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A preseason NBA game is coming to Des Moines for the second time. The Minnesota Timberwolves announced the team will play a preseason game in October 2024 at Wells Fargo Arena, home of the Iowa Wolves, Minnesota's G League affiliate. The Timberwolves will play against the Philadelphia 76ers.

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The NBA is coming to Wells Fargo Arena for the first time, and it's bringing one of the state's biggest superstars. The Denver Nuggets and Golden State Warriors will play an NBA preseason game at 7 p.m. on Oct. 16 in downtown Des Moines. The announcement will be made during a Thursday morning press conference at the Iowa Hall of Pride. Among those expected to be in attendance is Ames native and Golden State forward Harrison Barnes.

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