https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/page/263/?d=4WordPress Posts: WordPress Postsenhttps://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-wolves-were-never-going-to-take-wiseman-or-ball/Call it a hunch. I don’t have any concrete information on this one, but we’ve seen how Gersson Rosas operates, and he’s not one to hedge. He isn’t bothered when his best-laid plans go awry. He has an idea of how to turn around the Minnesota Timberwolves, and damn it, he’s going all-in.   If he go...9619Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/mikko-koivu-deserved-a-better-ending/There’s never a good time to say goodbye.   Too bad for Wild fans, who for the third time in five months are wishing farewell to Mikko Koivu.   Back in September, the Minnesota Wild announced that they would not re-sign their longtime captain. The move was not surprising, coming on the heels of...9618Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-vikings-shouldnt-cut-anthony-barr/The Minnesota Vikings begin this offseason around $12 million over the salary cap, meaning they will likely have to make some difficult decisions about veteran players with lower guarantees in their contracts.   One of the more surprising names that has been floated as a potential cut candidate i...9616Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/what-have-we-learned-about-the-wild-so-far-this-season/Tuesday marks one week since the Minnesota Wild played their last game. They have suspended play for at least another week while COVID continues to spread through the team, and another two players were added to the league's COVID list on Monday.     While we wait for the Wild's return, here...9614Tue, 09 Feb 2021 10:00:51 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/why-the-vikings-hired-karl-scott-as-defensive-backs-coach/At a surface level, Karl Scott is a puzzling choice for DBs coach. In the past, vacancies were filled by prestigious names like Tony Sparano or internal promotions like Ryan Ficken or Klint Kubiak. It's not too often that the Minnesota Vikings reach into the college ranks. Karl Scott doesn't have...9613Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/tanking-isnt-on-the-horizon-for-the-wild/Even before a coronavirus outbreak put the Minnesota Wild out of commission, the team suffered a laundry list of absences. Kevin Fiala, suspended for three crucial games. Matt Dumba, knocked out of a game after taking an awkward fall. Mystery injuries (or, perhaps, COVID protocols) removing Marcus...9611Mon, 08 Feb 2021 15:00:59 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/tampas-super-bowl-victory-vindicates-zimmers-offensive-philosophy/After a playoff slate filled with close games through the entire postseason, Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers dominating Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs felt very anticlimactic. While the Bucs avenged their early-season loss to K.C. by not allowing a single touchdown, what impressed m...9610Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/how-are-these-former-wolves-players-doing/We’re already at the point in the season where writing about the Minnesota Timberwolves every week can be exhausting.   What do you say about a team that is 6-17? Of course, you’d love to have Karl-Anthony Towns back. That’s the only glimmer of hope we’re holding on to. The Wolves will be better...9609Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/dont-get-too-attached-to-klint-kubiak/Minnesota Vikings fans who have longed for continuity on the offensive side of the football can at least take solace in one thing this offseason: They'll have an offensive coordinator with the same last name for two years in a row.   Reports from the NFL Network indicate that Klint Kubiak has bee...9608Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/last-weekend-in-okc-should-give-the-wolves-some-hope/Hey folks, Chelanga and Dylan here from the CnD NBA Podcast. We’re writing together to celebrate a Minnesota Timberwolves win on Friday and almost-win on Saturday. You can find the first article we wrote together here. Today, we’ll talk about how this weekend has given us hope for the rest of this...9607Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/whats-next-for-the-lynx-after-a-busy-offseason/Three seasons ago the Minnesota Lynx defeated the Los Angeles Sparks to claim their fourth WNBA title over an impressive seven-year span. But since 2017 Minnesota has failed to return to the WNBA Finals as they were undergoing a roster turnover from that dynasty stretch.   As the roster once fron...9606Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-vikings-shouldnt-even-consider-trading-harrison-smith/Harrison Smith has been a staple of the Minnesota Vikings' secondary since being drafted 29th overall in 2012. The former Notre Dame safety has consistently been one of the best in the league at his position and a foundational part of Mike Zimmer’s defense.   