https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/page/15/?d=4WordPress Posts: WordPress Postsenhttps://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/anthony-edwards-is-the-monster-luka-made-r27999/After a 117-95 win over the Denver Nuggets in March, Anthony Edwards mentioned Luka Doncic unsolicitedly after scoring 29 points and six assists. “I watch a lot of Luka, seeing how he attacks the double team,” he said. “Even though we play at different paces, just seeing his strategy to beat the...27999Mon, 28 Apr 2025 14:30:40 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/kendrick-perkins-makes-a-bold-statement-while-comparing-ant-to-luka-r27998/The Minnesota Timberwolves took a commanding 3-1 lead on the Los Angeles Lakers in Sunday’s win at Target Center. With the series pivoting back to Los Angeles, the Wolves only need to win one of the next three to advance. On Monday’s edition of First Take on ESPN, Kendrick Perkins wasted no time...27998Mon, 28 Apr 2025 11:45:43 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/minnesota-was-the-more-desperate-team-in-game-4-r27997/JJ Redick was desperate. He came out of halftime Sunday afternoon with a new lineup, replacing Jaxson Hayes with Rui Hachimura at the 5 and inserting Dorian Finney-Smith. Redick doubled down on Hayes after Game 3. However, had the Los Angeles Lakers lost on Sunday, they would have been staring at...27997Mon, 28 Apr 2025 07:00:27 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/jaden-mcdaniels-is-minnesotas-silent-protagonist-r27996/Anthony Edwards had a simple explanation for why the Minnesota Timberwolves closed out the Los Angeles Lakers, 116-104, to take a 2-1 series lead. “I got two words for you,” he said. “Jaden McDaniels.” Not the two words you were expecting? That’s fitting for a team that’s become an ensemble cas...27996Sun, 27 Apr 2025 06:00:09 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/minnesota-has-cracked-the-code-on-the-lakers-r27995/Jaden McDaniels spoke on the Target Center’s electricity after the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Los Angeles Lakers 116-104 to take a 2-1 series lead. “I would say it felt like a playoff atmosphere. It was better than the Lakers crowd for sure,” McDaniels said, smirking. “They came out and did...27995Sat, 26 Apr 2025 14:30:04 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/the-wolves-quieted-the-barbershop-conversation-and-won-game-3-r27994/After a 116-104 win in Game 3, the Minnesota Timberwolves are up 2-1 against the Los Angeles Lakers – hasn’t anyone figured it out yet? It’s not that complicated; the only way for an opponent to quiet Anthony Edwards is to eliminate him from the playoffs. Edwards can be up by 20 points or down by...27994Sat, 26 Apr 2025 11:30:48 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/the-wolves-capitalized-on-the-best-home-crowd-of-the-season-in-game-3-r27993/The Minnesota Timberwolves were 3-5 at home in the playoffs last season, the worst record in the NBA amongst the eight teams that played more than three games at home. Ahead of Game 3 against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday, Nickeil Alexander-Walker brushed off the playoff woes at home, focusing...27993Sat, 26 Apr 2025 07:55:55 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/every-playoff-series-is-an-anthony-edwards-series-r27992/Anthony Edwards is the perfect teammate. For all the bravado, the d— measuring and DX chopping, and the megawatt aura that comes with being a 23-year-old superstar on a rapid ascension to the top of the world, Anthony Edwards always puts his teammates first. He’s Jaden McDaniels’ biggest fan and...27992Fri, 25 Apr 2025 10:30:32 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/the-wolves-return-home-with-a-playoff-worthy-offense-r27991/What’s interesting about googling words to find definitions is that some words are charmingly relatable and straightforward. For example, jump: to push oneself off a surface and into the air by using the muscles in one’s legs or feet. Checks out. That’s how I’d jump! That’s how jumping works! I...27991Thu, 24 Apr 2025 14:30:02 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/julius-randle-is-seeking-playoff-vindication-r27990/Julius Randle is on a playoff redemption tour. Randle was in a difficult situation when the New York Knicks included him in the trade for Minnesota Timberwolves franchise cornerstone Karl-Anthony Towns days before training camp last October. Towns had a polarizing career in Minnesota, but fans ha...27990Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:30:05 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/lukas-early-scoring-has-created-a-vicious-cycle-for-the-wolves-r27988/The Los Angeles Lakers scored 34 points in the first quarter of Game 2 against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Luka Doncic single-handedly outscored the entire Wolves team, which only managed to gather 15 points in the period. Despite Minnesota clawing back throughout the game, they couldn’t overcome...27988Wed, 23 Apr 2025 14:30:06 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/nick-wright-rips-jaden-mcdaniels-for-%E2%80%98borderline-dirty-moment-on-luka-doncic-in-game-2-r27987/Game 2 was a rock fight between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Los Angeles Lakers. Neither team was efficient offensively on Tuesday night, and there was plenty of physicality from start to finish. On his Wednesday podcast, Wright pointed out one play in particular. Jaden McDaniels fell to...27987Wed, 23 Apr 2025 13:40:41 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/the-timberwolves-and-lakers-are-engaged-in-a-pitched-battle-r27986/After Game 1 on Saturday, JJ Redick didn’t have a glass