https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/page/139/?d=4WordPress Posts: WordPress Postsenhttps://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/be-patient-with-the-rudy-gobert-trade/You know what they say: time is a flat circle. Well, I say that, at least. I picked it up somewhere, and it’s just sort of stuck.   A quick Google search tells me that the phrase the show True Detective (which I’ve never watched) and is in reference to Friedrich Nietzsche’s thoughts on time an...15475Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/which-wild-player-has-the-most-all-star-worthy-vibes/The NHL released their full list of players attending the All-Star Game last week, and, unsurprisingly, the list of players supposedly voted in by the fans was a list of the normal big-name star players. An uproar erupted on Hockey Twitter over the players who weren’t on the list.   This raised a...15471Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/kevin-oconnell-cant-make-the-same-offseason-mistakes-mike-zimmer-did/The Minnesota Vikings were coming off a miserable season defensively. They were one of the worst teams in yards and points allowed, and something had to be done. So they threw all sorts of money around to bring in veterans to expedite any improvement, and the defense became a top priority in the d...15470Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-wolves-have-a-decision-to-make-with-naz-reid/Every NBA team strives to have depth at all positions. Recent champions like the 2018 Golden State Warriors and the 2021 Milwaukee Bucks had one thing in common – roster depth. However, sometimes teams can have too much of a good thing. Last season, the Minnesota Timberwolves found themselves deal...15464Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/technical-fouls-are-crippling-the-timberwolves/Basketball is a game of emotion. I don’t care what your friends' progressive parent who was forced into coaching your middle school basketball team told you about having fun and sportsmanship. If you’re on the court, you better be there to win at all costs, especially if you’re getting paid millio...15463Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/what-are-the-vikings-going-to-do-at-cornerback-next-year/When the Minnesota Vikings selected Mike Hughes in the first round of the 2018 draft, they had Xavier Rhodes at the peak of his powers. They also had used their 2015 first-round pick on Trae Waynes and a 2016 second-rounder on Mackensie Alexander. The Vikings needed offensive line help and could h...15462Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/how-have-the-twins-addressed-their-perenial-criticisms/Growing up in the digital age can teach you a lot about the nature of people. Especially angry people. Few fan bases have as complicated emotions as a loud tangent of Minnesota Twins followers in the online sphere.   Granted, there are plenty of times when their noisy criticism is perfectly warra...15461Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/ryan-hartman-needs-to-find-his-place-again/The 2021-22 season was a dream for Ryan Hartman. He played on a top line between two of the NHL’s elite wings, scored more goals than the previous three seasons combined, and became a fan favorite by flipping off Evander Kane. It felt like he had finally found his place in Minnesota after bouncing...15460Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/theres-an-important-unknown-to-consider-with-adam-thielen/People took notice when Adam Thielen’s wife, Caitlin, posted that their time in Minnesota may be coming to an end. Adam Thielen is as Minnesotan as hot dish or a cabin weekend. He regularly attends Minnesota Timberwolves games and brews up Caribou Coffee for his teammates. The Detroit Lakes native...15455Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/what-does-ant-need-to-do-to-be-more-clutch/The NBA defines clutch time as the last five minutes of the fourth quarter, so long as that game is within five points. The clutch has brought us some of the best basketball moments in NBA history. Whether it be Michael Jordan’s shot over Bryon Russell to win the 1998 NBA Finals or Damian Lillard’...15453Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/jaden-mcdaniels-has-tapped-into-his-latent-offensive-abilities/The Minnesota Timberwolves cherished Jaden McDaniels this offseason for good reason, and he is showcasing his unique skill set thus far this season. The front office can take a slight sigh of relief regarding that part of the Rudy Gobert trade because many facets of it have been disappointing.  ...15451Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/acquiring-taylor-highlights-the-front-offices-evolution/The Minnesota Twins continue to be aggressive as Spring Training nears. On Monday, they sent two relief prospects to the Kansas City Royals for reserve outfielder Michael A. Taylor. The move seems simple enough. The Twins desperately needed a right-handed hitting outfielder as a capable center fie...15450Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/kaprizov-is-earning-his-way-into-wilds-leadership-group/Minnesota Wild All-Star Kirill Kaprizov is the team’s leading point scorer, playmaker, and overall best player. He’s the most exciting player the Wild have ever put on the ice, and he’s on his way to breaking numerous records for the Wild. So what else is left for the winger to accomplish with Min...15447Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/what-do-naz-reids-suitors-have-to-offer-the-wolves/The Feb. 9 trade deadline is just over two weeks away, which means trade season is officially in full swing. While some front offices are waiting patiently to see if middle-tier teams like the Toronto Raptors and Chicago Bulls are willing to part with their top-tier talent, others are beginning to...15446Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/can-the-twins-win-a-world-series-with-an-average-rotation/The Minnesota Twins' quest for pitching has taken many twists and turns over the years. They’ve had flings with free-agent pickups, failed draft picks, and five-inning standing ovations at Target Field. Still, they haven't had an ace to anchor their staff since trading away Johan Santana.   Not m...15444Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/brian-flores-would-change-the-culture-of-the-vikings-defense/The Minnesota Vikings are casting a wide net as they search for their next defensive coordinator. New Orleans Saints co-defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen and Seattle Seahawks associate head coach Sean Desai are among the people they’ve interviewed. But Pittsburgh Steelers linebackers coach and fo...15443Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/what-do-the-super-bowl-contenders-all-have-in-common-that-the-vikings-lack/Last weekend's divisional round was filled with unexpected twists and turns -- and not just from Patrick Mahomes's ankle. The football world was treated to a surprisingly close game between the upstart Jacksonville Jaguars and Kansas City Chiefs. It also saw a defensive masterpiece from the Dallas...15440Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/how-does-kats-updated-timeline-impact-anthony-edwards/The Minnesota Timberwolves have had trouble building chemistry with their new-look squad. Things have started to trend in the right direction as the team currently sits one game under .500 and is floating around the sixth seed in the Western Conference. However, they’ve built most of their comrade...15438Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/trey-lance-needs-to-become-your-favorite-hometown-vikings-player/Minnesota Vikings fans have enjoyed a tradition that has been established over the past decade. It has outlasted the SKOL chant, but it isn’t as old as singing “SKOL Vikings.” It’s been here longer than Kirk Cousins but hasn’t outlived Minnesota's history of playoff failures.   It comes every Sun...15436Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-wild-have-nothing-to-lose-by-recalling-rossi/On Sunday, 10K Rinks published a story on why the Minnesota Wild shouldn't pursue center Bo Horvat. You can read the full explanation here, but a main pillar of the argument was: Why get Horvat when you have a young, point-per-game center you can plug into the lineup for free?   That center is Ma...15434Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/why-havent-the-wild-been-as-successful-at-home-this-year/Remember in the prime Ryan Suter and Zach Parise era, when the Minnesota Wild were dominant at home? They could not wait to play in front of their fans and the rocking Xcel Energy Center. Even last year, the Wild were 31-8-2 at home. But they are 13-8-1 this year, so what has happened to their suc...15433Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-wild-cant-let-dumba-become-the-next-boudreau-situation/On Sunday, the Vancouver Canucks finally fired Minnesota Wild Legend Bruce Boudreau. After an offseason where the Canucks made it clear they didn't want him, then three months of throwing one of the winningest coaches in NHL history under the bus and hiring and leaking his replacement weeks in adv...15431Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/what-really-happened-in-the-timberwolves-players-only-meeting/On December 31, 2022, the Minnesota Timberwolves held a players-only meeting after a loss to the Detroit Pistons. Not only had the Wolves let one slip at home against one of the worst teams in the league, but this loss was also the team’s sixth in a row. They had plummeted down the standings and w...15430Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-vikings-championship-standard-comments-make-more-sense-after-this-weekend/At his end-of-season press conference last Wednesday, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah repeatedly said that the Minnesota Vikings are trying to establish a “championship standard” this offseason. He used it when describing the “talent threshold” he wanted to establish on the roster. Adofo-Mensah also used that...15428Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/why-the-wild-shouldnt-go-after-bo-horvat/After dropping two games over the weekend, the Minnesota Wild's playoff cushion is down to one point. It's not great, and the reason why is pretty widely agreed on: Scoring.   Despite strong special teams play for most of the year, the Wild are icing a mediocre-at-best offense. Basically, if Kiri...15426Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000