Despite being named to five Pro Bowls...9605Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/how-mike-zimmer-can-fix-his-defense-on-a-budget/As more than half the league appears to be changing quarterbacks, trade rumors have enveloped Kirk Cousins and the Minnesota Vikings. With the offensive line in shambles, fans hope Minnesota will find a guard for the first time since Steve Hutchinson retired. Even adding a third wide receiver woul...9604Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/justin-jefferson-deserved-to-be-rookie-of-the-year/Although their season concluded a month ago, the Minnesota Vikings somehow found a way to lose this weekend. During the NFL honors ceremony on Saturday, rookie wide receiver Justin Jefferson lost in a landslide for the Rookie of the Year award.   I get it. It might be the most pointless award in...9603Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/jared-allen-forced-to-wait-for-his-call-to-the-hall/Canton will have to wait at least one more year to witness a 6'6" man sporting a mullet and a gold jacket perform a calf-roping celebration.   The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced its class of 2021 on Saturday night, and Jared Allen did not get the cherished call. He was the only one of the fo...9600Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/curtis-samuel-would-elevate-the-vikings-offense/Even with the emergence of rookie star Justin Jefferson and the consistent impact of Adam Thielen, the Minnesota Vikings lack a “gadget” type player who could line up anywhere. If they were to acquire free agent Curtis Samuel, it could elevate their offense and create mismatches for Jefferson and...9598Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/did-justin-jefferson-just-leak-the-new-oc/There has been a lot of speculation about who the next Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator will be following Gary Kubiak’s retirement. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport recently announced that the Vikings would interview the New York Giants wide receivers coach Tyke Tolbert. But while they say they a...9596Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/cam-newton-might-be-the-perfect-backup-for-kirk-cousins/Kirk Cousins has always been the center of a lot of public scrutiny. His numbers indicate that he’s a top 10 quarterback, but his play in crucial moments leaves a lot to be desired. It feels like Cousins has never been able to take the next step and incorporate other elements into his game. It mak...9595Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/justin-jefferson-fires-back-at-kirk-cousins-critics/Kirk Cousins might be one of the most highly criticized players in all of sports. Whether it's his record in primetime games or his inability to beat teams with winning records, fans and media love to scrutinize his play.   Despite consistently putting up statistics that would suggest that he is...9594Fri, 05 Feb 2021 19:30:44 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/jaden-mcdaniels-is-the-wolves-most-intriguing-player/Jaden McDaniels has become the most intriguing player on the Minnesota Timberwolves, an exciting development in what has become an otherwise dismal start to the season. McDaniels made his debut in mop-up time of a blowout loss on Dec. 27th against the World Champion Los Angeles Lakers.   There wa...9592Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-revamped-bullpen-is-going-to-be-lights-out/At what point is it safe to say that we feel good about the Minnesota Twins roster as a whole? They have a talented young core. They signed an All-Star Caliber, Gold Glove shortstop in Andrelton Simmons. They brought back Nelson Cruz, an absolute monster and perennial MVP candidate.   And now the...9590Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/what-could-the-vikings-do-if-they-shed-qb-money/After a two-decade-long dynasty, the New England Patriots used 2020 as a reset. Forging ahead without Tom Brady was never going to be easy, and the Pats seemingly weren't all that interested in putting bandages on the many holes that Brady's absence exposed. They signed quarterback Cam Newton to a...9589Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/coming-to-terms-with-covid-in-the-nhl-and-the-rest-of-hockey/The Minnesota Wild were scheduled to take on the Colorado Avalanche to finish a four-game regular-season series on Thursday. Of course, this season has been anything but regular. It started late, features only intra-divisional play, and the only sound in each arena is piped-in recordings of crowd...9588Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/what-do-we-know-about-anthony-edwards-the-starter/When the Minnesota Timberwolves selected Anthony Edwards with the top pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, there would be an acclimation process. As a 19-year-old with no game action since February, his learning curve was going to be steep, but the Wolves felt like they had the veterans around to give him...9587Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/what-if-the-vikings-end-up-with-carson-wentz/As Kirk Cousins continues to be involved in trade rumors, now seems like a good time to flashback to last summer. With action at a standstill due to the pandemic, I decided to pose a theory: Carson Wentz would be the quarterback of the Minnesota Vikings in 2022.   The reaction to the article gain...9586Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000