Will Ragatz

Will Ragatz

Joined: Jul 15, 2024

Will Ragatz is a senior writer for Vikings On SI, who also covers the Twins, Timberwolves, Gophers, and other Minnesota teams. He is a credentialed Minnesota Vikings beat reporter, covering the team extensively at practices, games and throughout the NFL draft and free agency period. Ragatz attended Northwestern University, where he studied at the prestigious Medill School of Journalism. During his time as a student, he covered Northwestern Wildcats football and basketball for SB Nation’s Inside NU, eventually serving as co-editor-in-chief in his junior year. In the fall of 2018, Will interned in Sports Illustrated’s newsroom in New York City, where he wrote articles on Major League Baseball, college football, and college basketball for SI.com.

May 8, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) reacts to missing a shot against the San Antonio Spurs in the second half during game three of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Target Center.

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May 8, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) in the second half against the Minnesota Timberwolves during game three of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Target Center.

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May 4, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forwards Julius Randle (30) and Jaden McDaniels (3) try to keep San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) back in the second half during game one of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Frost Bank Center.

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May 8, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) dribbles against the San Antonio Spurs in the second half during game three of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Target Center.

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Apr 30, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; A general view of Target Center during Game 6 of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs between the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center.

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One team will take an important 2-1 lead in this second-round series on Friday night.

May 6, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) shoots over San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (3) in the first half during game two of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Frost Bank Center.

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Minnesota trailed by nearly 50 points in the fourth quarter of a 38-point blowout loss to the Spurs.

Apr 23, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) talks with guard Ayo Dosunmu (13) during a free throw by the Denver Nuggets in the first quarter at Target Center.

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Anthony Edwards' stunning recovery seems to have him poised to play in Game 1 on Monday night.

Apr 25, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) warms up before the game against the Denver Nuggets at Target Center.

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Edwards, who is listed as questionable, reportedly wants to play on Monday night.

Apr 10, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Terrence Shannon Jr. (1) walks off the court after the game against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center.

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If Shannon is going to be a wild card for the Wolves, he needs to lock in on the defensive end.

Apr 25, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley (10) celebrates with fans as he makes a three-point shot against the Denver Nuggets in the fourth quarter at Target Center.

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It'll be another late start in this series, although not quite as late as Games 2 and 5.

Apr 25, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) and forward Jaden McDaniels (3) help up forward Julius Randle (30) after a foul by the Denver Nuggets in the first quarter at Target Center.

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Do the Wolves have enough to close out the Nuggets in one of the next three games?

Apr 23, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) works around Denver Nuggets guard Bruce Brown (11) in the fourth quarter at Target Center.

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Will the Nuggets even the series, or will the Wolves take a commanding 3-1 lead?

Apr 10, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) warms up before the game against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center.

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After McDaniels bluntly called out five Nuggets players on Monday, the two sides had a few days to react to his comments.

Apr 20, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; NBA referee Tony Brothers (25) during the first half between the Minnesota Timberwolves against the Denver Nuggets during game two of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Ball Arena.

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It didn't end up costing the Wolves, but this was a bizarre ruling from the veteran official.

Apr 20, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) defends on Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) in the second half during game two of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Ball Arena.

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On a day where he felt disrespected, Rudy Gobert delivered in a huge moment for the Timberwolves.

Apr 18, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) warms up before game one against the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Ball Arena.

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The Wolves will look to avoid falling into a deep 0-2 hole on Monday night in Denver.