Will Ragatz

Will Ragatz

Joined: Jul 15, 2024

Will Ragatz is a senior writer for Vikings On SI, who also covers the Twins, Timberwolves, Gophers, and other Minnesota teams. He is a credentialed Minnesota Vikings beat reporter, covering the team extensively at practices, games and throughout the NFL draft and free agency period. Ragatz attended Northwestern University, where he studied at the prestigious Medill School of Journalism. During his time as a student, he covered Northwestern Wildcats football and basketball for SB Nation’s Inside NU, eventually serving as co-editor-in-chief in his junior year. In the fall of 2018, Will interned in Sports Illustrated’s newsroom in New York City, where he wrote articles on Major League Baseball, college football, and college basketball for SI.com.

Nov 15, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) dribbles the ball as Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) plays defense in the first half at Target Center.

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Jan 20, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) and forward Julius Randle (30) slap hands after a play against the Utah Jazz during the second half at Delta Center.

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Dec 25, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) attempts to pass the ball against Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) during the first half at Ball Arena.

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Feb 22, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Joan Beringer (19) looks on during the second half against the Philadelphia 76ers at Target Center.

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Mar 1, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun (0) defends on Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) in the first quarter at Ball Arena.

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Minnesota and Denver will meet in the postseason for the third time in four years.

Apr 8, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch during the second quarter against the Orlando Magic at Kia Center.

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We're going to get another look at Terrence Shannon Jr. and Joan Beringer on Sunday night.

Apr 8, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (1) drives around Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22) during the second quarter at Kia Center.

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Terrence Shannon Jr. had the best night of his NBA career in a Timberwolves loss in Orlando.

Apr 02, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch looks on from the sideline during the first half against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena.

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The Wolves can clinch their spot in the postseason on Tuesday if two things happen.

Apr 3, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) looks on against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena.

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The Timberwolves need Ant and Jaden healthy to have any shot at making another playoff run.

Mar 10, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ayo Dosunmu (13) moves the ball against Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) during the second half at Crypto.com Arena.

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The Wolves' preferred first-round opponent is almost certainly the Lakers, who might be without Doncic.

Jan 17, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Garnett (21) before the game against the Phoenix Suns at Target Center.

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This isn't his jersey retirement — that'll happen next season. But it'll still be an exciting moment for KG and Wolves fans.

Apr 02, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Duncan Robinson (55) dribbles the ball while defended by Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley (10) in the first half at Little Caesars Arena.

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With no Anthony Edwards, the Wolves ran out of gas in the fourth quarter on Thursday.

Mar 28, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) reacts during the first half against the Detroit Pistons at Target Center.

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Edwards returned to action on Monday but will surprisingly sit against Detroit three days later.

Mar 1, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) defends on Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) in the second half at Ball Arena.

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The Timberwolves are almost certainly going to face one of three teams in the opening round of the NBA playoffs.

Mar 30, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) comes back on the court during the second quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center.

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"I was taking a s***," Edwards confirmed after Minnesota's win in Dallas.

Mar 30, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ayo Dosunmu (13) brings the ball up court against the Dallas Mavericks during the second quarter at the American Airlines Center.

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Dosunmu recorded his second career triple-double and the Timberwolves took care of business against a bad Dallas team.