https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/page/93/?d=4WordPress Posts: WordPress Postsenhttps://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-big-bad-wolves-should-embrace-bully-ball/While I see Rudy Gobert and Jaden McDaniels in my most beautiful dreams, Paolo Banchero only sees two of the best defenders in the NBA in his worst nightmares. Just when the narrative began to slip, and the Minnesota Timberwolves had lost three of their last four games, the top team in the Western...18101Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/tight-losses-to-good-teams-will-help-the-wolves-in-the-long-run/The Minnesota Timberwolves finished a difficult 16-game stretch against teams above .500 with a close-fought 127-120 loss to the Boston Celtics. They finished the stretch 9-7 and are, most impressively, still top of the Western Conference standings. However, the most important factor for this stre...18100Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/how-did-joe-mauers-hall-of-fame-case-become-so-complicated/This winter represents the first year that Joe Mauer is eligible for the Hall of Fame. The St. Paul native retired after the 2018 season and enjoyed a 15-year career with the Minnesota Twins, including six All-Star appearances, three Gold Glove Awards, five Silver Slugger awards, three batting tit...18091Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/kevin-oconnell-proved-something-in-a-lost-season/It’s difficult to find a season where a head coach proves their worth after racking up 10 losses. But contrary to the opinions of justifiably bothered Vikings fans, head coach Kevin O'Connell did that.   It has undeniably been frustrating to watch the Minnesota Vikings throughout the season. The...18090Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/mike-conley-is-in-the-middle-of-a-historic-three-point-shooting-season/The Minnesota Timberwolves were looking for a change when they traded for Mike Conley. Things were not progressing as planned with D'Angelo Russell. Rudy Gobert had difficulty making an offensive impact, and the Wolves needed to find a steady veteran to orchestrate the offense. The Timberwolves fo...18089Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/minnesotas-payroll-cuts-havent-backfired-yet/The Minnesota Twins won the American League Central last year and snapped their infamous 18-game playoff losing streak en route. They also won their first postseason series win since 2002 in front of two electric Target Field crowds. But the team’s lack of a TV contract means they will lower their...18087Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/a-former-white-sox-beat-writer-weighs-in-on-mauers-hof-candidacy/Joe Mauer’s first year on the National Baseball Hall of Fame ballot has been going well. It’s fair to say it’s been even better than some Twins fans expected to see before the official announcement.   Thanks to the long-running dedicated work of Ryan Thibodaux and his team of public BBWAA ballot...18086Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/can-the-wolves-balance-ball-movement-and-letting-ant-cook/The Minnesota Timberwolves are nearing the end of a difficult stretch of the season. They played 16 straight games against teams that were over .500 when the stretch began, and 11 of those games were on the road. The Wolves have not been as dominant in this stretch of games as they were early in t...18083Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/kat-is-starting-to-demonstrate-emotional-growth/Minnesota Timberwolves fans have been begging Karl-Anthony Towns to stop complaining to the referees for years. Please run back on defense and stop falling down. But Towns never seemed to listen throughout his career. But things have changed this year. On Sunday night against the Dallas Mavericks,...18082Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/how-the-vikings-can-fill-their-biggest-non-quarterback-offseason-needs/The last time the Minnesota Vikings had an offseason quarterback search, they believed they were a quarterback away from Super Bowl contention. While their quarterback of choice, Kirk Cousins, never led them beyond a Divisional Round playoff game, it's hard to dispute the Vikings' belief that a te...18079Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/minnesotas-original-sin-cost-them-in-the-end/Brian O'Neill was at a loss for words when reporters asked him about Kirk Cousins’ impact on the Minnesota Vikings in the middle of the season. It was Week 8. Minnesota had just beaten the Green Bay Packers 24-10 at Lambeau Field, their only win by multiple scores this season. The Packers had just...18078Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/josh-staumont-shares-unique-qualities-with-two-dominant-relievers/Although the Minnesota Twins have been relatively quiet this offseason, they added a high-upside reliever for just under $1 million. Upside is only worth as much as the results it brings, but Josh Staumont isn’t short on potential. He shares unique qualities with Kenley Jansen and David Robertson,...18075Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/grading-the-minnesota-vikings-2023-season/The final whistle has blown on the Minnesota Vikings' 