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Jon Krawczynski

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Timberwolves/NBA writer for The Athletic. Also covering Vikings and other Minnesota sports stories of note. 2024 People Sexiest Man Alive. Podcast: The Jon Krawczynski Show on TalkNorth Podcast Network.

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Jon Krawczynski @jonkrawczynski.bsky.social · 7h

“I was just never going to change who I was, even when the world was asking me to change who I was, to be a character in their story.” A candid Karl-Anthony Towns goes deep with @TheAthletic on turmoil, tragedy and triumph Free to read: www.nytimes.com/athletic/761...

Karl-Anthony Towns had the last laugh. And he’s not done smiling yet (Gift Article)

For years, Towns heard he was too soft to win. Now an NBA champion, he's savoring the vindication — and the joy that got him here.

Jon Krawczynski @jonkrawczynski.bsky.social · 18h

Yikes, Lynx

Jon Krawczynski @jonkrawczynski.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

A long time ago, Ricky Rubio saw this version of Anthony Edwards coming. The leader that matches the athlete. The training wheels are off. For the Wolves to become the team they want to be, Edwards has to be the one to lead them there. (Free read) www.nytimes.com/athletic/763...

Anthony Edwards enters Year 7 with one more step to take for Timberwolves (Gift Article)

Edwards' last step in fulfilling his immense potential with Minnesota will be the hardest one, but it would also be the most satisfying.

Jon Krawczynski @jonkrawczynski.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The Timberwolves are still working out the rotation for their 4 play-by-play voices. My guess: Kevin Calabro and Jon Sciambi get the bulk of the games. Michael Grady gets a handful and Alan Horton has the rest.

Jon Krawczynski @jonkrawczynski.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

From Rob Lowe to the founders of AirBnb and Spotify, I talked to those who know Marc and Elisa Stad best to get an idea of their rise from modest beginnings to the owners of the Wolves and Lynx (Free read) www.nytimes.com/athletic/762...

Inside Marc and Elisa Stad’s rise: From modest beginnings to Timberwolves’ owners (Gift Article)

The new Timberwolves and Lynx owners built their fortune by thinking long term. They plan to bring that same approach to Minnesota.

Jon Krawczynski @jonkrawczynski.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Super excited to announce a new show this upcoming season, the Wolves Collective, with @DaneMooreNBA and MN native @MikeTrudell. Catch us on YouTube starting next week: youtube.com/@wolvescollect…

Jon Krawczynski @jonkrawczynski.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

DAZN is announcing pricing for the Wolves games/content: Monthly: $19.99 for regular tier, $24.99 for ultimate tier* Season: $119.99/139.99. Season ticket holders get a 20% discount. 15 free games on the app and on an over-the-air channel to be announced later. 1/x

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Disco Danny Hayes @danhayesmlb.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

What’s made Walker Jenkins more nervous than anything so far? Facing a position player. More on that encounter and big nights from Taj Bradley, Ryan Jeffers in an 11-1 #MNTwins win over Detroit. www.nytimes.com/athletic/755...

Twins top prospect Walker Jenkins hits first career homer off position player (Gift Article)

The Target Field crowd gave Jenkins a standing ovation in Monday's 11-1 route of the Detroit Tigers.

Jon Krawczynski @jonkrawczynski.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Why did Jonathan Kuminga turn down twice as much money from the Lakers to come to Minnesota? It started with Anthony Edwards pitching him on the defense. @TheAthletic talks with agent Aaron Turner about his client’s big move. (Free read) www.nytimes.com/athletic/754...

Anthony Edwards’ focus on defense convinced Jonathan Kuminga to join Timberwolves (Gift Article)

Kuminga agreed to a two-year, $12 million deal with Minnesota, hoping to rebuild his value and and change his image.

Jon Krawczynski @jonkrawczynski.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Our latest intel @TheAthletic on the Timberwolves winning a recruiting battle for Jonathan Kuminga. (free to read) www.nytimes.com/athletic/746...

Jonathan Kuminga, Timberwolves agree to 2-year deal: Sources

Kuminga, 23, fills an immediate hole for a young Timberwolves roster aiming to contend.

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Sabreena Merchant @sabreenajm.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Relevant for the Lynx, as @jonkrawczynski.bsky.social reports, is that A-Rod will remain the team governor.

Jon Krawczynski @jonkrawczynski.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Here is what we know about the transition of power from Marc Lore to Marc Stad: - Stad’s background - A-Rod remains in a very prominent role - Lore focusing on Wonder (free read) www.nytimes.com/athletic/752...

Marc Lore selling controlling stake of Timberwolves, Lynx to Marc Stad at $4.5B valuation (Gift Article)

Alex Rodriguez, who has served as co-chairman with Lore, is remaining in his role with the two teams.

Jon Krawczynski @jonkrawczynski.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Really appreciate everyone who came out for a great show. Six people went home with ticket packages. Several more got some merch and art work. We will do it all again in October.

