https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/page/21/?d=4WordPress Posts: WordPress Postsenhttps://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/should-chris-finch-shake-up-minnesotas-starting-lineup-r27828/After a 114-93 win against the Charlotte Hornets 10 days ago in which Naz Reid scored 25 points off the bench, Chris Finch lauded his team, saying, “I’m lucky. I have eight starters. I’m really spoiled for choice.” A lot has changed in the world since Finch uttered these words. Some say America h...27828Fri, 15 Nov 2024 10:30:15 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/rob-dillingham-proved-hes-ready-for-the-moment-r27827/In an August interview with KFAN, Tim Connelly told Dan Barreiro that Rob Dillingham’s minutes would not be free in his rookie year. If he made a silly turnover or forced his shot instead of playing like a true point guard, he would “learn from the bench.” The Minnesota Timberwolves had traded in...27827Thu, 14 Nov 2024 15:00:30 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/rudy-gobert-is-making-strides-as-a-passer-and-ball-handler-r27825/The way bigs have played in the NBA has shifted dramatically in the 21st century. From the era of punishing post-up big men to a new era of dynamic and versatile bigs, teams quickly began to simplify the roles of this position. Seeking out players who could operate as play finishers offensively an...27825Thu, 14 Nov 2024 10:30:44 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/why-is-minnesotas-defense-so-discombobulated-r27824/The Minnesota Timberwolves defense limits opponents’ shots at the rim with aplomb. It’s well-versed at switching on screens and being flexible with matchups. It can also beat opponents down the floor to prevent easy buckets in transition. Just not all at once. The Wolves had the best defense in...27824Wed, 13 Nov 2024 15:30:26 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/julius-randle-has-more-to-offer-r27823/The last 15 minutes of a Minnesota Timberwolves practice may seem mundane. Players shout and squeak their shoes as they finish up their drills. After practice ends, some players head off to the locker room. Others go for treatment for nagging injuries, and a couple wait around to talk to the pres...27823Wed, 13 Nov 2024 10:30:04 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/naz-reid-has-been-the-constant-in-a-season-of-inconsistency-r27822/Less than 30 seconds into Naz Reid’s first stint against the Charlotte Hornets last week, he canned his first shot attempt – a catch-and-shoot three-pointer from the top of the key. It was ho-hum because Reid has developed a unique skill of making his first shot attempt, usually in the first two m...27822Mon, 11 Nov 2024 15:30:47 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/rob-dillingham-feels-inevitable-r27821/Target Center crackled as Rob Dillingham walked up to the scorer’s table. The Minnesota Timberwolves led the Portland Trail Blazers 108-85 with 5:42 to go. Dillingham had watched as Minnesota built a 10-0 lead, holding the Blazers off the scoreboard for the first five minutes of the game. Then he...27821Sun, 10 Nov 2024 06:30:38 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/rudy-gobert-is-a-modern-day-gladiator-r27820/Russell Crowe bellowed, “Are you not entertained? Are you not entertained? Is this not why you are here?” to a silent crowd after quickly defeating four of his opponents as Maximus in the 2000 blockbuster film Gladiator. As the crowd chants “Spaniard” back at Maximus, the music swells, and the sc...27820Sat, 09 Nov 2024 06:00:09 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/the-timberwolves-successfully-replaced-kats-shooting-r27819/In the immediate aftermath of the trade that sent Karl-Anthony Towns to New York for Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo, the resounding sentiment was that the Minnesota Timberwolves had mortgaged their shooting and offense to escape the second apron‘s stranglehold. The self-appointed greatest sho...27819Fri, 08 Nov 2024 10:30:11 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/donte-divincenzo-has-subtly-made-an-instant-impact-in-minnesota-r27818/When the New York Knicks made Donte DiVincenzo available for trade alongside Julius Randle in exchange for Karl-Anthony Towns, the Minnesota Timberwolves couldn’t pass it up. DiVincenzo was a Wolves target when he was a free agent two offseasons ago, but Minnesota couldn’t convince him to sign. In...27818Thu, 07 Nov 2024 10:30:46 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/jaden-mcdaniels-is-still-a-work-in-progress-r27815/Chris Finch took time after practice to evaluate Jaden McDaniels‘ offensive performance this season. “Pretty good, gotta clean up some of his turnovers,” he said. “This happens in our offense, you’ll have these random playmaking situations that come up. Sometimes, they might be less than ideal, a...27815Sat, 02 Nov 2024 06:00:58 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/mike-conley-can-help-solve-ant-with-one-of-his-subtle-shortcomings-r27814/LeBron James lays out his daily routine in Ep. 3 of Starting 5, Netflix’s documentary about the lives of five NBA players. James’ gameday ritual starts at 6:30 a.m. for a 7 p.m. game. He likes to get to the arena before 8:30 a.m. for a 10 a.m. shootaround. At 8:45 a.m., he gets cold plunges for 1...27814Sun, 03 Nov 2024 06:00:03 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/whats-wrong-with-minnesotas-defense-r27813/No NBA team has ever won the Larry O’Brien trophy after the season’s first week, but plenty have lost it