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Joe Nelson

Joe Nelson

Joined: Apr 24, 2024

Joe Nelson has more than 20 years of experience in Minnesota sports journalism. Nelson began his career in sports radio, working at smaller stations in Marshall and St. Cloud before moving to the highly-rated KFAN-FM 100.3 in the Twin Cities. While there, he produced the popular mid-morning show hosted by Minnesota Vikings play-by-play announcer Paul Allen. His time in radio laid the groundwork for his transition to sports writing in 2011. He covers the Vikings, Timberwolves, Gophers and Twins for On SI.

Dec 4, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward/center Julius Randle (30) claps hands with guard Anthony Edwards (5) after a play against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
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Anthony Edwards purposefully took a back seat in the scoring department and let his teammates do the damage as the Timberwolves took down the Pelicans 125-116 for the second time in three nights in New Orleans.

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Apr 8, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) dunks the ball against Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley (10) in the second half at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images
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It's hard to leave the Timberwolves out of the Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes when there's a voice in the back of your head constantly reminding you of what Brian Windhorst said about Tim Connelly being a big-game hunter earlier this year.

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Nov 30, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (3) shoots as Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) and guard Donte DiVincenzo (0) defend during the first half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images
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It took the Timberwolves 19 games to get their first win of the season against a team with a winning record, and then it took them just 24 more hours to secure a second with a 125-112 home win over the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday night.

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Nov 29, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Boston Celtics guard Anfernee Simons (4) is guarded by Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) in the first quarter at Target Center.
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It was almost another late collapse by the Timberwolves, but after blowing a 12-point lead in the final minutes, they found a way to seal the deal with a 119-115 win over the Boston Celtics Saturday afternoon at Target Center in Minneapolis.

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