https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/page/26/?d=4WordPress Posts: WordPress Postsenhttps://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/tim-connellys-championship-recipe-has-some-familiar-ingredients-r27722/Maestro Tim Connelly is making Chris Finch’s life easier by stacking the roster with players with similar skill sets. In the NBA, a general manager and head coach are like a chef and a supplier. The coach has to take the ingredients the GM provides him and cook up a recipe that is not only delici...27722Sun, 07 Jul 2024 06:00:34 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/joe-ingles-has-only-declined-a-hair-r27721/In January 2019, new Minnesota Timberwolves forward Joe Ingles described his game to Adrian Wojnarowski. “Let’s be real,” he said. “I’ve got a receding hairline, I’m slow, and I’m probably not the most jacked up with abs and all that, but I’m still going to beat you one-on-one.” https://twitter.c...27721Sat, 06 Jul 2024 06:00:21 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/its-so-hard-to-say-goodbye-to-kyle-anderson-r27719/For 20 years, the Minnesota Timberwolves were a waystation for over-the-hill NBA veterans and bad contracts. Who remembers that Antoine Walker’s career ended in a Timberwolves jersey? What about Theo Ratliff’s 10-game stint in 2008? Or Tayshaun Prince’s last gasp during the 2015-16 season? For eve...27719Fri, 05 Jul 2024 10:30:09 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/what-kind-of-impact-can-jaylen-clark-make-next-year-r27718/The Minnesota Timberwolves knew Jaylen Clark would be a redshirt project when they selected him 53rd overall in last year’s draft. Clark was just months off surgery to repair his torn Achilles. Considering its timing, it was evident that he would miss a large chunk, if not all, of the 2023-24 seas...27718Thu, 04 Jul 2024 10:30:41 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/terrence-shannon-jr-might-help-solve-a-longstanding-wolves-issue-r27717/Sexual assault allegations and the ensuing court case caused Terrence Shannon Jr. to fall to the Minnesota Timberwolves at 27th overall. Early in the season, draft experts considered Shannon a rising lottery pick early in the NCAA season. The Wolves trusted the legal process and drafted Shannon....27717Wed, 03 Jul 2024 10:30:01 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/terrence-shannon-jr-is-an-nba-ready-steal-r27716/Before the draft, Chris Finch told KSTP’s Darren Wolfson that the Minnesota Timberwolves were targeting prospects capable of providing an immediate spark. “This draft offers up a lot of guys who are ready to play because of the COVID year, which created a lot of older guys – 23, 24-year-olds,” Fi...27716Tue, 02 Jul 2024 10:30:14 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/rob-dillingham-looks-a-lot-like-a-player-who-tortured-the-wolves-in-the-playoffs-r27715/Draft picks don’t always work out. The Minnesota Timberwolves didn’t actually know what Andrew Wiggins would become after they effectively selected him first in the 2014 draft. Would they eventually have a perennial All-Star wing complete with outside shooting, defense, and playmaking in Wiggins?...27715Mon, 01 Jul 2024 10:30:52 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/the-wolves-executed-a-time-warping-challenge-trade-to-acquire-dillingham-r27714/Tim Connelly must have been spent after the draft because his top assistant suggested he was up late preparing for the draft. “I think Tim Connelly has slept about 16 minutes in the last four days total,” said Matt Lloyd, Minnesota Timberwolves senior vice president of basketball operations. “It’s...27714Sun, 30 Jun 2024 06:00:33 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/rob-dillingham-is-ready-to-go-r27713/The San Antonio Spurs selected Rob Dillingham, a guard from the University of Kentucky, with the No. 8 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. Shortly after, we learned that the Minnesota Timberwolves had traded with San Antonio for Dillingham’s draft rights. In what was expected to be a quiet night for the W...27713Sat, 29 Jun 2024 06:00:34 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/rob-dillingham-is-a-product-of-minnesotas-new-cap-reality-r27711/After Tim Connelly shocked the Minnesota Timberwolves by trading up for the eighth overall pick in the 2024 draft, he told Dane Moore, “I think this Rob Dillingham trade is, in part, a product of the second apron and the roster construction limitations that come with it.” In addition to Dillingha...27711Thu, 27 Jun 2024 20:00:19 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/rob-dillingham-offers-the-shot-creation-help-minnesota-needs-r27710/Although the Minnesota Timberwolves had their most successful season in 20 years, winning 56 regular-season games and reaching the Western Conference Finals, it still felt like they left something on the table. The Dallas Mavericks were a difficult schematic matchup for Minnesota. However, the Wo...27710Thu, 27 Jun 2024 10:30:17 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/chris-finchs-genius-is-also-his-achilles-heel-r27709/After the Game 7 victory over the Denver Nuggets, Minnesota’s favorite buddy cop duo, Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns, talked about their relationship with Chris Finch. “He’s just a great coach, and he don’t sugarcoat anything with anybody.