https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/page/141/?d=4WordPress Posts: WordPress Postsenhttps://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/is-anthony-edwards-pushing-himself-too-far/Anthony Edwards has only sat out ten times through his first 198 games since the Minnesota Timberwolves drafted him first overall in 2020. Being available every night is crucial, especially for team leaders.   Kobe Bryant was one of the league’s most fierce competitors and compelling leaders and...15373Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/he-doesnt-have-a-weakness-wilds-jack-peart-thriving-in-st-cloud/MINNEAPOLIS — Jack Peart played his usual steady 200-foot game in the St. Cloud State Huskies' series against the Minnesota Gophers two weeks ago. If he was tired from the World Junior Championships, he didn't show it on the road at 3M Arena At Mariucci on January 8. That game came only 72 hours a...15371Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-twins-are-still-two-steps-away-from-contending/On Dec. 5, 2018, the St. Louis Cardinals traded three prospects and a pick for Paul Goldschmidt, a six-time All-Star first baseman with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Goldschmidt was in the last year of his contract, meaning he could have left St. Louis in free agency after the trade. However, the Card...15370Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-wolves-cant-trade-dlo-right-now/D'Angelo Russell’s career has been defined by instability. Russell began his career with the Los Angeles Lakers but found himself lacing up for the Brooklyn Nets after an underwhelming stint in LA. In Brooklyn, he showed he belonged in the NBA and later signed a lucrative deal with the Golden Stat...15364Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/what-makes-sense-for-the-wild-in-a-dumba-trade/Death. Taxes. Matt Dumba’s name revolving around the trade market.   Here we go again with the Dumba speculation. It's been raging, with the most recent stokes coming from Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman's 32 Thoughts column from this week: One executive said that when his team called Minnesota...15362Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/its-time-to-believe-in-the-vikings/The Minnesota Vikings are hosting the New York Giants in one of the most evenly-matched Super Wild Card Weekend games. Three weeks ago, these two teams put up nearly 800 yards of total offense in a banger decided by Greg Joseph's 61-yard field goal.   A game like this could have analysts flipping...15361Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/carlos-correa-is-saying-all-the-right-things/Carlos Correa said all the right things during a packed-house press conference at Target Field on Wednesday. While many thought there could be some animosity based on the strange, drawn-out nature in which his off-season unfolded, the star shortstop was cordial and complimentary.   Sure, he agree...15360Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/ive-changed-my-tune-on-matt-dumba-heres-why/Matt Dumba is probably the most polarizing figure on the Minnesota Wild. I’ve been on the thumbs-down side of the debate for a long time. While social media has contributed to that, I have no one to blame but myself. But over this season, I’ve changed my tune. Now I see that Dumba is an essential...15354Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/how-did-the-vikings-attack-wink-martindales-frequent-blitzes/Super Wild Card Weekend is here! Sunday afternoon's matchup between the three-seeded Minnesota Vikings and six-seeded New York Giants is one of six different rematches that will be taking place in the opening round of the postseason. It presents a unique opportunity for every team to revisit their...15353Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/can-we-believe-in-filip-gustavsson-yet/Goaltending will make or break the season was a prevailing sentiment in the State of Hockey during the preseason. There was definitely reason for concern for Minnesota Wild fans. Marc-Andre Fleury entered his age-38 season, which is ancient for goalies, and Cam Talbot engineered his departure over...15351Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/insiders-debate-kats-place-among-nba-stars/Ryen Russillo had The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor on his latest podcast to discuss all things NBA. At one point, they played a game of “would you rather” among the NBA’s stars to create an unofficial hierarchy.   Here’s how Russillo explained it: “Alright, a little NBA high-low here, we’re gonna thro...15349Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/will-we-only-fully-appreciate-dumba-once-hes-gone/Matt Dumba is in his 10th season with the Minnesota Wild, and it's looking increasingly more like his final one. Even with the “A” on his chest, it will be difficult for Minnesota to keep Dumba on the roster, given their current salary cap issues. He is making $6 million this year and will become...15348Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/3-more-things-to-know-about-the-new-york-giants/Only three weeks ago, Greg Joseph hit his record-breaking 61-yard kick to put the Minnesota Vikings over the New York Giants in their Week 16 matchup. Even though little time has passed since their last meeting, the playoffs are a different animal and much changes when teams enter the postseason....15347Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/is-anthony-edwards-the-next-jayson-tatum/Pundits and fans have compared Anthony Edwards to dozens of other NBA players in his two-and-a-half years in the association. Since he took on the burden of being the No. 1 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, NBA sickos and casuals alike have tried to think of the perfect shooting guard comparison.   