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.

Mar 17, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ayo Dosunmu (13) shoots against the Phoenix Suns in the third quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

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Mar 28, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) reacts during the second half against the Detroit Pistons at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

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Scott Foster during the Wolves-Rockets game on Wednesday night.

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Mar 18, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Leonard Miller (11) scores against the Toronto Raptors during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

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Mar 22, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ayo Dosunmu (13) controls the ball while Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) defends during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

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Just when you think the Timberwolves are for sure going to drop a game on the road to a high-quality team like the Boston Celtics, they rally for a big win without superstar Anthony Edwards.

Mar 10, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) moves the ball against Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kyle Anderson (12) during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

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Can the Timberwolves stay afloat without Anthony Edwards to secure a top-four seed?

Dec 8, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) works around Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) in the first quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

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With the Wolves likely finishing somewhere between third and seventh in the West, tiebreakers could haunt them in the end.

Jan 31, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) loses control of the ball as Memphis Grizzlies forward Cedric Coward (23) defends during the third quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

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Expansion appears to be happening within the next three seasons, and Minnesota or Memphis are reportedly the two teams that could be moved to the East.

Mar 11, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Kris Dunn (8) dunks for the basket in front of Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) during the second half at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

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Don't look now, but the Timberwolves are 13-12 in their last 25 games, and their newest calamity occurred Wednesday night when they gave up 153 points in a loss to the Clippers.

Dec 27, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) congratulates guard Anthony Edwards (5) on his basket against the Brooklyn Nets in the first quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

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Doris Burke questions officiating consistency between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Anthony Edwards, while Shaquille O’Neal takes another unsolicited swipe at Rudy Gobert.

Feb 20, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) warms up against the Dallas Mavericks at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images

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When Rudy Gobert was whistled for a Flagrant-1 foul during Minnesota's win over Dallas on Friday night, he may have effectively taken himself out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Philadelphia.

Nov 14, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley (10) prepares to play the Utah Jazz before the game at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

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It's been a crazy two weeks for Mike Conley, who is back with the Timberwolves after they traded him to Chicago, who then flipped to Charlotte, where he was bought out to set the stage for his return to Minnesota.

Anthony Edwards covered his mouth and said something to Hawks star Jalen Johnson after Sunday's NBA All-Star Game.

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Did Anthony Edwards actually tell Hawks star forward Jalen Johnson that he "can't wait" to go home to Atlanta?

Feb 11, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) celebrates making a shot against the Portland Trail Blazers in the second half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

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Julius Randle scored a season-high 41 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves crushed the Portland Trail Blazers 133-109 Wednesday night in Minneapolis.

Feb 9, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) and guard Ayo Dosunmu (13) celebrate against the Atlanta Hawks in the second quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images

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The Timberwolves have listed Anthony Edwards as questionable for Wednesday night's home game against the Trail Blazers due to an illness. Edwards, who scored 3

Oct 19, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) shoots a free throw against the Chicago Bulls during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

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Rudy Gobert's free-throw shooting has cratered over the past month.

Joe Nelson

Joined: Apr 24, 2024

Ayo Dosunmu Should Be the Wolves' Franchise PG — Now They Have to Pay Him

The Wolves' Ideal Playoff Path Isn't as Simple as Climbing the Standings

Scott Foster Hijacks the Spotlight with Absurd Calls in Wolves Thriller

Ex-Wolves Help Bulls Give Minnesota a Gift Against the Rockets

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Bones, Dosunmu Help Wolves Stun Celtics In Boston Without Anthony Edwards

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Predicting the West's Top 6 Seeds as the Playoff Race Heats Up

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Timberwolves Facing Costly Slide as Tiebreakers Turn Against Them

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NBA Expansion Could Send Timberwolves to Eastern Conference by 2028-29

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Wolves Embarrassed Again in Franchise Record-Setting Loss to Clippers

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Doris Burke Calls Out SGA-Ant Double Standard; Shaq Rips Gobert Again

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Gobert Faces Suspension, Says He's Treated Differently

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Mike Conley Gets Candid About What Really Mattered in His Return to Minnesota

What to Make of Anthony Edwards' Alleged 'Can't Wait to Go Home' Comment

Wolves Cruise Into the All-Star Break With Dominant Win Over Portland

Anthony Edwards Could Be Sidelined for Wolves' Last Game Before Break

Rudy Gobert Is in the Midst of the Worst Free-Throw Stretch of His Career