Charlie Walton
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👨🏼💻: Covering the Minnesota Timberwolves for CanisHoopus and ZoneCoverageMN | 📧: charliewaltonmn@gmail.com
The Wolves rank first in 3-point makes, attempts, and percentage since Julius Randle returned. They are also 11-0 in the last 11 games he's played in.
On Randle's development this season and how he is actualizing the version the Wolves have always needed him to be:
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On Randle's development this season and how he is actualizing the version the Wolves have always needed him to be:
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Julius Randle Is In His Final Development Phase - Zone Coverage
Three hours before his first home game at Target Center, Julius Randle maneuvered through the streets of Minneapolis in his Range Rover, passing by First
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March 10, 2025 at 4:22 PM
The Wolves rank first in 3-point makes, attempts, and percentage since Julius Randle returned. They are also 11-0 in the last 11 games he's played in.
On Randle's development this season and how he is actualizing the version the Wolves have always needed him to be:
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On Randle's development this season and how he is actualizing the version the Wolves have always needed him to be:
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Wolves 138, Jazz 113: Full Team Symphony Leads to 5th-Straight Win
3 injured starters forced Chris Finch to rely on his bench, getting 53 points from Rob Dillingham, Naz Reid, Jaylen Clark, and Luka Garza in a blowout win.
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3 injured starters forced Chris Finch to rely on his bench, getting 53 points from Rob Dillingham, Naz Reid, Jaylen Clark, and Luka Garza in a blowout win.
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Timberwolves 138, Jazz 113: Full Team Symphony Leads to 5th-Straight Win
Three injured rotational players forced Chris Finch to rely on his bench, where he got 53 points from Rob Dillingham, Naz Reid, Jaylen Clark, and Luka Garza in a blowout win.
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January 31, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Wolves 138, Jazz 113: Full Team Symphony Leads to 5th-Straight Win
3 injured starters forced Chris Finch to rely on his bench, getting 53 points from Rob Dillingham, Naz Reid, Jaylen Clark, and Luka Garza in a blowout win.
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3 injured starters forced Chris Finch to rely on his bench, getting 53 points from Rob Dillingham, Naz Reid, Jaylen Clark, and Luka Garza in a blowout win.
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Who needs spacing anyway?
January 1, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Who needs spacing anyway?
Real analysis: The Wolves are 0-3 in their last game played this season before a federal holiday.
— Nov 10 (before Veterans Day): L vs Heat
— Nov 27 (before Thanksgiving): L vs Kings
— Dec 23 (before Christmas): L vs Hawks
— Dec 31 (before New Year's Day): ? vs Thunder
Will it end tonight?
— Nov 10 (before Veterans Day): L vs Heat
— Nov 27 (before Thanksgiving): L vs Kings
— Dec 23 (before Christmas): L vs Hawks
— Dec 31 (before New Year's Day): ? vs Thunder
Will it end tonight?
January 1, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Real analysis: The Wolves are 0-3 in their last game played this season before a federal holiday.
— Nov 10 (before Veterans Day): L vs Heat
— Nov 27 (before Thanksgiving): L vs Kings
— Dec 23 (before Christmas): L vs Hawks
— Dec 31 (before New Year's Day): ? vs Thunder
Will it end tonight?
— Nov 10 (before Veterans Day): L vs Heat
— Nov 27 (before Thanksgiving): L vs Kings
— Dec 23 (before Christmas): L vs Hawks
— Dec 31 (before New Year's Day): ? vs Thunder
Will it end tonight?
NEW — Donte DiVincenzo has preached for patience.
His slow start wasn't anything new. Donte knew he would eventually come around, and so did his teammates.
On DiVincenzo mastering patience, which has him mastering everything else, for ZoneCoverageMN:
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His slow start wasn't anything new. Donte knew he would eventually come around, and so did his teammates.
On DiVincenzo mastering patience, which has him mastering everything else, for ZoneCoverageMN:
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Donte DiVincenzo Has Become A Master Of Patience - Zone Coverage
Donte DiVincenzo joined FanDuel Sports North’s Katie Storm for a postgame interview following the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 112-110 win over the San Antonio
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December 31, 2024 at 4:53 PM
NEW — Donte DiVincenzo has preached for patience.
His slow start wasn't anything new. Donte knew he would eventually come around, and so did his teammates.
