The Minnesota Timberwolves hit the road to face the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday after a tough 116-115 loss to the Lakers. Sitting at a 2-3 record, the Wolves are still trying to find their rhythm early in the season.

Donte DiVincenzo's facial expression after a serious injury scare captured attention during the Hornets-Timberwolves game.

Gobert played like the four-time Defensive Player of the Year he is as the Wolves dominated the third quarter.

Both the Minnesota Timberwolves and Charlotte Hornets may be without one of their star players in Saturday night's matchup.

The Hornets entered the game with a back-to-back looming, playing the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday and the Utah Jazz on Sunday. Star guard LaMelo Ball was questionable headed in; however, the guard ended up being cleared and started for the Buzz.

Defense and point guard play are two major issues for the Wolves, who lost to a Lakers team missing LeBron James and Luka Dončić.

The Minnesota Timberwolves unveiled a new "state-of-the-art" stage lighting system at Target Center during Sunday's home opener. The move is part of an effort by the team's new owners, Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez, to enhance the gameday experience for fans attending in person. The two purchased the franchise for $1.5 billion in June.

Former Timberwolves second-round pick and reserve forward Josh Minott, who could never truly crack the rotation in Minnesota, is now seizing an opportunity and breaking out as a starter with the Boston Celtics early in the 2025-26 season.