Edwards had 14 as the Wolves opened a 21-point lead in the first quarter. But perennial Wolves killer Coby White had 11 points on 3-for-3 shooting in the first and the Bulls hunted matchups against Luka Garza as the Wolves went to their bench. Chicago went on a 22-9 run and got within 39-30 by the end of the first quarter.

Nothing Minnesota does is easy. It’s the theme of the 2024-25 Timberwolves campaign. The story was the same even in a 19-point victory.

After sending Zach LaVine away in a trade to the Sacramento Kings, the Chicago Bulls have a major decision to make about their starting lineup. The team needs to find a player capable of lifting the offensive load the way LaVine did.

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The Bulls are currently 12-13 on the road with a point differential of -3, while the Timberwolves have a 4-6 record in their last ten games at home.

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle will be sidelined at least through the All-Star break with a strained right groin he suffered last week.

Julius Randle, who has been the Timberwolves' second leading scorer since coming to the team in an preseason trade, will be sidelined at least two more weeks because of a groin injury. The 30-year-old forward has been out since he left a game on Jan. 30 against the Utah Jazz because of what the team called a right groin strain.

"This deal gives the Hawks a genuine co-star on offense for Trae Young, providing an interesting two-man game that could be beneficial for Randle and the Hawks. The Timberwolves land better-fitting role-players around Edwards who will hit shots and bolster the team's rotation, while also landing the Wolves another valuable draft asset."