Jon Krawczynski
@jonkrawczynski.bsky.social
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.
Podcast: The Jon Krawczynski Show on TalkNorth Podcast Network.
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Live recording of the Jon Krawczynski Show with special guest Chris Finch.
Let’s talk Wolves, have some give-aways and help out Second Harvest Heartland at a time of year when families need food more than ever.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker knew he was pricing himself out of MN last season. Still, deep down, he thought maybe the Wolves would find a way to keep him.
Instead, he’s found a home in Atlanta and a role greater than he ever imagined.
And man, do the Wolves miss him
www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...
Instead, he’s found a home in Atlanta and a role greater than he ever imagined.
And man, do the Wolves miss him
www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...
Nickeil Alexander-Walker is boosting Hawks and making Wolves miss him
www.nytimes.com
January 1, 2026 at 2:46 AM
Nickeil Alexander-Walker knew he was pricing himself out of MN last season. Still, deep down, he thought maybe the Wolves would find a way to keep him.
Instead, he’s found a home in Atlanta and a role greater than he ever imagined.
And man, do the Wolves miss him
www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...
Instead, he’s found a home in Atlanta and a role greater than he ever imagined.
And man, do the Wolves miss him
www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...
Reposted by Jon Krawczynski
Wrote some words on today's events in Atlanta - www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...
Anthony Edwards leaves Timberwolves-Hawks early as Hawks win sans Trae Young
A frustrated Edwards threw a towel up in the air when coach Chris Finch pulled the starters with 7:52 left in the game.
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January 1, 2026 at 12:08 AM
Wrote some words on today's events in Atlanta - www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...
Hawks up 31-11 in bench scoring. The Wolves simply cannot survive 2-10 nights from Naz.
December 31, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Hawks up 31-11 in bench scoring. The Wolves simply cannot survive 2-10 nights from Naz.
This should be an all bench 4th quarter. Main Wolves just haven't played hard enough to merit any run.
December 31, 2025 at 9:42 PM
This should be an all bench 4th quarter. Main Wolves just haven't played hard enough to merit any run.
Micah Nori: "That was probably the worst half of basketball in five years since we've been here."
December 31, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Micah Nori: "That was probably the worst half of basketball in five years since we've been here."
Brutal finish the possession where Kreijci gets the 3, but the Wolves deserve that fate with the way they've played to this point.
December 31, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Brutal finish the possession where Kreijci gets the 3, but the Wolves deserve that fate with the way they've played to this point.
Six offensive rebounds for the Hawks already. Wolves stuck in mud.
December 31, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Six offensive rebounds for the Hawks already. Wolves stuck in mud.
“Season high the night before brain surgery HAS to be a good omen.”
Naz Reid’s breakout performance gave a Wolves super fan something to smile about on the eve of a critical day for him and his family.
It was probably just a coincidence. But what if it wasn’t?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/692...
Naz Reid’s breakout performance gave a Wolves super fan something to smile about on the eve of a critical day for him and his family.
It was probably just a coincidence. But what if it wasn’t?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/692...
Naz Reid’s breakout game comes on a big night for a beloved Timberwolves fan
Reid gave the struggling Minnesota bench a boost and perhaps inspired a fan in need.
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December 30, 2025 at 4:28 PM
“Season high the night before brain surgery HAS to be a good omen.”
Naz Reid’s breakout performance gave a Wolves super fan something to smile about on the eve of a critical day for him and his family.
It was probably just a coincidence. But what if it wasn’t?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/692...
Naz Reid’s breakout performance gave a Wolves super fan something to smile about on the eve of a critical day for him and his family.
It was probably just a coincidence. But what if it wasn’t?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/692...
Beringer minutes upcoming.
December 30, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Beringer minutes upcoming.
Anthony Edwards is a +24 in 28 minutes. Really all of that has come in the last 16 minutes.
December 30, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Anthony Edwards is a +24 in 28 minutes. Really all of that has come in the last 16 minutes.
