La Velle E. Neal III on the Vikings draft, Timberwolves, Twins and PWHL

It’s a busy time of year, and it was reflected on Tuesday’s Daily Delivery podcast featuring host Michael Rand and Star Tribune columnist La Velle E. Neal III. Insights from the Vikings party, thoughts on Wolves vs. Nuggets, a Twins injury update and a PWHL update are all part of the discussion.

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April 30, 2024 at 2:11PM
From left to right, Minnesota Vikings owner Zygi Wilf, head coach Kevin O'Connell, first round draft picks J.J. McCarthy and Dallas Turner, general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and owner Mark Wilf. (Abbie Parr/The Associated Press)

Introduction: Host Michael Rand gets right into things with Star Tribune columnist La Velle E. Neal III on a number of subjects. Neal was at the Vikings draft party last week and reports on the enthusiasm of the fan base after first-round picks of J.J. McCarthy and Dallas Turner.

Rand and Neal also break down how the Wolves dismantled the Suns and what a series against Denver will look like, while Neal offers a July timeline for the return of Royce Lewis even as the Twins continue to surge. Plus Neal has good perspective on the PWHL and Minnesota’s push toward the playoffs.

27:00: More analysis of the NBA playoffs from Rand, praise for the Twins bullpen and a listener tries to explain the Falcons’ decision to draft Michael Penix Jr.

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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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about the writer

Michael Rand

Columnist / Reporter

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

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