https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/page/154/?d=4WordPress Posts: WordPress Postsenhttps://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-wolves-cant-keep-playing-heavy-isolation-basketball/It has been a tumultuous beginning to the 2022-23 NBA season for the Minnesota Timberwolves. But they aren’t alone. Both LA teams are struggling, and talented teams across the league have experienced just as much chaos. Conversely, two teams that gave the Wolves trouble, the San Antonio Spurs and...14744Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/mason-shaw-is-becoming-a-permanent-fixture-for-the-wild/Minnesota Wild forward Mason Shaw, 23, has recovered from a staggering three ACL tears, and he’s come back even stronger after every injury. Sunday’s game against the Chicago Blackhawks was a culmination of all of his hard work. He was finally rewarded with a goal and an assist in his best game wi...14742Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/how-danielle-hunter-enabled-zadarius-smiths-big-day/  You've probably seen this stat by now. Za'Darius Smith has lived in the backfield more than anyone else has this season. He's been a slam-dunk free-agent signing. If you're not convinced, consider that the Packers are paying over three times as much for Smith. So, how is this transpiring?...14740Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/is-this-the-year-the-twins-find-their-ace/Another offseason is almost upon us. The Minnesota Twins are headed back to the drawing board to fortify this roster for a chance at the postseason.   Of course, the Twins had October baseball in their sights until their second-half collapse and disappointing 78-84 record. There’s more than one c...14739Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/what-are-the-vikings-getting-with-t-j-hockenson/Are the Skoldiers ready to go all in? General manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah sure is after dealing for 2020 Pro Bowl tight end T.J. Hockenson at Tuesday's trade deadline. In exchange for Hockenson, the Vikings are sending their 2023 second-round pick and 2024 third-round pick to the Detroit Lions. The...14736Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/rudy-gobert-has-been-doing-everything-the-wolves-expected-from-him/The Minnesota Timberwolves have officially completed what was supposed to be the “easy” start to their season with mediocre results at best. 4-3 isn't the worst outcome possible, especially considering two teams they’ve lost to have been better than everyone expected. Led by breakout star Lauri Ma...14735Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-wolves-have-spent-on-style-will-they-on-substance/Jaylen Nowell describes his path to becoming the Minnesota Timberwolves’ sixth man as a long, dark hallway. The Wolves took him in the second round of the 2019 draft after he was named the Pac-12 player of the year. Nowell was an accomplished player. He played at Garfield High School, a basketball...14732Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/who-is-minnesotas-most-irreplaceable-defender/Fresh off a 34-26 Week 8 victory over the Arizona Cardinals, their fifth straight, the Minnesota Vikings are faced with some potential multi-week injury misfortune to their starting lineup. Defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson exited Sunday's contest with a calf injury, and tight end Irv Smith Jr. hu...14730Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/can-we-declare-the-wilds-power-play-fixed-yet/For the last two seasons, the most frustrating question surrounding the Minnesota Wild concerned the power play. They had talented players like Kirill Kaprizov, Jared Spurgeon, Mats Zuccarello, Kevin Fiala, and, eventually, Matt Boldy. They had a terrific net-front presence in Joel Eriksson Ek to...14727Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/shhhh-the-vikings-might-actually-be-good/Hey, you! Yeah…you over there! You like the Minnesota Vikings, right? Yeah, I know, clicking on this article was kind of a giveaway, but I wanted to tell you something.   You see, the Vikings are a team with a lot of flaws. Their opponents are handing them victories left and right. You might thin...14725Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/5-numbers-that-tell-the-story-of-the-vikings-cardinals-game-2/U.S. Bank Stadium was juiced up on Sunday, and the fired-up Minnesota Vikings home crowd helped induce several pre-snap errors from the Arizona Cardinals. Arizona burned timeouts to avoid delay-of-game penalties, and their offensive linemen occasionally moved too early. Late in the game, backup ce...14724Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/taurean-princes-impact-and-leadership-will-take-the-wolves-to-new-heights/Ever since the Minnesota Timberwolves traded for Rudy Gobert, nobody has questioned their talent level. However, obtaining Gobert meant dumping veteran guard Patrick Beverley, a vocal leader who held everyone from coaches to teammates accountable. Something this Wolves team hadn't had for quite so...14719Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-vikings-took-a-step-on-their-evolutionary-chart-against-arizona/The Minnesota Vikings mostly eschew the hackneyed