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.
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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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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.
nytimes.com/athletic/703...
Dosunmu took his first steps in them against the Hawks.
nytimes.com/athletic/703...
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.
nytimes.com
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.
Good vibes return for the Wolves against the short-handed Hawks. Great offense, ball movement. Shot 59%.
Edwards: 30p, 6r, 6a
Randle: 18p, 12r, 10a
Gobert: 18p, 7-7 FG
Dosunmu: 21p ,9-13
Edwards: 30p, 6r, 6a
Randle: 18p, 12r, 10a
Gobert: 18p, 7-7 FG
Dosunmu: 21p ,9-13
February 10, 2026 at 3:29 AM
Good vibes return for the Wolves against the short-handed Hawks. Great offense, ball movement. Shot 59%.
Edwards: 30p, 6r, 6a
Randle: 18p, 12r, 10a
Gobert: 18p, 7-7 FG
Dosunmu: 21p ,9-13
Edwards: 30p, 6r, 6a
Randle: 18p, 12r, 10a
Gobert: 18p, 7-7 FG
Dosunmu: 21p ,9-13
That's a triple-double for Julius Randle: 18, 10 and 10. Nice bounce back for him after a rough couple of weeks.
February 10, 2026 at 3:25 AM
That's a triple-double for Julius Randle: 18, 10 and 10. Nice bounce back for him after a rough couple of weeks.
23, 12 rebounds and five assists for NAW. Bless him.
February 10, 2026 at 3:14 AM
23, 12 rebounds and five assists for NAW. Bless him.
Ayo's pace pushing is really, really important for this team.
February 10, 2026 at 2:59 AM
Ayo's pace pushing is really, really important for this team.
Jock Landale's neck is scratched all to hell after that Naz-Gueye scuffle.
February 10, 2026 at 2:55 AM
Jock Landale's neck is scratched all to hell after that Naz-Gueye scuffle.
Wolves led by 31, but Atlanta cuts it to 19 at the end of the third. Big first five minutes coming.
February 10, 2026 at 2:49 AM
Wolves led by 31, but Atlanta cuts it to 19 at the end of the third. Big first five minutes coming.
Wolves are finding Rudy tonight ... and he's catching it.
February 10, 2026 at 2:39 AM
Wolves are finding Rudy tonight ... and he's catching it.
Beef Stew is gonna be sitting out for a long time after that one. Whew.
February 10, 2026 at 2:20 AM
Beef Stew is gonna be sitting out for a long time after that one. Whew.