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Timberwolves coach Chris Finch makes bold Rudy Gobert ‘first-ballot Hall of Famer’ claim

As the Minnesota Timberwolves prepare for the 2026-27 season, head coach Chris Finch offered a passionate defense of veteran center Rudy Gobert, arguing that the four-time Defensive Player of the Year deserves first-ballot induction into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. Speaking on the latest episode of The Road Trippin’ Show during NBA Summer League, […] The post Timberwolves coach Chris Finch makes bold Rudy Gobert ‘first-ballot Hall of Famer’ claim appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Chris Finch drops Anthony Edwards admission while discussing LaMelo Ball’s Timberwolves fit

The Minnesota Timberwolves believe their offseason addition of LaMelo Ball can unlock a new level for franchise star Anthony Edwards, and head coach Chris Finch admitted the team relied too heavily on Edwards as a primary ball-handler last season. Speaking during NBA Summer League on the latest episode of The Road Trippin’ Show, Finch explained […] The post Chris Finch drops Anthony Edwards admission while discussing LaMelo Ball’s Timberwolves fit appeared first on ClutchPoints .

You aren’t excited about the defense

Sometimes, when I pose these questions to you, I can more or less figure out what the results will be before I even publish it. This one was no exception. The plan that the team has in place in order to shoehorn Luis Arraez into the lineup is fine except there has to be some […]

Royals Take Down the Twins While Rewriting the Bullpen Playbook

The Kansas City Royals took a series from the playoff-hopeful Minnesota Twins, and the bullpen usage and managerial decisions behind the win challenge some conventional wisdom about how this coaching staff operates. Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco break down what actually worked.  Noah Cameron’s recent streak adds another bright spot, and the hosts assess what […]

Vikings RB Jordan Mason making strong case for bigger role in training camp

The Minnesota Vikings could face a difficult backfield decision if Jordan Mason continues his impressive training camp. Mason is building a case for an expanded role as Minnesota incorporates more wide-zone concepts into its running game. Aaron Jones remains part of Minnesota’s expected backfield rotation, but the former Georgia Tech standout has distinguished himself with […] The post Vikings RB Jordan Mason making strong case for bigger role in training camp appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Chris Finch defends Rudy Gobert from criticism

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch believes Rudy Gobert receives more criticism than his performances deserve. Finch praised the French center for consistently raising Minnesota’s level and being a reliable teammate. “First of all, he’s a great teammate. He does things the right way,” Finch said on the Road Trippin’ Show. “He’s a floor raiser. […] The post Chris Finch defends Rudy Gobert from criticism appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Chris Finch credits Anthony Edwards for supporting Rudy Gobert

Head coach Chris Finch says Anthony Edwards and the rest of the Minnesota Timberwolves have helped create a supportive environment around Rudy Gobert. Gobert has become better at handling difficult moments on the court, while his teammates understand how important the veteran center is to Minnesota’s success. “All our guys have rallied around Rudy because […] The post Chris Finch credits Anthony Edwards for supporting Rudy Gobert appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Twins Re-Sign Cody Laweryson

TODAY: Laweryson has re-signed with the Twins on a minors deal, according to Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapolis Star Tribune.  Nightengale specifies that Laweryson is dealing with a shoulder impingement. AUGUST 5: The Twins released reliever Cody Laweryson, according to the MLB.com transaction tracker. Minnesota designated him for assignment last week when they activated Garrett Acton […]

Kyle Leahy’s Turnaround Is More Than a Hot Streak

On June 12, Kyle Leahy completed his 13th start of the season, allowing four runs across five innings against the Twins. Once again, he had run out of gas the third time through the order, allowing all three batters he faced in the bottom of the sixth to reach base on a pair of doubles […]

The Twins Finally Called for Kaelen Culpepper

After much anticipation, the Minnesota Twins called up shortstop Kaelen Culpepper on Friday from their Triple-A affiliate, the St. Paul Saints. With the Twins trying to stay in contention for a playoff spot, their instability at shortstop, and Culpepper’s decimation of the International League, the callup was long overdue. Ryan Kreidler’s slumping bat and Tristan […] The post The Twins Finally Called for Kaelen Culpepper appeared first on Just Baseball .

NBA Notes: Cavs, Jonathan Kuminga, Suns, Dillon Brooks, Timberwolves

Cavaliers The Cavaliers may have missed on LeBron James, but Chase Brownawell of Cavs On SI argues Jonathan Kuminga could still give the offseason a much-needed lift. Kuminga, a free agent who ended last season with the Hawks, remains one of the more intriguing young wings potentially available. Brownawell’s case centers largely on defense. The […] The post NBA Notes: Cavs, Jonathan Kuminga, Suns, Dillon Brooks, Timberwolves appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Brewers blow early lead, lose wild one to Twins 8-6

Box Score Through five-and-a-half innings, the Brewers and Twins played a wild, back-and-forth game, a game marred by bad defense and the toughest outing of the season for Brewers rookie starter Shane Drohan. But when the Twins’ beleaguered but retooled bullpen took over, the Brewers’ bats couldn’t come up with a needed clutch hit, and […]

Twins’ Kaelen Culpepper makes first MLB hit count with home run vs. Brewers

The Minnesota Twins bolstered their pitching staff at the MLB trade deadline, but they opted to trust the offensive talent they already had at their disposal. And that included shortstop Kaelen Culpepper. The No. 29-ranked prospect is essentially being asked to help a team clinch a playoff berth in what is his first taste of […] The post Twins’ Kaelen Culpepper makes first MLB hit count with home run vs. Brewers appeared first on ClutchPoints .