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It starts Sunday night with Game 1 of the Timberwolves-Nuggets series followed by the Wilds Game 1 in Dallas on Monday night. Get ready for late nights for road games and busy streets when the local teams play in town.

On Mondays Daily Delivery podcast, it was a mix of good and bad — but did you expect anything else?

The Star Tribune columnist has no shortage of stories about Grant and talks about, among other things, how the Vikings coach remained so relevant in Minnesota sports — and a phone call that Reusse remembers.

The columnist and host Michael Rand weigh in on Lindsay Whalens departure, Adam Thielens possible departure and another Gophers team thats struggling. Plus, Wild and Wolves thoughts.

Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss Kendricks eight Vikings seasons, receiver Adam Thielens contention, a wait-and-see approach with quarterback Kirk Cousins, and more.

Why didnt things work out for Lindsay Whalen as Gophers womens basketball coach? Columnist Chip Scoggins joins host Michael Rand to break down what happened and what happens now.

An eventful weekend was started by 7-foot center Dennis Evans asking out of his commitment to the Gophers. Then the Wild thrilled fans and the Wolves raised worries. Patrick Reusse and host Michael Rand sort out things.

Two themes on todays podcast: @RandBall doesnt care for OConnell not being among the five NFL Coach of the Year finalists. Hockey writer Sarah McClellan ponders questions about the Wild, with a focus on the roster.

The podcast features Reusses view on Sundays loss to the Giants, with extra emphasis on the two big talking points. He also weighs in with host Michael Rand the other Wild Card games and Carlos Correas return to the Twins.

In the latest Access Vikings podcast Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand dissect the Vikings chances on Sunday and open up the mailbag for a ton of listener questions.