The Dane Moore NBA Podcast

On today’s show, we breakdown the Timberwolves fourth consecutive win — a win on the road against the Houston, fueled by a career-high in points and rebounds for Jarred Vanderbilt, who keeps expanding his offensive game. We also discuss Karl-Anthony Towns’ biggest scoring night of the season thus far, and how it feels like the Wolves have clearly taken themselves to a level well beyond the riff-raff of the bottom of the Western Conference. Specific topics include:— Being able to bring the fire, even with Patrick Beverley out— How Jarred Vanderbilt’s 21 points tonight are the culmination of a trend that has show Vando’s offensive role grow— KAT’s 40-point night, and how the Wolves have began to position KAT in a way that fits better around Vanderbilt— How the COVID games helped lay a framework for an offense predicated on ball movement— Nowell, Beasley and Okogie contributing off the bench Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today’s show, we get into the Wolves third consecutive win — a win fueled by Anthony Edwards, D’Angelo Russell and Karl-Anthony Towns passing the torch quarter to quarter until Oklahoma City was buried. We also discuss the rare occurrence of a Wolves team that appears to have chemistry, and how that might change the way we look at the trade deadline. Topics today include:— The Big 3 combining for 70 points, sharing the load quarter by quarter— How a shooting uptick here from DLo could have a similar impact to the times we’ve seen KAT have extended stretches of good defense— A Wolves team with chemistry, and how that might change the way the trade deadline is pursued— Jaylen Nowell’s contract being guaranteed for the year, and the future contract options the Wolves have on him in terms of his upcoming free agency Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson of MinnPost to discuss Britt's most recent column on the Timberwolves having the most effective starting five in the NBA but still only having a record of 18-20. Dane and Britt discuss how the starting five alone can not carry the Wolves to the playoffs, and thus the need to effectively find lineups created out of bench players or blends of bench players and starters. Britt also raves about Patrick Beverley and Dane makes the case for and against Jarred Vanderbilt making an All-Defensive team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today's pod, Dane is joined by Jace Frederick on the St. Paul Pioneer Press to discuss where the Timberwolves sit as they approach the halfway point of the season. Dane and Jace discuss:-- Is this just what this team is; a .500, up and down roller coaster squad?-- If things are to turn around in the second half, where is growth most likely to manifest?-- Raving about Jaylen Nowell-- Are you ready to build around KAT + DLo long-term? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today’s show, we breakdown the return of Karl-Anthony Towns and D’Angelo Russell, and how it wasn’t there presence that drove a victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Lots of Anthony Edwards talk on this episode, comparing the second half of his rookie season to the first half of this season, and wondering what another second half surge to close the season would look like. Today’s topics include:— How the Wolves were able to win despite, as Ant said, “playing bad”— Why Ant remains the most intriguing and ambiguous variable of the second half of the season— Funky returns from KAT and DLo— Jaylen Nowell closing the game over DLo and potentially unlocking something in the halfcourt offense alongside KAT— Comparing what Nowell can do to what Malik Beasley has been doing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today’s show, we discuss the Timberwolves drubbing of the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night, potentially the final game that the Wolves will play with players missing time due to COVID protocols. So we discuss what new variables have presented themselves while not playing at full strength, and how those pieces might fit into the Wolves rotation once Karl-Anthony Towns and D’Angelo Russell return.— Who should be in the 10-man rotation once KAT + DLo return?