https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/page/341/?d=4WordPress Posts: WordPress Postsenhttps://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/what-vikings-fans-learned-in-week-10/While the Minnesota Vikings sat idly during their Week 10 bye, the rest of the league played out its 14-game slate.   Here are some takeaways from the latest round of games that might impact the Purple. That tie in Green Bay? Take it. Daniel Carlson's missed field goals in overtime back in Wee...5796Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/finally-freedom-from-the-jimmy-butler-holding-pattern/Where to start? Assessment for NBA trades fall on a gradient; there aren't simply "good trades," and it's hard to say any deal is unilaterally "bad." Benefits and shortcomings hide behind the future's veil of ambiguity.   That said, we do know a few things that come with Jimmy Butler and Justin P...5793Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-buyers-guide-to-the-trade-market-power-ranking-the-fits-for-the-twins/So, trying to figure out offseason trade targets is markedly more difficult than free-agent targets.   Free agency is basically just a list, like going to the grocery store and coming back with things you want and need, but also can afford.   Read: Take a look at Brandon's power rankings of free...5786Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/what-is-norv-turner-doing-right-in-carolina/Some questioned whether Norv Turner would coach in the NFL again following his unceremonious exit from the Minnesota Vikings in 2016.   The long-time coach resigned after a stagnant two-game stretch because of apparent differences in opinion with head coach Mike Zimmer over how the offense should...5784Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-buyers-guide-to-fa-shopping-power-ranking-the-fits-for-the-twins/The thing about doing offseason blueprints is that it’s kind of like putting together a puzzle. In some ways, it’s also not unlike doing a mock draft.   Both can be fun in their own ways, but if you mess up a piece early, you really don’t have any way to get back on track. Read Brandon’s fi...5781Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/healthy-again-mcbrayer-and-coffey-key-gophers-victory-in-opener/Dupree McBrayer's right leg was in so much pain, he couldn't practice between games last season.   The junior gutted through an early-season infection that dropped him 19 pounds and a stress reaction in the same leg that made him ineffective on the court many nights, a disappointing step after an...5780Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/minnesota-vikings-bye-week-awards/For the third straight year, the Minnesota Vikings hit the bye week on a bit of a roll, having won four of the last five games to correct a slow start.   Now it's time for some rest, some self scouting and the beginning of preparations for the final seven weeks.   The 5-3-1 record seems modest c...5779Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-naivety-of-the-jimmy-butler-holding-pattern/When you survey the Minnesota Timberwolves locker room in an attempt to gain perspective as to what degree the Jimmy Butler saga is distracting those in the locker room, to a man the response will be some iteration of "Nah, man. No, it isn't." Those who share that locker room with Butler, and occa...5778Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/minnesota-twins-offseason-blueprint-version-ii/The Minnesota Twins are facing a pivotal offseason. The brain trust of Derek Falvey and Thad Levine have overseen a swinging pendulum so far through two seasons, and are coming off a big hire in new manager Rocco Baldelli.   READ: Brandon’s first offseason blueprint here.   How will they attack...5775Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/cousins-dalvin-cook-is-the-white-tiger/As the Minnesota Vikings continue to seek offensive balance in the middle part of the season, the return of Dalvin Cook may be the biggest addition for John DeFilippo and Co.   The highly-touted former second-round pick hadn't played significant reps since a hamstring injury arose in Week 2, but...5769Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/stifling-pass-rush-powers-vikings-best-defensive-performance-of-the-season/For a handful of weeks the Minnesota Vikings defensive line was holding its own while Everson Griffen dealt with a mental health issue and a smattering of others missed time with various injuries.   Now they're all back, they're getting healthier, and they're building confidence. And for the rest...5768Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/locker-room-video-vikings-react-to-24-9-win/Hear from key members of the Minnesota Vikings after Sunday's 24-9 victory, including NFL sack leader Danielle Hunter.   DANIELLE HUNTER     MIKE ZIMMER     EVERSON GRIFFEN     DALVIN COOK       Become a Zone Coverage Member Today!5767Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/top-50-mlb-free-agents-where-will-they-sign-do-they-fit-in-minnesota-how-much-will-they-get-25-1/We’re coming up on the opening of free agency, so what better time to take a look at the top players available, if they’re a fit for the Minnesota Twins and who they’ll end up signing with and for how much?   