Victor Wembanyama Creates a Wolves Problem Naz Reid Can’t Solve Alone
The Minnesota Timberwolves have spent years building one of the NBA’s biggest frontcourts. That approach helped turn them into a…
Zakir Hassan
Zakir covers the NBA for Last Word on Sports, with a focus on team building, player development, and the decisions that shape a franchise's future. An English literature graduate, he combines reporting and analysis to break down the league's biggest stories, from trade rumors and roster moves to playoff races and long-term team trends. His goal is simple: help readers understand not just what happened, but why it matters.
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A Ja Morant Trade Could Become Minnesota’s Most Expensive Gamble
The Minnesota Timberwolves have been linked to several star players since their season ended. Ja Morant remains one of the…
Anthony Edwards’ Frustration Points to a Bigger Timberwolves Problem
Anthony Edwards has spent the last few years changing expectations in Minnesota. What once looked like a rebuilding project has…
Timberwolves Enter Biggest Summer Since Drafting Anthony Edwards
The Timberwolves spent years trying to become contenders. After finally reaching that level, the challenge is staying there, making this…
Why Alex Karaban Could Be the Timberwolves’ Smartest Draft Pick
Alex Karaban outlines a simple draft path for the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Wolves hold picks 28 and 59 in the…
Why The Minnesota Timberwolves Must Choose Their Identity
The Minnesota Timberwolves are no longer searching for relevance. They have spent the past few seasons proving they belong among…
The Minnesota Timberwolves Built a Great Defense and an Incomplete Offense
The Minnesota Timberwolves spent years building a team capable of winning playoff games with defense. That work is largely finished.…
Why the Timberwolves Can’t Afford to Sell Low on Rudy Gobert
Trade rumors involving Rudy Gobert appear every offseason. Most disappear quickly because Minnesota still relies heavily on his defensive ability.…
Anthony Davis Fits the Timberwolves Better Than Giannis Antetokounmpo
The Minnesota Timberwolves have spent months linked to Giannis Antetokounmpo, which makes sense because few players can change a franchise…
Why Timberwolves’ Karl-Anthony Towns Trade Success Rests On A First-Round Rookie
Karl-Anthony Towns remains one of the most popular players in Minnesota Timberwolves history, even after the trade that sent him…
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