Nolan O'Hara

Nolan O'Hara

Joined: Apr 24, 2024

Nolan O'Hara covers all things Minnesota sports, primarily the Timberwolves, for Bring Me The News and Sports Illustrated's On SI network. He previously worked as a copy editor at the St. Paul Pioneer Press and is a graduate of the University of Minnesota's Hubbard School of Journalism. His work has appeared in the Pioneer Press, Ratchet & Wrench magazine, the Minnesota Daily and a number of local newspapers in Minnesota, among other publications.

Minnesota Timberwolves lead assistant coach Micah Nori reacts during the first quarter against the Dallas Mavericks in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals at American Airlines Center in Dallas on May 28, 2024.

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Kevin Durant attends a WNBA game between the Atlanta Dream and LA Sparks at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on May 27, 2025.

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San Antonio Spurs guard Chris Paul dribbles up court against the Golden State Warriors in the third quarter at Chase Center in San Francisco on April 9, 2025.

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Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso during the second quarter in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on May 28, 2025.

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Minnesota Timberwolves co-owner Alex Rodriguez and girlfriend Jaclyn Cordeiro attend Game 1 of the first-round series between the Los Angeles Lakers and Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on April 19, 2025.

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NBA owners will vote to confirm Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore as the next majority owners of the Wolves and Lynx in late June, according to a report from The Athletic.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards warms up before Game 5 of the Western Conference finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on May 28, 2025.

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What Edwards has accomplished in five seasons rival all-time greats. He should be excited for what's to come in three, four and five years.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) during the second quarter in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on May 28, 2025.

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Key players heading to free agency, the potential for a trade, the upcoming draft and more questions are in Minnesota's future this offseason.

Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid and Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) go for the ball during the second quarter in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on May 28, 2025.

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Minnesota no-showed in Game 5, and for the second straight season, it was knocked out of the Western Conference finals in five games.

Minnesota Timberwolves assistant coach Micah Nori against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center in Phoenix on Jan. 29, 2025.

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But there is a local connection among Phoenix's reported top-five candidates.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards shoots the ball past Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren in the second half during Game 4 of the Western Conference finals at Target Center in Minneapolis on May 26, 2025.

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Minnesota had 23 giveaways and gave up 19 offensive rebounds in Monday night's loss.

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert attempts to shoot the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace in the second half during Game 4 of the Western Conference finals at Target Center in Minneapolis on May 26, 2025.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams combined for 74 points to power OKC Monday night.

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle questions the call of referee Zach Zarba in the third quarter during Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal against the Golden State Warriors at Target Center in Minneapolis on May 6, 2025.

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Minnesota will either even the series, or OKC will take a 3-1 lead Monday night.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards reacts after a basket against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half in Game 3 of the Western Conference at Target Center in Minneapolis on May 24, 2025.

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Edwards is quick to lift up his teammates, something he did once again after Saturday's Game 3 victory.

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle reacts against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals at Target Center in Minneapolis on May 24, 2025.

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Randle scored 24 points on 9-for-15 shooting in Minnesota's blowout of OKC Saturday night.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Terrence Shannon Jr. shoots the ball against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals at Target Center in Minneapolis on May 24, 2025.

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Shannon scored 15 points in 13 minutes in Minnesota's blowout win over the Thunder on Saturday.