.533 |
| 2003-04 | 2004-05-10 | Conf. Semifinals G3 | W | 114-113vs Sacramento KingsOT | Arco Arena II · Sacramento, California | game score 1.403 |
| 2025-26 | 2026-05-04 | Conf. Semifinals G1 | W | 104-102vs San Antonio Spurs | Frost Bank Center · San Antonio, Texas | game score 1.383 |
| 2023-24 | 2024-04-28 | First Round G4 | W | 122-116vs Phoenix Suns | Footprint Center · Phoenix, Arizona | game score 1.378 |
| 2024-25 | 2025-02-24 | W | 131-128vs Oklahoma City Thunder | Paycom Center · Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | game score 1.372 |