Timberwolves Return Prince-Inspired “Purple Rain” Jerseys

The Minnesota Timberwolves brought back their Prince-inspired purple City Edition uniforms Saturday, debuting matching "Purple Rain" center-court decals at Target Center. Created with Prince’s estate and Nike, the paisley-accented jerseys feature MLPS on the left leg and nod to the "Minneapolis Sound." Sounds of Blackness performed "Purple Rain" at halftime. The team will wear the purple set six more times this season, next on Dec. 19 against Oklahoma City. Merlin sees this as ritual as much as style: tying the franchise to Prince deepens the city’s identity, turns home games into cultural events and creates collectible moments for fans. Expect louder crowds, stronger merchandise pull and more themed nights — the court decal makes the homage feel built to last, not just an alternate uniform.