The Wolves touched down in Miami for a preseason date with Giannis’ new-look Heat. Back home, the louder story is just how much Minnesota still leans on Rudy Gobert.
The Links
- Canis Hoopus: Preseason Preview #3 — Wolves at Heat — Ant, LaMelo and the new-look starters draw Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Miami debut tonight.
- Star Tribune (RandBall): How the Wolves defend without Rudy Gobert could define their season — the drop-off when the 34-year-old sits, and whether Joan Beringer is ready for more.
- Zone Coverage: The Wolves are too dependent on Rudy Gobert’s rebounding — the film case that Minnesota’s glass work craters whenever Gobert leaves the floor.
- Dunking With Wolves: Shot distribution has already spread the wealth — beyond Ant’s team-high 23 attempts, McDaniels, Kuminga and LaMelo are all eating through two games.
- All Timberwolves (SI): The Wolves’ not-so-secret weapon is already on full display — the case for pace as this roster’s offensive identity, five alley-oops and all.
- Star Tribune: Napheesa Collier’s free agency and the Lynx’s 2027 outlook — the five-time All-Star is unrestricted after the first-round sweep, with the rest of the core already signed.
- TWolves Blog: The Daily Howl — Olivia Miles’ MVP History — ICYMI, the rookie’s record runner-up finish as A’ja Wilson claimed a fifth MVP.
Listen & Watch
- Locked On Wolves (Ben Beecken) — the daily pod on the Gobert-minutes math and tonight’s trip to Miami.
Tweet of the Day
https://x.com/Timberwolves/status/2108613188858396925
The Slate
- Timberwolves preseason: at Miami Heat, Saturday, Oct. 10, 7:00 PM CT.
- Timberwolves preseason: at New York Knicks, Monday, Oct. 12, 6:30 PM CT, NBA TV.
- Timberwolves preseason: vs. Detroit Pistons, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 7:00 PM CT.
- Timberwolves preseason: at Chicago Bulls, Friday, Oct. 16, 7:00 PM CT.
