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The Dane Moore NBA Podcast

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Ep 642Rudy Gobert, Scott Foster and What Was Almost The Naz Reid Game w/ Britt Robson

On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson from MinnPost for an immediate reaction episode at the stadium in Cleveland to the Wolves overtime loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Dane and Britt begin the episode by discussing the Rudy Gobert and Scott Foster dynamic in the game and Gobert's comments on Foster after the game. From there, a discussion of Naz Reid's performance and the overall wariness of the Wolves who have been bombarded by fatigue, injury and illness. Specific topics and timestamps below.- The Rudy Gobert and Scott Foster dynamic and Gobert's comments on Foster after game (1:00)- Naz stepping up in a big way (20:00)- The Wolves replacing KAT by committee strategy (30:00)- The fatigue factor (41:00)- Winning is extra hard through adversity (50:00)- Recapping what we saw the last two nights in Indiana and Cleveland (56:00)If you'd like to support our partners...-- Contact Adrianna Lonick with Coldwell Banker Realty for a free consultation (and get a pair of Wolves tickets) at: https://www.thedancingrealtor.com/ or call/text 715-304-9920-- To enter the ticket giveaway, support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- Try Factor Meals at: https://factormeals.com/danemoore50-- Try out Stone & Skillet and use code "DANE" for 20% off: https://www.stoneandskillet.com/-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/-- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a $100 signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/-- Try Duer Jeans. For 15% off: https://shopduer.com/?utm_source=podsearch&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=danemoore23-- Try BetterHelp at: https://www.betterhelp.com/DANEMOORE-- Sign up today for a 14-day free trial of Aura’s digital security at Aura.com/Dane-- Want to advertise on the show? Reach out to [email protected] #BlueWireVideo 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.

Mar 9, 20241h 8m

Ep 641Ant's Superhero Performance + KAT's Injury Fallout w/ Britt Robson

On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson from MinnPost for an immediate reaction to Ant's superhero performance in Indiana and to discuss the fallout from KAT's meniscus injury. Dane and Britt were in Indiana for Thursday's game, so this episode was recorded immediately after the game from the stadium. Specific topics and timestamps below.- Superhero Ant (2:00)- The Wolves roster being more set up to take a Towns injury than a Gobert or Edwards injury (9:00)- Reid and Anderson (and others) replacing KAT by committee (17:00)- Who played and how the rotation looked without KAT (31:00)- Keys to making the defense work without KAT (41:00)- Keys to making the offense work without KAT (49:00)If you'd like to support our partners...-- Contact Adrianna Lonick with Coldwell Banker Realty for a free consultation (and get a pair of Wolves tickets) at: https://www.thedancingrealtor.com/ or call/text 715-304-9920-- To enter the ticket giveaway, support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- Try Factor Meals at: https://factormeals.com/danemoore50-- Try out Stone & Skillet and use code "DANE" for 20% off: https://www.stoneandskillet.com/-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/-- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a $100 signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/-- Try Duer Jeans. For 15% off: https://shopduer.com/?utm_source=podsearch&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=danemoore23-- Try BetterHelp at: https://www.betterhelp.com/DANEMOORE-- Sign up today for a 14-day free trial of Aura’s digital security at Aura.com/Dane-- Want to advertise on the show? Reach out to [email protected] #BlueWireVideo 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.

Mar 8, 20241h 13m

Ep 640Revisiting Preseason Predictions + Latest On Wolves Ownership w/ Kyle Theige

On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige on a off day to look back at their preseason predictions. Dane and Kyle, at the end of the episode (around 45-minute mark), also touch on the latest on the Wolves ownerships transition of power from Glen Taylor to Marc Lore and Alex Rodiguez. Specific topics and timestamps below...- The Naz and Rudy pairing (4:00)- Anderson's post-deadline play (14:00)- Ant made All Star, will he make All NBA? (23:00)- Alexander-Walker delivering in a 23 minutes a night role (31:00)- The offense being worse than expected and defense being way better than expected (37:00)- Key dates tied to the Wolves ownership transition (45:00)If you'd like to support our partners...-- Contact Adrianna Lonick with Coldwell Banker Realty for a free consultation (and get a pair of Wolves tickets) at: https://www.thedancingrealtor.com/ or call/text 715-304-9920-- To enter the ticket giveaway, support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- Try Factor Meals at: https://factormeals.com/danemoore50-- Try out Stone & Skillet and use code "DANE" for 20% off: https://www.stoneandskillet.com/-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/-- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a $100 signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/-- Try Duer Jeans. For 15% off: https://shopduer.com/?utm_source=podsearch&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=danemoore23-- Try BetterHelp at: https://www.betterhelp.com/DANEMOORE-- Sign up today for a 14-day free trial of Aura’s digital security at Aura.com/Dane-- Want to advertise on the show? Reach out to [email protected] #BlueWireVideo 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.

