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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.

Timberwolves TV announcer Michael Grady and Jim Petersen.
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Wolves announcer Michael Grady tips cap after falling for fake report on live TV

Getting fooled by fake NBA insider accounts on social media has become a right of passage for the world's biggest sports talking heads, and no one is doing it better than NBACentel.

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Mar 16, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) celebrates after making a shot against the Utah Jazz in the first half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images
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Jam-packed West: Predicting how the top six will look in one week

Outside of Oklahoma City running away with the top seed, the NBA's Western Conference has developed into a dogfight for the second through seventh seeds.

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Jan 7, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) dribbles around Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images
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Wolves-Pelicans game scrubbed from national TV, start time adjusted

Next Wednesday's game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and New Orleans Pelicans has been removed from ESPN's national broadcast schedule.

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Jan 25, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) goes to the basket for a slam dunk over Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) during the third quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
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Injuries will factor in big showdown between Timberwolves, Nuggets

Wednesday night's showdown between the Timberwolves and Nuggets is another opportunity for Minnesota to climb the Western Conference standings.

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Jan 11, 2022; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard D'Angelo Russell (0) and center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) talk in the second quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-Imagn Images
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KAT and D’Lo get candid on Timberwolves breakup: 'They need what they got rid of'

The back and forth between D'Angelo Russell and Karl-Anthony Towns during a recent podcast is something to behold.

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Jan 29, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Report: Timberwolves' Julius Randle likely to return from injury Sunday night

After a month sidelined with a groin strain, the Minnesota Timberwolves should have Julius Randle back in the lineup Sunday night when they visit the Suns.

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Feb 28, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch watches play against the Utah Jazz during the second half at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images
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One step closer to full strength as Timberwolves enter critical stretch

Julius Randle and Anthony Edwards are questionable for key game Sunday night in Phoenix.

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Feb 27, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) reacts after being ejected during the third quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images
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NBA hits Anthony Edwards with a fine for the 5th time this season

The NBA has hit Anthony Edwards with a $35,000 fine for "failing to leave the court in a timely manner" after he was ejected against the Lakers.

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Feb 24, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch talks to his team before the start of a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
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Chris Finch shies from officiating debate, hits Anthony Edwards with raw truth

Chris Finch wasn't about to rip on the officials following the Wolves' loss to the Lakers Thursday night. Anthony Edwards was ejected after receiving two technical fouls, Naz Reid was hit with a tech and the Lakers shot 20 more free throws than Minnesota.

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Jan 29, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Chris Finch provides injury updates on DiVincenzo, Randle, Gobert

The Timberwolves and Lakers go head-to-head in a potential playoff preview Thursday night in Los Angeles, but Minnesota will again be down at least two starters as Julius Randle (groin) and Rudy Gobert (back spasms) have been ruled out.

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Feb 24, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) works to keep the ball inbounds as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) defends during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
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The truth behind Anthony Edwards’ and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's whistles

Does SGA really get a better whistle? What if it has nothing to do with SGA and everything to do with Ant?

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Feb 24, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch gestures to his team during a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
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Frustrated Chris Finch takes aim at OKC’s fouling: 'You can’t touch Shai'

OKC has played the Wolves in three of its last four regular-season games, and Gilgeous-Alexander has attempted a whopping 39 free throws in those matchups. It's a trend that Wolves head coach Chris Finch appears to have grown tired of.

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