People much smarter than me have started putting together ranking lists, so I kindly bor...5761Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/top-50-mlb-free-agents-where-will-they-sign-do-they-fit-in-minnesota-how-much-will-they-get-50-26/We’re coming up on the opening of free agency, so what better time to take a look at the top players available, if they’re a fit for the Minnesota Twins and who they’ll end up signing with and for how much?   People much smarter than me have started putting together ranking lists, so I kindly bor...5760Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/can-we-compare-the-2018-19-gophers-to-the-team-from-two-years-ago/There is a gleaming new court adorning the Williams Arena floor this season, an almost-jarring juxtaposition against the 90-year-old backdrop.   In a way the new monochromatic court represents a fresh start, wiping the slate clean of a forgettable 2017-18 that snowballed out of control as Reggie...5757Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/3-lions-to-watch-in-the-run-game/The Minnesota Vikings have a losing record in Mike Zimmer's tenure against one of their three NFC North rivals -- and no, it's not the Green Bay Packers.   The Detroit Lions have been a trickier challenge for Zimmer since 2014, beating the Vikings three out of four times on their home field and w...5754Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/derrick-roses-story-is-mysterious-unfinished/So, Derrick Rose has this big green ball. He carries it with him everywhere. If Rose isn't holding a basketball at the Minnesota Timberwolves facilities -- or taking a shower, I guess -- he has this ball in his hands. Always.   The ball itself appears to have once been a forest green medicine bal...5752Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/defenses-are-cracking-down-on-adam-thielen-as-he-continues-setting-records/Adam Thielen leads all receivers in receptions, targets, yards and first downs. He's on the verge of having a 1,000-yard season at the bye week thanks to eight consecutive 100-yard games. He is on pace to break the NFL record in receptions by a wide margin, and he's not far off from the single-sea...5751Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/greenway-shows-hes-earning-his-spot/Getting sent down to the minor-league club for the weekend seems to have agreed with Jordan Greenway.   Not only did the youngster tally a hat trick for the Iowa Wild on Saturday, he followed that up with his first career NHL goal in the regular season in a 5-2 loss to against Vancouver on Monday...5747Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-minnesota-timberwolves-and-effectively-incubating-youth/The Minnesota Timberwolves and Los Angeles Lakers really aren't all that different teams on paper.   Sure, the presence of LeBron James makes any roster bizarro, but Jimmy Butler's antics have made the Wolves your out of nowhere clubhouse leader for the 2018-19 meme team.     In all seriousnes...5746Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/vikings-encouraged-by-rookie-class-at-seasons-halfway-mark/The Minnesota Vikings are one of the youngest teams in football. They also believe they are in the middle of a Super Bowl window thanks to a defensive core in its prime and a franchise quarterback with two elite receivers on offense.   That dichotomy could be viewed as troublesome when a team wit...5744Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/minnesota-twins-offseason-blueprint-version-i/The celebratory alcohol is barely dry on the shirts handed out to the Boston Red Sox after winning the World Series on Sunday night, but in a news cycle that never sleeps, we’re already moving onto the 2019 season via offseason moves.   The Minnesota Twins are facing a pivotal offseason. The brai...5740Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/vikings-cash-in-on-two-fourth-downs-but-couldve-used-one-more/Knowing they'd likely need to score points to keep up with Drew Brees and the high-powered Saints, who were leading the NFC in scoring entering play, the Minnesota Vikings took three fourth-down gambles in Sunday's 30-20 loss.   Two resulted in touchdowns; one felt like a missed opportunity.   A...5735Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/gophers-thwart-hoosiers-comeback-in-ugly-win/Having lost their last four games, the Minnesota Golden Gophers gave just enough effort to get back in the win column. It wasn’t pretty but it was a win.   An ugly win for sure -- but still a win.   Under the Friday night lights and a persistent rain shower, the Gophers (4-4) prevailed in a 38-3...5728Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-timberwolves-are-faltering-in-the-wake-of-latest-jimmy-butler-trade-rumors/For more than a month, the Twitter feed of ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski has been sending tremors through the Minnesota Timberwolves' fanbase. The explosive nature of the reports pry open typically double-knotted curtains at the Timberwolves' practice facilities, sealed by Tom Thibodeau himself.   An...5727Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000