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 27, 2021; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; A detailed view of an official NBA Wilson basketball on the court during the game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Boston Celtics at Target Center.

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Mar 27, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kyle Anderson (1) reacts after making a shot agains the Detroit Pistons in the second half at Target Center.

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Feb 22, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) looks on during the first half against the Philadelphia 76ers at Target Center.

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Mar 1, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun (0) defends on Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) in the first quarter at Ball Arena.

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Jan 31, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) talks with head coach Chris Finch during the fourth quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum.

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Finch downplayed the significance of the viral moment, saying he and Edwards are fiery competitors who don't take things personally.

Feb 20, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) talks with referee Josh Tiven (58) in the fourth quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at Target Center.

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Randle has been in a bad slump since the Wolves came out of the All-Star break.

Anthony Edwards was fired up after a huge shot late in a win over the Clippers.

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Edwards' clutch three helped secure a sloppy win for the Wolves in Los Angeles.

Feb 11, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Kyle Anderson (5) reacts after a play in the second quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena.

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Anderson has a chance to have a sizable impact on the Wolves in the stretch run of this season.

Mar 14, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Washington Wizards guard Jules Bernard (14) warms up before the game against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center.

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Jules Bernard, who has previous NBA experience, has been lighting it up for Iowa.

Feb 24, 2026; Portland, Oregon, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) dunks the ball during the first half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center.

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McDaniels was in peak form on both ends of the floor on Tuesday night in Portland.

Jan 16, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) looks up while he plays against the Houston Rockets in the second half at Toyota Center.

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This three-game trip figures to tell us a lot about the Wolves as they hit the 60-game mark.

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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Is Finch going to re-insert Conley into the Timberwolves' rotation despite his immense shooting struggles?

Feb 22, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) works around Philadelphia 76ers center Adem Bona (30) during the second half at Target Center.

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The Timberwolves were sloppy and got blown out at home by the 76ers on Sunday night.

Jan 31, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Joan Beringer (19) reacts with center Naz Reid (11) during the second quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum.

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Which eight players would the Timberwolves choose to protect in a hypothetical expansion draft?

Dec 16, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver attends the Emirates NBA Cup Final between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs at T-Mobile Arena.

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If and when the league adds two western teams, the Wolves could be headed to the weaker Eastern Conference.

Dec 12, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (1) warms up before the game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center.

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Shannon has been recalled to Minnesota's roster and could be a factor off the bench after the All-Star break.