Chris Hine
Sports reporter
Timberwolves reporterChris Hine was the Minnesota 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
Joe Ingles back with Timberwolves on one-year deal
After the 37-year-old didn’t play much last season, his return is significant as it gives the Wolves a respected and vocal leader in the locker room for another year.
June 30, 2025
Randle will stay in Minnesota after landing a three-year, $100 million contract
The Timberwolves now have Naz Reid and Julius Randle back in the fold but are likely to lose Nickeil Alexander-Walker in free agency.
June 29, 2025
Analysis: Next up for Wolves in free agency is the Randle situation
The team struck a deal with Naz Reid and now is on to starting forward Julius Randle, who has a $31 million option for next season and must decide Sunday.
June 29, 2025
Naz Reid takes a new deal, will stay with Wolves
The contract is for $125 million over five years, with a player option on the fifth year.
June 28, 2025
Wolves begin NBA draft’s second day with trades, then add Australian center
President Tim Connelly dealt the No. 31 pick for No. 36 and two future second-round picks. Then he moved again, down to position No. 45, and selected 7-2 Rocco Zikarsky.
June 27, 2025
Timberwolves take French big man with 17th pick of NBA draft
Joan Beringer, a 6-foot-11 forward/center, is known best for his versatility on defense.
June 26, 2025
You asked, we answered: Questions about the sale of the Timberwolves and Lynx
Among the topics: A new arena, Kevin Garnett, uniforms, tonight’s draft and ticket prices.
June 25, 2025
Lore and Rodriguez vow not to move Wolves but say they’ll push for new arena
Paying a luxury tax to keep the Wolves competitive and relying on Tim Connelly to run basketball operations is on top of the new owners’ agenda.
June 25, 2025
Wolves begin NBA draft’s second day with trades, then add Australian center
President Tim Connelly dealt the No. 31 pick for No. 36 and two future second-round picks. Then he moved again, down to position No. 45, and selected 7-2 Rocco Zikarsky.
June 27, 2025
Timberwolves take French big man with 17th pick of NBA draft
Joan Beringer, a 6-foot-11 forward/center, is known best for his versatility on defense.
June 26, 2025
You asked, we answered: Questions about the sale of the Timberwolves and Lynx
Among the topics: A new arena, Kevin Garnett, uniforms, tonight’s draft and ticket prices.
June 25, 2025
Lore and Rodriguez vow not to move Wolves but say they’ll push for new arena
Paying a luxury tax to keep the Wolves competitive and relying on Tim Connelly to run basketball operations is on top of the new owners’ agenda.
June 25, 2025