Ethan Becker

Ethan Becker

Joined: Jun 18, 2019

Ethan Becker is a author and sports journalist from Southern Minnesota. In addition to working for Hoops Habit, Ethan has his personal blog on Medium, Uncaged, as well as a weekly podcast, Uncaged with Ethan Becker.

Jan 13, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (1) drives to the basket as Memphis Grizzles forward Xavier Tillman Sr. (2) defends during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

3 keys for the Minnesota Timberwolves for the rest of the season

Oct 14, 2021; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Patty Mills (8) shoots against Minnesota Timberwolves guard Patrick Beverley (22) during the third quarter at Barclays Center (Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports).

Minnesota Timberwolves: Is the Patrick Beverley effect real?

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The Minnesota Timberwolves are a completely new team

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JANUARY 10: Ricky Rubio #9 and D'Angelo Russell #0 of the Minnesota Timberwolves speak during a timeout in the fourth quarter of the game against the San Antonio Spurs at Target Center on January 10, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Spurs 96-88. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

Timberwolves: Playing something or nothing with MIN trade rumors

Mar 13, 2021; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) shoots between Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) and forward Jarred Vanderbilt (8) in the third quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports

Timberwolves: How they could win a Ben Simmons for Damian Lillard trade

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Minnesota Timberwolves: Trading for Ben Simmons could be dangerous

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Minnesota Timberwolves: 3 issues with trading for Myles Turner

Jun 22, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Lauri Markkanen (Arizona) shows off the inside of his suit jacket as he is introduced as the number seven overall pick to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

What if…the Minnesota Timberwolves kept Lauri Markkanen?

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Minnesota Timberwolves: Pass/pursue NBA trade deadline rumors

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Valentine’s Day messages for the Minnesota Timberwolves

Dec 29, 2020; Los Angeles, California, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) scores a basket against the defense of Los Angeles Clippers guard Paul George (13) during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

The Minnesota Timberwolves have a secret weapon, and his name is Naz Reid

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Memphis Grizzlies: Tyus Jones steps up in a big way to fill Ja Morant’s spot

Dec 30, 2020; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Keldon Johnson (3) reacts with guard Dejounte Murray (5) in the first quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports

San Antonio Spurs: 3 takeaways from a heartbreaking loss to the Lakers

Jan 1, 2021; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) shoots a three point basket against the Washington Wizards in the first quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: David Berding-USA TODAY Sports

The Minnesota Timberwolves’ system is broken, and here’s how to fix it

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Minnesota Timberwolves: 5 storylines from the first week of games

Dec 23, 2020; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard DeMar DeRozan (10) looks to pass against Memphis Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas (17) at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

San Antonio Spurs: The good, bad and unknown from win over Memphis