Podcast: La Velle E. Neal III on Wolves vs. Lakers and Twins vs. themselves

Host Michael Rand starts with the Wild, who can’t seem to do anything the easy way. La Velle E. Neal III joins Rand for their weekly debate segment.

The Minnesota Star Tribune
April 16, 2025 at 3:27PM
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) goes up for a shot against the Lakers earlier this season. (Eric Thayer)

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Wild, who can’t seem to do anything the easy way. But a goal with 22 seconds left in their final regular-season game clinched a playoff spot. Can they compete with Vegas, a team against which they went 0-3 during the regular season, in the playoffs? Plus a look at schedules reveals it is going to be bonkers around here next week between the Wild, Wolves and NFL Draft.

11:00: La Velle E. Neal III joins Rand for their weekly debate segment. In focus: Wolves vs. Lakers, Twins vs. themselves and Niko Medved vs. the transfer portal.

33:00: Byron Buxton looks like himself again.

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about the writer

Michael Rand

Columnist / Reporter

Michael Rand is the Minnesota Star Tribune's Digital Sports Senior Writer and host/creator of the Daily Delivery podcast. In 25 years covering Minnesota sports at the Minnesota Star Tribune, he has seen just about everything (except, of course, a Vikings Super Bowl).

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