— How Anthony Edwards, Naz Reid, Jaylen Nowell and Jaden McDaniels have all shown something more these past few weeks— Patrick Beverley feeling under appreciated while he was with the Clippers, and how he has successfully added playmaking to his bag since coming to the Timberwolves— Naz Reid as a high volume pick and roll player— A winnable upcoming stretch against Oklahom City (twice), Houston and New Orleans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson of MinnPost to discuss what has transpired in the two Wolves games since Christmas -- the win over the Celtics and loss to the Knicks. Dane and Britt discuss what from Jaden McDaniels recent play can sustain going forward and whether or not Jaylen Nowell and Nathan Knight are long-term pieces in the Wolves rotation. Then a conversation about what the rotation might look like once the roster is back to full strength. Jaylen Nowell vs. Malik Beasley; Nathan Knight vs. Naz Reid; etc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today’s show, we discuss how the short-handed Timberwolves were able to knock off the Boston Celtics behind the force of Jaylen Nowell’s best game of his career and the out of nowhere presences of Greg Monroe and Nathan Knight. Topics today include:— Greg Monroe’s crazy path to Minnesota on Monday— Monroe operating as the hub of the Wolves offense in place of Karl-Anthony Towns and Naz Reid— Jaylen Nowell’s massive night, and why Nowell’s game is more similar to Anthony Edwards’ game than it is to D’Angelo Russell or Malik Beasley’s— How Nathan Knight’s jumper could unlock a spot for him in the Wolves’ long-term rotation— Jordan McLaughlin and the Wolves need for point guard play when DLo or Patrick Beverley sit— Not getting last year’s version of Malik Beasley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today’s show, Britt Robson of MinnPost joins Dane to discuss how the Timberwolves have faired as COVID has begun to rip through the roster. Topics today include:— How disappointing of a loss was Tuesday’s game in Dallas?— Why the team’s identity falters without Patrick Beverley and Jarred Vanderbilt— Karl-Anthony Towns needing to shoot more, and specific ways they could go about utilizing him to find more shooting volume— D’Angelo Russell’s poor shooting night, and what Dallas did to make DLo’s offense harder to come by— Would you sign DLo to an extension right now? And if so, for how much?— Are there five coaches in the NBA you would rather have than Chris Finch?— Malik Beasley’s role this year, his production, and his trade value (or lack thereof) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today’s show, we break down the Timberwolves fourth win a row and their path to a .500 record now 30 games into the season. Today’s topics inlcude:— The up and down path to the Wolves finding themselves at 15-15 30 games into the season, and wondering if this team has now installed bumpers that may prevent the bottom from falling out in other losing streaks— D’Angelo Russell calling this Wolves team one of the most dangerous in the league, and the role finding reliable to depth will play in making that a reality— A rematch against Dallas on Tuesday night (and an invitation to join Dane at the watch party for that game at Forgotten Star Brewery)— Jaylen Nowell playing the role of primary scorer in a bench role, and the freedom Chris Finch is giving Nowell to work with Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today’s show, we breakdown the Wolves second dominant performance over the Los Angeles Lakers and revel in Karl-Anthony Towns turning the corner over these last three games, following up a dominant performance over Nikola Jokic with a dominant performance over Anthony Davis. Topics today include:— Thinking about this Wolves team compared to the Jimmy-led Wolves team of 2017-18— KAT re-establishing himself as one of the league’s best big men— The difference in the Wolves offense when KAT is doubled versus when he is guarded with single coverage— Attempting to quantify the value of Jarred Vanderbilt and his similarities to Dennis Rodman— Jaylen Nowell playing a big role in the absence of Anthony Edwards— The level of respect Wolves players have for Chris Finch growing, and why establishing that common ground feels critical to Finch’s system working Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today’s show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson of MinnPost to discuss the Timberwolves back-to-back road wins against the Portland Trailblazers and Denver Nuggets, specifically how this Wolves teams is being fueled and who has been behind that fueling. Topics include:— A perhaps season-best performance against Denver on Wednesday— Anthony Edwards explodes for ten mades 3s— Why this is Britt’s favorite Wolves team since 2004— How KAT is being used from the elbow-extended midrange area more often, and how he found success there against Jokic— The Wolves starting lineups elite net-rating numbers when they all share the floor and the importance of finding a rotation that empowers the depth— How D’Angelo Russell is proving to be a leader in his own way— Ranking the Wolves best defenders this season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today’s show, Dane is joined in Denver by Adam Mares, Harrison Wind and Brendan Vogt of DNVR Sports to compare Nikola Jokic to Karl-Anthony Towns and to preview the Wolves-Nuggets matchup on