… I think that’s what makes him the best coach in...27709Wed, 26 Jun 2024 10:30:43 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/chris-finchs-connection-with-his-players-made-extending-him-a-no-brainer-r27708/Before the Minnesota Timberwolves played the Orlando Magic on Feb. 2, Anthony Edwards talked about Chris Finch during a practice media scrum. “He’s just a great coach to all the guys,” said Edwards. “He doesn’t kiss anybody’s ass. He doesn’t pick on anybody as far as ‘I’m not going to say anythin...27708Tue, 25 Jun 2024 15:30:42 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/kyshawn-georges-three-point-shooting-makes-him-a-perfect-wolves-fit-r27706/Tim Connelly’s front office has not shied away from drafting project players in his two years of running the Minnesota Timberwolves. They selected Leonard Miller, Josh Minott, and Jaylen Clark, who were raw but talented. Miller, Minott, and Clark have shown flashes of brilliance, but they would ne...27706Tue, 25 Jun 2024 10:30:48 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/team-usa-is-an-opportunity-for-ant-to-continue-his-superstar-ascent-r27705/Players build individual legacies in the playoffs. After grinding through the ups and downs of the regular season, teams compete for a chance to reach the pinnacle. When they reach the highest stage with bright lights beaming down on them, they need their leader to step up and lead them to the pro...27705Mon, 24 Jun 2024 14:30:59 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/what-kind-of-point-guard-should-the-wolves-be-targeting-r27704/The Minnesota Timberwolves have something of a dilemma at the point guard position this summer. The team struggles when Mike Conley is not on the court. They played Jordan McLaughlin, Monte Morris, and even Kyle Anderson in a playmaker role last season. However, all three players are unrestricted...27704Fri, 21 Jun 2024 14:00:27 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/uc-santa-barbaras-ajay-mitchell-could-help-fill-an-immediate-need-at-guard-r27703/The Minnesota Timberwolves have a debacle in their guard room. Mike Conley will turn 37 in October, Jordan McLaughlin and Monte Morris are unrestricted free agents, and the Wolves are dancing around being a potential second-apron tax team. They must find instant answers because they cannot rely so...27703Thu, 20 Jun 2024 10:30:15 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/spencer-dinwiddie-would-fit-seamlessly-as-minnesotas-mid-level-exception-r27702/When Spencer Dinwiddie signed with the Los Angeles Lakers as a buyout player last season, he made his motives clear. “They know how to win,” Dinwiddie told reporters at his introductory press conference. The Denver Nuggets eliminated the Los Angeles Lakers in five games, and Dinwiddie enters the...27702Wed, 19 Jun 2024 10:30:36 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/naws-inconsistent-playoff-run-highlighted-his-importance-for-next-season-r27701/Since arriving in the Twin Cities at the trade deadline two years ago, Nickeil Alexander-Walker has always carried an upbeat demeanor on the court and during his media scrums. His love for the game and the opportunity with the Minnesota Timberwolves radiates frequently, whether he’s acting like he...27701Tue, 18 Jun 2024 10:30:34 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/what-is-the-next-step-for-josh-minott-r27700/Josh Minott just finished his second season with the Minnesota Timberwolves, and the 21-year-old forward out of Memphis has been unable to crack Minnesota’s rotation. Still, many fans may find him intriguing because of his two-way potential and freakish athleticism. However, after a couple of seas...27700Mon, 17 Jun 2024 10:30:10 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/did-finchs-injury-affect-the-wolves-more-against-dallas-than-denver-r27699/Late in Game 4 of the Minnesota Timberwolves’ sweep of the Phoenix Suns, Mike Conley dribbled the ball up the court, crossing half-court with 1:41 remaining. Devin Booker was playing furiously and with great effort in an attempt to bring his team back in this game and in the series. In his aggress...27699Fri, 14 Jun 2024 14:30:35 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/the-taxpayers-mid-level-exception-is-minnesotas-most-important-tool-this-offseason-r27698/In some ways, it’s hard to imagine it’s been nearly two weeks since the Minnesota Timberwolves last played basketball. The Wolves fell to the Mavericks in five games, and their season officially ended on May 30. With exit interviews completed, it’s time to focus on what changes the Wolves could ma...27698Thu, 13 Jun 2024 14:30:19 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/creightons-baylor-scheierman-is-a-perfect-fit-late-in-the-first-for-the-wolves-r27697/The Minnesota Timberwolves have the 27th and 37th picks in the 2024 NBA Draft, giving the front office a wide range of prospects to focus on. While this draft does not have as much star power as years past, their picks land in the 20 to 40 range, which is full of potential role-player contributors...27697Wed, 12 Jun 2024 16:00:08 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/the-wolves-have-a-point-guard-situation-on-their-hands-r27696/The Minnesota Timberwolves made only one transaction at the trade deadline. They sent Troy Brown Jr., Shake Milton – both of whom were not in the rotation – and a 2030 second-round draft pick to the rebuilding Detroit Pistons in exchange for six-year point guard Monte Morris. The trades that sent...27696Tue, 11 Jun 2024 10:30:56 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-features/the-wolves-will-be-balancing-continuity-and-urgency-this-offseason-r27694/Without Karl-Anthony Towns’ monster game, the Minnesota Timberwolves wouldn’t have beaten the Denver Nuggets in Game 7. He went 8 of 14 from the field (57.1%) while defending Nikola Jokic in Minnesota’s 98-90 win. However, the Wolves needed more from Towns against the Dallas Mavericks in the Weste...27694Mon, 10 Jun 2024 14:30:13 +0000