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.

Nov 15, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) dribbles the Ball as Denver Nuggets guard Peyton Watson (8) plays defense in the second half at Target Center.

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Nov 9, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) dribbles the ball against Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (11) during the third quarter at Golden 1 Center.

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Nov 9, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) reacts during the third quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center.

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Nov 9, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (0) shoots the ball against Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jaylen Clark (22) during the third quarter at Golden 1 Center.

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Oct 17, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Rob Dillingham (4) dribbles the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers during the first quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena.

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Dillingham has always been a featured offensive option, but in the NBA, it's more about the little details for him.

Nov 29, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) reacts during the second half of an NBA Cup game against the LA Clippers at Target Center.

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In the third year of the NBA Cup, the Wolves will look to advance out of the group stage for the first time.

Nov 5, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch coaches against the New York Knicks during the second quarter at Madison Square Garden.

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The Wolves' two biggest weaknesses are areas they've tried to address in the past two drafts.

Nov 5, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) talks to New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) during the first quarter at Madison Square Garden.

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KAT said he's still stunned, even 13 months after the blockbuster deal that sent him to the Knicks.

Nov 5, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (23) passes the ball against Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) and guard Anthony Edwards (5) and forward Julius Randle (30) during the first quarter at Madison Square Garden.

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The Timberwolves' defense and rebounding left a lot to be desired on Wednesday at MSG.

Nov 5, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) warms up before a game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.

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Edwards will be back in action on Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden.

Nov 1, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) yells from the bench during the second quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center.

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Edwards has been cleared for contact basketball activities, per the team, but remains out for a bit longer.

Oct 26, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley (10) looks on against the Indiana Pacers in the first half at Target Center.

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The Wolves need more out of a big chunk of their rotation. How likely are they to get it?

Oct 27, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Boston Celtics forward Josh Minott (8) goes up for a dunk against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at Smoothie King Center.

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Josh Minott, who could never crack the Wolves' rotation, is taking advantage of his opportunity in Boston.

Oct 29, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch looks on against the Los Angeles Lakers in the first half at Target Center.

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Austin Reaves ripped out Minnesota's hearts with a game-winning floater at the buzzer on Wednesday night.

Oct 26, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (1) drives to the basket past Indiana Pacers guard RayJ Dennis (10) in the first half at Target Center.

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The Timberwolves need Terrence Shannon Jr. to attack more, especially with Anthony Edwards out.

Oct 24, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (left) and guard Austin Reaves (15) interact before the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena.

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Austin Reaves has been on a tear in the two games since Doncic got injured.