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Jaden McDaniels Has Had A Mini "Leonard Leap"

1 day ago | zonecoverage.com | Andrew Dukowitz |Alex Dukowitz

On March 14, 2016, Kawhi Leonard explained why he has such a quiet demeanor. “I don’t like to bring attention to myself,” he told Sports Illustrated. “I don’t like to make a scene.”Leonard earned his first All-Star appearance in 2016. He would win his second Defensive Player of the Year award and finish second to Stephen Curry in Most Valuable Player voting. At 24 years old, Leonard established himself as one of the best defenders in the 2010s and a rising star in the NBA.
The Wolves Are Slowing Things Down To Grind Out Wins

3 days ago | zonecoverage.com | Andrew Dukowitz |Alex Dukowitz

Naz Reid spoke on what it took to steal a win in Golden State after Saturday night’s 102-97 rock fight to take a 2-1 series lead. “Defense. Defense,” Neid said. “Stuff happens, not gonna play perfect for 82-plus games, so you have to figure out how to dog the game out and win it.”Naz would bring up defense again when reflecting on the game moments later. “We didn’t play the best basketball ourselves.” Reid continued.
Jaden McDaniels Has Become Minnesota's Litmus Test

5 days ago | zonecoverage.com | Andrew Dukowitz |Alex Dukowitz

Jaden McDaniels sometimes gives a look to the camera. It’s a half grin. It’s subtle coming from a guy who has built a persona around having no emotions, but it’s there. The look is almost to say, I’m going to do something, Jaden McDanielsey. He gave me that look on Thursday, after the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 117-92 victory over the Golden State Warriors, in response to my question about why he enjoys playing on the road. “Everyone’s against us, I’ve kinda been like that forever since high school.
Why Don't We Have A Definitive Timetable For Steph Curry's Injury?

6 days ago | zonecoverage.com | Andrew Dukowitz |Alex Dukowitz

Steph Curry planted on his left leg while closing out on Mike Conley in the corner with 9:04 remaining in the second quarter of the Golden State Warriors’ 99-88 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday. The play seemed harmless, and came just moments after Curry hit a stepback three to put the Warriors up 25-20. However, Curry, after planting, immediately reached to the back of his left thigh. Curry’s mouthpiece dangled from his mouth as he grabbed his leg.
The Wolves Need To R-E-L-A-X

1 week ago | zonecoverage.com | Andrew Dukowitz |Alex Dukowitz

Naz Reid looked disheartened sitting at the podium after a crushing 99-88 Game 1 loss to the (mostly) Steph Curry-less Golden State Warriors. He slumped over the table and spoke softly. “We got to remember who we are as a team,” Reid said as Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle looked at the game printouts. “We’ve had these games and moments throughout the whole season, it’s not like it’s foreign to any team. We just have to stay even-keeled.
The Wolves Aren't Underdogs, But Don't Tell Them That

1 week ago | zonecoverage.com | Andrew Dukowitz |Alex Dukowitz

Before the Minnesota Timberwolves knew who they were playing in the second round, Rudy Gobert spoke after practice on Saturday afternoon about the urgency of keeping the underdog mentality. “I think sometimes we have tendencies to get a little too comfortable when people are praising us. … We have to keep that underdog mentality,” he paused before continuing.
The Lynx's Competitive Camp Highlights Their Championship Ambitions This Year

1 week ago | zonecoverage.com | Andrew Dukowitz |Alex Dukowitz

Following the WNBA draft on April 14, a reporter asked Cheryl Reeve about the Minnesota Lynx going all-in this season. “Why would we not. That’s what mode we are in, right?” Reeve said with a smirk before answering her own question. “[In] 2023, we were saying, not too long ago, we’re going to develop some young talent.
The Wolves' Round 1 Win Highlighted Their Greatest Strength

1 week ago | zonecoverage.com | Andrew Dukowitz |Alex Dukowitz

Anthony Edwards sat next to Julius Randle again in the post-game press conference following the 103-96 Game 5 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. A reporter asked Edwards about his thoughts on advancing to the next round. “You know what makes it feel even better?” he asked rhetorically. “They (the media experts) said Lakers in five, and the Wolves won in five. I think that makes it feel ten times better. That’s my only answer.”"They said Lakers in 5, and the Wolves won in 5.
The Wolves Withstood Everything the Lakers Had In Game 4

2 weeks ago | zonecoverage.com | Andrew Dukowitz |Alex Dukowitz

Anthony Edwards spoke on the Minnesota Timberwolves’ resiliency after a 116-113 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, which gave the Wolves a commanding 3-1 series lead. “I feel like we took their best punches throughout the game to start the third and end the third,” he said. “I felt like they was gassed going down the stretch.”Anthony Edwards on his confidence in the fourth quarter “I feel like we took their best punches throughout the game and to end the third.
Minnesota Has Cracked the Code On the Lakers

2 weeks ago | zonecoverage.com | Andrew Dukowitz |Alex Dukowitz

Jaden McDaniels spoke on the Target Center’s electricity after the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Los Angeles Lakers 116-104 to take a 2-1 series lead. “I would say it felt like a playoff atmosphere. It was better than the Lakers crowd for sure,” McDaniels said, smirking. “They came out and did their job, and we feed off their energy.