https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/page/116/?d=4WordPress Posts: WordPress Postsenhttps://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/will-the-born-again-twins-carry-their-sins-into-the-second-half/On June 30, Rocco Baldelli picked up a marker and absolved the Minnesota Twins of their sins. “Let the Season Begin…” he wrote on the whiteboard in the Baltimore Orioles’ visiting locker room. The season had begun on March 30, three months before the Twins landed in Baltimore. They were 40-42, lea...16669Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/josh-minott-is-making-a-name-for-himself/Disrespect.   That was the term Josh Minott used to describe his basketball journey thus far.   Entering the University of Memphis as a top-100 high school prospect, Minott had high expectations for himself. But given the team's roster construction and with Minott's shooting inefficiencies, he s...16666Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/will-we-see-the-benefits-of-minnesotas-draft-strategy-at-summer-league/After seeing how the Rudy Gobert trade worked out in Year 1, many fans were ready to move on from Tim Connelly by the trade deadline. However, he’s been working his way back into the good graces of Minnesota Timberwolves fans slowly but surely. Connelly has been making moves that have greatly impr...16661Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/how-have-the-twins-played-since-their-reset-in-baltimore/Rocco Baldelli picked up a marker in the Baltimore Orioles' visiting clubhouse and wrote down a simple message for his players: “Let the season begin.”   The intent behind the message was clear. The Minnesota Twins were in the middle of a season where they had been unable to find any consistency....16660Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/could-edouard-julien-unlock-minnesotas-lineup/On July 3, Edouard Julien was sitting on a couch in the clubhouse when someone yelled his name. “Eddie, you’re leading off!” one of his coaches bellowed. It was the bottom of the 8th inning, and the Minnesota Twins and Kansas City Royals were tied 3-3. Julien knew the Twins might want him to pinch...16658Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/randy-moss-disgusting-act-changed-the-course-of-history/You know those moments in time that change the course of history? The sports world is loaded with them.   A missed kick, a bad play call, or even a player in the wrong place at the wrong time can have an effect on a franchise. For the Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers, that moment may have...16654Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-wolves-had-to-bring-nickeil-alexander-walker-back/You won’t find the Minnesota Timberwolves on many NBA free agency winners lists this summer. They didn’t make any home-run swings, franchise re-defining trades, or salary-cap crippling overpays. The fate of the franchise still rests with the guys making max money or in line for big extensions this...16653Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/brian-asamoah-needs-his-anthony-barr/After cutting several longtime veterans, the Minnesota Vikings are thrusting younger players into more prominent roles. Brian Asamoah is one of those rising young talents. The linebacker out of Oklahoma and third-round draft pick in 2022 played 10 games in 2022, and had nine tackles in a backup ro...16652Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/jordan-balazovic-is-a-good-example-of-how-to-manage-a-pitching-prospect/In mid-February, the Minnesota Twins made it clear that they were disappointed in Jordan Balazovic. News had just broken that someone had injured the star pitching prospect at a Fort Myers bar. The Twins had taken Balazovic in the 5th round of the 2016 draft, and the Canadian hurler had quickly as...16651Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/theres-a-pathway-for-pablo-lopez-to-balance-the-arraez-trade/It’s hard to miss Luis Arraez these days. Or, maybe I should say that it’s hard not to miss Arraez. He owns ESPN’s baseball corner, small as it is. MLB may be becoming a more regional sport; there are 162 games. It’s not like football, where you can watch your favorite team play at noon, then catc...16647Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/how-ed-ingram-can-make-a-turnaround-in-his-sophomore-season/It's no secret that 2022 second-round pick Ed Ingram struggled mightily at right guard throughout seemingly his entire rookie season. Even though Ingram was on the field at his right guard spot for all of Minnesota's 1,225 offensive snaps last season -- which needs to be celebrated for a rookie of...16646Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/what-if-this-had-been-kwesi-adofo-mensahs-first-offseason/It’s easy to forget how well most of the fanbase received Kwesi Adofo-Mensah when the Minnesota Vikings hired him in January 2022. He charmed everyone with his million-dollar smile and Wall Street wit. The former Princeton University basketball walk-on came equipped with a master’s degree from Sta...16645Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/naz-reid-has-an-underrated-ability-to-adapt/Naz Reid’s basketball story is something special, almost as if it's taken directly out of a masterful script. It wasn't easy for him to become the beloved Minnesota Timberwolves player he is today, though. Despite being a 5-star high school recruit and a crucial part of an incredibly talented LSU...16643Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/is-hiring-flores-enough-to-compensate-for-losing-zadarius-smith/In an offseason defined by the shedding of bloated contracts and tough cuts of franchise veterans, the loss of Za'Darius Smith may be the most impactful.   