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Wolves’ preseason revealed plenty of promise — and a few lingering questions
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk · As published by Star Tribune
· October 17, 2026
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The Wolves closed the preseason with a loss to the Bulls, but LaMelo Ball’s impact, the emergence of young players and concerns about size and depth offered a glimpse of what lies ahead.
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