Jon Krawczynski @jonkrawczynski.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Hope you all can make it to Forgotten Star in Fridley on Sunday. 5 pm. A conversation with Tim Connelly and tons of GREAT giveaways. Will be a super fun show.

Jon Krawczynski @jonkrawczynski.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Wolves schedule

Jon Krawczynski @jonkrawczynski.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Breaking down the 2026-27 Timberwolves schedule: www.nytimes.com/athletic/751...

Timberwolves 2026-27 schedule takeaways: Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball are must-see TV (Gift Article)

The Timberwolves' schedule features 27 national TV games, the first Christmas home game and emotional reunions.

Jon Krawczynski @jonkrawczynski.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

I was thinking it was about time the Wolves got to host a Xmas Day game. The first one at home in franchise history comes at a great time slot. Also thought either Denver or OKC made a lot of sense for the opponent. Will be a lot of juice in the building.

Jon Krawczynski @jonkrawczynski.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

A look at the Wolves move to DAZN. What we know and what we don’t. www.nytimes.com/athletic/748...

What the Timberwolves’ new local media rights deal with DAZN means for fans (Gift Article)

After the collapse of FanDuel Sports Network, the Timberwolves have a new local broadcast home. Here's what it means for fans.

Jon Krawczynski @jonkrawczynski.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Mark your calendars: 8/16, 5 p.m. a new Jon Krawczynski Live Show at Forgotten Star Brewery in Fridley. Give-aways. Q&A and special guest Tim Connelly for an in-depth conversation on the summer and the season ahead. Hope you can make it!

Jon Krawczynski @jonkrawczynski.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Hop on over to r/timberwolves on Reddit and I'll be doing an AMA starting at 12:30. See you there!

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davidaldridgedc.bsky.social @davidaldridgedc.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

LeBron James could have ended his career back in Cleveland or Miami, where he’s won titles. In picking Philadelphia, with its 43-year NBA championship drought, its rabid fans and often caustic media, James is taking a harder path. Free to read, in @theathletic.com: www.nytimes.com/athletic/746...

By choosing the 76ers, LeBron James is taking the tougher, more meaningful path

Jon Krawczynski @jonkrawczynski.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

A look at the Wolves’ pitch to LeBron, a distinctly Ant message to him and the path forward now that he has chosen Philly. Free read www.nytimes.com/athletic/745...

After losing out on LeBron, Timberwolves chart path forward

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Sean Highkin @highkin.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

In his first-ever extensive one-on-one interview in English, Yang Hansen opens up about his rookie-year struggles and the pressure of representing China in the NBA. Story: www.rosegardenreport.com/its-not-bad-...

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'It's Not Bad to Have Pressure': Yang Hansen Opens Up About Rookie Struggles, Goals for the Future

In his first-ever extensive interview in English, Yang reflected on a whirlwind rookie season and the pressure of representing China in the NBA.

Jon Krawczynski @jonkrawczynski.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

@bandit.football Do you love the job? That's all that really matters. Not sure what compensation has anything to do with this exchange that happened two weeks ago.

Jon Krawczynski @jonkrawczynski.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

The Timberwolves believe in LaMelo Ball. In depth with Chris Finch and Tim Connelly on the process and the fit, and everything that factored into their desire to get him. Free read www.nytimes.com/athletic/744...

The Timberwolves' LaMelo Ball era is ready to launch. It will not be boring

Jon Krawczynski @jonkrawczynski.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

LaMelo Ball said he was looking forward to joining the Wolves and playing with Ant. "I’ve known Ant for a minute. So we’ve been talking. Everybody’s excited, and we’re ready to get to work."

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Disco Danny Hayes @danhayesmlb.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Taj Bradley was outstanding. Andrew Morris pitched two scoreless. Ryan Jeffers and Trevor Larnach provided the offense. The #MNTwins won for the 16th time in 25 games and enter the All-Star break in the hunt. www.nytimes.com/athletic/744...

Twins thoughts: Taj Bradley, Trevor Larnach keep team tied for wild-card spot headed to break

Jon Krawczynski @jonkrawczynski.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Someone who “grinds tape at PFF” should be a little more intelligent about things. But it’s cool to get jokes off and limit replies, I guess

Jon Krawczynski @jonkrawczynski.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

The Timberwolves are ramping up their push for LeBron James, sources tell TheAthletic. The pitch: Team w/Ant, LaMelo, Jaden, Rudy in championship-starved Minnesota to go after a title that could cement his case for the throne. www.nytimes.com/athletic/742...

Timberwolves ramp up LeBron James pursuit, believe they are real option: Sources

The Timberwolves believe they can provide LeBron James with the kind of environment he needs at this stage of his career.

Jon Krawczynski @jonkrawczynski.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

The Minnesota Timberwolves have agreed to terms on a one-year deal with Trey Lyles, sources told The Athletic. This does NOT rule out LeBron James, I’m told

Jon Krawczynski @jonkrawczynski.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

No one in the media has spent more time around LaMelo Ball than Mirin Fader. She joins the JK Show for an in-depth conversation on the newest Timberwolf. Great insight from Mirin. youtu.be/eSBwFAJ2Lsk

LaMelo and the King! | The Jon Krawczynski Show

YouTube video by The Jon Krawczynski Show - Timberwolves Podcast

Jon Krawczynski @jonkrawczynski.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Bones Hyland has agreed to return to the Minnesota Timberwolves next season, sources told @TheAthletic. Hyland established himself as a rotation player, teaming with Ayo Dosunmu in the "Twin Turbos" backcourt.