On DiVincenzo mastering patience, which has him mastering everything else, for ZoneCoverageMN:
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His slow start wasn't anything new. Donte knew he would eventually come around, and so did his teammates.
On DiVincenzo mastering patience, which has him mastering everything else, for ZoneCoverageMN:
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NEW — The Wolves needed to give fans a reason to believe last night that they are a better team without Karl-Anthony Towns on the roster.
Instead, they made fans miss him more than ever.
On Towns' emotional return to Target Center, for Zone Coverage:
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Instead, they made fans miss him more than ever.
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KAT’s Return Was An Emotional Nightmare - Zone Coverage
Karl-Anthony Towns had a smile plastered on his face as he emerged from the away team tunnel Thursday night at Target Center. After donning a Minnesota
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December 20, 2024 at 9:06 PM
NEW — The Wolves needed to give fans a reason to believe last night that they are a better team without Karl-Anthony Towns on the roster.
Instead, they made fans miss him more than ever.
On Towns' emotional return to Target Center, for Zone Coverage:
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Instead, they made fans miss him more than ever.
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NEW — The Timberwolves needed a big trade at the deadline two seasons ago to form a playoff-caliber team. It can be easy to compare then to now, but another seismic trade would not propel the team.
Instead, it would create more problems.
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Instead, it would create more problems.
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The Wolves Must Remain Patient At the Trade Deadline - Zone Coverage
Eighteen games into Rudy Gobert’s first season with the Minnesota Timberwolves, the team was 10-8 amid a five-game winning streak. The pendulum was on an
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December 16, 2024 at 9:47 PM
NEW — The Timberwolves needed a big trade at the deadline two seasons ago to form a playoff-caliber team. It can be easy to compare then to now, but another seismic trade would not propel the team.
Instead, it would create more problems.
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Instead, it would create more problems.
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Shams reports LeBron James is "unlikely" to play against the Timberwolves tomorrow.
If James doesn't play, it will be the seventh career game he missed against the Wolves. All of them have come with the Lakers.
Minnesota is 6-0 when James is out.
ESPN's story:
www.espn.com/nba/story/_/...
If James doesn't play, it will be the seventh career game he missed against the Wolves. All of them have come with the Lakers.
Minnesota is 6-0 when James is out.
ESPN's story:
www.espn.com/nba/story/_/...
Sources: LeBron unlikely to play vs. Wolves
LeBron James, who sat out Sunday's game with foot soreness, is unlikely to play in the Lakers' game vs. the Timberwolves on Friday, sources told ESPN.
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December 12, 2024 at 4:23 PM
Shams reports LeBron James is "unlikely" to play against the Timberwolves tomorrow.
If James doesn't play, it will be the seventh career game he missed against the Wolves. All of them have come with the Lakers.
Minnesota is 6-0 when James is out.
ESPN's story:
www.espn.com/nba/story/_/...
If James doesn't play, it will be the seventh career game he missed against the Wolves. All of them have come with the Lakers.
Minnesota is 6-0 when James is out.
ESPN's story:
www.espn.com/nba/story/_/...
New York rising with Karl-Anthony Towns is a thing of beauty, as hard as it may be to watch from a Wolves lense.
December 12, 2024 at 1:11 AM
New York rising with Karl-Anthony Towns is a thing of beauty, as hard as it may be to watch from a Wolves lense.
NEW -- In front of Sam Darnold, Jordan Addison, and Josh Metellus, the Wolves proved they could win big. However, they will need to thrive in ugly games to finish with a top seed in their conference, just like the Vikings have done.
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The Wolves Need To Ride Ugly Wins To the Playoffs - Zone Coverage
Jordan Addison and Josh Metellus sat courtside at Target Center Monday night following the Minnesota Vikings’ 23-22 win over the Arizona Cardinals on
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December 3, 2024 at 7:10 PM
NEW -- In front of Sam Darnold, Jordan Addison, and Josh Metellus, the Wolves proved they could win big. However, they will need to thrive in ugly games to finish with a top seed in their conference, just like the Vikings have done.
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It hasn't been as polarizing or consistent as last year. Still, I'm noticing the Conley-Gobert PnR returning to the crutch of Minnesota's offense recently, even with Conley having his highest TOV% (12.9) since 2012-13.
