2021–22 Minnesota Timberwolves season
The 2021–22 Minnesota Timberwolves season was the 33rd season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The regular season for the league began on October 19, 2021 and featured the normal 82-game schedule for the first time since the 2018–19 season. On September 22, 2021, general manager Gersson Rosas was fired, and was subsequently replaced by Sachin Gupta.
| 2021–22 Minnesota Timberwolves season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Chris Finch |
| General manager | Sachin Gupta |
| Owner(s) | Glen Taylor |
| Arena | Target Center |
| Results | |
| Record | 46–36 (.561) |
| Place | Division: 3rd (Northwest) Conference: 7th (Western) |
| Playoff finish | First Round (lost to Grizzlies 2–4) |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
| Local media | |
| Television | Bally Sports North |
| Radio | WCCO |
With a win over the Milwaukee Bucks on March 19, the Timberwolves clinched their first winning season since 2018, and only their second winning season since 2005. After a win over the Los Angeles Clippers in the play-in tournament on April 12, 2022, the Timberwolves clinched their first playoff berth since 2018. However, they lost to the Memphis Grizzlies in the first round in six games.