motivational statements other teams have in their locker rooms, both at US Bank Stadium and in their practice facility in Eagan. They have a tribute to the players in the Ring of Honor, which now includes Jared Allen. There’s also a sign telling pl...14718Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/minnesotas-rebounding-woes-are-a-result-of-kats-transition-to-pf/It hasn’t been pretty, but the Minnesota Timberwolves' 4-2 record is better than many naysayers (myself included) would indicate. The two losses against the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder look bad, but those teams are playing excellent basketball and have consistently beaten good team...14717Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/what-if-the-vikings-arent-a-fit-for-kevin-oconnells-offense/The Minnesota Vikings are in a great spot coming out of their bye week. With a 5-1 record, they have a 2.5-game lead in the NFC North. They’re a game out for home-field advantage in the playoffs. With the rest of the conference looking like a bad Halloween costume, there’s a realistic chance the r...14711Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/hero-ball-will-always-nullify-gobert-offensively/In a league as talented as today's NBA, it’s easy to get lost in the highlight plays. High-flying dunks, logo threes, and ankle breakers will leave fans stunned. But there’s something to be said about the importance of the little things.   Hero ball is a term that’s recently gained much traction...14710Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/do-the-wild-need-a-true-center-alongside-kaprizov-to-succeed/You might have heard this before: The Minnesota Wild need a center. Their leading scorer, Mats Zuccarello, plays the wing. So do their two most talented forwards, Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy. Heck, if you look at the Wild's scoring leaders, you'll see defenseman Calen Addison is tied with their...14709Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/which-version-of-the-minnesota-wild-can-we-believe-in/It’s only been seven games, or 8.5% of the season if you want to get really numbersy, but you can already divide the Minnesota Wild’s season into two distinct parts. There were the three absolute clunkers to start the season, followed by their sharp turnaround. Sitting at 3-3-1 two weeks into the...14707Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/are-edwards-and-nowell-reversing-minnesotas-early-season-woes/The Minnesota Timberwolves have yet to play impressive basketball through the first week and a half of the season. From guys not being on the same page to occasional lack of will and want-to, the team's issues have been apparent. “They just outpunked us in every way possible,” Finch said after Mon...14703Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/3-things-to-know-about-the-cardinals/The Minnesota Vikings and Arizona Cardinals faced off in Week 2 of last season. Greg Joseph missed a game-winning field goal, and Arizona snuck out a victory. The Cardinals haven’t won a game in Minneapolis since 1977, and the Vikings are looking to continue that streak on Sunday.   However, the...14702Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-vikings-need-the-cardinals-to-be-at-their-best/Jordan Hicks remembers last year’s game against the Minnesota Vikings, even if he doesn’t quite recall the details. He was the Arizona Cardinals’ middle linebacker last year, running a defense that gave up 131 yards to Dalvin Cook and 195 combined yards to Justin Jefferson, Adam Thielen, and K.J....14701Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/what-kind-of-contract-is-jaylen-nowell-playing-for/The Minnesota Timberwolves haven’t gotten off to the start they wanted. The team has illuminated some of its core issues through the early part of the season. They’ve had offensive slumps in the closing stretch of games, defensive lapses, and miscommunication on defensive assignments. It’s pretty...14700Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-twins-need-to-add-two-big-bats-this-offseason/The Minnesota Twins have a lot of usable pieces in place, but they are sorely lacking true cornerstones in their lineup. That has become increasingly evident, especially when looking at the two teams in this year’s World Series. Yes, the Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros boast top-notch sta...14698Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/dont-count-ryan-hartman-out-yet/Not even the most optimistic Minnesota Wild fans expected Ryan Hartman to score 34 goals again. Hartman's incredible season was so out-of-nowhere, going from 16 goals in his previous 120 games to being the Wild's No. 1 center, that it was too difficult to see a repeat. And with top prospect Marco...14691Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/do-the-vikings-regret-letting-tyler-conklin-go/Earlier this year, the Minnesota Vikings declined to re-sign Tyler Conklin. The decision didn’t seem especially consequential at the time, especially with Irv Smith Jr. returning from injury. Through six games, though, tight end play has been an obvious weak point in the offense — weak enough that...14689Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000