Wednesday evening. (A different format on this episode, where Adam hosts the show and Dane serves as a guest, because this episode ran as a simulcast on the DNVR channel.) Topics include:— Jokic’s massive individual start to the season through adversity— Why teams are taking away KAT with double teams this season but haven’t been able to do the same against Jokic— How Jarred Vanderbilt and Patrick Beverley have become a perfect fit around the Wolves’ Big 3— How the Wolves have mirrored Denver’s defensive system this season— A preview of Wednesday’s matchup between the Wolves and the Nuggets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige of CanisHoopus in Portland after the Timberwolves win over the Blazers on Sunday night. Dane and Kyle discuss how the Big 3, for the first time this season, all came together down the stretch, in tandem, to pull the Wolves out of what was looking like a sixth consecutive loss. Topics include:-- The Return of DLo-- Jaylen Nowell making a mark-- Vanderbilt and Beverley clearly becoming the best fourth and fifth starters around the Big 3-- Reflecting on the season as a whole, and where they've come since the firing of the POBO right before the season began Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today’s show, we react not only to the Timberwolves 17-point loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, but also to Karl-Anthony Towns’ frustrated postgame rant about being done with losing. Topics include:— Is this Wolves team that started 11-10 different than the 2019-20 team that started that season 10-8?— Five game losing streak of not only losing but “getting spanked”— Why missed expectations are leading to frustration boiling over more than is typical— How Cleveland deployed the same tactic as the Washington Wizards for pummeling the Wolves on the interior, ripping out the soul of the Wolves defense— Why the Wolves defense keeps slipping, now out of the top-10 in defensive rating— Jordan McLaughlin and Leandro Bolmaro not providing what is needed at backup point guard, and why this might mean it’s time to elevate Jaylen Nowell in the pecking order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today’s show, we discuss the Timberwolves 32-point loss to the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night and a flavorful postgame press conference — full of call outs of Rudy Gobert and what the Wolves need Karl-Anthony Towns to do on offense to be able to not have the offense stall out when he is double-teamed.— Anthony Edwards on why KAT needs to play more like Joel Embiid in post-up situations so as to be effective before the double-teams come— Why the lack of power forward options on the roster and floor-spacing are leading every team to guard KAT the same way— Patrick Beverley challenges Rudy Gobert— Gobert’s impact as not only a rim-protector but as someone who deters shots altogether— Beverley showcasing a complete package as an offensive player in Minnesota as not only a shooter but as a playmaker in the pick and roll Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson of MinnPost to discuss Britt's most recent column on what is wrong with the Timberwolves offense. Other topics include:-- The potential fit of Myles Turner if the Wolves were to trade for him-- A Patrick Beverley Extension-- Breaking the losing streak against a tough upcoming schedule-- Can the Wolves defense hold at its current level or are teams figuring out the new scheme?-- Using KAT in different/more impactful ways on offense-- Needing to find out if Naz Reid and Jaden McDaniels are long-term pieces in Minnesota Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today’s show, Dane reacts to the Atlanta Hawks scorching the short-handed Timberwolves with 25 made 3s in an 11-point victory. We talk injuries, the Hawks exploiting the Wolves defense, and the Wolves season-long epidemic of no one on the team outside of Karl-Anthony Towns being able to hit 3s at a high clip.— Playing without Patrick Beverley and D’Angelo Russell, and Leandro Bolmaro’s first career start— How Trae Young and the Hawks picked apart the Wolves defensive scheme— The Wolves season-long inability to have anyone on the roster other than KAT be able to hit 3s at a decent clip, and why they need Malik Beasley to fire up the Wolves 3-point offense— The books teams have decided on writing for how they will attack the Wolves offense and defense, and how the Wolves need to adjust Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today’s show, we react to the Timberwolves bruising at the hands of the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night. And as the Wolves cool off, we take a look at some of the underlying issues that have been brushed over during the Wolves hot run over the past few weeks. Topics include:— Why are the Wolves