2023 season with a 30-20 loss to the Detroit Lions, causing the team to fall to 7-10 in a disappointing year. At this point, the Vikings' front office and coaching staff, led by Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and Kevin O'Connell, are taking stock of what t...18072Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/is-jordan-mclaughlin-the-answer-to-minnesotas-bench-woes/The sky was falling on the Minnesota Timberwolves midway through the third quarter on New Year’s Day. The New York Knicks were on an extended 58-31 run, ballooning their lead to 21 points with 4:22 remaining in the third quarter. Desperate for an offensive spark, Chris Finch called Jordan McLaughl...18067Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/lets-make-the-vikings-fun-again/Sunday marked the end of the season for the Minnesota Vikings, and everyone was tired.   The Vikings had just gone 7-10 and tied for last place with the Chicago Bears. Harrison Smith hinted at retirement. Nick Mullens burst into tears at the podium. Justin Jefferson was visibly frustrated. The on...18066Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-wolves-know-how-to-fix-their-inefficient-offense/No amount of speculation or discussion can take away what the Minnesota Timberwolves have accomplished this season. The Wolves are still atop the Western Conference and experienced their first losing streak on Jan. 3.   Every team experiences lulls. The Wolves have found themselves stuck in an of...18063Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-vikings-did-the-right-thing-the-wrong-way-this-year/Mike Zimmer went out on his terms two years ago. The Minnesota Vikings beat the Chicago Bears 31-17 in Week 18, winning a meaningless game that worsened their draft position in 2022. Justin Jefferson entered the game needing 124 yards to break Randy Moss’ single-season receiving record. He finishe...18062Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/nordos-numbers-week-18/The Detroit Lions beat the Minnesota Vikings 30-20, finishing the season sweep. The Vikings finish 2013 with a 7-10 record and have a franchise-defining offseason ahead of them.   Below are five numbers that explain Minnesota's loss in Detroit: 12 The Vikings lost the turnover battle 2-0 in D...18061Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/justin-jefferson-is-learning-how-to-let-go/It may not seem like it, but Justin Jefferson hasn’t been in control his entire career. He only played 36 snaps (69%) in Week 1 of his rookie season and 29 (54%) in Week 2. It wasn’t until the next week, during the Minnesota Vikings’ third-straight loss to start 2021, that he played nearly 80% of...18056Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/jaden-mcdaniels-is-fighting-back-against-newtons-first-law-of-motion/Anthony Edwards was sitting in a white tank at his locker, answering questions following an overtime win over the Boston Celtics. “He’s one of the best players on the team!” he exclaimed, referring to fellow 2020 draft pick Jaden McDaniels. Two weeks later, McDaniels suffered a right ankle sprain...18054Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-vikings-can-learn-something-from-the-matthew-stafford-trade/There was a time when a trip to Ford Field was a low-stress environment for the Minnesota Vikings.   The Detroit Lions were the NFC North’s favorite comfort food. When Mike Zimmer needed a win to save his job, the Lions were there. When Kirk Cousins started to struggle after a hearty “Kirktober,”...18052Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/justin-jefferson-will-have-the-ultimate-say-on-whether-cousins-returns/If the Minnesota Vikings hit their four-leg parlay in Week 18 and sneak into the postseason, go right ahead and point ant me and laugh. Because the way I see it, the 2023 season comes to a close on Sunday afternoon against the Detroit Lions inside Ford Field. So, instead of honing in on a potentia...18046Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/jordan-addisons-emergence-this-season-will-pay-dividends-next-year/It’s easy to be negative right now.   Rationality and level-headedness go out the window whenever the Vikings host their archrival at U.S. Bank Stadium. It doesn’t matter if they’re on our fourth or their 24th quarterback of the year, fans expect a showing that's much more competitive than 33-10....18045Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-twins-need-a-new-rubber-armed-reliever/If somebody told me exactly one year ago that the Minnesota Twins would be missing Emilio Pagán's steadying presence in their bullpen, I’d probably laugh them off and continue digging myself out of eight inches of snow that fell the night before.   But a lot can change in a year.   Not only is t...18042Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-pelicans-exposed-two-large-flaws-in-minnesotas-defense/The Minnesota Timberwolves have held the league lead in defensive rating for almost the entire season, creating a new identity for themselves. But Minnesota’s opponents have begun to find better ways to match up against the Wolves’ formidable group of versatility and size. They’re starting to figu...18041Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000