https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/page/83/?d=4WordPress Posts: WordPress Postsenhttps://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-vikings-should-target-hidden-gem-ainias-smith-in-the-2024-draft/The Minnesota Vikings’ receiving corps is in great shape with generational talent Justin Jefferson and rookie sensation Jordan Addison leading the way. However, Minnesota's need for a WR3 has plagued them for years.   K.J. Osborn may be a solid run-blocker, but he seemed to have fallen from grace...18721Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/how-responsible-are-a-rod-and-lore-for-minnesotas-recent-success/The three most crucial aspects of the Minnesota Timberwolves ownership situation converged in late September 2021. The Wolves fired Gersson Rosas on Sept. 22, 2021, days before training camp opened. Complaints about Rosas’ relationship with a female employee and the toxic work culture he created r...18719Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/blake-cashman-brings-an-element-the-vikings-were-lacking/Blake Cashman was clearly a priority target for the Minnesota Vikings in free agency. They came to terms just over three hours after the legal tampering period opened.     While initial reporting had Cashman's deal at $25.5 million total, the real number was $22.5 million with just $9.4 ful...18718Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/royce-lewis-is-learning-how-to-balance-hustle-and-health/Royce Lewis injured his calf rounding second base trying to score on Carlos Correa’s single on opening day. Any player will fully exert himself in that situation. The Minnesota Twins and Lewis’ agent, Scott Boras, had asked him to focus more on pliability instead of power in the offseason, and Lew...18717Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/jose-miranda-is-taking-things-one-pitch-at-a-time-on-his-road-back-to-the-majors/It’s not uncommon for hot-performing rookies in Major League Baseball to experience a sophomore slump. They’ve seen some time against hitters and pitchers, and the league adjusts to their weakness.   Sometimes, slumps could be a factor in playing through ailing injuries for most of the season. Th...18714Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/is-jonathan-greenard-a-good-replacement-for-danielle-hunter/The Minnesota Vikings and Houston Texans combined for an interesting experiment this season, essentially swapping edge rushers in Jonathan Greenard and Danielle Hunter via free agency. Greenard got four years, $76 million, with $42 million guaranteed, while Hunter got two years, $49 million, with...18712Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/could-michael-penix-help-the-vikings-find-gold-at-pick-no-11/The 1999 NFL Draft was a quarterback-driven class with three signal callers taken in the first three picks. The Minnesota Vikings waited with the 11th-overall pick and watched as Tim Couch, Donovan McNabb, and Akili Smith went off the board.   At that moment, the odds of selecting a quarterback w...18711Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/monte-morris-has-come-as-advertised/Monté Morris immediately noticed that the Minnesota Timberwolves had good team chemistry. "Everybody got handshakes together. I see they joking, smiling,” Morris told The Athletic’s Jon Krawczynski after the Wolves traded for him. “Somebody dunk on somebody, they pointing. That’s just fun seeing i...18710Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-wolves-will-have-to-be-ruthless-with-playoff-minutes-to-go-on-a-run-this-year/With less than three weeks left in the regular season, NBA teams are barrelling toward the playoffs. For the first time in a generation, the Minnesota Timberwolves are more concerned with seeding than just getting into the postseason. The Wolves are in a three-way battle with the Denver Nuggets an...18707Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/its-starting-to-feel-like-2022-again/Pablo López always sits in the corner of the dugout between innings during his starts. He gave up a leadoff home run to Maikel Garcia after Royce Lewis hit a solo shot in the first inning, allowing the Kansas City Royals to tie the game. However, that was the only run he gave up in the Minnesota T...18706Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/3-bold-predictions-for-the-2024-twins-season/When somebody tries to make bold predictions before the season, it often goes one of two ways. They either make it too light (the Minnesota Twins will take the division and win a game in the playoffs) or they jump the shark completely (Royce Lewis will hit 40 home runs and secure the Democratic no...18702Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/did-the-vikings-ultimately-come-out-ahead-in-free-agency/The Minnesota Vikings may have had the most active and impactful free agency session in the NFL, even though they didn’t sign as many new players as the Houston Texans, Chicago Bears, or Washington Commanders. According to OverTheCap, the Vikings brought in 11 new free agents with a yearly contrac...18701Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/3-under-the-radar-twins-prospects-to-keep-an-eye-on-in-2024/The Minnesota Twins dealt multiple prospects at the 2022 trade deadline. They traded prized prospects