https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/page/74/?d=4WordPress Posts: WordPress Postsenhttps://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/creightons-baylor-scheierman-is-a-perfect-fit-late-in-the-first-for-the-wolves/The Minnesota Timberwolves have the 27th and 37th picks in the 2024 NBA Draft, giving the front office a wide range of prospects to focus on. While this draft does not have as much star power as years past, their picks land in the 20 to 40 range, which is full of potential role-player contributors...19244Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/manuel-margots-role-is-evolving/The Minnesota Twins’ fourth outfield spot was one of the big question marks over the offseason, a position Michael A. Taylor filled last year. The Twins intended Taylor to be a fourth outfielder and the primary backup for Byron Buxton in center field in case Buxton needed to miss a significant amo...19242Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/what-if-everyone-falls-in-love-with-sam-darnold/At this time two years ago, Kirk Cousins was using flash cards to memorize Kevin O'Connell’s complicated play calls. For example, one of O’Connell’s play calls is [12/11] North RT Clamp F CTR 200 Jet X Stick Spacing. Matt Fries explains the intricacies of that play and O’Connell’s complicated play...19239Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/walter-rouse-could-be-a-surprise-contributor-to-minnesotas-offensive-line/Trades up the board in the first round meant that the Minnesota Vikings were light on picks early in the 2024 NFL Draft. However, they made a number of selections late on Day 3, starting with sixth-rounder Walter Rouse, a tackle out of Oklahoma.   Rouse is a fifth-year senior who started at Stanf...19238Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/has-chris-paddack-got-his-six-shooter-back/Chris Paddack takes his “Sheriff” nickname seriously. He wears a cowboy hat, bolo tie, and boots before his starts. Paddack wants to take command when he’s on the mound. But lately, things outside his control have kept him from playing his best baseball. Therefore, the Sheriff has called in his de...19234Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-wolves-have-a-point-guard-situation-on-their-hands/The Minnesota Timberwolves made only one transaction at the trade deadline. They sent Troy Brown Jr., Shake Milton – both of whom were not in the rotation – and a 2030 second-round draft pick to the rebuilding Detroit Pistons in exchange for six-year point guard Monte Morris.   The trades that se...19231Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/edouard-julien-is-reclaiming-his-swing-in-st-paul/Following the Minnesota Twins’ 2-1 series win over the Houston Astros on June 2, Edouard Julien didn’t make his feelings a secret about his demotion.   “It’s unfortunate that I’m here,” Julien said after his St. Paul Saints season debut on Wednesday, “but I am not going to feel bad about myself.”...19230Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-wolves-are-will-be-balancing-continuity-and-urgency-this-offseason/Without Karl-Anthony Towns’ monster game, the Minnesota Timberwolves wouldn’t have beaten the Denver Nuggets in Game 7. He went 8 of 14 from the field (57.1%) while defending Nikola Jokic in Minnesota’s 98-90 win. However, the Wolves needed more from Towns against the Dallas Mavericks in the Weste...19224Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-5-stages-of-j-j-mccarthy-becoming-a-franchise-quarterback/After years of draft busts and free-agent band-aids, the Minnesota Vikings believe they’ve found their franchise quarterback. J.J. McCarthy will look to fill a void that’s existed since Fran Tarkenton was slinging passes to Ahmad Rashad in the ‘70s. The question on everyone’s minds: When will McCa...19223Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-vikings-strengthened-their-core-by-investing-in-the-edge/Peer through the wickets at TCO Performance Center in Eagan, if you dare, and most of what you’ll see is monotonous. Occasionally, Justin Jefferson will make a ridiculous catch. But you’ll also see J.J. McCarthy working on his footwork with Josh McCown or undrafted corner Dwight McGlothern learnin...19221Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/how-a-bloomberg-cash-infusion-can-extend-minnesotas-contention-window/Shortly after noon on Thursday, June 6, Jon Krawczynski tweeted a bombshell:     This development means that the Marc Lore, Alex Rodriguez, and Michael Bloomberg ownership group will likely gain control of the Minnesota Timberwolves and end an awkward ownership transfer that developed durin...19215Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-wolves-have-a-kyle-anderson-conundrum/Kyle Anderson is a unique basketball player. A 6’9” wing capable of playing at power forward, initiating offense, and defending wings and bigger guards at an elite standard. Anderson’s positives sound great on paper. However, he has had more than his fair share of issues in the 2023-24 NBA season....19214Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/what-was-on-kwesi-adofo-mensahs-offseason-list-to-fix-the-vikings/After signing Justin Jefferson, the Minnesota Vikings’ offseason unofficially ended. To fans, this offseason