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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What I'm hearing about the Timberwolves' very real pursuit of Giannis
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The Wolves and Giannis. Looking at all of the circumstances surrounding Minnesota's very real interest in the Bucks superstar.
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Gambling. Racism. Gambling again. And now, alleged salary cap circumvention by the Clippers. When the NBA has problems of this magnitude, it calls the same law firm. W @mikevorkunov.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/704...
Inside the NBA’s relationship with the firm that investigates its biggest scandals
For the past two decades, when the NBA has needed a sensitive issue investigated, it's repeatedly called on the same law firm.
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February 13, 2026 at 4:13 PM
Gambling. Racism. Gambling again. And now, alleged salary cap circumvention by the Clippers. When the NBA has problems of this magnitude, it calls the same law firm. W @mikevorkunov.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/704...
Haha! Hey, I'll take any vote I can get! Go Bengals!
February 13, 2026 at 4:23 PM
Haha! Hey, I'll take any vote I can get! Go Bengals!
Much appreciated!
February 13, 2026 at 4:22 PM
Much appreciated!
A smiling Julius Randle, a tweaked offense and the look of the starting lineup: things to watch for as the Timberwolves head into the break.
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As Timberwolves enter NBA All-Star break, Julius Randle is smiling again
Now comes the sprint. The Wolves have 26 games left in a crowded West. Can a re-energized Randle lead the charge?
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February 13, 2026 at 3:33 PM
A smiling Julius Randle, a tweaked offense and the look of the starting lineup: things to watch for as the Timberwolves head into the break.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/703...
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A hamstring strain will prevent Alex Sarr from playing in the Rising Stars exhibition at All-Star weekend — and prevent a national audience from seeing the unique 20-year-old big man. But this piece from @theathletic.com shows Sarr's massive improvement.
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Alex Sarr film study: ‘You’ve got to be a little bit different to be great’ (Gift Article)
As the NBA has transformed into a game of pace and space, the Wizards' second-year big man is learning how to use his precocious skills.
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February 12, 2026 at 5:20 PM
A hamstring strain will prevent Alex Sarr from playing in the Rising Stars exhibition at All-Star weekend — and prevent a national audience from seeing the unique 20-year-old big man. But this piece from @theathletic.com shows Sarr's massive improvement.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/703...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/703...
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Mohamed Diawara’s love for basketball started on a side hoop parallel to a girl’s basketball practice.
Twelve years later, the 51st pick is turning heads on a title-contending team.
Exclusive:
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Twelve years later, the 51st pick is turning heads on a title-contending team.
Exclusive:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/704...
Knicks' Mohamed Diawara fell in love with basketball watching his sister
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February 12, 2026 at 1:51 PM
Mohamed Diawara’s love for basketball started on a side hoop parallel to a girl’s basketball practice.
Twelve years later, the 51st pick is turning heads on a title-contending team.
Exclusive:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/704...
Twelve years later, the 51st pick is turning heads on a title-contending team.
Exclusive:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/704...
Julius caps a big-time night with a soaring dunk for 40 points. A big smile on his face. That's the way the Wolves want to go into the break.
February 12, 2026 at 3:19 AM
Julius caps a big-time night with a soaring dunk for 40 points. A big smile on his face. That's the way the Wolves want to go into the break.
Julius Rnadle getting a standing ovation for bully balling these Blazers. An overpowering night for him.
February 12, 2026 at 3:15 AM
Julius Rnadle getting a standing ovation for bully balling these Blazers. An overpowering night for him.
Ayo with some razzle-dazzle!
February 12, 2026 at 3:05 AM
Ayo with some razzle-dazzle!
Krejci takes some WILD shots
February 12, 2026 at 3:01 AM
Krejci takes some WILD shots
The Wolves have scored 33 points off of 21 Portland turnovers, and there's still 10:30 to play.
February 12, 2026 at 2:56 AM
The Wolves have scored 33 points off of 21 Portland turnovers, and there's still 10:30 to play.
Not Bones' finest hour.
February 12, 2026 at 2:48 AM
Not Bones' finest hour.
Avdija is not getting the calls he normally gets. It's flustered him.
February 12, 2026 at 2:40 AM
Avdija is not getting the calls he normally gets. It's flustered him.
Wolves again doing a nice job involving Rudy in the offense. There's been an ugly possession or two, but it's been profitable in the aggregate.
February 12, 2026 at 2:37 AM
Wolves again doing a nice job involving Rudy in the offense. There's been an ugly possession or two, but it's been profitable in the aggregate.
The boards have not been kind to the Wolves tonight. Blazers size and hustle winning out.
February 12, 2026 at 2:19 AM
The boards have not been kind to the Wolves tonight. Blazers size and hustle winning out.
Scoot Henderson is playing great. 15 points, a couple 3s, getting to the rim. Good to see after a tough start to his career.
February 12, 2026 at 2:02 AM
Scoot Henderson is playing great. 15 points, a couple 3s, getting to the rim. Good to see after a tough start to his career.
Ant flu game? 9p 3-4 FG, 3r in the first quarter.
February 12, 2026 at 1:39 AM
Ant flu game? 9p 3-4 FG, 3r in the first quarter.
Really good energy from the Wolves to start this game. A nice departure from recent slow starts.
February 12, 2026 at 1:21 AM
Really good energy from the Wolves to start this game. A nice departure from recent slow starts.
Hate that call on Randle. Just because a guy falls down, doesn't mean it was a foul.
February 12, 2026 at 1:15 AM
Hate that call on Randle. Just because a guy falls down, doesn't mean it was a foul.
Jaden vs Deni could be explosive.
February 12, 2026 at 1:14 AM
Jaden vs Deni could be explosive.
Naz Reid fined $35K for his dust-up with Mo Gueye. Wasn't expecting any suspension because there were no punches thrown, but you just never know.
February 11, 2026 at 8:03 PM
Naz Reid fined $35K for his dust-up with Mo Gueye. Wasn't expecting any suspension because there were no punches thrown, but you just never know.
The love Nickeil Alexander-Walker felt at Target Center on Monday night showed Ayo Dosunmu just how big the shoes are that he has to fill.
Dosunmu took his first steps in them against the Hawks.
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Dosunmu took his first steps in them against the Hawks.
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s return to Minnesota shows Ayo Dosunmu the way
NAW was a fan favorite for the Timberwolves. The newly acquired Dosunmu shares many of his positive traits.
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February 10, 2026 at 3:10 PM
The love Nickeil Alexander-Walker felt at Target Center on Monday night showed Ayo Dosunmu just how big the shoes are that he has to fill.
Dosunmu took his first steps in them against the Hawks.
nytimes.com/athletic/703...
Dosunmu took his first steps in them against the Hawks.
nytimes.com/athletic/703...
Wolves had 70 points in the paint tonight.
February 10, 2026 at 3:38 AM
Wolves had 70 points in the paint tonight.