again a below-average 3-point shooting team? And why D’Angelo Russell’s shot coming around should open up the offense— Karl-Anthony Towns’ struggles in post-up situations this season, specifically focusing on how the Wizards dared KAT to post-up on Wednesday— How Washington found a different way to attack the Wolves aggressive defense— Jaylen Nowell finding time in the rotation and what his future in Minnesota might look like— Keeping a .500 pace as the schedule begins to get tougher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson of MinnPost to discuss the Wolves recent hot streak that has taken them over-.500 through winning seven of their last 8 games. Dane and Britt discuss the factors that have generated a greater belief in this team this season and the room they still have to grow. A lot of discussion about D'Angelo Russell's recent breakout and the role Chris Finch has played in putting the pieces together this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today’s show, we react to the Timberwolves win over the Indiana Pacers on Monday night, the seventh win in their last eight games. A Wolves team that just doesn’t seem to willingly give away games the Old Wolves might have. How this Wolves team is not letting go of the rope. Topics discussed include:— How the diversity of the Wolves firepower allows them to overcome scenarios in games when KAT hits a wall— The Wolves leveraging defense into offense as a way to let the offense breakthrough— D’Angelo Russell’s growing voice as a quarterback of the defense— Playing without Jaden McDaniels, Jarred Vanderbilt and Patrick Beverley, and how Josh Okogie filled the void— The KAT and Naz pairing finally clicking— The value of being able to reach down the bench to find answers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today’s show, we get into the show in Philadelphia on Saturday night, that ended up being one of the most memorable Timberwolves victories of the past decade. A well-rounded affair that tapped into so many of the things that have come to define the Wolves this season. Topics discussed:— D’Angelo Russell’s 27 points in the fourth quarter and overtime. But how this game by Russell, yet again, wasn’t exclusively defined by getting buckets— KAT’s dominant first half being the latest example of how teams can’t affording to guard this sleeker version of KAT with traditional centers— Joel Embiid living at the free throw line on a night of uneven whistles— Leandro Bolmaro making his debut as a real rotation player for the Wolves, and what we might come to expect from Bolmaro if he is to stay in the rotation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson of MinnPost to discuss what has been behind the Timberwolves recent four-game winning streak. From the impact of critical role players like Jarred Vanderbilt and Patrick, to the way Chris Finch has blended lineups and schemes for profit, and to the Wolves top-10 defense and the role that 3-point variance has and has not influenced the team's recent success on that end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today’s show, we react to the Timberwolves 4th consecutive win, this time a 14-point road victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. The focus of this episode is on the Wolves defense that now ranks 7th in the NBA. We look into what has been behind the Wolves defensive surge, specifically looking into the role that 3-point variance has played during a season where the Wolves have completely change their defensive scheme. Topics include:— After never being a top-10 defense any year of Karl-Anthony Towns’ career, the Wolves now rank 7th in the league— The role 3-point variance or “luck” is playing in the Wolves defense spiking— KAT dominating Jonas Valanciunas and the Pelicans antiquated tactic for trying to slow him and the Wolves down— Patrick Beverley’s impact on the Wolves Big 3 this season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today’s show, we discuss the Timberwolves 43-point victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night and what has been behind what is now a three-game winning streak. From Anthony Edwards’ explosive first quarter fueling the Wolves on a quiet night from Karl-Anthony Towns, to how Jarred Vanderbilt’s inspirational play is beginning to render exponential returns, and to the Wolves massive success in the minutes D’Angelo Russell has been on the floor this season.