It puts defenses in binds + promotes healthy ball movement.
It puts defenses in binds + promotes healthy ball movement.
November 30, 2024 at 3:39 PM
It hasn't been as polarizing or consistent as last year. Still, I'm noticing the Conley-Gobert PnR returning to the crutch of Minnesota's offense recently, even with Conley having his highest TOV% (12.9) since 2012-13.
It puts defenses in binds + promotes healthy ball movement.
It puts defenses in binds + promotes healthy ball movement.
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Rob Dillingham, You Are Cleared for Takeoff
The Wolves have brought along the #8 pick at his own pace, but his work ethic & natural ability have quickly become a necessary part of the rotation.
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The Wolves have brought along the #8 pick at his own pace, but his work ethic & natural ability have quickly become a necessary part of the rotation.
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Rob Dillingham, You Are Cleared for Takeoff
The Timberwolves have brought along the No. 8 overall pick at his own pace, but Rob Dillingham’s work ethic and natural ability have quickly become a necessary part of the rotation.
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November 30, 2024 at 12:21 AM
Rob Dillingham, You Are Cleared for Takeoff
The Wolves have brought along the #8 pick at his own pace, but his work ethic & natural ability have quickly become a necessary part of the rotation.
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The Wolves have brought along the #8 pick at his own pace, but his work ethic & natural ability have quickly become a necessary part of the rotation.
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A new deep for @canishoopus.bsky.social!
@timgarrison.bsky.social and I extensively broke down Rob Dillingham's impressive three-week stretch on both sides of the ball and why we believe he is ready for a larger role behind Mike Conley.
Check it out! ⤵️
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@timgarrison.bsky.social and I extensively broke down Rob Dillingham's impressive three-week stretch on both sides of the ball and why we believe he is ready for a larger role behind Mike Conley.
Check it out! ⤵️
www.canishoopus.com/2024/11/29/2...
Rob Dillingham, You Are Cleared for Takeoff
The Timberwolves have brought along the No. 8 overall pick at his own pace, but Rob Dillingham’s work ethic and natural ability have quickly become a necessary part of the rotation.
www.canishoopus.com
November 29, 2024 at 7:24 PM
A new deep for @canishoopus.bsky.social!
@timgarrison.bsky.social and I extensively broke down Rob Dillingham's impressive three-week stretch on both sides of the ball and why we believe he is ready for a larger role behind Mike Conley.
Check it out! ⤵️
www.canishoopus.com/2024/11/29/2...
@timgarrison.bsky.social and I extensively broke down Rob Dillingham's impressive three-week stretch on both sides of the ball and why we believe he is ready for a larger role behind Mike Conley.
Check it out! ⤵️
www.canishoopus.com/2024/11/29/2...
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Get ‘em Finchy. (Sound on)
November 26, 2024 at 6:33 PM
Get ‘em Finchy. (Sound on)
NEW -- It's hard for the Wolves to claim moral victories as a .500 team that has dropped 5 of its last 7 games. However, yesterday in Boston, they found a way to fill the void Mike Conley's absence leaves behind.
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What's the Best Way To Reduce Mike Conley's Workload? - Zone Coverage
The Minnesota Timberwolves have to reduce Mike Conley’s minutes this season. At least, that is what everyone thought they would do after Conley injured
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November 25, 2024 at 4:33 PM
NEW -- It's hard for the Wolves to claim moral victories as a .500 team that has dropped 5 of its last 7 games. However, yesterday in Boston, they found a way to fill the void Mike Conley's absence leaves behind.
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Only seven teenagers in Timberwolves history have scored at TD Garden. Rob Dillingham's 14 points give him the third most points in a game by a Wolves teenager in Boston.
1st -- Anthony Edwards, 24p (4/9/21)
2nd -- Kevin Garnett, 17p (12/22/95)
3rd -- Dillingham, 14p (today)
1st -- Anthony Edwards, 24p (4/9/21)
2nd -- Kevin Garnett, 17p (12/22/95)
3rd -- Dillingham, 14p (today)
November 25, 2024 at 3:14 AM
Only seven teenagers in Timberwolves history have scored at TD Garden. Rob Dillingham's 14 points give him the third most points in a game by a Wolves teenager in Boston.
