Jonathan Harrison

1 week ago | si.com | Jonathan Harrison

Color us shocked ... ESPN's panel of NBA experts have unanimously predicted that the Los Angeles Lakers will take out the Minnesota Timberwolves in their Western Conference first-round series set to tip off on Saturday in Los Angeles. The Wolves finished the regular season as the No. 6 seed in the West, after winning eight of their last 10 games.

1 week ago | si.com | Byron Buxton |Jonathan Harrison

The Minnesota Twins are off to one of the worst starts in franchise history. It's not all that surprising considering they did next to nothing to bolster a roster that collapsed down the stretch last season — and the early results are that the Twins are basically unwatchable. It is the second year running that ESPN's David Schoenfield has release his 'MLB Watchability Rankings' — and the Twins have fallen three spots from last year to an abysmal No. 27 this year.

1 week ago | yardbarker.com | Jonathan Harrison

Lewis mentioned that Minnesota is taking the compensatory pick formula into the equation of them signing a backup. Meaning, it's more likely they wait until after the draft to bring someone in, so as not to take away from any comp picks the team may get next year. Tannehill, because he didn't play last season, doesn't factor into the comp pick formula.

1 week ago | si.com | Jonathan Harrison

The Vikings' backup quarterback options took two more hits Friday. Joe Flacco signed with the Browns to start the day, followed up hours later by Drew Lock returning to Seattle. Minnesota's options to find a suitable veteran backup to J.J. McCarthy, who notably has not taken a meaningful NFL snap, are now extremely limited on the open market. Former Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill and former Chiefs backup Carson Wentz remain the two best options available in free agency.

1 week ago | si.com | Jonathan Harrison

Niko Medved's Gophers are among several teams reportedly pursuing Vanderbilt guard MJ Collins in the transfer portal. Collins, a 6-foot-4 guard, entered the transfer portal just a year after leaving Virginia Tech for Vanderbilt. He appeared in 32 games, starting just one, for the Commadores in 2024-25, where he averaged 7.4 points on 43% shooting. Over two seasons for the Hokies, Collins started 44 games in 66 appearances.