What happened: LaMelo Ball has arrived at the arena ahead of his first regular-season home appearance with the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Why it matters: The contest against the Toronto Raptors serves as Minnesota's 2026-27 home opener after Ball joined the franchise for the new campaign.

What to watch: Opening tip between the Raptors and Timberwolves is upcoming with the scheduled game currently at 0-0.