https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/page/73/?d=4WordPress Posts: WordPress Postsenhttps://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/can-gabriel-murphy-be-the-next-ivan-pace-jr/It appears the Minnesota Vikings brought in another stellar undrafted free-agent class this year after a standout showing from UDFA Ivan Pace Jr. in 2023. Like Pace and Andre Carter II last year, the Vikings brought in two of the consensus top UDFAs, Gabriel Murphy and Dwight McGlothern.   Murphy...19311Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/a-twins-fans-ode-to-the-oakland-coliseum/The Minnesota Twins will make their final trip to the Oakland Coliseum for a three-game series with the Oakland Athletics this weekend. For Twins fans, there aren’t too many memories stuck in that stadium. However, for those who have made the trip to Oakland, it brings a familiar pain and a sense...19303Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/are-the-vikings-suffering-from-the-sam-darnold-effect/When Kirk Cousins left the Minnesota Vikings, it was the beginning of a new era.   Cousins gave the Vikings stability at the quarterback position they’ve rarely had over 60-plus years of existence. Letting him walk was a bold move that chucked Minnesota back into the deep end of veteran journeyme...19301Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/what-kind-of-point-guard-should-the-wolves-be-targeting/The Minnesota Timberwolves have something of a dilemma at the point guard position this summer. The team struggles when Mike Conley is not on the court. They played Jordan McLaughlin, Monte Morris, and even Kyle Anderson in a playmaker role last season. However, all three players are unrestricted...19300Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-vikings-are-making-a-massive-gamble-on-the-interior-defensive-line/It’s very difficult to construct a perfect roster in the modern NFL.   The salary cap and limited draft assets make roster construction a never-ending series of cost/benefit analyses and value propositions. Even the best teams have holes on their roster, and it’s naïve to think that a team can se...19297Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/joe-ryans-secret-to-success-is-simple-yet-effective/Rocco Baldelli was on Kevin Cash’s staff with the Tampa Bay Rays before taking the Minnesota Twins job, and he still occasionally talks to Cash. However, he can’t remember if they discussed Joe Ryan after the Twins traded for him at the 2021 trade deadline.   Cash doesn’t spend much time thinking...19295Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/3-twins-prospects-off-to-sneaky-good-starts/There’s no doubt that even casual Minnesota Twins fans have heard about the likes of Walker Jenkins, Brooks Lee, and Emmanuel Rodriguez. They’re the consensus top-three prospects in the Twins system and are generally viewed in the top 50 of the game on almost every notable ranking. And while each...19294Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/uc-santa-barbaras-ajay-mitchell-could-help-fill-an-immediate-need-at-guard/The Minnesota Timberwolves have a debacle in their guard room. Mike Conley will turn 37 in October, Jordan McLaughlin and Monte Morris are unrestricted free agents, and the Wolves are dancing around being a potential second-apron tax team. They must find instant answers because they cannot rely so...19289Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/josh-stamounts-resurgence-has-solidified-minnesotas-bullpen/Minnesota Twins fans waited patiently over the winter for the team to make any sort of offseason roster move. In late December, the Twins answered those wishes when they reached a deal with former Kansas City Royals setup man Josh Staumont. The fanbase wasn’t exactly waiting for a near veteran min...19285Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-twins-are-a-team-worth-investing-in-at-the-trade-deadline/It was a beautiful Sunday at Target Field. Fans had packed the stands, the sun was shining, and the Minnesota Twins were the only thing hotter than the weather.   The proof came in the first game of their doubleheader with the Oakland Athletics. Carlos Correa launched a two-run homer 393 feet int...19282Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/spencer-dinwiddie-would-fit-seamlessly-as-minnesotas-mid-level-exception/When Spencer Dinwiddie signed with the Los Angeles Lakers as a buyout player last season, he made his motives clear. “They know how to win,” Dinwiddie told reporters at his introductory press conference.   The Denver Nuggets eliminated the Los Angeles Lakers in five games, and Dinwiddie enters th...19281Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-vikings-and-falcons-ended-up-indirectly-swapping-picks-in-this-years-draft/Two weeks before the draft, Mike Florio speculated whether the NFL would make the Atlanta Falcons swap picks with the Minnesota Vikings because Atlanta tampered with Kirk Cousins.   “What if the punishment is as simple as the Falcons and Vikings flip-flopping the two picks?” Florio wrote. “The NF...19280Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/michael-jurgens-brings-versatility-to-the-vikings-interior/The Minnesota Vikings may have waited until the seventh round of the 2024 NFL Draft to take Michael Jurgens, but that doesn't mean they aren't excited about what he brings to the team. In the video the team released covering the draft, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah can be seen OL coach Chris Kuper off the...19279Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/woods-richardson-can-take-the-next-step-by-following-a-unique-blueprint/Simeon Woods Richardson has performed admirably for a Minnesota Twins team that was counting on some combination of Anthony DeSclafani, Louie Varland, and Chris Paddack to bolster the back end of the rotation. DeSclafani is out for the season, Varland has spent time in Triple-A, and Paddack has a...19274Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/naws-inconsistent-playoff-run-highlighted-his-importance-for-next-season/Since arriving in the Twin Cities at the trade deadline two years ago, Nickeil Alexander-Walker has always carried an upbeat demeanor on the court and during his media scrums. His love for the game and the opportunity with the Minnesota Timberwolves radiates frequently, whether he's acting like he...19272Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/carlos-correa-is-slowly-becoming-one-of-us-during-his-hot-streak/There was something different about Carlos Correa’s home run on Thursday night. It appeared to be a simple two-run shot to the second deck in left field. However, what happened with the following celebration electrified the Minnesota Twins dugout and Target Field.     Pablo López awaited Co...19271Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-daunte-culpepper-plan-is-the-best-trajectory-for-j-j-mccarthy/When it comes to quarterback development, there’s one plan that stands above the rest.   The Kansas City Chiefs selected Patrick Mahomes in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft, and unlike many franchises, they took a patient approach. Mahomes sat behind Alex Smith and made just one start in the...19270Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/what-is-the-next-step-for-josh-minott/Josh Minott just finished his second season with the Minnesota Timberwolves, and the 21-year-old forward out of Memphis has been unable to crack Minnesota’s rotation. Still, many fans may find him intriguing because of his two-way potential and freakish athleticism. However, after a couple of seas...19264Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-kirk-cousins-tampering-case-has-created-the-nfls-version-of-fight-club/Kirk Cousins signed with the Atlanta Falcons in March, but his path to taking his first snap in Mercedes-Benz Stadium has been one of the best storylines in the NFL. Cousins signed a four-year, $180 million contract with Atlanta in the opening hours of the NFL’s negotiation window (also known as t...19258Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/did-finchs-injury-affected-the-wolves-more-against-dallas-than-denver/Late in Game 4 of the Minnesota Timberwolves’ sweep of the Phoenix Suns, Mike Conley dribbled the ball up the court, crossing half-court with 1:41 remaining. Devin Booker was playing furiously and with great effort in an attempt to bring his team back in this game and in the series. In his aggress...19254Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-twins-can-build-a-solid-two-tiered-trade-package/At the risk of setting unreasonable expectations, I see a near future where the Minnesota Twins are in pole position to make a splash at the July 31 trade deadline. If the season keeps progressing as it has (an admittedly massive ‘if’), the Twins will be a handful of games above .500, in a playoff...19253Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/j-j-mccarthy-will-go-where-his-feet-take-him/After the NFL draft, J.J. McCarthy went on a “dreamy” escape to the Bahamas with his fiancée. A week after the Minnesota Vikings traded up to draft him 10th-overall, McCarthy visited Baha Mar with his wife-to-be, who he’s dated since high school. However, he says he’ll be sticking around the Vikin...19252Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-taxpayers-mid-level-exception-is-minnesotas-most-important-tool-this-offseason/In some ways, it’s hard to imagine it’s been nearly two weeks since the Minnesota Timberwolves last played basketball. The Wolves fell to the Mavericks in five games, and their season officially ended on May 30. With exit interviews completed, it’s time to focus on what changes the Wolves could ma...19250Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-bears-offense-is-going-to-look-awfully-familiar-this-season/The NFL has always unofficially stood for “Not For Long.” Flash back one year from now, and the Minnesota Vikings were embarking on Year 2 of the Kevin O'Connell era, fresh off a 13-win inaugural campaign and NFC North divisional crown. While the oddsmakers last summer weren't necessarily enthusia...19247Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/can-royce-lewis-become-minnesotas-next-transcendent-superstar/The next time you go to a game at Target Field, look around at the jerseys people are wearing. You’ll see plenty of Byron Buxton and Carlos Correa jerseys. The occasional Tsuyoshi Nishioka or Willians Astudillo jersey will pop out of the wilderness.   Still, some jerseys have remained constant at...19245Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000