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.

Jan 6, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) talks with a reporter after the game with the Miami Heat at Target Center.

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Dec 26, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) points to teammates during the game against the Miami Heat during the third quarter at State Farm Arena.

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Jan 6, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) dunks against the Miami Heat in the first quarter at Target Center.

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Apr 12, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) drives to the basket past Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) in the first half at Target Center.

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Dec 27, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Joan Beringer (19) prepares to play the Brooklyn Nets before the game at Target Center.

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Beringer is coming off a great game in the G League and deserves a chance to help fix Minnesota's biggest problem.

Jan 4, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) shoots the ball over Washington Wizards forward Marvin Bagley III (35) in the third quarter at Capital One Arena.

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Gobert continues to play at an extremely high level, and his impact on the Timberwolves' success can't be overstated.

Nov 21, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Rob Dillingham (4) against the Phoenix Suns during an NBA Cup game at Mortgage Matchup Center.

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The Wolves gave up a lot to get Dillingham in the 2024 draft. So far, that looks like a major whiff.

Dec 31, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (5) drives to the basket behind Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) during the first half at State Farm Arena.

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The Timberwolves had little interest in defense or physicality on Wednesday in Atlanta.

Dec 25, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) during the first half at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

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Edwards is just outside the top five in the Western Conference in the first fan voting returns.

Oct 16, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls forward/center Jalen Smith (25) defends Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) during the first half at United Center.

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The Timberwolves have a chance to pick up some road wins over middling teams this week.

Dec 27, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Brooklyn Nets center Day'Ron Sharpe (20) competes for the ball with Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo (0) in the second quarter at Target Center.

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The Wolves got rocked in the third quarter by a Brooklyn team that was 3-16 a month ago.

Michael Grady and Jim Petersen calling a Timberwolves game for FanDuel Sports Network North.

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A recent report indicates that the networks could shutter soon unless a sale goes through.

Dec 19, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch yells at referee John Butler about a call for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first quarter at Target Center. Finch was ejected.

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Finch was fined $35,000 by the league following his tirade against the officials on Friday night.

Apr 10, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) and Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) battle for position during the third quarter at FedExForum.

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Wednesday's game between Minnesota and Memphis will be played without each team's biggest star.

Dec 2, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Terrence Shannon Jr. (1) and forward Jaden McDaniels (3) defend against New Orleans Pelicans center Derik Queen (22) during the first half at Smoothie King Center.

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Shannon was expected to have a sizable role this season, but he's played single-digit minutes in four straight games.

Dec 8, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) prepares to play the Phoenix Suns before the game at Target Center.

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Gobert was assessed a Flagrant 2 and tossed from the game at Target Center.