Timberwolves
Why Is Minnesota’s Defense So Discombobulated?
By Max Kappel - Nov 13, 2024
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 […]
Timberwolves
Ant Is Becoming the Perfect Mix Of Modern and Throwback Player
By Max Kappel - Oct 29, 2024
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 […]
Timberwolves
Josh Minott Is Showing Signs He Could Break Through In Year 3
By Max Kappel - Oct 12, 2024
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 […]
Timberwolves
How Do the Wolves Maximize Their More Versatile Roster This Season?
By Max Kappel - Oct 4, 2024
Nothing lasts forever. Even good things must come to an end. Whether it’s Minnesota’s seasons, the configuration of the stars around Polaris, or the roster constructed around […]
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Is Naz Reid’s Future At the 3?
By Max Kappel - Oct 1, 2024
Naz Reid is inevitable. Reid looked more like a solid-bodied 5 coming out of Louisiana State University in 2019. However, the much slimmer and athletic Reid of […]
Twins
Who Will Step Up As Minnesota’s Two-Inning Reliever?
By Max Kappel - Sep 18, 2024
There isn’t one thing to point to that explains the Minnesota Twins’ struggles this season. There are the losses of borderline All-Star Joe Ryan and flamethrower Brock […]
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Pablo López Has Leaned On His Fastball To Return To Form
By Max Kappel - Sep 10, 2024
Pablo López wasn’t going to stay down forever. Although he struggled at the season’s onset and sported a 5.25 ERA after his first 11 starts, he settled […]
Twins
Stickiness Is the Key To Zebby Matthews’ Success
By Max Kappel - Aug 28, 2024
Zebby Matthews couldn’t have asked for a better start to his MLB career. Despite pitching for the Single-A Cedar Rapids Kernels as recently as May 3, Matthews […]
Twins
Bailey Ober’s Changeup Has Unlocked the Rest Of His Repertoire
By Max Kappel - Aug 13, 2024
For years, Bailey Ober has been known for his imposing stature, abnormally low release, and high-whiff four-seamer. The 6’9” pitcher has attacked the top of the zone […]
Twins
Ryne Nelson Would Be A Sneaky Deadline Pickup
By Max Kappel - Jul 30, 2024
The Minnesota Twins probably won’t make a splash at this year’s trade deadline. While other playoff contenders may rush to lock up deals for power-hitting second basemen, […]
Twins
Joe Ryan Has An All-Star Skillset
By Max Kappel - Jul 16, 2024
The MLB All-Star Game displays the best stars in baseball, but best kinda means several different things. Every year, the voting process leaves out several snubs. Some […]
Timberwolves
Rob Dillingham Looks A Lot Like A Player Who Tortured the Wolves In the Playoffs
By Max Kappel - Jul 1, 2024
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. […]