Mar 6, 20241h 11m

Ep 639Gobert, Anderson and Conley Pick Up KAT and Ant In Win Over Blazers w/ Jace Frederick

On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer, Jace Frederick from the Pioneer Press. Dane and Jace discuss how the vets (Gobert, Anderson and Conley) picked up flat performances from Towns and Edwards in what ended up being a close game against the Blazers. Specific topics and timestamps below...- Gobert + vets deliver on backend of back-to-back (2:00)- Kyle Anderson's effectiveness returning to last season's form (11:00)- Conley recaptures rhythm after a slump (19:00)- KAT and Ant's play of late (27:30)- Ant not being on the bench when the game started (41:00)- Can 2nd unit's ball movement be contagious? (50:00)If you'd like to support our partners...-- Contact Adrianna Lonick with Coldwell Banker Realty for a free consultation (and get a pair of Wolves tickets) at: https://www.thedancingrealtor.com/ or call/text 715-304-9920-- To enter the ticket giveaway, support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- Try Factor Meals at: https://factormeals.com/danemoore50-- Try out Stone & Skillet and use code "DANE" for 20% off: https://www.stoneandskillet.com/-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/-- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a $100 signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/-- Try Duer Jeans. For 15% off: https://shopduer.com/?utm_source=podsearch&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=danemoore23-- Try BetterHelp at: https://www.betterhelp.com/DANEMOORE-- Sign up today for a 14-day free trial of Aura’s digital security at Aura.com/Dane-- Want to advertise on the show? Reach out to [email protected] #BlueWireVideo 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.

Mar 5, 20241h 5m

Ep 638Losses To The Clippers and Kings Over The Weekend w/ Chris Hine

On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer, Chris Hine from the Star Tribune to discuss the Wolves' losses to the Kings and Clippers over the weekend. Dane and Chris then close the episode by putting together what they think would be the Wolves best/easiest path for playoff matchups and what the worst/toughest path would look like. Specific topics and timestamps below...- How concerned should Wolves be about their late-game offense? (2:30)- The strategies, like switching-5, that teams use against the Wolves in 4th quarters (12:00)- Elite defensive games being overshadowed by poor offense (25:00)- How the Clippers adjusted in this matchup (33:00)- The Kings matchup: defensive rebounding, pace and Monk (38:00)- Best/Worst playoff matchup paths for the Wolves (50:00)If you'd like to support our partners...-- Contact Adrianna Lonick with Coldwell Banker Realty for a free consultation (and get a pair of Wolves tickets) at: https://www.thedancingrealtor.com/ or call/text 715-304-9920-- To enter the ticket giveaway, support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- Try Factor Meals at: https://factormeals.com/danemoore50-- Try out Stone & Skillet and use code "DANE" for 20% off: https://www.stoneandskillet.com/-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/-- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a $100 signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/-- Try Duer Jeans. For 15% off: https://shopduer.com/?utm_source=podsearch&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=danemoore23-- Try BetterHelp at: https://www.betterhelp.com/DANEMOORE-- Sign up today for a 14-day free trial of Aura’s digital security at Aura.com/Dane-- Want to advertise on the show? Reach out to [email protected] #BlueWireVideo 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.

Mar 4, 20241h 17m

Ep 63742-17 after 42-40 A Season Ago w/ Kyle Theige

On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige to reflect on the Wolves month of February. Dane and Kyle reflect on where the Wolves excelled or grew in the month of February and look ahead to March. Specific topics and timestamps below...- Where the Wolves excelled in February (2:00)- A fun, challenging schedule ahead (10:00)- Why the Wolves have 42 wins before March (22:00)- The value of being a winning team before Ant's max kicks in (30:00)- An extended conversation on how to look at McDaniels' season (42:00)If you'd like to support our partners...-- Contact Adrianna Lonick with Coldwell Banker Realty for a free consultation (and get a pair of Wolves tickets) at: https://www.thedancingrealtor.com/ or call/text 715-304-9920-- To enter the ticket giveaway, support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- Try Factor Meals at: https://factormeals.com/danemoore50-- Try out Stone & Skillet and use code "DANE" for 20% off: https://www.stoneandskillet.com/-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/-- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a $100 signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/-- Try Duer Jeans. For 15% off: https://shopduer.com/?utm_source=podsearch&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=danemoore23-- Try BetterHelp at: https://www.betterhelp.com/DANEMOORE-- Sign up today for a 14-day free trial of Aura’s digital security at Aura.com/Dane-- Want to advertise on the show? Reach out to [email protected] #BlueWireVideo 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.

Mar 1, 20241h 15m

Ep 636What Would a Kings-Wolves Playoff Series Look Like? w/ Kings Reporter Brenden Nunes + A Win Over The Grizz

On today's show, Dane is joined by Brenden Nunes of SacTown Sports to discuss what a Wolves-Kings playoff series might look like. But first, the episode starts with Dane discussing some key themes from the Wolves' win over the Grizzlies on Wednesday night. Specific topics and timestamps below...- Themes from the Wolves win over the Grizz: Ant on JJJ, McDaniels bounces back, a quiet Gobert game (4:00)- X-factors in a potential Wolves-Kings playoff series (20:00)- The Gobert-Sabonis matchup (24:00)- Kings' lesser D vs. Wolves' lesser O (30:00)- KAT guarding and being guarded by wings (35:00)- The Kings go as Fox goes + Fox-McDaniels matchup (40:00)- Kings playing small ball vs. matching the Wolves size (48:00)If you'd like to support our partners...-- Contact Adrianna Lonick with Coldwell Banker Realty for a free consultation (and get a pair of Wolves tickets) at: https://www.thedancingrealtor.com/ or call/text 715-304-9920-- To enter the ticket giveaway, support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- Try Factor Meals at: https://factormeals.com/danemoore50-- Try out Stone & Skillet and use code "DANE" for 20% off: https://www.stoneandskillet.com/-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/-- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a $100 signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/-- Try Duer Jeans. For 15% off: https://shopduer.com/?utm_source=podsearch&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=danemoore23-- Try BetterHelp at: https://www.betterhelp.com/DANEMOORE-- Sign up today for a 14-day free trial of Aura’s digital security at Aura.com/Dane-- