https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/page/84/?d=4WordPress Posts: WordPress Postsenhttps://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/drake-maye-has-the-potential-to-be-the-greatest-vikings-qb-ever/The Minnesota Vikings’ search for the presumptive quarterback of the future figures to end in Detroit, with the team securing multiple first-round picks in what seems to be the precursor to a jump into the top-five selections. The eagerly anticipated announcement has the potential to bring about t...18664Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-wolves-are-tapping-into-another-level-heading-into-the-postseason/After losing Karl-Anthony Towns to a meniscus injury, the Minnesota Timberwolves lost two of their next three games. They were slowly losing their grasp of the Western Conference’s No. 1 seed. Roles had to be adjusted, and everyone had to be that much sharper to make up for Towns' absence. Since t...18663Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/did-tim-connelly-salvage-the-andrew-wiggins-trade/On Dec. 28, 2018, a reporter asked Andrew Wiggins about the boos he received after missing two free throws in the final seconds of the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 123-120 loss to the Atlanta Hawks. "That's fans for you," Wiggins responded, "We've got some s— fans, and we've got some good fans. That's...18655Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-wolves-have-responded-to-adversity/Anthony Edwards going for the jump ball at the opening tip in Minnesota’s 115-112 loss to the Denver Nuggets exemplified his commitment to this franchise. Down big men in Rudy Gobert, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Naz Reid, the Wolves had to shuffle their rotation in unusual ways, forcing Kyle Anderson...18652Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/there-is-no-cost-too-great-to-trade-up-for-the-next-vikings-quarterback/The 2024 NFL Draft was upon us, and the excitement was building. All the general managers were standing in a line, getting ready to meet NFL Santa Claus Roger Goodell and tell them who they wanted to select with their picks.   For months, fans had written in on social media, telling them what the...18651Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/manifesting-kwesis-preferred-scenario-why-drake-maye-is-the-dream-pick-for-minnesota/I’m not really familiar with this whole “manifesting” thing. I don’t know anything about the “law of attraction” or any new-age spirituality. I don’t know how to send my energy into the universe to will something into existence.   But if it means Drake Maye becomes Minnesota's new quarterback, I’...18647Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/it-is-time-to-unleash-leonard-miller/The Minnesota Timberwolves went all in on going big the second Tim Connelly went all-in trading for Rudy Gobert last summer. After mixed results led to 42 wins and a first-round exit last season, the front office tripled down on the big is beautiful strategy when they re-signed Naz Reid to be Minn...18646Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-twins-have-gotten-what-they-paid-for-in-the-starting-rotation/For better or worse, the Minnesota Twins are getting what they paid for in the starting rotation. Their minimal financial investment after shedding nearly $30 million from last year’s payroll level in the offseason rubbed many fans the wrong way, and now the fans' pessimism is being justified. On...18645Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/max-kepler-could-hit-more-home-runs-this-year-than-he-did-in-2019/2019 became known as “the juiced ball year,” and teams hit a league-record 6,776 home runs. The seams were lower, the leather was smoother, and the ball was rounder. The three significant alterations to the ball caused a significantly lower drag coefficient than in years past. The result of a sign...18642Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-verdict-on-cousins-career-is-coming-soon/The Kirk Cousins era is finally over in Minnesota.   The longtime veteran starting quarterback signed a lucrative four-year contract with the Atlanta Falcons that marks the end of a six-year tenure at the helm of the Minnesota Vikings offense.   Cousins’ time as a Viking produced mixed results t...18641Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/shaquill-griffin-is-part-of-minnesotas-pattern-of-uncertainty/The Minnesota Vikings announced that they signed Shaquill Griffin, a Pro Bowl cornerback for the Seattle Seahawks in 2019, to a one-year deal worth "up to" $6 million. In the process, they doubled tripled down on a player-acquisition philosophy that might begin to frustrate Vikings fans without mo...18639Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-wolves-have-become-a-sum-of-their-parts/Luka Garza is the last guy on the bench. But don’t worry, Chris Finch says he’s got it pretty good. “We need him to score,” Finch said matter-of-factly Tuesday night before the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 115-112 loss to the Denver Nuggets. “Everybody should want to be Luka. You're the 15th guy, and y...18638Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-wolves-discovered-something-deadly-in-utah/In 2014, the Golden State Warriors stumbled into a lineup that changed the NBA forever. Their death lineup