Jon Krawczynski - The Athletic

Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards have the chemistry the Wolves have long needed.

Bond between Towns, Edwards is what KAT, Butler was supposed to be "I just appreciate when you've got someone like that who's on your side and the teammates all back you up," Towns said on Edwards.

Rick Carlisle stamps the Timberwolves: "They're one of the best teams on the planet."

'This is one of the best teams on the planet': Rick Carlisle stamps the Timberwolves The vote of confidence from Carlisle should not be discounted. He knows good basketball when he sees it, and he saw it Saturday night.

A stroll through his old neighborhood in Atlanta taught me a lot about where Anthony Edwards comes from. A scavenger hunt in Minneapolis showed me more about where he's going.

Heading into his fourth season, all eyes are on Ant.

At just 22, all eyes are on Anthony Edwards. Two cities stand behind him The one they call Ant Man is as real as they come, giving hope to his native Oakland City and to a long-suffering fan base in Minneapolis.

What a way for the Wolves regular season to end. They fought each other, then they fought the Pelicans. And they march on.

How the Timberwolves fought each other, then fought the Pelicans in a true must-win The final game of the regular season said everything there was to say about the 2022-23 Timberwolves. For better and for worse.

My tribute to the one and only, Bud Grant:

Hall of Fame coach Bud Grant's steely gaze defined more than just a franchise The Vikings' iconic coach, once known for his team's four Super Bowl losses, will be remembered by Minnesota fans for so much more.

Had a lot of fun seeing Towns, Wiggins and LaVine on the same team again.

https://theathletic.com/3132053/2022/02/21/a-prophecy-fulfilled-karl-anthony-towns-zach-lavine-andrew-wiggins-together-again-at-all-star-weekend/

A prophecy fulfilled: Karl-Anthony Towns, Zach LaVine, Andrew Wiggins together again at All-Star weekend 'There’s some questions like damn, what could we have been?' says Zach LaVine if the Timberwolves had kept their young trio together.

The audacity of Anthony Edwards

https://theathletic.com/3093138/2022/01/26/he-got-game-the-audacity-of-anthony-edwards-self-proclaimed-black-jesus/

He got game: The audacity of Anthony Edwards, self-proclaimed 'Black Jesus' "He believes that he can win any battle, any game, any matchup," Timberwolves coach Chris Finch said.

Wolves have won 7 of their last 8. No better time for a live taping of the Jon Krawczynski Show with Jim Souhan at Tuttles in Hopkins at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 2. Stop by, have a beer and talk some Wolves/NBA with us!

When Anthony Edwards was grinding through high school, he would find his advisor's classroom during lunch, pick out a spot on the carpet and fall fast asleep. Life as a hooper and a student took its toll, but Edwards did whatever it took to get to where he wanted to go.

One of my favorite stories, on the intellect underneath it all.

https://theathletic.com/2898032/2021/10/19/the-subtle-strength-of-anthony-edwards/

The subtle strength of Anthony Edwards: 'Never stop, never quit, keep going' His second act in Minnesota promises to be even better than the first and no one who knows his work ethic will be the least bit surprised

Seen a lot of crazy things in Wolves land. Yesterday was right near the top.

https://theathletic.com/2843710/2021/09/22/gersson-rosas-and-his-downfall-why-the-timberwolves-fired-him-just-days-before-training-camp/

Gersson Rosas and his downfall: Why the Timberwolves fired him just days before training camp Inside the stunning ouster of Timberwolves president Gersson Rosas and the events that led to it, including the final straw.

Alex Rodriguez: "Long term, our vision is Minnesota all the way."

https://theathletic.com/2752494/2021/08/05/exclusive-a-rod-and-lore-on-how-the-wolves-purchase-came-together-and-their-plans-for-minnesota/

Exclusive: A-Rod and Lore on how the Wolves purchase came together and their plans for Minnesota New Timberwolves owners Marc Lore & Alex Rodriguez spoke for the first time since the purchase about the team, the Twin Cities and more.

Really enjoyed this one. With Suggs and Bueckers at the Final Four, I talked to Khalid El-Amin, Tyus, Jones, Lindsay Whalen and more of the best PGs the state has ever produced about the land of 10,000 point guards.

https://theathletic.com/2495380/2021/04/03/jalen-suggs-paige-bueckers-and-the-land-of-10000-point-guards-in-minnesota/

Jalen Suggs, Paige Bueckers and the land of 10,000 point guards in Minnesota The pair of freshman point guards from the same state led their programs to the Final Four.

A little bit of normalcy - having his father back in the stands - felt anything but normal for Karl-Anthony Towns.

https://theathletic.com/2486101/

Karl-Anthony Towns' father: 'To go to a game without her, I didn’t know I could handle it' Jacqueline Cruz-Towns and Karl Towns were mainstays at their son's games. Monday was Big Karl's first since his wife's death in April.

