Nolan Schmidt

Nolan Schmidt

Joined: Jun 30, 2015

Nolan is a contributor for Busting Brackets. He also writes about Big Ten basketball for SB Nation's BT Powerhouse.

Mar 11, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ricky Rubio (9) and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) wait for play to begin during the fourth quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

The Timberwolves’ peculiar defense

Jan 19, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Garnett (21) against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second quarter of a game at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Will the Timberwolves’ Kevin Garnett play again?

Mar 13, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Miami Heat forward Michael Beasley (30) warms up before playing against the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre. The Raptors beat the Heat 102-92. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Should the Timberwolves sign Michael Beasley?

Feb 20, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) greets Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) prior to the game at Target Center. The Knicks defeated the Timberwolves 103-95. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports

Timberwolves’ Karl-Anthony Towns is the No-Brainer Rookie of the Year

Feb 8, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Sam Mitchell looks on from the sidelines during the second half against the New Orleans Pelicans at Target Center. The Pelicans won 116-102. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Timberwolves Mailbag: Off-season, Mitchell, and more

Jan 12, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Garnett (21) against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Target Center. The Thunder defeated the Timberwolves 101-96. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports

Timberwolves All-Star Weekend Memories

Jan 26, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers forward Ben Simmons (25) reacts against the Georgia Bulldogs during the second half of a game at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. LSU defeated Georgia 89-85. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

An early look at the Timberwolves’ draft board

Jan 19, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Garnett (21) celebrates with forward Tayshaun Prince (12) during the second quarter of a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Minnesota Timberwolves Midseason Awards

Jan 6, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Nikola Pekovic (14) looks to pass against Denver Nuggets center Jusuf Nurkic (23) in the first quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports

What the Timberwolves need from Nikola Pekovic

Dec 7, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) grabs a rebound during the first quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports

Broken Glass: On the Timberwolves rebounding troubles

Dec 7, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) celebrates with forward Kevin Garnett (21) against the Los Angeles Clippers at Target Center. The Clippers defeated the Timberwolves 110-106. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports

Minnesota Timberwolves New Year’s Resolutions

The Timberwolves Dilemma: Make the playoffs or bottom out?

Minnesota Timberwolves Christmas Wishes: Trades and more…

Timberwolves Wrap: Wolves overpowered by Spurs

Timberwolves Wrap: Wolves outplayed in loss to Celtics

The Timberwolves should be starting Zach LaVine