Wolves headed to California, China to play preseason games

Published 9:47 pm Friday, August 18, 2017

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Timberwolves fans interested in watching their team in the preseason will have to hit the road — or go overseas.

The abbreviated exhibition schedule will include games in Anaheim on Sept. 30 against the Los Angeles Lakers, and in China on Oct. 5 and Oct. 8 against the Golden State Warriors.

It will be the first time the Wolves have ever played in China.

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The team’s home arena, Target Center, is undergoing a major renovation this summer. Construction expected to be completed just in time for the regular-season home opener against Utah on Oct. 20.