Dissecting the end of the Timberwolves’ run + Emanuel Reynoso’s departure

On Friday’s Daily Delivery podcast, host Michael Rand takes note of the joy of this season, the pain of how it ended for the Wolves and their fans and the big questions going forward. Plus he is joined by Jon Marthaler after a newsy day with Minnesota United.

The Minnesota Star Tribune
May 31, 2024 at 6:06AM
Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) pressured Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) in the first quarter Thursday. The Minnesota Timberwolves hosted the Dallas Mavericks at Target Center . (Jerry Holt)

Introduction: Host Michael Rand goes deep breaking down Minnesota’s humbling Game 5 loss to Dallas at Target Center, which ended the Western Conference finals. The Wolves came up short in their bid to win a championship but took a major step forward this year. How will they navigate the offseason and what lessons did they learn in a joyous season this year?

18:00: Jon Marthaler joins the show for some Minnesota United talk, including the big news that Emanuel Reynoso has been transferred away from the club. Can the Loons continue to thrive in his absence?

35:00: What should we focus on now that the Wolves season is over?

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Questions? Comments? Long-winded diatribes about nothing in particular? E-mail me at michael.rand@startribune.com.

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Michael Rand

Columnist / Reporter

Michael Rand is the Star Tribune's Digital Sports Senior Writer and host/creator of the Daily Delivery podcast. In 25 years covering Minnesota sports at the Star Tribune, he has seen just about everything (except, of course, a Vikings Super Bowl).

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