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The Athletic @theathletic.com · 30/06/2026

If LeBron James is prioritizing winning a fifth championship, it is hard to find a better situation for him than with the Minnesota Timberwolves, writes @jonkrawczynski.bsky.social. Our writers weigh in on where James should play next ⤵️

Jon Krawczynski @jonkrawczynski.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Sixth in the rotation, No. 1 in their hearts. From tattoos to towels to “Two Words” and more: How Naz Reid built a legacy in 7 seasons in Minnesota that will last so much longer. (Free read) www.nytimes.com/athletic/739...

Naz Reid's Timberwolves legacy is etched in skin — and so much more

Jon Krawczynski @jonkrawczynski.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Tomorrow on @theathletic.com: Naz Reid gets his flowers.

Jon Krawczynski @jonkrawczynski.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

How the Timberwolves’ latest blockbuster came together and brought LaMelo Ball to Minnesota. (Free read) www.nytimes.com/athletic/739...

Why the Timberwolves embraced risk and went all-in on the LaMelo Ball trade (Gift Article)

Minnesota hasn't been afraid to swing for the fences under Tim Connelly. This looks like their biggest one yet.

Jon Krawczynski @jonkrawczynski.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Say whatever you want about LaMelo Ball to Minnesota. To me, the biggest take-away is this: This organization is always going for it. No matter what.

Jon Krawczynski @jonkrawczynski.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Examining the Wolves interest in LaMelo Ball with @samamick.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/739...

Timberwolves interested in uniting Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball: Sources (Gift Article)

Six years after choosing Anthony Edwards over LaMelo Ball, the Timberwolves are exploring the possibility of pairing the two.

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John Hollinger @johnhollinger.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Nothing to see here, just @samamick.bsky.social and @jonkrawczynski.bsky.social banging this out at 2 AM ET. www.nytimes.com/athletic/739...

Timberwolves interested in uniting Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball: Sources

Six years after choosing Anthony Edwards over LaMelo Ball, the Timberwolves are exploring the possibility of pairing the two.

Jon Krawczynski @jonkrawczynski.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

GM Matt Lloyd on Isaiah Evans: "We’ve seen him shoot a lot of 3-point shots. We’ve probably watched every single one of them from this season at Duke. We think it’s going to translate positively. We have an analytics model that projects shooting, and that was very positive."

Jon Krawczynski @jonkrawczynski.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Our @johnhollinger.bsky.social gives the Wolves an A for taking Isaiah Evans: "I love this pick for MN. Evans can really shoot and showed strong improvement in his SO season. Teams overthought things on his thin frame. He is by far the best prospect available."

Jon Krawczynski @jonkrawczynski.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Wolves are taking Isaiah Evans, sources tell The Athletic.

Jon Krawczynski @jonkrawczynski.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Isaiah Evans and Meleek Thomas are both still on the board one pick before the Wolves select. That seems like a good situation.

Jon Krawczynski @jonkrawczynski.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

“Ant has great wisdom,” Tim Connelly said. “Anything we do, he’s going to be part and parcel to it.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/738...

Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves fans will have to block out the looming trade rumors (Gift Article)

The trade machine needs to be fed and with Giannis gone, the noise around Edwards will only get louder.

Jon Krawczynski @jonkrawczynski.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

The machine comes for Anthony Edwards. Some advice for Wolves fans: www.nytimes.com/athletic/738...

Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves fans will have to ignore looming trade rumors

Jon Krawczynski @jonkrawczynski.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Breaking down the Julius Randle trade and what it means for Naz Reid and Jaden McDaniels. Free read www.nytimes.com/athletic/738...

What the Julius Randle trade means for Jaden McDaniels and the Wolves’ young core (Gift Article)

Having to drop back in the draft to trade someone of Randle's caliber stings. It also opens up opportunities for younger players.

Jon Krawczynski @jonkrawczynski.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Hail!

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Jon Krawczynski @jonkrawczynski.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

I watched Game 2 with do Timberwolves die-hards. There was nothing but pride while KAT was doing his thing. (Free read) www.nytimes.com/athletic/733...

As Karl-Anthony Towns pushes for an NBA title, Minnesota watches with pride

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Josh Vetter @joshvetter.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Rocco Zikarsky talking about refining his 3 ball so when he and Joan Beringer play together their double screen game works better. I'm so happy.

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Jon Krawczynski @jonkrawczynski.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Behind the scenes on Anthony Edwards fast return from his knee injuries, and how that helped him find a new way to lead the Timberwolves www.nytimes.com/athletic/731...

The injury that transformed Anthony Edwards' approach to recovery and leadership with Wolves