The Iowa Wolves are a professional basketball team that is affiliated with the Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA. The team plays in the NBA G League, which is a developmental league for the NBA. The Iowa Wolves play their home games at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.
The team was originally founded in 2007 as the Iowa Energy. They played their first season in the NBA Development League (now called the NBA G League) in 2007-08. In 2017, the team was purchased by the Minnesota Timberwolves and renamed the Iowa Wolves.
The Iowa Wolves have had some successful seasons over the years. In their second season in 2008-09, they made it to the NBA G League Finals but lost to the Colorado 14ers. In the 2010-11 season, they again made it to the NBA G League Finals but fell short to the Rio Grande Valley Vipers.
In the 2018-19 season, the Iowa Wolves saw some success once again. They finished the regular season with a record of 23-27, which was good enough for the sixth seed in the Western Conference playoffs. Unfortunately, they were eliminated in the first round by the Salt Lake City Stars.
The Iowa Wolves have been a great place for young players to develop their skills and work towards reaching the NBA. Many players have come through the Iowa Wolves on their way to successful NBA careers, including current NBA stars like Jimmy Butler and Jeremy Lin.
One of the unique things about the Iowa Wolves is their partnership with Special Olympics Iowa. The team hosts a yearly Special Olympics Iowa Night at one of their games, where they celebrate the athletes and raise awareness for the organization.
Overall, the Iowa Wolves are an important part of the basketball community. They provide a means for players to reach their goals of playing in the NBA while entertaining fans in Des Moines and beyond.
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