Despite reaching the Western Conference Finals in two consecutive seasons, the Minnesota Timberwolves are at somewhat of a crossroads heading into the offseason. They have lost both Conference Finals appearances in five games, losing to the Dallas Mavericks two years ago before falling by the same margin to the Oklahoma City Thunder this season. Both appearances raised … [Read more...] about Catching the Thunder Starts With Prioritizing Minnesota’s Youth
Pablo López’s Injury Opens the Door To Chris Paddack’s Redemption Story
On Wednesday night, the Minnesota Twins received bad news when Pablo López was diagnosed with a teres major muscle strain in his throwing shoulder. The injury is the same one that ended Joe Ryan’s season a year ago and will keep Minnesota’s top starter out for two to three months. That’s not a great development for a team that improved to 34-27 and climbed into second place in … [Read more...] about Pablo López’s Injury Opens the Door To Chris Paddack’s Redemption Story
The New York Rangers Have What the Wild Need
The New York Rangers are interested in Marco Rossi. They need a center under 25 with top-six upside since the Rangers need more youth. Can Mike Sullivan get the most out of Rossi? How much does this shift the Rangers’ retool? The Rangers are also looking to move Alexis Lafreniere so he can get… … [Read more...] about The New York Rangers Have What the Wild Need
The Wolves Salvaged NAW’s Career With the Perfect Development Blueprint
Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s future looked bleak when the Minnesota Timberwolves traded for him at the 2022-23 deadline. He was on his third team in just over a year, on an expiring rookie-scale contract, and struggling to find his role in the NBA. If he did not find his niche, he would be on his way out of the NBA. However, he found a way to impact the game in … [Read more...] about The Wolves Salvaged NAW’s Career With the Perfect Development Blueprint
Are the Packers Relying On Xavier McKinney Too Much In the Secondary?
Green Bay Packers safety Xavier McKinney is undoubtedly a fantastic player, one of the best at his position in the NFL. He’s been a revelation on the back end for Green Bay after signing there last offseason. With eight interceptions, good for second in the NFL, McKinney is a difference-maker for the Packers who anchors the defense. So the question is, what happens if, like … [Read more...] about Are the Packers Relying On Xavier McKinney Too Much In the Secondary?