Steve Hajjar, Christian Encarnacion-Strand, Spencer Steer, and Cade Povich. And they also moved interesting under-the-radar talents Sawyer Gipson-Long, Juan Nuñez, and Juan Rojas. In return, they...18697Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-vikings-are-getting-caught-in-the-nfl-draft-silly-season-vortex/The New York Jets hired Mike Tannenbaum in 1997. He worked his way up from crafting player contracts to player development to assistant general manager before taking over as GM in 2006. Tannenbaum oversaw the Jets’ most recent playoff run in 2010, their second run to the AFC Championship in as man...18695Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/jordan-mclaughlins-adaptability-remains-invaluable-for-the-wolves/When the Minnesota Timberwolves acquired Monte Morris, they were looking to bolster their guard room and bring some high-level experience for the playoffs. While Chris Finch already had the utmost belief in his fifth-year option Jordan McLaughlin, the Wolves have needed a boost and stability at th...18693Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/can-pablo-lopez-cement-his-twins-legacy-in-2024/The Minnesota Twins begin their 2024 season on Thursday in Kansas City. It's been a long off-season for a fanbase coming off their first postseason success in 20 years. Payroll discussions, an offseason full of low-wattage moves, and injuries during spring training have added to a mixed reaction f...18690Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/draymond-greens-antics-are-beneath-the-wolves/On Sunday, the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Golden State Warriors 114-110 to sweep the season series 3-0. “In this league, you have to win the games you’re supposed to win and steal a few that you’re not supposed to win,” Draymond Green said postgame. “But you lose the ones you’re supposed to w...18688Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/theres-joy-to-be-found-in-this-tumultuous-transition-period-in-vikings-history/Going into this offseason, we knew that the Minnesota Vikings would face several decisions that would significantly impact the franchise’s direction. They could re-sign the core of their 2023 roster, returning largely the same group in 2024 and possibly beyond. Alternatively, depending on who they...18683Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/minnesotas-biggest-concern-will-be-stress-tested-immediately/Bailey Ober did everything right last spring. He didn’t give up any runs, hits, or baserunners in the Grapefruit League. Still, the Minnesota Twins had him start in Triple-A because they had five pitchers to fill out the rotation. "The reality is, those things work themselves out. Pitch well, pitc...18682Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-wolves-unlocked-something-by-starting-naz-reid/Naz Reid.   Those two words were the only thing you could see or hear inside Target Center on Friday after in-arena host Jon Berry instructed the sold-out crowd to hold up their complementary Naz Reid towels. Reid had just connected on a corner triple with 2:25 left in the fourth, putting the Min...18677Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/could-jim-harbaugh-throw-a-wrench-into-minnesotas-pursuit-of-a-franchise-qb/In a time where nothing is certain, the Minnesota Vikings’ pursuit of a franchise quarterback is the worst-kept secret in the NFL Draft.   Kirk Cousins is gone. The Vikings signed Sam Darnold, but everyone knows he’s not the long-term answer. Caleb Williams is the first-overall pick, but whatever...18676Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/malik-mustapha-is-the-perfect-mid-rounder-to-bolster-minnesotas-safety-depth/The Minnesota Vikings have done a good job of patching holes in their defense this offseason. The additions of Jonathan Greenard, Andrew Van Ginkel, and Blake Cashman will all be critical in this Brian Flores scheme and help address needs at pass rusher and linebacker. But there are still more gap...18674Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/naz-reid-is-the-peoples-superstar/On Saturday, Jake’s Graphs made a compelling case that Naz Reid is the ideal man. He’s loved by all, has a killer crossover, and is hard-working. Reid is also confident, extremely athletic, and highly skilled. His nickname is his name.   “He’s been an incredible story here,” Chris Finch said afte...18673Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-vikings-have-viable-alternatives-if-they-cant-trade-up-for-a-quarterback/At this point, a vast majority of Skoldiers would consider it a devastating disappointment if Kwesi Adofo-Mensah can't find a way to trade up for a premier quarterback in the upcoming NFL Draft. With the 11th- and 23rd-overall picks, the Minnesota Vikings have the necessary immediate ammunition to...18670Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/andrew-van-ginkel-brings-versatility-and-energy-to-minnesotas-defense/When the NFL's 2024 free-agency window opened, the Minnesota Vikings quickly attacked the defensive side of the ball, adding a trio of players, including Andrew Van Ginkel. Vikings DC Brian Flores was the Miami Dolphins head coach when Miami drafted Van Ginkel in 2019.   Van Ginkel will play a si...18666Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000