consisted of Draymond Green at center, Harrison Barnes and Andre Iguodala at the forwards, and Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry at the guards. It sparked the small ball trend. The lineup was i...18635Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-twins-should-probably-go-back-to-closer-by-committee/Opening Day is just over a week away. The Minnesota Twins will head to Kansas City with an injured bullpen. Twins President of Baseball Operations Derek Falvey announced that two of the bullpen’s top arms, Jhoan Duran (oblique) and Caleb Thielbar (hamstring), will start the season on the injured l...18633Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/why-wouldnt-the-twins-have-outbid-the-giants-for-blake-snell/On Monday, the San Francisco Giants signed Blake Snell to a two-year, $62 million contract that allows him to opt out after the upcoming season. Snell, 31, is coming off a Cy Young Award-winning season where he led the league with a 2.25 ERA (182 ERA+) pitching for the San Diego Padres. In Februar...18627Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-wolves-need-ants-game-breaking-ability-now-more-than-ever/Monday's game against the Utah Jazz started poorly. The Minnesota Timberwolves looked like they sorely missed Rudy Gobert guarding the rim, giving up 37 points in the first quarter and committing seven turnovers. But things evened out after the Wolves started taking care of the ball, and they cut...18626Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/how-much-will-the-vikings-have-to-pay-to-draft-a-qb/After a couple of months of uncertainty, the Minnesota Vikings' plan at QB is starting to materialize. GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah allowed Kirk Cousins to walk to the Atlanta Falcons and then quickly traded with the Houston Texans to get the 23rd-overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft:     Making thi...18625Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/can-the-wolves-provide-support-for-ant-as-injuries-mount/As the ball was tipped off between Ivica Zubac and Rudy Gobert on March 12, there was a notable buzz inside Crypto.com arena. The Minnesota Timberwolves and the Los Angeles Clippers were coming losses in their prior games, seeking a victory against the team they were jockeying with for top playoff...18622Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/what-is-minnesotas-optimal-opening-day-lineup/The Minnesota Twins got off to a slow start offensively last season. Sitting 18th in runs per game halfway through June, the Twins rode a hot second half behind strong performances from rookies Royce Lewis, Matt Wallner, and Edouard Julien. Byron Buxton and Carlos Correa will return after injury-p...18621Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/a-kirk-cousins-survival-guide-for-the-atlanta-falcons/Last week was a great time to be an Atlanta Falcons fan. The Falcons found their quarterback, signing Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180 million contract. Grinning from ear to ear, Cousins told the stories about how his dad was frustrated by the Falcons every Sunday and how his first date with his...18617Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/should-the-vikings-trade-up-for-jayden-daniels-if-he-drops-to-no-3/Multiple outlets have linked the Minnesota Vikings to a trade-up scenario involving the New England Patriots, who hold the third-overall selection. With Caleb Williams as the presumptive first pick, Jayden Daniels and Drake Maye are the available candidates in this scenario at third overall.   Th...18613Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/what-happens-if-the-vikings-cant-trade-into-the-top-3/The Minnesota Vikings are wasting no time now that Kirk Cousins has officially left the building. Just four days after their former signal caller signed a four-year, $180 million contract with the Atlanta Falcons, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and the powers that be at TCO Performance Center are accumulating...18612Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-vikings-are-still-feeling-the-ripple-effects-of-their-13-win-season/You still remember the catch. You know the one. It's Week 10 in Buffalo. Facing fourth-and-18 with two minutes left in a game where they trail 27-23, the Minnesota Vikings look like they are regressing in real-time. They had escaped Washington with a win the week before. They were 45 seconds away...18609Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/olivia-rodrigo-explains-kirk-cousins-departure-in-a-way-no-one-else-can/Kirk Cousins is a member of the Atlanta Falcons now, leaving Minnesota Vikings fans with complicated feelings about a quarterback who split the fanbase. Kirk was polarizing, with his big-money contract and lone playoff win in seven years. The merits of statistical success vs. viably competing for...18608Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/bo-nix-is-a-viable-option-if-the-vikings-cant-move-up-to-no-3/Everything the Minnesota Vikings have done — especially signing journeyman Sam Darnold — indicates they will draft a quarterback this year. That puts Minnesota in a prime position to mentor a young QB, and the perfect fit seems available in this year’s draft. The best news is that they likely woul...18605Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000