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Jon Krawczynski

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Timberwolves/NBA writer for The Athletic. Also covering Vikings and other Minnesota sports stories of note. 2024 People Sexiest Man Alive. Podcast: The Jon Krawczynski Show on TalkNorth Podcast Network.

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Jon Krawczynski @jonkrawczynski.bsky.social · 22d

Saturday at HeadFlyer Brewing in Northeast Mpls: 4-7 p.m.
- The boys from Crunch Wears No Pants will open at 4:30
- Lightning contest for charity (facing your fave Wolves beat writer)
- Jon Krawczynski Show at 5:30 with special guest Dane Moore
- Prizes
- Q&A
- Good times guaranteed

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Jon Krawczynski @jonkrawczynski.bsky.social · 12h

He and Finch have been friends for years. Thibs is one of the people Finch most enjoys talking the game with

Jon Krawczynski @jonkrawczynski.bsky.social · 12h

Only a matter of time.

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Jon Krawczynski @jonkrawczynski.bsky.social · 12h

Tom Thibodeau visited Wolves camp for 2nd time this fall. First time was in San Diego.
Finch: "He loves basketball and he’s going on his little circuit going around the country and had him in our meeting today, picking his brain about a bunch of stuff. Really enjoy his company."

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Jon Krawczynski @jonkrawczynski.bsky.social · 17h

He definitely gets significant time this season. He *could* be trade material if they need it. But he's also a productive player for cheap, so I wouldn't expect them to be eager to move him.

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Jon Krawczynski @jonkrawczynski.bsky.social · 1d

Shannon is 4-6 from 3 tonight. He's been shooting the ball great from deep all preseason. Potentially huge development.

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Jon Krawczynski @jonkrawczynski.bsky.social · 1d

Nice game for Leonard Miller on both ends so far. 9p, 8r, just hustled back to block a jumper in semi-transition.

Jon Krawczynski @jonkrawczynski.bsky.social · 1d

Johnny Juzang just doesn't miss.

Jon Krawczynski @jonkrawczynski.bsky.social · 1d

Word is it will be a young man's game tonight at Target Center. Wolves vets getting the night off while the coaches get a look at the youngsters and those on the fringe or out of the rotation.

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Jon Krawczynski @jonkrawczynski.bsky.social · 1d

For sure.

Jon Krawczynski @jonkrawczynski.bsky.social · 2d

I think the implication is they could shift course with one of those spots (likely Freeman or Newton) if they see someone else they think will be better.

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Jon Krawczynski @jonkrawczynski.bsky.social · 3d

Chris Finch said Jaden McDaniels, who left the game this week with an ankle injury, is doing well and was able to do some work at practice today. Nothing serious to worry about there.

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Nicole Auerbach @nauerbach.com · 4d

I will miss Sister Jean, a March Madness icon. nicoleauerbach.substack.com/p/i-will-mis...

I will miss Sister Jean, a March Madness icon

Plus, some college football thoughts, too!

nicoleauerbach.substack.com

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Sam Amick @samamick.bsky.social · 4d

Story includes intel on why the Knicks - who are locked in on their title hopes with this current team - are known to have concerns about what it might take to land Giannis down the line. That and more here, at @theathletic.com

www.nytimes.com/athletic/670...

The Giannis Antetokounmpo trade saga, and New York Knicks’ interest, is just on hold

Giannis is a Buck for now, and possibly for a while yet. But the superstar's future is uncertain.

www.nytimes.com

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Jon Krawczynski @jonkrawczynski.bsky.social · 4d

Tim and Negah Connelly are holding their annual ping pong event and charitable fundraiser on Oct 20. It’s a great event with lots of celebrity participants and the chance to rub elbows with (and play pong against) Wolves players and other local stars. Check it out:

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Jon Krawczynski @jonkrawczynski.bsky.social · 5d

Rocco Zikarsky is … Zorro

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Jon Krawczynski @jonkrawczynski.bsky.social · 5d

Nice touch pass from Rudy!

Jon Krawczynski @jonkrawczynski.bsky.social · 5d

The KAT hook on the drive! Tears of nostalgia

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Jon Krawczynski @jonkrawczynski.bsky.social · 5d

Bunch of live ball TOs off dribbles by the Wolves. Not great

Jon Krawczynski @jonkrawczynski.bsky.social · 5d

Interesting that Ant is running point with Dillingham on the floor

Jon Krawczynski @jonkrawczynski.bsky.social · 6d

Patience and Perspective are driving Terrence Shannon Jr’s emergence in Minnesota

www.nytimes.com/athletic/669...

Terrence Shannon Jr. isn't at the top of the Wolves' rotation yet — but he's on his way

www.nytimes.com

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Jon Krawczynski @jonkrawczynski.bsky.social · 7d

Johnny Juzang's 3-ball has been pure in these first two games.

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Jon Krawczynski @jonkrawczynski.bsky.social · 7d

Beringer is in. The Wolves are done messing around.

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Jon Krawczynski @jonkrawczynski.bsky.social · 7d

Jaylen Clark doing Jaylen Clark things. Upped the defensive intensity as soon as he hit the floor.

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Jon Krawczynski @jonkrawczynski.bsky.social · 7d

Isaiah Jackson trying to tell Naz that he was, in fact, late getting over to draw a charge. Naz disagreed.

Jon Krawczynski @jonkrawczynski.bsky.social · 7d

Anthony Edwards had 11 points on 4-9 in the first quarter. He met the Pacers aggressiveness with his own.

Tough quarter for Dillingham. Pacers went right at him on defense.