Minnesota Timberwolves Schedule Release Imminent
The Minnesota Timberwolves are on the cusp of learning their 2026-27 NBA schedule, with reports indicating that the league will release the full slate next week. This development comes as the team is still reeling from their 20-62 record in the previous season.
What happened?
The Timberwolves have made some solid additions to their roster, headlined by the trade for Minnesota forward Julius Randle. However, the team's performance in the upcoming season will largely depend on how Randle fits into a team led by sharpshooter Michael Porter Jr. and the young backcourt duo of Egor Demin and Mikel Brown Jr.
Why it matters for Minnesota Timberwolves
The Eastern Conference is looking more formidable next season compared to past years, and the Timberwolves will be hoping to have a better performance than in 2025-26. With the release of the full schedule, the team will be able to prepare accordingly and make necessary adjustments to their strategy.
What comes next?
The NBA's 2026-27 schedule is "on course" to be released in full next week, according to NBA insider Marc Stein. This would fall in line with the league's usual announcement of the full slate in the middle of August. The Timberwolves already know their entire preseason schedule and when they will be playing certain teams due to the NBA Cup, but the rest of the schedule should be announced soon.
The team will be hoping to have a better performance in 2026-27 than in 2025-26, when they finished the campaign with a lowly 20-62 record. Next season will give the Timberwolves the chance to see how Randle fits into a team led by Porter Jr. along with seeing how Demin and Brown Jr. gel together as one of the youngest backcourts in the league.
The Timberwolves' recent form has been a concern, with a recent loss to the San Antonio Spurs on May 16, 2026, resulting in a 109-139 scoreline. They have lost their last four games, with a recent win against the Spurs being the only bright spot in their recent form (1W-0D-4L, LLLLLW, most recent first).
The release of the full schedule will be a significant development for the Timberwolves, and the team will be eagerly awaiting the announcement. With the addition of Randle and the young backcourt duo, the team is looking to make a statement in the upcoming season. The Eastern Conference is looking more formidable next season, and the Timberwolves will be hoping to have a better performance than in 2025-26.
The NBA's commissioner, Adam Silver, had previously admitted that he was waiting for LeBron James to make his choice before finishing up the schedule. However, with James now in Philadelphia, everything can progress as planned. The release of the full schedule will be a significant development for the Timberwolves, and the team will be eagerly awaiting the announcement.
