Timberwolves fans have a schedule built for a flagship season. Opening with a trip to Portland and a rematch with LeBron, Luka and Jokic sets a brutal early tone, while Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns chase Minnesota’s first Finals run. The league’s new broadcast era means 28 Wolves games on ABC/ESPN, NBC/Peacock and Amazon, with a Christmas Day showdown in Denver underscoring the national spotlight across the slate.

New ownership under Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez amplifies the upside, as the Wolves leverage elevated TV exposure to maximize fantasy value from Edwards, Towns and emerging pieces. The calendar also features late-night tips on NBC/Peacock in February and March, a robust In-Season Tournament schedule (Utah, Sacramento, Phoenix, OKC), and a dense stretch of marquee matchups that could swing DFS and season-long decisions.

Key early markers include Oct. 22 in Portland, Oct. 24 in Los Angeles against the Lakers, and Oct. 26 vs. Indiana; the narrative repeatedly circles back to high-profile rematches and cross-conference tests. With a frontcourt grinding schedule and an offense built around Edwards’ scoring, Minnesota’s path to fantasy relevance hinges on pace, usage and shot volume during these high-visibility weeks.