The Minnesota Timberwolves have revealed their 2024-25 NBA City Edition uniform, a tribute to the frigid elegance of Minnesota’s winters and the spirit of “lake life” that defines the state. In collaboration with Nike, this uniform is the culmination of a two-year story arc celebrating Minnesota’s deep connection to its natural landscape, particularly the iconic lakes that freeze over during the winter months. The design captures the serene beauty of snow-covered terrain under a moonlit sky, inviting fans to embrace the season’s stark yet captivating charm.
"Here in Minnesota, we don’t just survive the cold; we thrive in it," said Timberwolves Chief Marketing Officer Mike Grahl. "Completing Nike and the NBA’s two-year City Edition story, this uniform is a tribute to Minnesota’s lake life in ice-cold style." The design blends a crisp white and bold black palette, evoking the icy calm of a Minnesota winter. At the core of the uniform is a custom-crafted ice pattern, meticulously designed in Bloomington, Minnesota, to reflect the layered textures of ice-covered lakes.
The “MINNESOTA” wordmark remains across the chest, serving as a proud reminder of the team’s roots and the close-knit bond between the Timberwolves and their community. Encasing the primary Timberwolves logo on the shorts, the icy black-and-white color scheme features a frozen pattern, symbolizing the powerful seasonality of winter in Minnesota. The trim on the uniform bears the phrase “Land of 10,000 Lakes,” with a debossed white finish designed to look like tracks pressed into freshly fallen snow, adding a tangible sense of wintry texture.
The waistband of the shorts features a white silicone emblem of Minnesota, creating a tone-on-tone effect that keeps the focus on the state’s snowy landscape. The phrase “Land of 10,000 Lakes” is also displayed along the baseline, flanked by the North Stars, reinforcing the team’s connection to Minnesota’s natural beauty and resilient character.
This City Edition uniform will be worn by the Timberwolves throughout the season, debuting in their game against the Phoenix Suns on November 17. Alongside the uniform, the Timberwolves will unveil a custom City Edition court that brings the wintry theme to life with an apron painted a deep black to resemble the night sky. The icy gradient lanes blend from black to frosty white, mimicking the look of frozen lakes, and the Timberwolves logo at center court reflects the icy texture of the jersey design. “Land of 10,000 Lakes” is proudly displayed along the sideline, reminding fans of the state’s defining landscapes.
The Timberwolves’ 2024-25 City Edition uniform is more than just a seasonal design; it’s a celebration of Minnesota’s iconic winter landscape and the resilient spirit that its people embody. The uniform and the custom court embody the essence of “lake life,” showing that for the Timberwolves and their fans, winter is a time not only to endure but to celebrate.