— Ant delivers a perfect 17-point first quarter as KAT starts the night slow— The consistency of Vanderbilt’s effort, and how teammates are beginning to not only expect it but profit off of Vando’s work— What is behind DLo leading the Wolves in net-rating by miles— Naz Reid and the Wolves finding consistency in the minutes where KAT is off the floor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today’s show, Dane reacts to what is now a two-game winning streak for the Wolves after Thursday night’s win over the Spurs. How should Wolves fans feel about wins over the Kings and Spurs relative to what that means for their chances of making the play-in tournament? Topics include:— How the bottom of the Western Conference is making the play-in tournament feel like a reasonable expectation for this Wolves team— The Wolves on another hot defensive streak, and how that makes the hot start to the season feel like less of a blip on the radar— Schematic changes that are putting KAT in better rebounding position— Jaden McDaniels, Malik Beasley and Taurean Prince catching a rhythm off the bench after Finch shortens the rotation— The importance of McDaniels getting back on track Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today's show, Britt Robson of MinnPost joins the show to discuss the hidden pleasure of the Timberwolves becoming a competent defense this season under Chris Finch. Dane and Britt discuss the things that have come to epitomize this Wolves team -- from the defense to porous offense and lack of continuity between the squad's three most prolific scorers. Also, the topic of Karl-Anthony Towns of D'Angelo being extension eligible this summer -- and how the nature of their contracts will, in part, define the future of the KAT-Ant-DLo core. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today’s show, we run through the final 2 minutes and 18 seconds of the Timberwolves eventual loss to the Phoenix Suns on Monday night. Specifically how Karl-Anthony Towns was going off in the fourth quarter but could not get a single shot off in the final 138 seconds. Topics include:— Play-by-play going through the final 2:18 of the game— How the Wolves offense does not flow through Towns, D’Angelo Russell and Anthony Edwards the same way the Suns’ offense doesn’t flow through Chris Paul, Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton— How KAT, DLo and Ant discussing how to handle late game situations— Edwards’ worst offensive game and best defensive game of the season happening simultaneously— Finch dropping the rotation down to eight players, and really seven after Josh Okogie got hurt in the second quarter— Looking ahead to the Sacramento Kings matchup, and why that needs to be a game the Wolves get back on track for Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today’s show, Dane reacts to Saturday’s loss to the Los Angeles Clippers and recaps the weekend’s back to back. We start by taking a lay of the land 12 games into the season, noting how the Wolves defense has crashed to the bottom of the league in November while the offense just has not been able to take steps forward. We also discuss how much the broken roster construction is impacting the perception of Chris Finch while the losses pile up. And we discuss how the Clippers again used their blueprint for slowing down Karl-Anthony Towns, and how teams around the league may use this blueprint nightly against the Wolves until the shooting surrounding KAT comes around. Also some stray notes on Jaden McDaniels biggest offensive output of the season in a new role off the bench. And finally we look ahead to Monday’s matchup against the Phoenix Suns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today’s show, Dane reacts to Anthony Edwards’ 48-point performance against the Warriors that proved to not be enough, given the lack of support he received and Andrew Wiggins going off for 35 on the other side of the floor. Topics today include:— First 6-game losing streak since Ed Davis, Juancho Hernangomez and Jarrett Culver were starting for the Wolves— Why this Wolves roster provides hope given its undeniable talent, but a scary kind of hope because the results are no different— Ant’s “absolutely perfect” game, given his shot selection, according to Chris Finch— Wiggins goes off, because of course he does— How Chris Finch continues to search for what aren’t really solution around the Big 3, and instead just better problems— What might be able to change in a weekend against the Lakers and Clippers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson of MinnPost to discuss Britt's Tuesday column on the Wolves-related dread that is sinking in after the Wolves losing streak extended to five games after Monday's loss. How much are each of the Wolves main contributors responsible and what might they do to inspire change going forward? