Charlie Walton

Joined: Jul 17, 2026

Charlie Walton has covered the Minnesota Timberwolves for over four years. He got his start writing for Zone Coverage as a junior in high school. Since then, he has written for SB Nation's Canis Hoopus and built a personal social media brand that blends interactive graphics with unique long-form analysis. Charlie is currently a senior at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, where he is majoring in journalism. His work has been featured on ESPN, WCCO, and Bleacher Report.

Cody Williams joined the Timberwolves on a bust's trajectory. But after six preseason games, is he close to a spot in Chris Finch's rotation? Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Anthony Edwards' shot fell at a superstar rate in the preseason. But he looked a step slow moving around the court. Is there reason to be concerned about that right now? Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

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Jalen Duren scored 24 points in the first half against the Timberwolves Wednesday night. The Wolves could not stop his pick-and-rolls, which is something they struggled with last season, but must improve on this year. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

Jonathan Kuminga is not neccesarily trying to prove himself this season, but he can prove himself invaluable to the Timberwolves going forward if he plays a certain way. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images

LaMelo Ball played in his second (preseason) game in a Wolves uniform, and once again gave reason to be encouraged about his partnership in Minnesota. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images

The Timberwolves played a high intensity preseason game against the Pacers in Ames, Iowa. Who played well and who struggled?

Jonathan Kuminga made his (preseason) Timberwolves debut Monday night in Milwaukee and looked like the offensive threat Minnesota needs him to be this season. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

The Timberwolves opened up their preseason with a win over the Bucks in Milwaukee. Which players' stock rose, and whose dropped?

Anthony Edwards has the talent necessary to win MVP, and he could do it this season. But he isn't focused on doing so, and that is good. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

Anthony Edwards has the skill to win NBA MVP; however, he isn't thinking about that, and that's good news for Timberwolves fans.

We won't know if LaMelo Ball will work with the Timberwolves until they start playing games that count. But for now, the early results of having him on the team look very promising. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

The Timberwolves have their fingers crossed that LaMelo Ball will work out for them. Time will ultimately tell if he will. But right now, the early returns of Ball in Minnesota already look very promising.

What role will Trey Lyles play this season for the Timberwolves? He still appears to have gas left in the tank as a 10-year NBA veteran, but he might still not be a rotational piece in Minnesota. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

Trey Lyles, 30, spent last season playing internationally. He has played in over 650 NBA games. What does this experienced veteran's role with the Timberwolves entail?

Anthony Edwards has already proven himself as a superstar, but he must defend at a consistently high level, embrace an off-ball role, and be even better in the clutch this season for the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Anthony Edwards is 25 and already a superstar. He is ahead of the curve. Still, there are three non-negotiables that Edwards must excel at or improve on this season with the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Chris Finch believes his current roster gives him the flexibility to get creative and expand his rotation, which could help patch a potential hole for the Timberwolves entering the season. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

The Timberwolves are not planning on filling their 15th and final roster spot. What does that mean for them, and why would they decide not to with a potentially concerning roster hole still looming?

The Timberwolves will need Joan Beringer in their rotation this season, but they are still holding the teenage big man to high standards. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Joan Beringer is fearless. He wants to block every shot possible. But in order to have the best possible season for the Timberwolves, he must refine his approach, and the team is well aware of that.

Kawhi Leonard is still a great player, but it is a good thing the Timberwolves—who reportedly had interest in trading for him this summer—did not land him. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Kawhi Leonard, even at 35 years old, is still a great two-way player. But he is not what the Timberwolves needed this summer, which is why it is a good thing they did not land him.

If things go right for Jonathan Kuminga and the Timberwolves, they could reach a level together that has them legitimately competing for a championship. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

If things go right for Jonathan Kuminga and the Timberwolves, they cold legitimately compete for a championship. But if things go south, this could end up being a short-term partnership.

LaMelo Ball has a concerning injury history in the NBA, but the Minnesota Timberwolves were right not to let that deter them from trading for him this summer. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images

The concern about LaMelo Ball's injury history is legitimate. But the Timberwolves were right in not letting that deter them from trading for him.

The Timberwolves drafted Trey Kaufman-Renn 59th overall in this year's draft. But now, the former Purdue Boilermaker is pursuing a return to college basketball. What does that mean for the Wolves? Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images

Trey Kaufman-Renn, the Timberwolves' No. 59 pick from this summer's draft, is seeking a return to college. What does that mean for Minnesota?

Charlie Walton

Joined: Jul 17, 2026

Cody Williams May Be Close To A Rotation Spot In Minnesota

Final Timberwolves Preseason Player Takeaways Before Wednesday's Opener

Timberwolves Stock Up, Stock Down After Preseason Loss To Pistons

The Good and Bad From Jonathan Kuminga’s First 2 Wolves Games

Timberwolves Stock Up, Stock Down After Preseason Loss To Pacers

Timberwolves Stock Up, Stock Down After Preseason Win Over Bucks

Anthony Edwards Isn't Thinking About Winning MVP (and That's Good)

Timberwolves' Early LaMelo Ball Returns Already Look Promising

Breaking Down Trey Lyles' Now-Cloudy Timberwolves Outlook

3 Non-Negotiables Anthony Edwards Must Deliver for Timberwolves This Season

The Wolves Don’t Plan on Signing Another Player; What That Means for Them

Timberwolves Giving Joan Beringer Perfect Push Before the Season

Why the Timberwolves Not Trading for Kawhi Is a Good Thing

What Could Go Right and Wrong for Wolves With Jonathan Kuminga This Season

LaMelo Ball Injury Concerns Are Valid, but He's Worth the Risk

What Latest Trey Kaufman-Renn Update Means for Timberwolves