Jonah Maves
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Covering the Minnesota Timberwolves + Lynx • Writing w/ Zone Coverage MN
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The Timberwolves Are Being Hindered By A Lack Of Lineup Versatility - Zone Coverage
Entering the season, the Minnesota Timberwolves had uncertainty about their rotation. Minnesota elected to run it back this year with the same nucleus as
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The Timberwolves have plenty of talent, but they are hindered by their lack of lineup versatility.
Below, I detail how the Guard room has had a domino effect on lineup combos, and why Naz Reid and Jaden McDaniels are the Wolves' most versatile pieces.
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Below, I detail how the Guard room has had a domino effect on lineup combos, and why Naz Reid and Jaden McDaniels are the Wolves' most versatile pieces.
zonecoverage.com/2026/timberw...
SGA is just such an insane rim finisher.
Everything feels like it has a chance to go in.
Everything feels like it has a chance to go in.
January 30, 2026 at 6:19 PM
SGA is just such an insane rim finisher.
Everything feels like it has a chance to go in.
Everything feels like it has a chance to go in.
Rudy Gobert single handedly shuts down a downhill SGA - IHart 2 on 1
January 30, 2026 at 5:54 PM
Rudy Gobert single handedly shuts down a downhill SGA - IHart 2 on 1
Damn near perfect late clock defense from Jaden McDaniels on SGA, still doesn't matter.
January 30, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Damn near perfect late clock defense from Jaden McDaniels on SGA, still doesn't matter.
It was an end of clock grenade, but a nice slightly swaying catch and shoot three from Jaden McDaniels.
Clean mechanics and footwork. I much more prefer when he hops into his 3PA rather than the one-two step gallop.
Clean mechanics and footwork. I much more prefer when he hops into his 3PA rather than the one-two step gallop.
January 30, 2026 at 5:43 PM
It was an end of clock grenade, but a nice slightly swaying catch and shoot three from Jaden McDaniels.
Clean mechanics and footwork. I much more prefer when he hops into his 3PA rather than the one-two step gallop.
Clean mechanics and footwork. I much more prefer when he hops into his 3PA rather than the one-two step gallop.
I like the mid-court ball screen here, OKC is just slightly off with their recovery, and Naz Reid can walk into a straight on three.
January 30, 2026 at 5:17 PM
I like the mid-court ball screen here, OKC is just slightly off with their recovery, and Naz Reid can walk into a straight on three.
Rudy Gobert with the pump, dunk, and finger taste?
January 30, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Rudy Gobert with the pump, dunk, and finger taste?
Seems like a spot where Naz Reid needs to tag the roll.
My best guess is that he assumed it was coming from the weak side, but Jaden McDaniels was pinned to SGA, which is fair. Hard to force yourself into helping strong side.
My best guess is that he assumed it was coming from the weak side, but Jaden McDaniels was pinned to SGA, which is fair. Hard to force yourself into helping strong side.
January 30, 2026 at 4:54 PM
Seems like a spot where Naz Reid needs to tag the roll.
My best guess is that he assumed it was coming from the weak side, but Jaden McDaniels was pinned to SGA, which is fair. Hard to force yourself into helping strong side.
My best guess is that he assumed it was coming from the weak side, but Jaden McDaniels was pinned to SGA, which is fair. Hard to force yourself into helping strong side.
The mid-range craft from Anthony Edwards is developing at an exponential rate.
What a pass to find Rudy Gobert.
What a pass to find Rudy Gobert.
January 30, 2026 at 4:44 PM
The mid-range craft from Anthony Edwards is developing at an exponential rate.
What a pass to find Rudy Gobert.
What a pass to find Rudy Gobert.
Bones Hyland and Anthony Edwards both got caught up in screens on this OKC BLOB, however the effort here is lackluster.
You would like the defense to tilt a bit more with just a couple of seconds on the shot clock here. Far too easy.
You would like the defense to tilt a bit more with just a couple of seconds on the shot clock here. Far too easy.
January 30, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Bones Hyland and Anthony Edwards both got caught up in screens on this OKC BLOB, however the effort here is lackluster.
You would like the defense to tilt a bit more with just a couple of seconds on the shot clock here. Far too easy.
You would like the defense to tilt a bit more with just a couple of seconds on the shot clock here. Far too easy.
OKC puts two on the ball off the Anthony Edwards pindown.
Isaiah Joe is able to hold up Rudy Gobert on the roll while Isaiah Hartenstein recovers, but Rudy does not care.
Isaiah Joe is able to hold up Rudy Gobert on the roll while Isaiah Hartenstein recovers, but Rudy does not care.
January 30, 2026 at 4:28 PM
OKC puts two on the ball off the Anthony Edwards pindown.
Isaiah Joe is able to hold up Rudy Gobert on the roll while Isaiah Hartenstein recovers, but Rudy does not care.
Isaiah Joe is able to hold up Rudy Gobert on the roll while Isaiah Hartenstein recovers, but Rudy does not care.