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today’s show, Dane rattles through what went into the Timberwolves losing a 16-point lead with 7 and a half minutes remaining in the game. A play by play run through of how the Wolves offense ran out of flow and how Ja Morant took over for the Grizzlies. Topics include:— The insane final 7.5 minutes of the game, where the Wolves lead slowly dwindled as chaos ensued in the final minute of the game— Karl-Anthony Towns and the perhaps flawed idea that it is possible to “execute” a flow-based offensive system in late-game situations + why it makes sense that these Wolves haven’t yet found flow— What D’Angelo Russell’s return to the lineup meant for the Wolves offense— The KAT + Naz Reid pairing in the frontcourt + what Naz provides offensively that Josh Okogie and Jarred Vanderbilt do not Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today’s show, Dane digs into another Timberwolves loss to the Clippers, the Wolves fourth consecutive loss. We discuss why this team feels like it needs D’Angelo Russell as a means to help their seemingly broken offense. As the Wolves flounder more and more questions arise about the many imbalances in the way this roster is constructed. Topics today include:— Why D’Angelo Russell would help limit Karl-Anthony Towns double teams and open up the offense— The Wolves halfcourt offense completely stalling— Anthony Edwards needing to attack more, and being the only player on the roster who even can attack more— Taurean Prince starts + the Wolves power forward carousel— Should Malik Beasley be in the starting lineup going forward?— A four-game home losing streak before a four-game road trip Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today’s show, Dane reacts to Wednesday’s loss to the Clippers and reflects on the quality of the Wolves’ opponents through the first seven games of the season. We dig into why a 3-4 record is currently underwhelming, and how the Clippers used the same blueprint against the Wolves as the Magic did. Topics include:— What the quality of the Wolves opponents thus far says about the 3-4 record to start the season— Where the Clippers attacked the Wolves defense to go wild from deep + how the Wolves can mend that breakage— A new starting lineup with D’Angelo Russell hurt + the offensive role of Josh Okogie and Jarred Vanderbilt when they’re in at power forward— Patrick Beverley’s big game against his old team + the costly technical and turnovers committed late Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today's show, Britt Robson of MinnPost joins the show to discuss where the Timberwolves stand after their loss to the Orlando Magic, dropping their record to 3-3. Dane and Britt dive into why the offense should improve and why the defense has been a point of pride thus far. They also discuss the fallout from D'Angelo Russell's injury, Chris Finch's new power position within the organization and why the double-header against the Clippers represents an inflection point in the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today’s show, we have instant takeaways from the Timberwolves 18-point loss to the Orlando Magic Monday night, dipping the Wolves’ record to 3-3 on the season. The loss brought questions about shot selection and the season’s first installment of the injury bug. Topics discussed include:— How this loss felt a lot like “The Old Wolves”— Again raising the question: Does KAT need to be shooting more?— Why the Wolves shot selection suggests an offensive burst should be coming— The first bad defensive game in a season where the defense has exceeded expectations— Injury fallout, and what will change if Patrick Beverley, D’Angelo Russell or Naz Reid have to miss time with their injuries— The KAT and Naz pairing resurfacing— How Orlando played good chess, exploiting the Wolves defensive scheme and shooting shortcomings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today’s show, Dane brings immediate reactions from the Timberwolves 93-91 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night. We dig into the Karl-Anthony Towns, Anthony Edwards and D’Angelo Russell all struggling, while Malik Beasley appeared to get his rhythm back. And then we look ahead to what could be a trap game against a big Orlando Magic team on Monday. Topics include:— KAT + Ant + DLo combine to score 42 points, and why the Wolves offense needs to call KAT’s number more often— Beasley catches a rhythm, making six 3s in the loss— Beasley’s growth as a defender, and why he is key to the Wolves finding their ceiling— Looking ahead to Monday’s matchup against a young but physically imposing Orlando Magic team, and why that game’s result will indicate what direction the Wolves are moving in Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today’s show, Dane recaps the Timberwolves road victory over the Milwaukee Bucks and what Anthony Edwards and Chris Finch had to say about the victory after the game. Topics on today include:— The Wolves responding after Ant’s mini blowup following the loss to the Pelicans— D’Angelo Russell taking advantage of a Bucks roster without Brook Lopez and