Finch: the Wolves have "traded moodiness for giddiness"

Chris Finch says LaMelo Ball's impact in the Minnesota locker room shouldn't be understated, calling Ball "always in a great mood" and saying he and Anthony Edwards are "really hard to stay mad at." Finch admitted the team's mood had "probably gotten in our way" in recent seasons, after two straight West finals trips and a second-round exit in 2026.