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Joe Nelson

Joe Nelson

Joined: Apr 24, 2024

Joe Nelson has more than 20 years of experience in Minnesota sports journalism. Nelson began his career in sports radio, working at smaller stations in Marshall and St. Cloud before moving to the highly-rated KFAN-FM 100.3 in the Twin Cities. While there, he produced the popular mid-morning show hosted by Minnesota Vikings play-by-play announcer Paul Allen. His time in radio laid the groundwork for his transition to sports writing in 2011. He covers the Vikings, Timberwolves, Gophers and Twins for On SI.

Apr 11, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) prepares to play the Brooklyn Nets before the game at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images
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NBA rescinds technical foul, Anthony Edwards avoids suspension

Anthony Edwards has been granted his wish as the NBA rescinded the technical foul issued against him Friday night.

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Apr 10, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) shoots as Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) defends during the second quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
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Wolves set franchise record, crush Grizzlies to set up three-team tie in West

Minnesota, Memphis and Golden State are all 47-33, while the Clippers and Nuggets are both just one game ahead of the trio.

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Sep 28, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets general manager Tim Connelly answers questions during a press conference during the media day at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-Imagn Images
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Report: Nuggets may go on the hunt to bring back Tim Connelly from Minnesota

The Denver Nuggets are a house on fire and major questions loom after owner John Kroenke made the decision to fire head coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth this week. It now appears that Kroenke could try to pry Tim Connelly from MN.

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Jan 11, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo (0) dribbles the ball against Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) in the first half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images
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Scoreboard watching: Where the Wolves sit in the West on Thursday, April 10

The Spurs did the Wolves a favor by beating the Warriors Wednesday night, but all that really matters is the result of Thursday night's game between Minnesota and Memphis.

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Apr 8, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Kevin Porter Jr. (3) and Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) in an altercation during the second half at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images
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Scoreboard watching: Where the Wolves sit in the West on Wednesday, April 9

The Clippers, Warriors and Grizzlies all won Tuesday.The Nuggets, Clippers, Warriors and Lakers all play Wednesday.

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Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch.
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Wolves' Chris Finch shrugs off horrifying loss to Bucks: 'Tough one, let's go'

Finch didn't seem overly concerned after Minnesota turned a 99.9% chance to win into a loss.

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Apr 8, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) drives to the basket against Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis (9) in the first half at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images
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Wolves suffer horrific loss by blowing 24-point lead in 4th quarter to Bucks

Can anyone take the Timberwolves seriously? Another horrible loss sends them backwards in the playoff race.

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Dec 8, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) hugs Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) at the end of the game at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images
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Predicting the final Western Conference standings with 1 week to go

The Thunder have clinched the No. 1 seed and the Rockets are likely going to claim No. 2, but the 3-8 seeds are up for grabs as the Lakers, Nuggets, Clippers, Warriors, Wolves and Grizzlies are within two games of each other.

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Apr 5, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) drives with the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers in the third quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images
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Scoreboard watching: Where the Wolves sit in the West on Tuesday, April 8

Tuesday is going to be wild with most of the teams jammed in the standings in action.

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Apr 5, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) reacts after scoring against the Philadelphia 76ers in the fourth quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images
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Scoreboard watching: Where the Wolves sit in the West on Sunday, April 6

The Lakers, Nuggets and Warriors all have tough games Sunday. Only two games separate the third seed from the eight seed in the West.

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Apr 3, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard Anthony Edwards (5) dunks the ball against the Brooklyn Nets during the second half at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images
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Scoreboard watching: Where the Wolves sit in the West on Friday, April 4

There's a possibility of a four-way tie involving the Wolves, Warriors, Clippers and Grizzlies if the scores shake out the right way Friday night.

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Jan 12, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Garnett (21) against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Target Center. The Thunder defeated the Timberwolves 101-96. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-Imagn Images
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A-Rod, Lore’s next move: Retire KG’s jersey, reunite with Timberwolves

Now that Glen Taylor is transferring 100% ownership of the Timberwolves and Lynx to Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez, the next order of business might be getting Kevin Garnett back in good graces with the organization that drafted him in 1995.

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