Jrue Holiday, who couldn’t slow him down from midrange— Jarred Vanderbilt moving into the starting lineup, guarding Giannis Antetokounmpo and putting together a rebounding highlight reel— How the rotation completely changed with Vanderbilt in as a starter, and what this might mean for Josh Okogie going forward— Why the Wolves have a chance to begin the season 4-1 by taking advantage of a Nuggets team who is off to a shaky start Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today’s show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson of MinnPost to discuss his column on the brilliance of Karl-Anthony Towns’ game and the return of the annoyance that comes with Towns’ fighting with the refs. Dane and Britt hit a variety of topics that cover the first three games, including:— How KAT’s early frustration with the refs defined the Wolves third game of the season, a loss to the New Orleans Pelicans— Anthony Edwards’ growing role of a leader on the team— The Wolves opportunity in Milwaukee on Wednesday, and how they might matchup with the Bucks— Using numbers and eye test to judge the Wolves defense thus far— The throes and benefits of an 11-man rotation— Things we projected this offseason that have not proven to be accurate thus far this season— D’Angelo Russell’s struggles thus far Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today’s show, Dane reacts to a chaotic Wolves loss to the New Orleans Pelicans and the leadership dynamic taking form in the Timberwolves. We get into how the play of Karl-Anthony Towns, Anthony Edwards and D’Angelo Russell — the team’s three best players — is beginning to shape the team’s identity. Topics include:— Anthony Edwards placing the blame on himself, KAT and DLo for the lack of rhythm the Wolves are playing with— Ant’s growing leadership role on the team— KAT again struggling with the refs— Finch searching for scoring and rebounding simultaneously, and thus far not finding it— Patrick Beverley’s role as not only a leader and defender but the importance of his shooting and rebounding on a team that needs it— Previewing Wednesday’s matchup against the surprisingly small Milwaukee Bucks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today’s show, Dane brings instant reactions from the Timberwolves second victory of the season, detailing what went right against the Pelicans and what still remains a work in progress. Topics include:— Karl-Anthony Towns back playing like the dominant offensive center he was two seasons ago— KAT fouls out, and his history of foul trouble, particularly as it relates to offensive fouls— Patrick Beverley makes his debut, and brings the juice defensively— First signs of the lack of balance on the roster, in terms of both size and players being one-dimensional— Why Jordan McLaughlin was the Forgotten Star of tonight’s game— Jaden McDaniels’ low-usage role next to KAT, Ant and DLo, and how McDaniels’ offensive impact connects to where his 3-point percentage shakes out at— What to look for in the rematch against New Orleans on Monday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today’s show, after a preseason of many questions, Dane brings immediate takeaways from the Timberwolves opening night victory over the Houston Rockets. Topics today include:— The Anthony Edwards ShowDetailing how Ant seems to be on the brink of something special. And why this seemingly imminent explosion isn’t coming from nowhere, but instead just the next step in his progression— Josh Okogie Starts And Sets The Defensive ToneAfter a summer of questions about who would be the Wolves fifth starter, Okogie got the nod and showed why he is critical to laying a defensive foundation— A Game Of Passing The Offensive Baton From KAT to Ant to DLoHow the Timberwolves offense moved through KAT early, to the Ant Show in the second quarter and to D’Angelo Russell in the second half— Why Malik Beasley Was Tonight’s Forgotten Star— Looking Ahead To The Next Two Games Against The Pelicans And The Debut Of Patrick Beverley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson to preview the Minnesota Timberwolves upcoming season through the lens of the bigs. The five players Dane and Britt focus on in this episode are Karl-Anthony Towns, Jarred Vanderbilt, Josh Okogie, Naz Reid and Nathan Knight. Part 1 and Part 2 of the season preview focused on the guards and wings, and can be found as the two previous episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson to preview the Minnesota Timberwolves upcoming season through the lens of the wings. The five players Dane and Britt focus on in this episode are Anthony Edwards, Jaden McDaniels, Malik Beasley, Taurean Prince and Jake Layman. Part 3 of the season preview will focus on the bigs. Part 1 is the previous episode in the feed, focusing on the