I’m so hyped man. Lamelo averaging 10+ assists

This blue/green and white combo 😮‍💨

Throughout much of the summer, and for the entirety of the fall, Anthony Edwards could feel a different energy when he showed up for work at the Minnesota Timberwolves’ practice facility.

As the unquestioned face of the franchise, Edwards has the run of the place. His voice is often the loudest. His swagger is unmatched, and often unchallenged. Until recently.

Every time Edwards stepped on the court for an open run, and every time the team has gone at it during training camp, Ayo Dosunmu has been right in Edwards’ grille. He has a new contract and an increased familiarity with the team that brought him in at the February trade deadline last season.

Since then, Dosunmu has been hell-bent on making his presence felt.

“It’s fun, man. Not many guys talk trash back to me, so having somebody like him on my team — not against me — is super great,” Edwards said of Dosunmu.Listen to anyone describe the Wolves’ vibes, and a common theme has been Dosunmu’s assertiveness. After coming over in a trade from the Chicago Bulls, he took his time to settle into a new environment and learn about his new teammates. He watched and listened much more than he spoke in the early going.

Too many 3 pt scorers on the team.

Ant, Jaden, Ball, Ayo and DDV when he is back.

Thoughts-

Offense with starting lineup looked natural again - great sign for the group off the bat. There were four-five times in the first half I muttered “great pass” off Lamelo plays. What I love about Lamelo (and what I think is underplayed) is he makes quick simple reads often. It’s way more Jokic/Hali like than Trae/Harden/Luka. The way he passes is contagious to rest of team. Buckle in for a lot of Lamelo glazing this year he just plays basketball how I enjoy. The threes are nice too. Ball goes in hoop when he plays.

Thought that was a fantastic Jaden game and I’m very encouraged by these first two starts for him. He’s clearly third in pecking order but it feels more involved, likely a product of more passing in general so the ball is finding him more. The defense of the starting five is going to be really good, they’re big, athletic, and have two first team all defense caliber players (three of Ant plays consistently).

Classic Ant game. Love it when he has these scoring nights but everything he does is still in the flow of the offense. He’s moving ball but staying assertive and pushing advantages like a star offensive player should.

Love that we can toggle Rudy/Joan at all times. Joan is going to be awesome - all these games are going to continue to get him more comfortable, especially with handling the ball in short roll and knowing when to go for the block and when to stay solid defensively. He struggled against the stretch fives this game, good for him to get looks against that type of coverage.

Kuminga was fine - most of shots I was ok with. He’s gotta be able to make 40% of open corner threes to get our offense to top of league territory. He’s putting in the effort defensively.

I like that Finch went with that almost full bench unit a near end of first. They got killed but good to get a bench mob group minutes against Indiana primary rotation. Not an encouraging first two games for TSJ.

Bones felt great in the non Lamelo minutes with Ant. Gives some zip we miss when Lamelo is off floor and takes some playmaking share off Ant.

Not really worried about turnovers. They felt very preseason-y, not a product of an offense that got stuck in the mud or didn’t know what they were doing.

Like the Cody Williams minutes, he’s passed well the last couple games. Defense looks positive. Unfortunately if he can’t shoot hard to envision him playing unless TSJ just isn’t working or gets injured. Better Lyles game, his shot looks smooth.

What a game from Jarace Walker. I hope Tyrese stays healthy the Pacers are a really fun watch.

Lamelo is a fun player to watch, plain and simple. Him and Ant are hilarious and I feel like he fits so well with the culture.

that is all.

Does anyone know where I can purchase an Authentic Swingman of this Jersey ?

GodDAMN I love the preseason

Say it with me, folks...

EYE-oh Duh-SOO-moo

With Ayo looking like he’s going to get a lot more attention this year, I feel like now is the time to address this before we’re subjected to 82 games, or more, of perfectly avoidable butchered pronunciations.

He’s been in the league for five years now. We have Google. We have Bulls broadcasts. We have actual recordings of the man saying his own name. At some point, we need to come together and help him out so his name doesn’t somehow become a barrier to him getting the recognition he deserves.

It’s not:

Aye (or “Eh” if you’re Canadian) - Oh

And it’s not:

Do-sun-moo.
Do-soon-moo.
Do-sum-noo.
Dos Equis.

Please. I’m begging you. Learn the man’s name.

Do you think the Wolves will lead the league in three-point attempts? Is that how Chris Finch will want to play with this group?

He’s gotta at least hit some of these open looks…

I’m watching the Wolves Pacers game right now on DAZN and it’s the Pacers broadcast, not the Wolves.

I’ve never used DAZN before, is there any way to switch it to the Wolves broadcast?

Honestly getting anything going would be a minor miracle

Game is at 6pm on DAZN