of red wine in his hand as he would have if he were recording an episode of his podcast last year. He wasn’t breaking down the Xs and Os of Game 1 between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Los Angeles Lakers from the outside. He was pondering w...27986Wed, 23 Apr 2025 07:45:35 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/the-wolves-have-established-the-luka-rules-r27985/No matter what else happens throughout the series, the lasting image from the Minnesota Timberwolves’ Game 1 win over the Los Angeles Lakers will be Anthony Edwards pointing his fingers at Luka Dončić like he’s wrapping him in Spider-Man’s web. https://twitter.com/Huncho_Jman/status/1913791795739...27985Tue, 22 Apr 2025 06:00:19 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/nick-wright-lists-julius-randle-as-a-bizarre-silver-lining-for-lakers-after-loss-r27984/The Los Angeles Lakers blitzed Anthony Edwards early and often in the Minnesota Timberwolves’ Game 1 win on Saturday. As a result, the others had to step up for the Timberwolves, and they did. It’s a group that includes Julius Randle, who went 6-for-11 for 16 points. He also chipped in five assis...27984Mon, 21 Apr 2025 14:05:26 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/bill-simmons-is-starting-to-believe-in-the-timberwolves-r27983/The Los Angeles Lakers were an overwhelmingly popular pick in the first round against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Even after losing Game 1 to the Wolves, many national pundits are still picking the Lakers. Bill Simmons remains among that group, but he’s slowly starting to crawl over to the Minnes...27983Mon, 21 Apr 2025 11:15:14 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/chris-finch-created-a-runway-for-the-wolves-to-take-off-in-game-1-r27982/The Minnesota Timberwolves stole Game 1 on the road, surprising the nation by beating the Los Angeles Lakers 117-95. Still, he spoke of the dominant victory in his typical reserved manner. “It’s Game 1. We know it’s going to be a long series,” Finch said, deflecting the praise. “We’re not under a...27982Sun, 20 Apr 2025 18:00:14 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/ants-crossover-lit-a-fire-under-the-wolves-r27981/For the past week, all the attention has been on Luka Doncic’s postseason debut with the Los Angeles Lakers. Then there was the spotlight on LeBron James starting his 288th playoff game, which was already the highest in NBA history by 29 games (Derek Fisher had 259) and is still climbing. Let’s b...27981Sun, 20 Apr 2025 14:30:16 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/the-wolves-embraced-the-underdog-narrative-and-flipped-it-in-game-1-r27980/Anthony Edwards welcomed the fact that sportsbooks and media personalities were picking the Los Angeles Lakers to knock off the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round. “I love it. I just love it,” Edwards said on Wednesday. “It’s dope. I love the fact that everybody wants the Lakers to win. Th...27980Sun, 20 Apr 2025 08:00:43 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/its-the-timberwolves-vs-everybody-in-la-r27979/According to NBA lore, on the eve of the 2004 playoffs, former NBA commissioner David Stern joked with the media when they asked if the Los Angeles Lakers returning to the Finals would be ideal for him. “I want the Lakers vs. the Lakers,” Stern allegedly told Dan Patrick. I say allegedly because...27979Sat, 19 Apr 2025 06:00:58 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/randle-must-ignite-a-fast-paced-approach-vs-la-r27978/Julius Randle is entering the playoffs this year amped up. “I’m excited,” Randle told the media on Tuesday. “This is one of the few times – probably the only time in my career – I feel like I have a chance to really play for something. I’m excited. Just my comfort level with coach, the coaching s...27978Fri, 18 Apr 2025 17:30:38 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/how-will-mike-conley-factor-into-the-lakers-series-r27977/It would be unwise to disregard Mike Conley before any playoff matchup, even if it seems difficult for him to remain on the court. In his 18-year career, Conley has already played in 93 playoff games, 14 more than the Minnesota Timberwolves have as an entire franchise. Given his experience and im...27977Fri, 18 Apr 2025 14:30:47 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/donte-divincenzo-should-start-against-the-lakers-r27976/The first-round matchup between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Los Angeles Lakers is being billed as a David vs. Goliath bout for modern times. Everyone with a platform is picking the Lakers to win the series. Still, we’re all writing around the clock about how the Lakers “aren’t actually tha...27976Fri, 18 Apr 2025 10:30:20 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/stephen-a-smith-gives-the-lakers-a-huge-warning-about-anthony-edwards-r27975/The national media would inevitably praise the Los Angeles Lakers regardless of who they played in the first round. Like many other national pundits, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith believes the Lakers will win. However, he issued a stern warning to the Lakers about Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Antho...27975Thu, 17 Apr 2025 12:50:57 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/stopping-the-lakers-starts-with-using-mcdaniels-creatively-r27974/Jaden McDaniels’ early career has been a tale of turbulent impact. When McDaniels is at his best, he is one of the league’s most effective role players. He can offer an All-Defense impact and vital tertiary scoring abilities. However, when McDaniels struggles to find his rhythm defensively, it neg...27974Thu, 17 Apr 2025 06:00:15 +0000