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Charlie Walton
Charlie is a college student who is studying sports journalism and communications. He joined the Zone Coverage team in June 2022, hoping to learn and develop with the company. Charlie aims to provide the most reliable and in-depth coverage of the Minnesota Timberwolves through weekly columns and social media content. You can follow him on X, Instagram, and Bluesky (@CharlieWaltonMN) for more!
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Steph Curry’s Injury Should Not Discredit Minnesota’s Accomplishment
By Charlie Walton - May 15, 2025
At halftime in Game 1, tears streamed from Stephen Curry’s face. Steve Kerr hugged him. The Golden State Warriors were leading the Minnesota Timberwolves by 13, the […]
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Ant’s Curry-Like Takeover All But Cements Golden State’s Fate
By Charlie Walton - May 13, 2025
Anthony Edwards hit one of those shots that even stunned Golden State Warriors fans, who have seen countless heroic shots from Steph Curry. AT. THE. BUZZER. 🚨 […]
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Ant and Randle Showcased the Gap In Star Power Between the Wolves and Warriors
By Charlie Walton - May 11, 2025
Anthony Edwards was chopping it up with Gary Payton II during Game 3. “Y’all trying to get to a Game 6,” Ant said. “And get Wardell back.” […]
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The Wolves Highlighted the Chasm Between Them and the Curry-Less Warriors In Game 2
By Charlie Walton - May 9, 2025
The Minnesota Timberwolves knew they let one slip away in their 99-88 Game 1 loss to the Golden State Warriors. Chris Finch hoped his guys were stewing […]
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The Wolves’ Fourth Quarter Is A Sign They’ll Snap Out Of Their Shooting Funk
By Charlie Walton - May 7, 2025
Tim Connelly probably shook his head a few times while sitting in the stands during Game 5 in Los Angeles. He wanted the Minnesota Timberwolves to stop […]
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The Wolves Have More To Prove Before Getting Past Golden State
By Charlie Walton - May 5, 2025
After beating the Los Angeles Lakers in five games, Anthony Edwards strolled down Georgia Street in Los Angeles, making his way to The Ritz-Carlton two blocks from […]
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Rudy Gobert Saved the Wolves From Themselves Again In Game 5
By Charlie Walton - May 1, 2025
The game was over. The pitched battle had commenced. The Minnesota Timberwolves were advancing past the Los Angeles Lakers with a 103-96 win in Game 5. Rudy […]
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Minnesota Was the More Desperate Team In Game 4
By Charlie Walton - Apr 28, 2025
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 […]
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The Wolves Capitalized On the Best Home Crowd Of the Season In Game 3
By Charlie Walton - Apr 26, 2025
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 […]
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The Timberwolves and Lakers Are Engaged In A Pitched Battle
By Charlie Walton - Apr 23, 2025
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 […]
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The Wolves Embraced the Underdog Narrative and Flipped It In Game 1
By Charlie Walton - Apr 20, 2025
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 […]
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Randle Must Ignite A Fast-Paced Approach vs. LA
By Charlie Walton - Apr 18, 2025
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 […]