In a miserable Wolves season, the blossoming of Jaden McDaniels has been a bright spot. Tonight he will play his brother Jalen when the Wolves take on the Hornets.
https://theathletic.com/2399724/2021/03/03/jaden-mcdaniels-minnesota-timberwolves-nba-basketball/

Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels is channeling his fire and becoming a building block in Minnesota Jaden McDaniels wasn't expected to contribute much this early. But the Minnesota Timberwolves rookie is making a big impression.

Ricky Rubio sounds the alarm.

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The Jon Krawczynski Show - Timberwolves Podcast | Rubio and Wolves worries Jon Krawczynski on the horrid start to Finch's tenure and what it might mean.

It's been a crazy week in Wolves land. (I know, I know.)

Spoke to the new man in charge.
https://theathletic.com/2413023/2021/02/27/chris-finch-takes-over-the-timberwolves-as-the-storm-swirls-around-him/

Chris Finch takes over the Timberwolves as the storm swirls around him If there has been one constant in Chris Finch's near quarter-century climb to becoming coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves has been chaos.

The fairy tale that was too good to be true.

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Ryan Saunders' fairy tale ends on a thud as Chris Finch era begins with skepticism Why the storybook ending was never in the cards for Saunders and what Finch is walking into in Minnesota.

It's go time for Anthony Edwards.

https://theathletic.com/2388560/2021/02/15/the-anthony-edwards-era-in-minnesota-is-upon-us-why-hes-ready-more-wolves-notes/

The Anthony Edwards era in Minnesota is upon us — Why he's ready, more Wolves notes The rookie scored 18 points on 7-for-15 shooting, seven rebounds and three assists in the Wolves win Sunday.

Malik Beasley has said the Wolves get bored with success. D'Angelo Russell says they relax in the fourth quarter. Until they understand what success really means, they will keep losing games like they did to Orlando.

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Krawczynski: The Timberwolves are getting exactly what they deserve Cole Anthony's buzzer-beating winner for the Magic wasn't one of the Timberwolves' typical hard-luck disappointments. They earned this loss.

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While other teams weather injuries and absences, the Timberwolves have been failing the NBA's endurance test.

With losses piling up, Timberwolves are succumbing to NBA's endurance test With Karl-Anthony Towns out and a host of other obstacles, the Timberwolves have found no answers on the court as their struggles continue.

Rest in peace to one of my absolute favorites, Tom Hanneman. What a loss for all of us.

https://theathletic.com/2272038/2020/12/19/tom-hanneman-timberwolves/

Remembering Hanny: The grace and humanity of a Timberwolves icon Tom Hanneman, longtime broadcaster for the Timberwolves and much more, died Thursday at 68, a sudden loss of an indelible Minnesota icon.

Karl-Anthony Towns approaches a season with the kind of pain that basketball can't fix.

https://theathletic.com/2240589/

Karl-Anthony Towns and the pain basketball can't fix In a movie, Karl-Anthony Towns comes back to the court with a new resolve for basketball. But this, he made clear Friday, is not a movie.

Ricky Rubio is on his way back to Minnesota. I spoke with him about starting here, leaving and his emotions as he prepares to wear No. 9 again.
https://theathletic.com/2215354/2020/11/23/ricky-rubio-timberwolves-exclusive/

Exclusive: Ricky Rubio talks Wolves exit, time away and return to Minnesota After three years away, Rubio says he's returning to the place he still calls home as "a different player, a different man."

With an old king watching, Dalvin Cook staked his claim to the throne.

https://theathletic.com/2185494/2020/11/08/dalvin-cook-vikings-adrian-peterson/

Dalvin Cook stakes his claim to the RB throne as Adrian Peterson watches on With a former Vikings star and best running back in the NFL looking on, the Vikings' current rushing star put on a worthy show Sunday.

The Vikings have problems at starting quarterback, and behind him as well.

https://theathletic.com/2170286/2020/10/30/kirk-cousins-vikings-quarterbacks/

Kirk Cousins hasn't been the only problem for the Vikings at quarterback Cousins' play has been way down in 2020, but the team's consistent lack of desire to find alternatives has painted them into a corner.

"We meet again." The Warriors and the Wolves keep crossing paths, this time at the top of the draft.

https://theathletic.com/2162937/2020/10/29/timberwolves-draft-smokescreens/

Krawczynski: Smokescreens and spy games abound as Wolves prep for draft Welcome to the NBA Draft lead-up, where the Wolves hold the most prized asset in a world where nothing you hear can really be trusted.

Looking back at the indestructible Sid Hartman and one last gesture for the Minnesota sports teams he so loved.

https://theathletic.com/2145546/2020/10/19/indestructible-sid-hartman/

Remembering the indestructible Sid Hartman What transcended all else about Hartman was a seemingly indestructible will that kept him showing up day after day well into his 100th year.

Going to be covering more Gopher football this fall with the NBA not starting up again until next year. Looking forward to it. Here's a deep dive on Rashod Bateman's improbable return.

https://theathletic.com/2109454/2020/10/02/rashod-bateman-gophers-return-behind-the-scenes/

Behind the scenes of Rashod Bateman's improbable return to the Gophers When Big Ten football was on again, all eyes in Minnesota were on one player. Here's how the Gophers' star receiver made his way back.