The 2018-19 season for the Minnesota Timberwolves showcased a team in transition. They finished with a 36-46 record, missing the playoffs and ending 11th in the Western Conference. The season began with turmoil as Jimmy Butler requested a trade, leading to his departure in November 2018 to the Philadelphia 76ers. In return, the Timberwolves acquired Robert Covington, Dario Šarić, Jerryd Bayless, and a second-round pick.
Despite the mid-season shakeup, Karl-Anthony Towns continued to deliver impressive performances, leading the team with an average of 24.4 points and 12.4 rebounds per game. The coaching staff also saw changes, with Tom Thibodeau being relieved of his duties in January 2019, and Ryan Saunders stepping in as interim head coach. The Timberwolves struggled with consistency, dealing with injuries and adjusting to new dynamics, ultimately leading to another year without postseason action.
- Regular Season Record: 36-46
- Playoff Result: Did not make playoffs
Minnesota Timberwolves Roster and Stats for 2018-19 Season
POINTS
Karl-Anthony Towns
24.4
REBOUNDS
Karl-Anthony Towns
12.4
ASSISTS
Jeff Teague
8.2
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | 77 | 24.4 | 12.4 | 3.4 | 0.9 | 1.6 | 40.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jimmy Butler | 10 | 21.3 | 5.2 | 4.3 | 2.4 | 1.0 | 37.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Andrew Wiggins | 73 | 18.1 | 4.8 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 33.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Derrick Rose | 51 | 18.0 | 2.7 | 4.3 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 37.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Robert Covington | 22 | 14.5 | 5.7 | 1.5 | 2.3 | 1.1 | 37.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jeff Teague | 42 | 12.1 | 2.5 | 8.2 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 33.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Taj Gibson | 70 | 10.8 | 6.5 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 32.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Dario Šarić | 68 | 10.5 | 5.5 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 38.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Josh Okogie | 74 | 7.7 | 2.9 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 27.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Luol Deng | 22 | 7.1 | 3.3 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 31.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Tyus Jones | 68 | 6.9 | 2.0 | 4.8 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 31.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Gorgui Dieng | 76 | 6.4 | 4.1 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 33.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jerryd Bayless | 34 | 6.1 | 1.8 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 29.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Mitch Creek | 1 | 6.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Keita Bates-Diop | 30 | 5.0 | 2.8 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 25.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Anthony Tolliver | 65 | 5.0 | 2.7 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 37.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Cameron Reynolds | 19 | 5.0 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 41.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Isaiah Canaan | 7 | 4.7 | 0.7 | 2.7 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 36.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| C.J. Williams | 15 | 2.6 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 31.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jared Terrell | 14 | 2.2 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 23.5 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| James Nunnally | 13 | 2.1 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 38.5 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Minnesota Timberwolves 2018-19 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2018-19 season for the Minnesota Timberwolves.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2018 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 112-108 | |
| Oct 19, 2018 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 131-123 | |
| Oct 20, 2018 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 140-136 | |
| Oct 22, 2018 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 101-91 | |
| Oct 24, 2018 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 112-105 | |
| Oct 26, 2018 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 125-95 | |
| Oct 29, 2018 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 124-120 | |
| Oct 31, 2018 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 128-125 | |
| Nov 02, 2018 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 116-99 | |
| Nov 04, 2018 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 111-81 | |
| Nov 05, 2018 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 120-109 | |
| Nov 07, 2018 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 114-110 | |
| Nov 09, 2018 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 121-110 | |
| Nov 12, 2018 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | W 120-113 | |
| Nov 14, 2018 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | W 107-100 | |
| Nov 16, 2018 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 112-96 | |
| Nov 18, 2018 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | L 100-87 | |
| Nov 21, 2018 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 103-101 | |
| Nov 23, 2018 | @ Brooklyn Nets | W 112-102 | |
| Nov 24, 2018 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 111-96 | |
| Nov 26, 2018 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 102-95 | |
| Nov 28, 2018 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 128-89 | |
| Dec 01, 2018 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 118-109 | |
| Dec 03, 2018 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 103-91 | |
| Dec 05, 2018 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 121-104 | |
| Dec 08, 2018 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 113-105 | |
| Dec 10, 2018 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 116-108 | |
| Dec 12, 2018 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 141-130 | |
| Dec 15, 2018 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 107-99 | |
| Dec 17, 2018 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 132-105 | |
| Dec 19, 2018 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 129-123 | |
| Dec 21, 2018 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 124-98 | |
| Dec 23, 2018 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | W 114-112 | |
| Dec 26, 2018 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 119-94 | |
| Dec 28, 2018 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 123-120 | |
| Dec 30, 2018 | @ Miami Heat | W 113-104 | |
| Dec 31, 2018 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | L 123-114 | |
| Jan 02, 2019 | @ Boston Celtics | L 115-102 | |
| Jan 04, 2019 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 120-103 | |
| Jan 06, 2019 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 108-86 | |
| Jan 08, 2019 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | W 119-117 | |
| Jan 11, 2019 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | L 119-115 | |
| Jan 12, 2019 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | W 110-106 | |
| Jan 15, 2019 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 149-107 | |
| Jan 18, 2019 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 116-113 | |
| Jan 20, 2019 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 116-114 | |
| Jan 22, 2019 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 118-91 | |
| Jan 24, 2019 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 120-105 | |
| Jan 25, 2019 | @ Utah Jazz | L 106-102 | |
| Jan 27, 2019 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 125-111 | |
| Jan 30, 2019 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 99-97 | |
| Feb 02, 2019 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 107-106 | |
| Feb 05, 2019 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 108-106 | |
| Feb 07, 2019 | @ Orlando Magic | L 122-112 | |
| Feb 08, 2019 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | L 122-117 | |
| Feb 11, 2019 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 130-120 | |
| Feb 13, 2019 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 121-111 | |
| Feb 22, 2019 | @ New York Knicks | W 115-104 | |
| Feb 23, 2019 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 140-128 | |
| Feb 25, 2019 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 112-105 | |
| Feb 27, 2019 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 131-123 | |
| Feb 28, 2019 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 122-115 | |
| Mar 03, 2019 | @ Washington Wizards | L 135-121 | |
| Mar 05, 2019 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | W 131-120 | |
| Mar 06, 2019 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 131-114 | |
| Mar 09, 2019 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 135-130 | |
| Mar 10, 2019 | vs. New York Knicks | W 103-92 | |
| Mar 12, 2019 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 133-107 | |
| Mar 14, 2019 | @ Utah Jazz | L 120-100 | |
| Mar 17, 2019 | @ Houston Rockets | L 117-102 | |
| Mar 19, 2019 | vs. Golden State Warriors | L 117-107 | |
| Mar 21, 2019 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 113-106 | |
| Mar 23, 2019 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | W 112-99 | |
| Mar 26, 2019 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 122-111 | |
| Mar 29, 2019 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 131-130 | |
| Mar 30, 2019 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 118-109 | |
| Apr 01, 2019 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 132-122 | |
| Apr 03, 2019 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 110-108 | |
| Apr 05, 2019 | vs. Miami Heat | W 111-109 | |
| Apr 07, 2019 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | L 132-126 | |
| Apr 09, 2019 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 120-100 | |
| Apr 10, 2019 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 99-95 |