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The Timberwolves are shooting just 74% from the free-throw line in losses this season. It’s an issue that cost Minnesota on Friday, and could rear its head again at inopportune times when the stakes are at their highest in the months to come.

The Timberwolves have looked around. They have kicked the tires. They are not kicking them very hard. According to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic, Minnesota is highly unlikely to make a splashy move for Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant or Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball,

The Minnesota Timberwolves are reportedly a potential trade landing spot for Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk.

LaMelo Ball has been linked to trade rumors, and in this mock deal, he joins the Minnesota Timberwolves, boosting their title chances.

Julius Randle scored 29 points and the hot-shooting Minnesota Timberwolves never trailed in a 139-106 blowout of the Milwaukee Bucks.