The first things you look for, given the whirlwind off-season the Timberwolves have had, are the reunions.

For example: In the Wolves 2003-2004 schedule, which was officially released Tuesday, the Wolves will open the season Oct. 29 at home against Milwaukee. That will enable Sam Cassell and Ervin Johnson to open the season against their former team.

Michael Olowokandi, the Wolves' new center will face his old squad, the L.A. Clippers, at Target Center Nov. 22. Latrell Sprewell? The New York Knicks come to Minnesota Nov. 26.

In their 15th season, the Timberwolves will play 20 games on the weekend, including seven home games on Sunday afternoon. They will appear on national television 17 times: ABC will carry a game with Houston Jan. 17; the Wolves will appear on ESPN /ESPN2 10 times, on TNT five times and on TSN once.

"I like our schedule," said Chris Wright, senior vice president and chief marketing officer for the Wolves. "It's a really, really balanced schedule."