His time in Minnesota was brief, and it may not have carried with it the emotional investment that came with players like Adam Thielen, Eric...16639Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/can-jose-miranda-get-his-groove-back/There was no bigger name on the Minnesota Twins prospect list two years ago than José Miranda. His epic June 2021 run in Triple-A, where he recorded a 1.148 OPS, hitting 10 of his 30 home runs on the season in that month, made it certain that the Twins would call him up. Minnesota called up Mirand...16638Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/shake-milton-has-an-opportunity-to-break-out-in-minnesota/The NBA offseason has been eventful from its opening moments this year. Already we’ve seen the Houston Rockets hand out giant contracts to veterans to jumpstart their rebuild. The Washington Wizards traded Bradley Beal to the Phoenix Suns, who are creating a super team. And Damian Lillard and Jame...16637Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/any-extension-would-be-an-underpay-for-anthony-edwards/It’s not every day a team stumbles upon a generational talent, especially the Minnesota Timberwolves. However, that’s exactly what Minnesota has in 21-year-old Anthony Edwards. Coming out of college, some questioned Edwards’ work ethic and desire to become great in the NBA. Those rumors were quick...16633Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/kenta-maeda-has-changed-his-pitch-mix-since-coming-off-the-il/As odd as it may sound, an injury can help steer a pitcher right as he works to return to the mound. Kenta Maeda has such an opportunity after returning from the injured list a few weeks ago with a healed elbow and forearm. Maeda opened the season with an excellent five-inning start where he allow...16632Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/what-the-vikings-defensive-regime-change-means-for-the-2022-draft-class/To say that Kwesi Adofo-Mensah’s first draft class with the Minnesota Vikings was unorthodox would be an understatement.   Billed as a general manager who leans on analytical decision-making, Adofo-Mensah passed on a premium position with his first pick, traded down to take a safety, and traded d...16627Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/wendell-moore-is-due-for-a-breakthrough-next-season/Wendell Moore Jr. is entering his second season in the NBA. Considering the Minnesota Timberwolves’ lack of depth at point guard, expect the 21-year-old to capitalize on any opportunity they’ll give him to develop his game and earn a spot in the rotation next season.   The Wolves took Moore with...16615Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/what-is-the-twins-ceiling/The Minnesota Twins have shown two different sides of themselves throughout the first half of the 2023 MLB season. Occasionally, they have looked like a team primed for a deep run in October. But at other times, they have looked as if they don’t belong in the playoffs. The Twins have already won t...16614Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/why-dalvin-cook-might-be-the-most-interesting-viking-who-is-no-longer-a-viking/When it comes to offseason drama, you could say that Minnesota Vikings fans are cooked.   It doesn’t have to do with Eric Kendricks’ expected release or Adam Thielen’s emotional goodbye. It also doesn’t have to do with the ongoing contract negotiations with Justin Jefferson. If Vikings fans were...16612Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-vikings-receiver-room-could-reach-new-heights-in-2023/For many Vikings fans, this has felt like the offseason of hurt feelings.   As Kwesi Adofo-Mensah attempts to successfully pull off the elusive “competitive rebuild,” he’s been confronted with several tough decisions regarding fan favorites and franchise stalwarts. Dalvin Cook, Eric Kendricks, an...16607Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-wolves-must-prioritize-shooting-in-free-agency/Free agency doesn’t start until Friday afternoon and things are already getting spicy around the NBA. Coming on the heels of a productive NBA Draft, the Minnesota Timberwolves already re-signed Naz Reid to be their backup big of the future and Adrian Wojnarowski tweeted that they wouldn’t be picki...16605Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/brace-yourself-for-the-murray-to-minnesota-narrative-next-year/With Kirk Cousins entering the final year of his contract and no real succession plan in place (sorry, Jaren Hall), the Minnesota Competitive Rebuilders will be an easy target for rampant quarterback speculation throughout the 2023 NFL season. Aaron Rodgers is following in the exact same footsteps...16594Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000