guards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson to preview the Minnesota Timberwolves upcoming season through the lens of the guards. The five players Dane and Britt focus on in this episode are D'Angelo Russell, Patrick Beverley, Jordan McLaughlin, Leandro Bolmaro, Jaylen Nowell and McKinley Wright. Part 2 of the season preview will focus on the wings and Part 3 will focus on the bigs in subsequent episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today’s show, Dane is recording after the Timberwolves’ third preseason game in Los Angeles against the Clippers, and he runs down not only what stood out in the third win but what has really popped in the preseason thus far. Some of things worth monitoring in the lead up to the season opener on October 20th.— D’Angelo Russell functioning as the engine of the Wolves offense, and the involvement of Anthony Edwards next to DLo— Who might be the 5th starter between Josh Okogie, Jarred Vanderbilt and Malik Beasley? What does each player bring to the Wolves from an offensive standpoint?— Jaylen Nowell and Leandro Bolmaro playing like they belong, even if just outside of the regular season rotation— Naz Reid and his role this season, potentially next to Karl-Anthony Towns at times— Dane’s guess for what the Timberwolves minutes hierarchy might look like this season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today’s show, Dane is joined by Adam Mares, who covers the Denver Nuggets for DNVR Sports. Dane and Adam get into the linear progression of the Nuggets since the 2017-18 season compared to the Timberwolves volatility. The role of front office continuity, the growth of a Big 3, and the coaching schematics that unleashed Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets.— The Timberwolves having seven lead executives since the Nuggets hired Tim Connelly, and the impact of front office continuity— The similarities and differences between the trio of Karl-Anthony Towns, D’Angelo Russell and Anthony Edwards compared to the trio of Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr.— Chris Finch modeling the Timberwolves defense after what Michael Malone installed in Denver before the Nuggets defense made a leap— How Finch helped create the Nuggets offensive identity when he was in Denver, and Adam’s optimism for the impact Finch will have on Towns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today’s show, Dane is back with a takeaways from the Timberwolves preseason opener against the New Orleans Pelicans. Any ideas that the Wolves are entering the season with bad vibes after firing their President of Basketball Operations were squashed with a pretty inspired effort from Anthony Edwards, D’Angelo Russell, Karl-Anthony Towns and the rest of the Wolves. Topics include:— Ant’s defense, of all things, shining in preseason opener, and what impact that could have— Starting Josh Okogie at power forward, and what we can takeaway from Chris Finch’s rotations— Being back at Target Center + witnessing Russell grow into the role of being a team leader, on and off the court— A lesser offensive burden for KAT, but a responsibility to be the team’s defensive tentpole and best defensive rebounder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today’s show, Britt Robson of The Athletic joins the show to discuss his story on Chris Finch’s plan for fixing the Timberwolves story. Britt and Dane discuss Britt’s reporting on the story — including interviews with Finch, Elston Turner, Jaden McDaniels, amongst other — and just what Timberwolves fane should expect in terms of Finch’s plan to make the Wolves at least a mediocre defensive team. Additionally, Dane and Britt go into some of the other breadcrumbs that have fallen out of the first three days of Timberwolves training camp.— How Finch has used the Denver Nuggets defensive model with Nikola Jokic as a guideline for what the Wolves will be running— The differences between this scheme and what Tom Thibodeau and Ryan Saunders ran, and what this will ask of Karl-Anthony Towns and the rest of the roster— The importance of the defensive “low man” role that Jarred Vanderbilt, Jaden McDaniels and Taurean Prince will need to fill— Other audacious Finch plans. Plans that carry a risk, but, if executed, could increase the Wolves ceiling— The Timberwolves being one of the smallest teams in the NBA, and new defensive coordinator Elston Turner’s experience coaching a smaller roster in Houston Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today's show is Part 2 of a Timberwolves Media Day reaction with Kyle Theige from CanisHoopus.com. Dane and Kyle dig into what KAT said, what Gupta didn't, and reflect on how the rest of the roster seems unphased by the firing of Gersson Rosas, ready to just play basketball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.