Timberwolves

The Timberwolves open the 2020-2021 season tonight at home against the Detroit Pistons. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He says the Timberwolves can play better defense and it could start tonight. He says young players can become better defensive players.

The Vikings lost to the Bears 33-27 Sunday to fall to 6-8 on the season. The Timberwolves begin the 2020-2021 season Wednesday night at 7pm against Detroit, pregame on WJON at 6:30. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me Monday and Tuesday on WJON.

The Timberwolves won 129-127 in overtime at Dallas against the Mavericks Thursday night. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He says the Wolves' best players are their guards and wings which could lead them to playing a lot of smaller lineups this season.

The Timberwolves drafted shooting guard Anthony Edwards with the 1st overall pick in last night's NBA draft before trading for point guard Ricky Rubio, drafted wing Leandro Bolmaro from Argentina and power forward Jaden McDaniels from the University of Washington.

The Timberwolves won the NBA Draft lottery Thursday night. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He says the Wolves will likely keep the pick and should take 6'8 guard/forward LaMelo Ball. He says Ball has high end potential but will need to work on his shot to become an elite talent.

The mother of Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns has died due to complications from COVID-19.

The Minnesota Wild won their 6th game in a row Thursday night 3-2 at San Jose and now hold the top wildcard spot in the Western Conference. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today.

The Timberwolves have won a pair of games in a row after they won at home against Chicago Wednesday night. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today.

The Timberwolves lost 115-108 at home against Charlotte Wednesday night. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He says defensively the team isn't on the same page but because they have 8 new players.

The Twins completed a trade with the Los Angeles Dodgers Sunday acquiring pitcher Kenta Maeda in exchange for pitcher Brusdar Graterol, minor league outfielder Luke Raley and the 67th pick in the 2020 MLB draft.