1st -- Anthony Edwards, 24p (4/9/21)
2nd -- Kevin Garnett, 17p (12/22/95)
3rd -- Dillingham, 14p (today)
1st -- Anthony Edwards, 24p (4/9/21)
2nd -- Kevin Garnett, 17p (12/22/95)
3rd -- Dillingham, 14p (today)
Donte DiVincenzo started 61 of the Knicks' final 62 games last season. He averaged 17.7p in that span on 44.6% FG & 39.7% 3P.
Before that, he came off the bench in 20 of 22 games, averaging 9.1p on 42.5% FG & 42.7% 3P.
We'll see what the flip to the starters does for him today.
Before that, he came off the bench in 20 of 22 games, averaging 9.1p on 42.5% FG & 42.7% 3P.
We'll see what the flip to the starters does for him today.
November 24, 2024 at 8:23 PM
Donte DiVincenzo started 61 of the Knicks' final 62 games last season. He averaged 17.7p in that span on 44.6% FG & 39.7% 3P.
Before that, he came off the bench in 20 of 22 games, averaging 9.1p on 42.5% FG & 42.7% 3P.
We'll see what the flip to the starters does for him today.
Before that, he came off the bench in 20 of 22 games, averaging 9.1p on 42.5% FG & 42.7% 3P.
We'll see what the flip to the starters does for him today.
Tremendous see-what-your're-made-of game for Rob Dillingham -- assuming he plays with Mike Conley (toe sprain) out -- today in Boston.
Tangoing with Holiday, White, and Pritchard in one of the NBA's most historic venues.
I absolutely cannot wait.
Tangoing with Holiday, White, and Pritchard in one of the NBA's most historic venues.
I absolutely cannot wait.
November 24, 2024 at 7:54 PM
Tremendous see-what-your're-made-of game for Rob Dillingham -- assuming he plays with Mike Conley (toe sprain) out -- today in Boston.
Tangoing with Holiday, White, and Pritchard in one of the NBA's most historic venues.
I absolutely cannot wait.
Tangoing with Holiday, White, and Pritchard in one of the NBA's most historic venues.
I absolutely cannot wait.
Raptors since Saturday (2 games):
• 3-point OT loss to Celtics
• 11-point win over Pacers
• 4th league-wide in ORTG (125.2)
• Jakob Poeltl: 32.5p, 13.5r, 78.4% FG
• RJ Barrett: 32p, 10a, 9.5r, 45.5% FG
A 3-12 team playing with a pep in their step.
Wolves-Raptors, tonight.
• 3-point OT loss to Celtics
• 11-point win over Pacers
• 4th league-wide in ORTG (125.2)
• Jakob Poeltl: 32.5p, 13.5r, 78.4% FG
• RJ Barrett: 32p, 10a, 9.5r, 45.5% FG
A 3-12 team playing with a pep in their step.
Wolves-Raptors, tonight.
November 21, 2024 at 4:31 PM
Raptors since Saturday (2 games):
• 3-point OT loss to Celtics
• 11-point win over Pacers
• 4th league-wide in ORTG (125.2)
• Jakob Poeltl: 32.5p, 13.5r, 78.4% FG
• RJ Barrett: 32p, 10a, 9.5r, 45.5% FG
A 3-12 team playing with a pep in their step.
Wolves-Raptors, tonight.
• 3-point OT loss to Celtics
• 11-point win over Pacers
• 4th league-wide in ORTG (125.2)
• Jakob Poeltl: 32.5p, 13.5r, 78.4% FG
• RJ Barrett: 32p, 10a, 9.5r, 45.5% FG
A 3-12 team playing with a pep in their step.
Wolves-Raptors, tonight.
For those who missed it, Terrence Shannon Jr. had 34 points, 6 assists, and 6 boards this morning in his G-League debut.
Looked exactly like his 2024-25 Illinois self.
My film dive into TSJ from right after the draft:
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Looked exactly like his 2024-25 Illinois self.
My film dive into TSJ from right after the draft:
zonecoverage.com/2024/timberw...
November 21, 2024 at 1:51 AM
For those who missed it, Terrence Shannon Jr. had 34 points, 6 assists, and 6 boards this morning in his G-League debut.
Looked exactly like his 2024-25 Illinois self.
My film dive into TSJ from right after the draft:
zonecoverage.com/2024/timberw...
