"I'm still driven by the same things," Finch said as the Wolves enter another pivotal season. "I don't like to lose."

The Timberwolves are being bold by taking away starting point guard duties from Mike Conley. Here's likely why.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have named a new starting point guard, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes.Veteran Mike Conley heads to the bench, while Donte DiVincenzo will run Minnesota’s offense.“Sources: Minnesota Timberwolves will award Donte DiVincenzo the starting point guard spot to open the 2025-26 NBA season.

In a shocking reveal before the season opener Wednesday night, the Timberwolves have decided to move veteran Mike Conley to the bench and hand the starting point guard job to Donte DiVincenzo. That's the word from NBA insider Chris Haynes, who says Conley will remain a "vital piece."

The Minnesota Timberwolves are, for the most part, running back a team that reached the last two Western Conference finals. They furthered their commitment to the core around superstar Anthony Edwards by re-signing Julius Randle and Naz Reid to remain the next two scorers in the pecking order.

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We asked our staff here at Timberwolves On SI to predict the team's final record, non-Ant MVP (they're not allowed to choose Anthony Edwards), most improved player, best rookie or sophomore, and how the Wolves will fare in the playoffs.

Minnesota entered the Western Conference Finals last spring with an air of confidence. The Timberwolves had fallen short at this same stage a year prior, but that was part of the process. Now they