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Markos Tsegaye
Markos Tsegaye is a writer for Zone Coverage after joining in June 2023. Earlier in 2023, he graduated from the University of Minnesota after earning his bachelor of arts degree in journalism. He is now looking to build a successful career as a sports journalist and embrace everything that comes with his new journey. When he gets the chance, Markos enjoys spending time with friends and family.
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Donte DiVincenzo Has Capitalized On His Inclusion In the Starting Lineup
By Markos Tsegaye - Jan 16, 2025
The Minnesota Timberwolves removed Mike Conley from their starting lineup ahead of their game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Jan. 7. Chris Finch said they made […]
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Josh Minott Has Been A Bright Spot For the Inconsistent Timberwolves
By Markos Tsegaye - Jan 8, 2025
Third-year Minnesota Timberwolves forward Josh Minott has been a bright spot for a team that has struggled to find consistency this season. Minott’s road to earning minutes […]
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Do the Wolves Need To Add A Backup Point Guard At the Deadline?
By Markos Tsegaye - Dec 26, 2024
The Minnesota Timberwolves are off to a 14-14 start. Considering the success of last season’s team, it’s been disappointing because the Wolves have meaningfully regressed after trading […]
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Can the Wolves Avoid Regular-Season Complacency Next Year?
By Markos Tsegaye - Aug 14, 2024
Minnesota Timberwolves president Tim Connelly immediately laid out expectations last season: win a playoff series. They did that, and after one of their best seasons in franchise […]
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What Did We Learn About Minnesota’s Young Talent In Summer League?
By Markos Tsegaye - Jul 27, 2024
Entering the offseason, Chris Finch outlined his plan for the Minnesota Timberwolves to implement younger, more inexperienced players into the rotation next year. While this may have […]
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Will Anthony Edwards Take His Career To the Next Level In Paris?
By Markos Tsegaye - Jul 14, 2024
Anthony Edwards finished the best season of his NBA career, achieving individual and team success. He made the All-NBA second team after averaging 25.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, […]
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Rob Dillingham Is Ready To Go
By Markos Tsegaye - Jun 29, 2024
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 […]
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What Is the Next Step For Josh Minott?
By Markos Tsegaye - Jun 17, 2024
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 […]
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KAT’s 2023-24 Season Should Solidify His Future In Minnesota
By Markos Tsegaye - Jun 3, 2024
After the Minnesota Timberwolves’ season-ending loss to the Dallas Mavericks in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals, a reporter asked Karl-Anthony Towns what his expectations are […]
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Are the Wolves Ready For Denver’s Final Haymaker?
By Markos Tsegaye - May 17, 2024
The Minnesota Timberwolves came to play in front of a rowdy Target Center crowd on Thursday. Game 6 was Minnesota’s first and only win at home in […]
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The Wolves Must Stick To Their Defensive Gameplan Against Denver
By Markos Tsegaye - May 3, 2024
The Minnesota Timberwolves had the league’s No. 1 defense for the entire season. They put their defensive prowess on full display against the Phoenix Suns and their […]
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The Wolves Need Their Complementary Players At Their Best In Round 1
By Markos Tsegaye - Apr 18, 2024
In a three-game season series against the Phoenix Suns, the Minnesota Timberwolves struggled to get anything going offensively or defensively. The Suns affected Minnesota’s flow, forcing them […]