https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/page/112/?d=4WordPress Posts: WordPress Postsenhttps://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/ants-fiba-play-highlights-his-evolution-as-a-two-way-player/When the Minnesota Timberwolves drafted Anthony Edwards first overall in 2020, most people were focused on what he could do on the offensive end. Edwards averaged just over 19 points on 40.2% from the floor and 29.4% from three in 32 games at the University of Georgia. Of course, Ant needed to bec...16922Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/why-does-it-matter-what-cousins-does-on-tuesdays/During Dan Barreiro’s July 17 show, a listener from Ham Lake chimed in with a comment. If Kirk Cousins wants to take a day off during the week, he can work a $150,000-per-year desk job. People have said worse things on Reddit threads, social media, or comment sections. $150,000 per year is nothing...16915Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/why-cant-the-twins-just-be-normal/The 2022 Minnesota Twins might have been the most frustrating team in franchise history, and not just because they underachieved. Plenty of Twins teams have been good on paper, but not in practice. But it wasn't that they underachieved, it was how they went about it.   Having a solid lineup that...16914Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/jordan-addison-came-as-advertised-in-seattle/With the arrival of the opening preseason game last night, fans were given their first look at Jordan Addison, and he measured up to expectations. Addison saw limited action, only being targeted three times in three drives. However, he made plays with those opportunities, with an incredible (and w...16911Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/would-johnny-manziel-had-a-different-outcome-with-the-vikings/The Minnesota Vikings were looking for a quarterback in the 2014 NFL Draft, and that year’s class had plenty of options. As the evening wore on into the middle of the first round, the Vikings’ decision centered around two names – Teddy Bridgewater and Johnny Manziel.   Many believe the Vikings do...16905Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/kevin-oconnell-tipped-his-hand-by-playing-josh-oliver-in-seattle/Kevin O'Connell is as cautious -- maybe even a bit paranoid -- as they come when it pertains to playing his starters in the preseason. And for good reason. Last I checked, availability is still the best ability. Why risk an injury to a marquee player when you don't have to? Plus, he already has pr...16900Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/does-a-fully-healthy-wolves-roster-hold-jaden-mcdaniels-back/Along with Anthony Edwards, Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels is considered to be one of the most promising players on the roster. Whether it’s his 3-point shooting, ball handling, or playmaking ability, McDaniels has made steady improvements since the Wolves drafted him 28th overall...16897Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/matt-wallner-has-been-here-all-along/Matt Wallner had struck out 15 times in his last 25 Triple-A at-bats when the Minnesota Twins called him up on May 23. The promotion hardly felt merited. Wallner didn’t have a hit in his first 11 major-league at-bats this season, and he only hit four Triple-A home runs in April and May. Still, the...16892Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/was-carlos-correa-destined-to-be-a-twin/It seemed like fate that Carlos Correa would stay with the Minnesota Twins. There was always a possibility of him returning to the organization, despite the challenges he faced last offseason. Many Twins fans are familiar with Correa’s unusual obstacles after opting out of his original 3-year, $10...16891Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/anthony-edwards-will-get-valuable-playmaking-reps-in-fiba/It was exciting but deserving news when the US National Team announced that Anthony Edwards was joining them for FIBA. Historically, this opportunity has been a valuable opportunity for young players to represent their country on a big stage. Although they don’t have their usual teammates and syst...16890Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/would-the-wolves-ever-need-gobert-to-stretch-the-floor/August is the slowest month in the NBA’s off-season. The draft, hype around free agency, and Summer League have all passed. The NBA community is left to wait for training camp to open in late October to get their next taste of basketball. However, there is more buzz than usual right now. The 2023...16887Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/has-pablo-lopez-become-what-everyone-wanted-jose-berrios-to-be/Ever since the Minnesota Twins traded Johan Santana after the 2007 season, they have spent the next decade and a half seeking their next franchise ace. Francisco Liriano looked like Santana’s heir apparent before shoulder injuries and regression halted his momentum. Truthfully, they haven’t only b...16884Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/why-are-kevin-oconnells-play-calls-so-complicated/On Netflix's Quarterback series, we got a unique look into Kirk Cousins' life and processes. The intro to the episode hits the viewer with an avalanche of play calls that leave your head spinning. If you don't have access to watch the series, a compilation of Jon Gruden play calls like the below c...16882Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/overreacting-to-the-vikings-first-unofficial-depth-chart/As the Minnesota Vikings prepare to kick off their first game of the preseason this Thursday, they unveiled their first officially “unofficial” depth chart of 2023.   