was stuffed into a three-month window filled with speculation and decisions that could shape the franchise. But for Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, the 2024 offseason began long before Kirk Cousins hit...19212Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/justin-jefferson-has-spent-his-entire-career-proving-doubters-wrong/Justin Jefferson is the highest-paid non-quarterback in the NFL, the best wide receiver in the league, and on pace to surpass Randy Moss as the best receiver in Minnesota Vikings franchise history. He tied the record for reaching 5,000 yards the fastest and is the only receiver other than Moss to...19210Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/willi-castro-has-played-a-crucial-role-for-the-twins-this-year/Carlos Correa, Royce Lewis, Byron Buxton, and -- Willi Castro?   Most people won't expect to see the speedy utility player's name alongside the other three superstars, but Castro's importance to the club is every bit as vital. Castro has seemingly propelled himself into a full-time role going for...19206Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/dalton-risner-wants-to-show-everyone-that-hes-hungry/Dalton Risner returned to the Twin Cities hungry. After holding out for a starter’s contract, he agreed to an incentive-laden one-year, $2.41 million deal with the Minnesota Vikings. Last year, Risner signed with the Vikings on September 19, five days before their Week 3 game against the Los Angel...19205Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-vikings-needed-jj-to-become-jets/The Minnesota Vikings celebrated Justin Jefferson’s extension with typical fanfare. They placed him at a podium next to Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and Kevin O'Connell in a conference room at TCO Performance Center and seated his family, friends, and owner Mark Wilf along the wall next to the assembled med...19202Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/how-do-the-wolves-fix-the-flaws-dallas-exposed-in-their-flow-offense/“Flow Offense” has become a buzzword during Chris Finch’s time coaching the Minnesota Timberwolves. Finch's goal with his free-flowing offense has been to give his players the freedom to play through each other to maximize their opportunities for success.   Finch’s offense fosters an open style o...19201Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/simeon-woods-richardsons-short-starts-are-okay-for-now/Simeon Woods Richardson has been an underrated contributor to the Minnesota Twins' success in the last six weeks. Anthony DeSclafani’s season-ending elbow injury and Louie Varland’s early struggles created an opportunity for Woods Richardson to earn his first extended opportunity as a major league...19200Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/three-lynx-additions-immediately-turned-their-defense-around/After a breakout game against the Dallas Wings, 30-year-old rookie guard Olivia Epoupa said the Lynx are “just here for each other. We have great chemistry. ... On the bench, on the court, I'm just supporting them. We are all here for each other and support each other."   Epoupa broke out because...19193Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/ryan-jeffers-is-pulling-off-an-incredible-balancing-act/Ryan Jeffers went 13 games without a home run before he hit two in a 7-6 win over the Kansas City Royals on May 30, securing a series win over a surging division rival. Most catchers wouldn’t be concerned about a two-week home run drought, but Jeffers hasn’t hit like a typical catcher this year.  ...19190Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/five-numbers-that-explain-the-justin-jefferson-extension/After months of media speculation and fan consternation, the Minnesota Vikings have reached an agreement with superstar WR Justin Jefferson on a four-year, $140 million extension with $88.7 million fully guaranteed.     Mike Florio from ProFootballTalk had the full details first. Here are t...19188Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/how-jeffersons-contract-proved-stefon-diggs-wrong/Just over a month into the 2019 season, Stefon Diggs stood at his locker to talk to reporters. The Minnesota Vikings’ offense was struggling, and they had just lost to Mitch Trubisky and the Chicago Bears. Adam Thielen voiced his disdain in the hours after the loss. Diggs took it a step further by...19186Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/jose-miranda-is-writing-a-second-act-with-the-twins/In the fall of 2022, José Miranda began making a name for himself. A top prospect from the Minnesota Twins organization, Miranda enjoyed a strong rookie season as the Twins headed to Yankee Stadium to take on the New York Yankees.   During that series, Miranda made plans to meet up with his cousi...19185Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/tim-connelly-solved-the-jokic-problem-but-does-he-have-a-luka-solution/Kyle Anderson doesn’t want to go anywhere. His son is on the spectrum and thriving in Minnesota’s school system. Anderson also feels that Chris Finch understands his unique playstyle, and the Minnesota Timberwolves should be running it back with a team that reached the Western Conference Finals th...19184Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000