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Will Ragatz

Will Ragatz

Joined: Jul 15, 2024

Will Ragatz is a senior writer for Vikings On SI. 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.

Jan 22, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) and Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (21) battle for the rebound during the first quarter at the American Airlines Center.
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This version of Jaden McDaniels can be a game-changer for Timberwolves

McDaniels had one of the best games of his career against the Mavericks on Wednesday.

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Oct 13, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) looks to pass as Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) defends during the second half at Madison Square Garden.
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KAT an All-Star starter; Barkley gives Ant more bulletin board material

Charles Barkley doesn't have Anthony Edwards as an All-Star this season.

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Jan 4, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) dribbles on Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris (12) in the first half at Little Caesars Arena.
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Bill Simmons' trade idea moves Julius Randle, Khris Middleton, Tobias Harris

Simmons proposed a three-team mock trade that rotates a few highly-paid veterans.

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Jan 20, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Rob Dillingham (4) reacts during the fourth quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum.
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Chris Finch explains closing with Conley over Dillingham against Grizzlies

Dillingham was excellent against Memphis but wasn't out there in the final minutes.

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Jan 19, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) walks off the court after greeting court-side friends following the victory over the San Antonio Spurs at Kaseya Center.
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Report: Wolves among teams willing to help facilitate Jimmy Butler trade

But Minnesota apparently isn't interested in reuniting with Butler, who wants out of Miami.

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Jan 18, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) warms up before the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Target Center.
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Gobert questionable, DiVincenzo out again for Wolves against Grizzlies

Ja Morant is questionable for Memphis ahead of Monday's holiday matinee matchup.

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Dec 19, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; New York Knicks forward Karl-Anthony Towns (32) works around Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) in the third quarter at Target Center.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns questionable to play against Wolves

Towns is dealing with a thumb injury ahead of Friday's game against his former team.

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Jan 15, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) looks on against the Golden State Warriors in the second half at Target Center.
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Anthony Edwards calls Wolves' starting five 'terrible' after Warriors loss

The Wolves were down 34-12 after the opening quarter against Golden State.

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Jan 15, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo (0) celebrates after making a three point shot against the Golden State Warriors at Target Center.
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Wolves rule out Donte DiVincenzo for Friday night's game in New York

DiVincenzo, who has been great lately, won't get to face his old team at MSG.

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Nov 1, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (00) warms up for the game against the Denver Nuggets at Target Center.
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Wolves rookie Terrence Shannon Jr. is way too good for the G League

Shannon dropped a career-high 47 points for the Iowa Wolves on Thursday night.

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Feb 2, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) works around Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) in the first quarter at Target Center.
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Shams: Magic star Paolo Banchero probably not playing against Wolves

Banchero is set to return this week, but it sounds like it won't be on Thursday.

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Jan 7, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) shoots against New Orleans Pelicans guard Brandon Boston (11) during the second half at Smoothie King Center.
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Chris Finch has a lot of respect for how Julius Randle has adapted with Wolves

Finch said he's conscious that the Wolves are asking Randle to do a lot of different things.

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