Edwards' boomlet has changed the entire feel of this game. Wolves were dead in the water before he got going. Now they're playing with much more intention.
December 30, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Edwards' boomlet has changed the entire feel of this game. Wolves were dead in the water before he got going. Now they're playing with much more intention.
These are some really big minutes for Bones. Wolves haven't had much life at all, but he's brought energy.
December 30, 2025 at 1:45 AM
These are some really big minutes for Bones. Wolves haven't had much life at all, but he's brought energy.
McDaniels has returned after leaving early in the quarter with a poked eye.
December 30, 2025 at 1:35 AM
McDaniels has returned after leaving early in the quarter with a poked eye.
Edwards is off to a quiet start. Getting off the ball early and not really attacking like he can. With the team shooting as poorly as it is, he may need to amp up the aggression.
December 30, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Edwards is off to a quiet start. Getting off the ball early and not really attacking like he can. With the team shooting as poorly as it is, he may need to amp up the aggression.
I don’t know about that spot. Whew
December 25, 2025 at 10:43 PM
I don’t know about that spot. Whew
“There was a huge hole in the heart of the organization.”
Marc Lore, Alex Rodriguez and more go behind the scenes on the long, delicate process of bringing Kevin Garnett back into the fold in Minnesota.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...
Marc Lore, Alex Rodriguez and more go behind the scenes on the long, delicate process of bringing Kevin Garnett back into the fold in Minnesota.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...
Kevin Garnett’s Timberwolves return was a move years in the making
The process of bringing the organization's "Babe Ruth" back into the fold began long ago.
www.nytimes.com
December 25, 2025 at 2:41 PM
“There was a huge hole in the heart of the organization.”
Marc Lore, Alex Rodriguez and more go behind the scenes on the long, delicate process of bringing Kevin Garnett back into the fold in Minnesota.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...
Marc Lore, Alex Rodriguez and more go behind the scenes on the long, delicate process of bringing Kevin Garnett back into the fold in Minnesota.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...
Reposted by Jon Krawczynski
Neither Julius Randle nor Karl-Anthony Towns let down on Tuesday.
Story from Minnesota, coauthored with @jonkrawczynski.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...
Story from Minnesota, coauthored with @jonkrawczynski.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...
December 24, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Neither Julius Randle nor Karl-Anthony Towns let down on Tuesday.
Story from Minnesota, coauthored with @jonkrawczynski.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...
Story from Minnesota, coauthored with @jonkrawczynski.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...
Jeff Newton has been nails on the replays all year long.
December 24, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Jeff Newton has been nails on the replays all year long.
Find me another guard who can lock up like THAT and put up 36.
December 24, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Find me another guard who can lock up like THAT and put up 36.
Bones is 3-10 and it feels like he hasn't hit a shot in two hours. But he's a +20 tonight. 3 rebounds and 3 assists.
December 24, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Bones is 3-10 and it feels like he hasn't hit a shot in two hours. But he's a +20 tonight. 3 rebounds and 3 assists.
Randle, Reid and DiVincenzo are 7-30. Someone's gotta hit a shot down the stretch
December 24, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Randle, Reid and DiVincenzo are 7-30. Someone's gotta hit a shot down the stretch
Wolves down to 42/33/60 shooting splits. They haven't shot well here in forever.
December 24, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Wolves down to 42/33/60 shooting splits. They haven't shot well here in forever.
Wow. Conley was able to block that Kolek floater from behind
December 24, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Wow. Conley was able to block that Kolek floater from behind
KAT? Hooking an arm? Noooooo.
December 24, 2025 at 1:49 AM
KAT? Hooking an arm? Noooooo.
Naz Reid already has four rebounds. He's been so much better in that department for a while now. Critical against a team that likes to attack the offensive glass.
December 24, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Naz Reid already has four rebounds. He's been so much better in that department for a while now. Critical against a team that likes to attack the offensive glass.