Q 01/05

In which year did the Timberwolves begin play as an NBA expansion team?

A) 1995

B) 1991

C) 1989

D) 1993

Answer · why

C) 1989

They joined alongside Orlando; Charlotte and Miami had started a year earlier.

Q 02/05

What is the name of the Timberwolves' home arena in downtown Minneapolis?

A) U.S. Bank Stadium

B) Williams Arena

C) Xcel Energy Center

D) Target Center

Answer · why

D) Target Center

The team played its first season in the Metrodome before moving into the new arena in 1990.

Q 03/05

Which name lost to 'Timberwolves' in the 1986 vote among Minnesota's 842 city councils?

A) Loons

B) Lakers

C) Polars

D) Blizzard

Answer · why

C) Polars

'Timberwolves' won by nearly two to one; Minnesota has the largest wolf population in the lower 48 states.

Q 04/05

Which NBA franchise left Minneapolis in 1960 and kept its lake-inspired name in its new city?

A) Hawks

B) Kings

C) Lakers

D) Warriors

Answer · why

C) Lakers

The Minneapolis Lakers were named for the state's lakes and kept the name in Los Angeles.

Q 05/05

Which Pistons forward, the Wolves' first expansion pick, refused to report and was traded?

A) Rick Mahorn

B) Vinnie Johnson

C) John Salley

D) Bill Laimbeer

Answer · why

A) Rick Mahorn

Fresh off a title, he had no interest in an expansion team and was sent to Philadelphia.