https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/page/72/?d=4WordPress Posts: WordPress Postsenhttps://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/do-the-twins-have-to-close-the-gap-with-cleveland-by-the-end-of-july/On May 30, the New York Mets designated former Minnesota Twins reliever Jorge López for assignment. They did so in response to his behavior in a 10-3 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Shortly after giving up a two-run home run to Shohei Ohtani, López threw his glove into the stands after third-base...19377Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/if-the-vikings-are-this-excited-about-dallas-turner-shouldnt-everyone-be/The Minnesota Vikings were waiting for their next pick as last year's NFL Draft rolled along. With offensive players – mainly quarterbacks – flying off the board, the best defensive players began to slide, and Dallas Turner was available as the draft progressed into the late teens.   When the Jac...19376Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/can-minnesotas-o-line-enable-the-offense-by-keeping-the-team-downhill/Super Bowl champion and offensive savant Andy Reid always emphasized the importance of a good offensive line. "The offensive line is the backbone of our offense,” he said. “They set the tone for everything we do."   Nick Saban, one of the best coaches in football history, echoed his sentiment. “T...19373Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/rob-dillingham-looks-a-lot-like-a-player-who-tortured-the-wolves-in-the-playoffs/Draft picks don’t always work out. The Minnesota Timberwolves didn’t actually know what Andrew Wiggins would become after they effectively selected him first in the 2014 draft. Would they eventually have a perennial All-Star wing complete with outside shooting, defense, and playmaking in Wiggins?...19371Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/george-kittles-inclusion-in-receiver-is-a-disservice-to-t-j-hockenson/T.J. Hockenson grew up an hour south of Des Moines in Chariton, Ia. His parents attended Iowa State, but he wanted to play for the University of Iowa, knowing their reputation for developing tight ends. Iowa State offered before Iowa, but Hockenson chose to join the Hawkeyes, following in his olde...19366Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-wolves-executed-a-time-warping-challenge-trade-to-acquire-dillingham/Tim Connelly must have been spent after the draft because his top assistant suggested he was up late preparing for the draft. “I think Tim Connelly has slept about 16 minutes in the last four days total,” said Matt Lloyd, Minnesota Timberwolves senior vice president of basketball operations. “It's...19356Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/rob-dillingham-is-ready-to-go/The San Antonio Spurs selected Rob Dillingham, a guard from the University of Kentucky, with the No. 8 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. Shortly after, we learned that the Minnesota Timberwolves had traded with San Antonio for Dillingham’s draft rights. In what was expected to be a quiet night for the W...19354Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/minnesotas-search-for-a-third-receiver-will-create-a-case-of-the-memberberries/The conversation will surely come up on a hot day at TCO Performance Center next month.   Minnesota Vikings fans will be watching practice, and they will fix their eyes on the third receiver spot. The job currently belongs to Brandon Powell, who performed well in the No. 4 role and as a punt retu...19352Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/pff-is-wrong-about-the-vikings-defensive-front/There are ample reasons to be skeptical about the Minnesota Vikings' outlook in 2024, but I can assure you that Brian Flores' defensive front isn't one of them. Earlier this week, though, Pro Football Focus's Sam Monson ranked all 32 defensive lines heading into the season, and Minnesota checked i...19348Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/rob-dillingham-is-a-product-of-minnesotas-new-cap-reality/After Tim Connelly shocked the Minnesota Timberwolves by trading up for the eighth overall pick in the 2024 draft, he told Dane Moore, “I think this Rob Dillingham trade is, in part, a product of the second apron and the roster construction limitations that come with it.”   In addition to Dilling...19344Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/post-hype-prospects-fueled-minnesotas-first-half-success/Thursday’s game against the Arizona Diamondbacks was the official midway point of the 2024 Twins season. While the club's overall shouldn’t be a surprise, some factors that led to this streaky first half seemed to come out of nowhere.   Many probably expected top-level play from star sluggers lik...19342Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/rob-dillingham-offers-the-shot-creation-help-minnesota-needs/Although the Minnesota Timberwolves had their most successful season in 20 years, winning 56 regular-season games and reaching the Western Conference Finals, it still felt like they left something on the table.   