Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Lynx, who took a 94-89 win over New York in the title game of the Commissioner’s Cup. Though the victory doesn’t count in the standings, it was the seventh in a row for the Lynx. Players pocketed $30,000 each for the victory, and the Lynx served notice about their place in the league. Plus Rand gets into another frustrating Twins loss and a bad stretch for Minnesota United.
Can the Timberwolves draft their point guard of the future?
On Wednesday’s Daily Delivery podcast, host Michael Rand and Star Tribune Timberwolves beat writer Chris Hine talked about the team’s biggest needs heading into Wednesday’s NBA draft. Finding an eventual successor for Mike Conley Jr. is a top priority.
9:00: Star Tribune Timberwolves writer Chris Hine joins Rand ahead of the NBA draft, a two-night affair that starts Wednesday. The Wolves have picks No. 27 and 37. Can they nab their point guard of the future with what they have to work with?
31:00: Two giants of Minnesota hockey are headed to the Hall of Fame.
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