This is our first glimpse into where things stand with numerous training camp position battles. Roster cuts, playing time, and bot...16880Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/anthony-edwards-leadership-shined-through-in-usas-first-game/This was Anthony Edwards’ first time playing basketball in 103 days, so bear with me as I try my best not to overreact to a preliminary game in early August.     Monday night was our first look at Team USA as they prepare for the 2023 World Cup, which will be kicking off in late August. The...16876Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/is-minnesotas-patience-with-kepler-and-pagan-a-vice-or-a-virtue/There was a time when Emilio Pagan’s days looked numbered.   Pagán had just wrapped up his first season with the Minnesota Twins and posted a 4.43 ERA while allowing 12 home runs. Although he posted a 2.16 ERA and allowed only one home run in his final 13 appearances, many believed there was no w...16875Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/why-did-kirilloffs-slugging-percentage-jump-before-his-injury/For all of the eye-rolling and yawning that clichés bring, some overused phrases are helpful nuggets of truth. One wouldn’t have to follow baseball for long before the words “baseball is a game of adjustments” infiltrates their brain. It is true, though, that players must adjust to remain successf...16874Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/has-the-defensive-line-become-the-forgotten-piece-of-the-vikings-defense/There have been many great defensive linemen in Minnesota Vikings history. From the Purple People Eaters of the ‘70s to Chris Doleman in the early ‘90s, the Williams Wall in the 2000s, Jared Allen, and Everson Griffen and Danielle Hunter in the past decade, the line has been a staple of the Viking...16873Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/dallas-keuchels-patience-paid-off/Dallas Keuchel said that the Minnesota Twins didn’t have to sell him too hard on signing with them. They had a full rotation but have a Triple-A team in a big-league city. He liked what Derek Falvey and Thad Levine had done in developing pitchers. And the depth was thin behind Louie Varland. The 3...16868Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/where-theres-smoke-theres-fire-with-jordan-balazovic/If you’re upset about Canadian wildfires ruining the air quality during Minnesota’s precious few summer months, I’ve got a scapegoat for you. Jordan Balazovic is throwing smoke. He has a 2.79 ERA (157 ERA+) in 19.1 innings pitched this year. His underlying numbers (5.18 FIP, 1.190 WHP) indicate he...16866Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/dallas-keuchel-is-the-right-guy-in-the-right-place-for-the-twins/Throughout the 2023 season, the Minnesota Twins' pitching staff has been one of the biggest strengths. The Twins have ranked near the top of the league in ERA for most of this year. Something has changed since the All-Star Break, though. Minnesota’s starters have posted a 5.28 ERA since the beginn...16862Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/anthony-davis-contract-extension-puts-kats-into-perspective/On Friday afternoon, All-Star forward Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers agreed to a three-year, $186 million maximum contract extension, keeping him in LA through 2028.     Davis’ extension becomes the newest installment in what has been a very expensive off-season in the NBA. Superm...16861Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/joe-mauer-became-minnesotas-rorshach-test/Longtime national baseball writer Michael Baumann was perplexed.   “Last summer, I became aware of a curious phenomenon,” he wrote in February 2014, the year Joe Mauer moved to first base. “Apparently there are Minnesota Twins fans who either genuinely don’t like Joe Mauer or who view him as some...16858Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/what-will-it-take-for-kirk-cousins-new-attitude-to-translate-to-the-field/In the early days of training camp, Kirk Cousins has a whole new vibe.   Cousins is coming off an appearance in the Netflix documentary Quarterback, which granted a look into the daily life of playing the position in the NFL. The appearance gained him a ton of new fans, and that confidence has tr...16855Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/could-anthony-edwards-become-the-best-no-5-in-nba-history/Anthony Edwards is having one hell of a summer. First, Team USA selected him to play in this month’s FIBA World Cup in Asia. Then he signed a gigantic rookie max extension worth up to $260 million as soon as he was eligible. Now heading into his fourth season in the NBA, he’s making a significant...16851Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000