after seven days. However, in 2020, the Los Angeles Lakers won a championship in October during the COVID bubble run. Still, teams generally use the fall months to work in their new players and...27813Fri, 01 Nov 2024 10:30:43 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/the-wolves-are-conquering-frontcourt-spacing-issues-again-r27812/The national media heavily scrutinized the Minnesota Timberwolves when they traded most of their draft capital for Rudy Gobert two years ago. Some of the negativity arose from the price paid for Gobert. But much of the dialogue surrounded Minnesota’s spacing and fit of two 7-footers in Gobert and...27812Thu, 31 Oct 2024 10:30:14 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/ants-court-vision-is-starting-to-unlock-minnesotas-offense-r27811/After three games, Rudy Gobert had high praise for Anthony Edwards’ growth as a playmaker. “I think it’s becoming instinctive for him. That makes him even more dangerous,” said Gobert after practice. “Obviously, [opponents] fear his scoring abilities, but when they have to fear the pass, that’s w...27811Wed, 30 Oct 2024 10:30:25 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/ant-is-becoming-the-perfect-mix-of-modern-and-throwback-player-r27810/NBA players don’t score in the same way they used to. That has been true since roughly 2012, when players began to toss up significantly more threes per game than ever. While the context surrounding each individual shot attempt certainly still matters, math pushed this trend forward with full for...27810Tue, 29 Oct 2024 10:30:50 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/rudy-gobert-and-the-wolves-need-to-send-tnt-a-message-on-tuesday-r27809/After Rudy Gobert won his fourth Defensive Player of the Year award on May 7, he joined the Inside the NBA crew on TNT. It was a joyous time for Gobert. He missed Game 2 of the second round against the Denver Nuggets because his girlfriend gave birth the day prior. Despite missing their best defe...27809Mon, 28 Oct 2024 15:30:15 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/dont-panic-about-the-timberwolves-yet-r27805/October in Minnesota is a beautiful time. The leaves are changing, the air is cool and crisp, it (hopefully) isn’t snowing yet, and it’s time to f—ing panic because all your sports teams are garbage, and they want you to die sad and alone. The Twins are getting sold after going 12-27 down the str...27805Fri, 25 Oct 2024 10:30:11 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/nickeil-alexander-walker-is-trying-to-capture-the-moment-again-r27804/Chris Finch wasn’t happy with the Minnesota Timberwolves’ effort performance in their 110-103 season-opening loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. “Just not a very good representation of ourselves,” said Finch. “I thought we were soft. I thought, at times, we were selfish. We didn’t execute a lot of th...27804Thu, 24 Oct 2024 10:30:49 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/mike-conley-tried-to-be-like-mike-r27799/Before Mike Conley Jr. was 10 years old, he filled hotel bathtubs with ice and sat in them because that’s what he saw his father, Michael Conley Sr., do to prepare for track meets. Today, he most likely soaks in ice baths regularly after playing for the Minnesota Timberwolves to recover properly....27799Mon, 21 Oct 2024 20:00:18 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/the-wolves-have-a-sneaky-fatal-flaw-entering-the-season-r27797/We live in an imperfect society. Everything, no matter how meticulously designed for perfection, has its flaws. Seven seasons of storytelling went up in flames when nobody noticed a coffee cup in a Season 8 shot of Game of Thrones. Michael Jordan couldn’t walk past a blackjack table without splitt...27797Fri, 18 Oct 2024 10:30:55 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/naz-reid-will-alleviate-a-lot-of-minnesotas-post-kat-uncertainty-r27796/Naz Reid is one of the league’s most unique talents. His size, versatility, and overall offensive skill have made him a dangerous tertiary scoring threat to opposing defenses. Throughout his career, he has showcased some of the best ball handling for a big man in the league. Then, he added to his...27796Thu, 17 Oct 2024 10:30:56 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/anthony-edwards-holds-the-key-to-unlocking-his-fit-with-julius-randle-r27794/When the Minnesota Timberwolves traded for Rudy Gobert in 2022, there was concern that he would not be able to fit alongside Anthony Edwards. The nerves were reasonable; Edwards functioned best attacking the rim, and Gobert couldn’t shoot. There was a chance that Gobert would clog that paint, and...27794Tue, 15 Oct 2024 10:30:52 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/its-best-to-be-patient-with-rob-dillingham-r27793/A point guard is supposed to be the ultimate teammate. He has to run the offense, read the defense, make sure the ball doesn’t stick, get everyone involved in the offense, and find time to pick the right spots to try and score. In the modern NBA, they must be an elite passer, a good shooter, and...27793Fri, 11 Oct 2024 10:30:17 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/josh-minott-is-showing-signs-he-could-break-through-in-year-3-r27792/The Minnesota Timberwolves are pretty good. The past three seasons represent arguably the second-best stretch of Wolves basketball behind only 2001 to 2004. It may even be better when factoring in last season’s playoff success. They’ve ascended into the top tier of the NBA with a loaded roster, eq...27792Sat, 12 Oct 2024 06:00:35 +0000