Looked exactly like his 2024-25 Illinois self.
My film dive into TSJ from right after the draft:
zonecoverage.com/2024/timberw...
Proud of this one.
Fans have rightfully jumped onto the Julius Randle Experience, chanting "JU-LI-US" after his walk-off winner on Sunday. But they must be willing to live with his drop-offs to see his game-dominating assents.
My latest for ZoneCoverage:
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Fans have rightfully jumped onto the Julius Randle Experience, chanting "JU-LI-US" after his walk-off winner on Sunday. But they must be willing to live with his drop-offs to see his game-dominating assents.
My latest for ZoneCoverage:
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Welcome To the Julius Randle Experience - Zone Coverage
Julius Randle backpedaled with his arms in the air and a red ring illuminating the game clock. Mike Conley and Anthony Edwards stormed Randle with
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November 19, 2024 at 5:39 PM
Proud of this one.
Fans have rightfully jumped onto the Julius Randle Experience, chanting "JU-LI-US" after his walk-off winner on Sunday. But they must be willing to live with his drop-offs to see his game-dominating assents.
My latest for ZoneCoverage:
zonecoverage.com/2024/timberw...
Fans have rightfully jumped onto the Julius Randle Experience, chanting "JU-LI-US" after his walk-off winner on Sunday. But they must be willing to live with his drop-offs to see his game-dominating assents.
My latest for ZoneCoverage:
zonecoverage.com/2024/timberw...
NEW -- The Julius Randle Experience took its biggest climb yesterday at Target Center.
Fans have rightfully jumped onto the Randle rollercoaster, but they must be willing to live through the drop-offs to see the dominant performances.
More for Zone Coverage:
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Fans have rightfully jumped onto the Randle rollercoaster, but they must be willing to live through the drop-offs to see the dominant performances.
More for Zone Coverage:
zonecoverage.com/2024/timberw...
Welcome To the Julius Randle Experience - Zone Coverage
Julius Randle backpedaled with his arms in the air and a red ring illuminating the game clock. Mike Conley and Anthony Edwards stormed Randle with
zonecoverage.com
November 18, 2024 at 7:05 PM
NEW -- The Julius Randle Experience took its biggest climb yesterday at Target Center.
Fans have rightfully jumped onto the Randle rollercoaster, but they must be willing to live through the drop-offs to see the dominant performances.
More for Zone Coverage:
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Fans have rightfully jumped onto the Randle rollercoaster, but they must be willing to live through the drop-offs to see the dominant performances.
More for Zone Coverage:
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He is a BAAAD man...
November 16, 2024 at 4:52 AM
He is a BAAAD man...
No DeMar DeRozan or Malik Monk tonight.
Can't help but think back to the Wolves taking care of injured teams early last season and how that has not been the case so far this year.
We will see what happens tonight.
Can't help but think back to the Wolves taking care of injured teams early last season and how that has not been the case so far this year.
We will see what happens tonight.
November 16, 2024 at 1:00 AM
No DeMar DeRozan or Malik Monk tonight.
Can't help but think back to the Wolves taking care of injured teams early last season and how that has not been the case so far this year.
We will see what happens tonight.
Can't help but think back to the Wolves taking care of injured teams early last season and how that has not been the case so far this year.
We will see what happens tonight.
NEW -- Chris Finch needs to mix things up and expand the rotation. Rob Dillingham gave a strong case for it to be him receiving a semi-consistent role moving forward.
On our first look last night at Dillingham in meaningful minutes, for ZoneCoverageMN:
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On our first look last night at Dillingham in meaningful minutes, for ZoneCoverageMN:
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Rob Dillingham Proved He's Ready For the Moment - Zone Coverage
In an August interview with KFAN, Tim Connelly told Dan Barreiro that Rob Dillingham’s minutes would not be free in his rookie year. If he made a silly
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November 14, 2024 at 9:06 PM
NEW -- Chris Finch needs to mix things up and expand the rotation. Rob Dillingham gave a strong case for it to be him receiving a semi-consistent role moving forward.
On our first look last night at Dillingham in meaningful minutes, for ZoneCoverageMN:
zonecoverage.com/2024/timberw...
On our first look last night at Dillingham in meaningful minutes, for ZoneCoverageMN:
zonecoverage.com/2024/timberw...