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The Vikings still have room to add players in free agency, but they've largely turned their attention to the upcoming NFL draft. What players and positions should they be targeting? We talked about that and more on this week's Access Vikings podcast. You can listen on startribune.com and download via iTunes.

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The Timberwolves can move closer to locking up a playoff berth or cause widespread panic among their fan base depending on how they fare Thursday night in Denver (9:30 p.m., FSN and TNT).

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"Ricky Rubio is gone, but he's also correct. His game has improved under a new system. Meanwhile, the Wolves, who are capable of good basketball, lack any semblance of consistency, especially on defense."

"Simba55" commenting on startribune.com.

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"If they can't re-sign all of Diggs, Kendricks, Barr, and Hunter, who's the guy they let go? For me, Diggs is the most replaceable. I love the guy, but he's frequently banged up/injured so it's hard to justify the contract he'll likely get."

Stefon Diggs

@brettmcnugget