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The NBA is trying to address "tanking." What they are doing now doesn't work, can the guys come up with a better system? Twins pitching injury update including better than expected for Pablo Lopez and Joe Ryan.

Jim joins Todd and they break down the Timberwolves win in Portland. Todd thought Rudy Gobert was the player of the game, Jim liked Jaden McDaniels efficiency. What does Jim make of the Aaron Rodgers to the Vikings chatter? What about Kyler Murray? Who is Jim's dark horse pick as a veteran QB to join the Vikings in the off-season to join JJ McCarthy.

Jim talks about this column about the Wolves need for Anthony Edwards to do even more for the team, and he's capable of it. What might spring HR's mean for young Twins hitter like Emmanuel Rodriguez.

Jim and Todd talk about the Team USA Hockey Gold Medals. Jim previews the post-Olympic portion of the NHL and Wild schedule. Pablo Lopez is out for the year and Joe Ryan is now dealing with a back issue that may delay the start of his season.

JP Cola filling in for Todd Bergeth today on Live at 5 Sports. MNN Sports Director Mike Grimm joins JP to update us on all things Minnesota Sports.

JP Cola is sitting in for Todd Bergeth today for Live at 5 Sports. Today JP had a chance to talk to MNN Sports Director Mike Grimm. They updated us on all things Minnesota Sports.

JP Cola is sitting in for Todd Bergeth today for Live at 5 Sports. Today JP had a chance to talk to MNN Sports Director Mike Grimm. They updated us on all things Minnesota Sports.

Mike Grimm is in for Jim for the remainder of the week. He previews tonight's Gopher game he will be calling at Oregon. Would Grimmer make the trade for Giannis from the Bucks?

Jim joins Todd and they talk about the PGA Tour event at Pebble Beach. Collin Morikawa is an everyman type player despite being a two-time major champion. How did Jim like the new NBA All-Star format and Edwards winning the MVP. Twins might have the best "bad" team in baseball this year.

Jim and Todd talk about Jim's column on the state of the Timberwolves at the All-Star Break. He isn't concerned about Rudy's comments and his sources say, neither are the Wolves. Two teams were fined for tanking in the NBA, what does this mean. Todd offers a trade proposal he read, Jim shoots it down.

Jim and Todd talk about the possibility of a labor stoppage in MLB. On the field will fans see Walker Jenkins in the OF for the Twins this year. Jim says SS Kaelen Culpepper is the one to watch and Royce Lewis is at a crossroads. Will there be a WNBA season? Jim says yes but it may start late as a new CBA is worked out.

Jim and Todd talk about the Gopher basketball programs. Jim interviewed former Gopher great Amaya Battle about life outside the game. Despite a sub-.500 record Niko Medved is leading the men's team in the right direction. The Rudy Gobert blowing out of his teammates and coaches may actually be a good thing. Tom Pohlad is not off to a great start as the latest Pohlad to run the Twins.

Jim and Todd talk about the Timberwolves Rudy Gobert going public with criticism about the effort of their star players and them not being held accountable by Coach Finch. Is he on the hot seat? The Wild are making their way toward the top of the league standings.

Jim joins Todd and breaks down why the Seahawks were the better team. Who could join the Vikings and JJ McCarthy in the quarterback room this off-season. Jim says Chris Finch is facing his first crisis in the locker-room as head coach of the Timberwolves.

Jim has covered the Super Bowl many times, he related some fun anecdotes from those experiences. He thinks Seattle is the better team. Todd asks if Drake Maye not winning the MVP award may take some pressure off. Larry Fitzgerald goes into the hall of Fame along with Drew Brees and others. The Winter Olympics begin tonight, both guys marvel at the toughness and courage of Lindsey Vonn competing with a complete tear of her ACL in her knee.

Jim joins Todd post-NBA Trade deadline. The Wolves make a trade, but it's not the big one. Not a surprise to Jim. The player they trade for is having an excellent season. This helps their chances in the banged-up Western Conference. They could be active in the buy-out market and potentially bring back a popular player. Matt Boldy makes Wild history. Jim thought Niko Medved deserved a lot of credit for the Gophers upset of #10 Michigan State.

Jim and Todd talk about a potential trade by the Timberwolves for Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Bucks. Todd mentions a trade proposal ESPN posted this morning and who they think the Wolves have to give up to make a deal. Does Jim think Bob Kraft, the Patriots owner should get in the Hall of Fame.

Jim joins Todd and they talk about why Derek Falvey and Kwesi Adofo-Mensah were let go the same day. Falvey appeared with Todd Pohlad to announce he was leaving and while Jim was on a zoom call with threm, the Kwesi news came out. Jim is fone with both leaving if for different reasons.

Jim and Todd talk about a stellar performance for the Timberwolves in their win over OKC. The Giannis to the Wolves trade rumors persist, will it happen and what will it take.

Despite foot issues, Anthony Edwards played 38 minutes vs Dallas. He is playing again tonight vs OKC, it will have to be managed throughout the season but must be ok right now. Would the Wolves consider trading for Giannis? Jim asks, would he be a good fit? The NFL Coaching carousel spins, why did Pittsburgh land on Mike McCarthy? Did it have anything to do with Aaron Rodgers?