Chris Hine
Reporter
TimberwolvesChris Hine was the Star Tribune's sports analytics reporter before taking over the Wolves beat, He previously spent eight years covering college sports and the Chicago Blackhawks for the Chicago Tribune. He is an amateur piano player and songwriter in his spare time and has an unhealthy obsession with the music of Carole King. He is a 2009 graduate of the University of Notre Dame.
Latest from Chris Hine
Wolves
Timberwolves will play Nuggets at home, Sixers in Des Moines during NBA preseason
The five-team exhibition slate also includes road games against the Knicks, Lakers and Bulls.
July 25, 2024
Wolves
Timberwolves guard Rob Dillingham learning the NBA ropes from Mike Conley, John Wall
The No. 8 overall pick will get the chance to pick Mike Conley’s brain with the Wolves, but he also has a mentor with a connection to his hometown and University of Kentucky.
July 17, 2024
Wolves
Jaylen Clark’s standout defense and other observations from Timberwolves summer league
Jaylen Clark, a 2023 second-round pick from UCLA, had six steals in the Wolves’ 105-94 victory over Indiana.
July 15, 2024
Olympics
Olympics are a whole new level for rising Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards
“I definitely was nervous,” Wolves star Anthony Edwards said of playing for Team USA. That feeling will grow over the next month as Ant competes for his country alongside basketball legends.
July 13, 2024
Wolves
Terrence Shannon Jr. impresses and other observations from Timberwolves summer league
Terrence Shannon Jr., the 27th overall pick, was the best player on the floor with 25 points in a victory over the Pelicans in Las Vegas.
July 13, 2024
Wolves
Family ties fuel Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker in first Olympics with Canada
The Wolves guard is accomplishing a lifelong goal representing Canada in Paris alongside cousin Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
July 12, 2024
Wolves
Timberwolves promote Matt Lloyd to general manager
Former Orlando and Chicago executive Matt Lloyd will be in his third season in Minnesota.
July 10, 2024
Wolves
Anthony Edwards’ confidence hasn’t wavered even with star-studded Team USA
After the second team practice in Las Vegas, Anthony Edwards said he can be the team’s No. 1 option, but the Wolves star is also OK even if he doesn’t play with a group that features several Hall of Famers.
July 8, 2024
Wolves
Terrence Shannon Jr. impresses and other observations from Timberwolves summer league
Terrence Shannon Jr., the 27th overall pick, was the best player on the floor with 25 points in a victory over the Pelicans in Las Vegas.
July 13, 2024
Wolves
Family ties fuel Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker in first Olympics with Canada
The Wolves guard is accomplishing a lifelong goal representing Canada in Paris alongside cousin Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
July 12, 2024
Wolves
Timberwolves promote Matt Lloyd to general manager
Former Orlando and Chicago executive Matt Lloyd will be in his third season in Minnesota.
July 10, 2024
Wolves
Anthony Edwards’ confidence hasn’t wavered even with star-studded Team USA
After the second team practice in Las Vegas, Anthony Edwards said he can be the team’s No. 1 option, but the Wolves star is also OK even if he doesn’t play with a group that features several Hall of Famers.
July 8, 2024