Exact same possession, just with Jaden McDaniels instead of DDV.
January 30, 2026 at 4:21 PM
Exact same possession, just with Jaden McDaniels instead of DDV.
I made a video
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker Cannot Stop Shooting Lefty
YouTube video by Jonah Maves: Timberwolves | NBA | Draft Coverage
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January 29, 2026 at 7:27 PM
I made a video
youtu.be/ToIxRYTX8y4
youtu.be/ToIxRYTX8y4
The Timberwolves have plenty of talent, but they are hindered by their lack of lineup versatility.
Below, I detail how the Guard room has had a domino effect on lineup combos, and why Naz Reid and Jaden McDaniels are the Wolves' most versatile pieces.
zonecoverage.com/2026/timberw...
Below, I detail how the Guard room has had a domino effect on lineup combos, and why Naz Reid and Jaden McDaniels are the Wolves' most versatile pieces.
zonecoverage.com/2026/timberw...
The Timberwolves Are Being Hindered By A Lack Of Lineup Versatility - Zone Coverage
Entering the season, the Minnesota Timberwolves had uncertainty about their rotation. Minnesota elected to run it back this year with the same nucleus as
zonecoverage.com
January 29, 2026 at 6:04 PM
The Timberwolves have plenty of talent, but they are hindered by their lack of lineup versatility.
Below, I detail how the Guard room has had a domino effect on lineup combos, and why Naz Reid and Jaden McDaniels are the Wolves' most versatile pieces.
zonecoverage.com/2026/timberw...
Below, I detail how the Guard room has had a domino effect on lineup combos, and why Naz Reid and Jaden McDaniels are the Wolves' most versatile pieces.
zonecoverage.com/2026/timberw...
Julius Randle’s shot chart from his 31 point output tonight vs Dallas is truly incredible.
Every single make was within the lane lines.
Middle of the floor mastery.
Every single make was within the lane lines.
Middle of the floor mastery.
January 29, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Julius Randle’s shot chart from his 31 point output tonight vs Dallas is truly incredible.
Every single make was within the lane lines.
Middle of the floor mastery.
Every single make was within the lane lines.
Middle of the floor mastery.
Joan Beringer sticks in his drop, leans towards the roller, then explodes to pin Caleb Martin's lay off the glass with ferocity.
January 29, 2026 at 6:18 AM
Joan Beringer sticks in his drop, leans towards the roller, then explodes to pin Caleb Martin's lay off the glass with ferocity.
Anthony Edwards was called for a technical foul, complaining about the lack of a whistle here.
While it is not a ton of contact, Caleb Martin definitely contacted his arm.
Not to mention the fact that every other player of Ant's caliber likely gets this call.
While it is not a ton of contact, Caleb Martin definitely contacted his arm.
Not to mention the fact that every other player of Ant's caliber likely gets this call.
January 29, 2026 at 6:10 AM
Anthony Edwards was called for a technical foul, complaining about the lack of a whistle here.
While it is not a ton of contact, Caleb Martin definitely contacted his arm.
Not to mention the fact that every other player of Ant's caliber likely gets this call.
While it is not a ton of contact, Caleb Martin definitely contacted his arm.
Not to mention the fact that every other player of Ant's caliber likely gets this call.
The Donte DiVincenzo possession to possession experience is unlike any other
wowzers
wowzers
January 29, 2026 at 6:06 AM
The Donte DiVincenzo possession to possession experience is unlike any other
wowzers
wowzers
Rudy Gobert behind the back feed to Donte DiVincenzo on the Get action, screen flip, DDV drills the three.
January 29, 2026 at 6:03 AM
Rudy Gobert behind the back feed to Donte DiVincenzo on the Get action, screen flip, DDV drills the three.
Naz Reid holds his own in isolation against Brandon Williams at the end of the shotclock.
January 29, 2026 at 5:58 AM
Naz Reid holds his own in isolation against Brandon Williams at the end of the shotclock.
Bones Hyland hostage dribble out of the ball screen into a smooth near hand finish whew.
January 29, 2026 at 5:55 AM
Bones Hyland hostage dribble out of the ball screen into a smooth near hand finish whew.
Joan Beringer continues to make an impact on the offensive glass.
January 29, 2026 at 5:52 AM
Joan Beringer continues to make an impact on the offensive glass.
What a beautiful end of clock baseline bounce pass from Jaylen Clark to Naz Reid in the opposite corner wow.
January 29, 2026 at 5:49 AM
What a beautiful end of clock baseline bounce pass from Jaylen Clark to Naz Reid in the opposite corner wow.
The occasional Rudy Gobert dribble drive this season has been, something.
January 29, 2026 at 5:47 AM
The occasional Rudy Gobert dribble drive this season has been, something.
Clean PnR split from Anthony Edwards to draw the foul
January 29, 2026 at 5:43 AM
Clean PnR split from Anthony Edwards to draw the foul