Minnesota Timberwolves

The Timberwolves are off to a 2-1 start but have lost top player Karl-Anthony Towns with a wrist injury for an indefinite period of time. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He says Towns could be out for weeks with this injury.

The Timberwolves suffered their first loss of the season Sunday night 127-91 in Los Angeles to the Lakers. Minnesota played without Karl-Anthony Towns who missed the game with a dislocated wrist. It's unclear how long he might be out.

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 Vikings face the Chicago Bears Sunday at noon, pregame on WJON at 11 a.m. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He says because of the tough Arizona Cardinals scheduled it's possible the Vikings may not need to win all 3 remaining games.

The Gopher men's basketball team lost 92-64 to #13 Illinois Tuesday night. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He says the Gophers settled for too many 3-point shots and didn't make enough of them.

The Timberwolves have lost their 1st two preseason games including last night against Memphis. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He says this group includes many new faces which will take time for them to learn to play together.

The Minnesota Timberwolves returned to the court for the first time in nine months where they came up short against the Memphis Grizzlies.

After a lull in live sports on our stations Friday night, we will return strong with a number of games on our airwaves Saturday and Sunday. Here's a look at what to listen for this weekend.