# Why The Minnesota Timberwolves Are A Contender Tier Above The Lakers | Jonathan Kuminga's Role

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Podcast: [Locked On Wolves - Daily Podcast On The Minnesota Timberwolves](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-wolves-daily-podcast-on-the-minnesota-timberwolves-219999)
Published: 2026-09-14T02:02:18+00:00
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Where the Minnesota Timberwolves belong in contender tiers, and why they should be in a separate tier from the Lakers. Plus, notable moments from Jonathan Kuminga's intro presser.

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