https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/page/17/?d=4WordPress Posts: WordPress Postsenhttps://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 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/finch-must-dig-deep-into-his-bag-to-beat-la-r27972/Chris Finch coached his first playoff series against the Memphis Grizzlies in 2022. During the fourth quarter of Game 6, he made a controversial decision. [video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://zonecoverage.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/DLo-turnover.mp4"][/video] D’Angelo Russell committ...27972Wed, 16 Apr 2025 14:30:15 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/the-wolves-will-play-a-lakers-team-thats-still-a-work-in-progress-r27971/After the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Utah Jazz 116-105 in the season finale, Anthony Edwards offered his thoughts on what matchup he would prefer. “I don’t give a damn,” he said. “Whoever. We ready.” The Wolves locker room watched with the rest of the NBA world as the Los Angeles Clippers c...27971Tue, 15 Apr 2025 06:00:26 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/minnesota-enters-the-playoffs-right-where-they-want-to-be-r27969/There was an uneasy feeling inside Target Center Sunday afternoon as the Minnesota Timberwolves and Utah Jazz trotted back to their locker rooms at halftime. Vegas had Minnesota as a 23.5-point favorite to win, the largest spread for any team since 2008. It was Game 82, and the Timberwolves had t...27969Mon, 14 Apr 2025 11:45:39 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/the-timberwolves-found-themselves-again-in-memphis-r27967/While speaking to the media during shootaround Thursday afternoon in Memphis, Mike Conley discussed Chris Finch’s film sessions and how he holds everyone accountable, most recently after the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 24-point fourth-quarter collapse on Tuesday against the Milwaukee Bucks. “When we...27967Fri, 11 Apr 2025 07:40:44 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/julius-randle-must-beat-the-playoff-allegations-r27966/Minnesota Timberwolves fans will be happy to see the 2024-25 regular season end as soon as possible. There’s been some good, too much bad, and the ugliest loss of the season, blowing a 24-point fourth-quarter lead against the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday. The postseason will be here, whether you li...27966Fri, 11 Apr 2025 10:30:45 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/what-caused-minnesotas-epic-collapse-in-milwaukee-r27965/Julius Randle discussed the Minnesota Timberwolves’ collapse after they blew a 24-point lead in the final 10:09 of their 110-103 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. “Our spacing and ball movement, we were super stagnant,” Randle concluded. “We just didn’t get any good looks.” Sometimes, the answer is t...27965Wed, 09 Apr 2025 15:45:07 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/what-can-we-expect-from-minnesotas-playoff-rotation-r27964/The Minnesota Timberwolves have a talented but flawed rotation. As the season comes to a close and uncertainty surrounding their seeding arises, one thing remains consistent. If the rotation and minutes are not aligned come playoff time, the Wolves will not get very far. Minnesota’s starting lin...27964Thu, 10 Apr 2025 06:00:36 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/i-saw-the-collapse-in-milwaukee-and-lived-to-tell-the-tale-r27963/Roughly an hour and a half before gates opened at Fiserv Forum, across the parkway, and buried within the Deer District, The Mecca Sports Bar and Grill featured more Minnesota Timberwolves fans than Milwaukee Bucks fans. The place started to get busier as the tip-off approached, and Bucks fans fi...27963Wed, 09 Apr 2025 10:30:36 +0000