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.

Mar. 3, 2012; Portland, OR, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Rick Adelman speaks with Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Kevin Love (42) during the fourth quarter of the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at the Rose Garden. Love scored 42 points as the Timberwolves won the game 122-110.

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Naz Reid models one of the Timberwolves' new uniforms

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May 16, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley (10) and guard Anthony Edwards (5) talk against the Denver Nuggets in the fourth quarter during game six of the second round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Target Center.

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Jan 7, 2020; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jeff Teague (0) reacts during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum.

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May 25, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) lifts the 2026 Eastern Conference trophy after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers in game four of the eastern conference finals for the 2026 NBA playoffs at Rocket Arena.

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Minnesota made the correct move in trading Karl-Anthony Towns two years ago. The Knicks reaching the Finals doesn't change that.

Nov 21, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch with forward Julius Randle (30) against the Phoenix Suns during an NBA Cup game at Mortgage Matchup Center.

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Randle has had a stunningly bad second-round series for the Timberwolves, but his head coach doesn't seem to want to acknowledge that.

May 4, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley (10) dribbles against San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell (24) in the first half during game one of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Frost Bank Center.

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"We want to play against the best," said the Timberwolves' veteran point guard.

May 10, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) shoots against Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) in the first quarter of game four of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Target Center.

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Draymond Green, who has a history of controversial acts, thinks someone on the Timberwolves needs to get Victor Wembanyama back.

May 10, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) goes to the basket past San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell (24) in the fourth quarter of game four of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Target Center.

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Edwards rose to the occasion and saved the Timberwolves' season, like he's done so many times over the last few years.

May 8, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) reacts to missing a shot against the San Antonio Spurs in the second half during game three of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Target Center.

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It looked dicey for a bit, but Ant and the Timberwolves rallied to even up this series at 2-2.

May 8, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) in the second half against the Minnesota Timberwolves during game three of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Target Center.

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Wemby was tossed in the second quarter after being assessed a flagrant foul penalty 2.

May 4, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forwards Julius Randle (30) and Jaden McDaniels (3) try to keep San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) back in the second half during game one of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Frost Bank Center.

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The Timberwolves and Spurs will return to San Antonio for the fifth game of their second-round series.

May 8, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) dribbles against the San Antonio Spurs in the second half during game three of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Target Center.

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The rest of this series against the Spurs could make or break Randle's future with the Wolves.

Apr 30, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; A general view of Target Center during Game 6 of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs between the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center.

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One team will take an important 2-1 lead in this second-round series on Friday night.

May 6, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) shoots over San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (3) in the first half during game two of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Frost Bank Center.

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Minnesota trailed by nearly 50 points in the fourth quarter of a 38-point blowout loss to the Spurs.

Apr 23, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) talks with guard Ayo Dosunmu (13) during a free throw by the Denver Nuggets in the first quarter at Target Center.

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Anthony Edwards' stunning recovery seems to have him poised to play in Game 1 on Monday night.