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.

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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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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Nov 21, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) against the Phoenix Suns during an NBA Cup game at Mortgage Matchup Center.

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Oct 9, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte Divincenzo and guard Anthony Edwards (5) talk during the second half against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.

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Nov 30, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) celebrates his basket against the San Antonio Spurs during the second half at Target Center.

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Edwards has been on quite the scoring run lately, and a huge chunk of his production has come after halftime.

Mar 9, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Chris Paul (3) dribbles the ball as Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley (10) plays defense in the second half at Target Center.

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Paul could give Minnesota another option for point guard minutes if he wants to continue his career.

Nov 29, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) calls for a foul on the Boston Celtics in the third quarter at Target Center.

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Cuban called out Edwards' free throw violations on a podcast in September.

Nov 26, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) reacts after a call against him after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Paycom Center.

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Trade rumors around Julius Randle have arrived for the second straight season.

Nov 26, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) drives to the basket beside Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) during the second half at Paycom Center.

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The Wolves can't stop turning the ball over in clutch time, which is why they need a stabilizing force at the PG spot.

Nov 26, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) reacts after a play against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second half at Paycom Center.

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Gotta make your free throws if you want to beat an all-time great team.

Nov 26, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots as Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) defends during the second quarter at Paycom Center.

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With the loss, the Wolves will not advance to the knockout round of the NBA Cup.

Nov 26, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) dunks against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first quarter at Paycom Center.

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Isaiah Hartenstein appeared to get away with quite the flop in Wednesday's game.

Nov 21, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch reacts against the Phoenix Suns in the first half of an NBA Cup game at Mortgage Matchup Center.

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Finch said he didn't handle the end of the Wolves' losses in Phoenix and Sacramento like he should have.

Oct 27, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (1) works around Denver Nuggets center Jonas Valanciunas (17) in the third quarter at Target Center.

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Terrence Shannon Jr. could return as soon as Monday night in Sacramento.

Nov 19, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) looks on against the Washington Wizards in the first half at Target Center.

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Edwards has gone historically cold from outside the arc, and the Wolves need him to snap out of it soon.

Dec 29, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) backs towards the basket as Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) in the first half at Target Center.

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One-of-a-kind Spurs star Victor Wembanyama is injured and expected to miss San Antonio's trip to Minneapolis in a couple weeks.