The Dallas Mavericks were a difficult schematic matchup for Minnesota. However, the...19340Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/are-minnesotas-top-prospects-enough-to-fill-its-roster-holes/The MLB trade deadline can be an exciting time. Teams in contention could be looking for that final puzzle piece. Others with an enticing trade chip can turn it into a massive haul that can turn their franchise around. Rumors swirl for months on end, but one phrase can make all of the hype disappe...19338Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/what-will-j-j-mccarthys-development-tell-us-about-kevin-oconnells-system/In Kevin O'Connell's first year as head coach, Kirk Cousins used flashcards to learn O’Connell’s complicated play calls. Adam Thielen said he was “swimming” in the material he had to know before the season started. “It's wild,” Thielen on The Pat McAfee Show. “It's the most learning I've ever h...19337Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/why-would-the-twins-call-up-david-festa-before-brooks-lee/The Minnesota Twins are in a uniquely advantageous position for a contending team. Their top pitching prospect, David Festa, and their No. 2 overall prospect, Brooks Lee, look ready to join the major league roster. They have made plenty of highlights for the Triple-A St. Paul Saints that have circ...19335Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/chris-finchs-genius-is-also-his-achilles-heel/After the Game 7 victory over the Denver Nuggets, Minnesota’s favorite buddy cop duo, Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns, talked about their relationship with Chris Finch.   "He's just a great coach, and he don't sugarcoat anything with anybody.… I think that’s what makes him the best coach i...19332Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/chris-finchs-connection-with-his-players-made-extending-him-a-no-brainer/Before the Minnesota Timberwolves played the Orlando Magic on Feb. 2, Anthony Edwards talked about Chris Finch during a practice media scrum.   “He’s just a great coach to all the guys,” said Edwards. “He doesn’t kiss anybody’s ass. He doesn’t pick on anybody as far as ‘I’m not going to say anyth...19329Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/which-players-in-st-paul-are-most-likely-to-fill-minnesotas-open-40-man-roster-spot/The Minnesota Twins have an open spot on their 40-man roster after they designated reliever Jay Jackson for assignment on June 20. The Twins recalled Kody Funderburk from St. Paul the next day to fill his spot on the active roster. However, Minnesota’s front office has taken its time to weigh thei...19328Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/pablo-lopez-and-chris-paddack-know-something-has-to-change/The Minnesota Twins took two of three from the Houston Astros on the road to improve their record to 33-26 in early June. However, the New York Yankees swept them in the Bronx, and the Pittsburgh Pirates shut them out in the first two games at PNC Park. In a topsy-turvy season, the Twins came home...19326Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/where-does-dwight-mcglothern-fit-in-the-vikings-cb-room/In 2023, the Minnesota Vikings struggled to find consistent CB depth behind Byron Murphy, their only bona fide starter. While Akayleb Evans was the starter across from Murphy for most of the season, his end-of-year struggles got him benched in the final game. It's an open question whether or not h...19322Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/kyshawn-georges-three-point-shooting-makes-him-a-perfect-wolves-fit/Tim Connelly’s front office has not shied away from drafting project players in his two years of running the Minnesota Timberwolves. They selected Leonard Miller, Josh Minott, and Jaylen Clark, who were raw but talented. Miller, Minott, and Clark have shown flashes of brilliance, but they would ne...19321Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/team-usa-is-an-opportunity-for-ant-to-continue-his-superstar-ascent/Players build individual legacies in the playoffs. After grinding through the ups and downs of the regular season, teams compete for a chance to reach the pinnacle. When they reach the highest stage with bright lights beaming down on them, they need their leader to step up and lead them to the pro...19318Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/kyle-rudolphs-pushoff-against-the-saints-robbed-us-of-the-funniest-trade-ever/Five years ago, Kyle Rudolph made one of the greatest catches in Minnesota Vikings history.   It was the 2019 NFC Wild Card game against the New Orleans Saints. The Vikings were in the heat of an overtime battle, with the winner heading to San Francisco. Kirk Cousins had just connected with Adam...19317Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/a-healthy-jair-camargo-is-bringing-big-energy-back-to-st-paul/The St. Paul Saints clubhouse is full of contagious energy because they are rolling on a 10-game win streak.   Matt Wallner, Brooks Lee, and Diego Castillo’s hot hitting has ignited the offense, while Randy Dobnak and David Festa have produced quality starts in the rotation. However, this winning...19314Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/dallas-turner-has-a-weird-connection-with-jonathan-greenard/Jonathan Greenard only played one year at the University of Florida, but he made an impression on Dallas Turner. Greenard grew up in Hiram, Ga., outside Atlanta, and committed to Louisville as a three-star recruit out of high school. He played three seasons at Louisville before joining Florida for...19312Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000