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Why the Timberwolves Are Closer to a Championship Than You Think with Zone Coverage Minnesota’s Charlie Walton

Why the Timberwolves Are Closer to a Championship Than You Think with Zone Coverage Minnesota’s Charlie Walton

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In this episode, we sit down with Charlie Walton, Timberwolves reporter for Zone Coverage Minnesota, to break down every major storyline around the most fascinating team in the NBA this season. We dive into: 🏀 Why the Timberwolves’ identity has flipped — from a defense-first team to a top-tier offensive squad. 🏀 Anthony Edwards’ evolution as a primary playmaker and whether he can realistically enter the MVP race. 🏀 What’s driving Minnesota’s defensive inconsistencies, including the impact of losing Nickeil Alexander-Walker and the emergence of Jaylen Clark. 🏀 How Jaden McDaniels has transformed into one of the league’s most efficient and improved players. 🏀 The point guard question: Mike Conley’s changing role, Rob Dillingham’s development, and how the Wolves mitigate ball-handling challenges. 🏀 Minnesota’s record against winning and losing teams — what it really means. 🏀 NBA-wide issues, including rising calf injuries, faster pace of play, and league-wide scheduling. 🏀 NBA expansion talk: What Seattle and Las Vegas entering the league could mean for Minnesota—including a potential move to the Eastern Conference. 🏀 Denver, OKC, Houston & the West — how the Wolves match up with the conference’s top threats. 🏀 Prince jerseys, Minnesota sports culture, and why a Wolves championship would be a historic moment for the state. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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