Som...15346Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/duke-shelley-embodies-minnesotas-relentless-spirit/Patrick Peterson may have become clairvoyant as he enters his 30s. The veteran cornerback, who the Arizona Cardinals dismissed as washed up, has become a veteran leader for the Minnesota Vikings and might be seeing events before they happen.   Peterson, 32, says he knew Daniel Jones would throw h...15345Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/vikings-mad-money-playoffs-edition/Minnesota Vikings faithful! This week, in honor of Jim Cramer (!), Mad Money host and exclamation-point enthusiast, I’ll be telling you what you should: Buy! what I think is on a positive trajectory. Sell! what I see that could be on a downward trend. And hold! something I think you sh...15340Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/how-wild-prospect-bankier-transformed-into-a-gold-medal-winner/You may not know much about Caeden Bankier. The Minnesota Wild took the forward in the third round (No. 86 overall) in 2021 after headliners like Jesper Wallstedt, Carson Lambos, and Jack Peart. He's a bit lost in the shuffle when it comes to the Wild prospect pecking order. 10K Rinks didn't have...15339Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/minnesotas-dynamic-forward-trio-isnt-getting-enough-love/Entering the season, the Minnesota Timberwolves had a lot of promise after acquiring Rudy Gobert. The move placed Minnesota’s big-man duo in the spotlight. It slid Rudy alongside seventh-year center Karl-Anthony Towns, who was fresh off a new extension and an All-NBA nomination. Anthony Edwards al...15338Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/duke-shelley-deserves-to-be-in-the-long-term-plan-at-cornerback/In a season full of unexpected twists, turns, and improbabilities, perhaps one of the most surprising developments occurred when the Minnesota Vikings upset the Buffalo Bills. Moments before Patrick Peterson's interception to seal the victory, the Vikings’ defense held strong with a key pass break...15337Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-twins-finally-have-too-many-shortstops/To say the Minnesota Twins have struggled to find quality shortstops throughout their existence is an understatement. You'd think at some point in 60 years, a team could stumble into an elite shortstop at one point. Pretty much the entire American League did.   The Seattle Mariners and Texas Rang...15335Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/kyle-anderson-does-everything-the-wolves-need-from-a-role-player/After a tough run of 6 losses in a row, the Minnesota Timberwolves have bounced back in a big way and are now on a 4-game win streak. The run has put them firmly back into the hunt for an outright playoff berth in a crunched Western Conference with seeds 5 through 12 all within 3 games of .500. An...15329Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-new-york-giants-hate-this-one-weird-trick/If you spend enough time around an NFL run game, you'll eventually hear about something called "The B Gap Bubble." It's an important weakness in any team's four-down front, and in my opinion, attacking it is the key to beating the New York Giants on Sunday. The Giants will no doubt be tempted to a...15326Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-twins-reunion-with-carlos-correa-doesnt-feel-like-a-happy-ending/In a few days, there will be a press conference at Target Field. Carlos Correa will sit at a table, flashing his trademark smile and putting his signature on a 6-year, $200 million contract to remain with the Minnesota Twins.   “I always wanted to be here,” Correa will probably say while putting...15325Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/its-carlos-correas-time-to-shine/Minnesota Twins fans have been doing their best Carlos Correa impression for almost three months. No, they haven’t been hitting the batting cage. They haven’t been working on their range in the hole at shortstop. And no, they haven't been shopping at the Dior store in the Mall of America.   Inste...15324Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/was-reaves-essential-to-minnesotas-turnaround/The Minnesota Wild knew what they were getting when they traded a fifth-round draft pick to the New York Rangers for Ryan Reaves – a fourth-line guy who doesn’t play a lot of minutes or bring a ton of skill. So why acquire him?   For one, he’s got a giant personality, and they added another tough...15323Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000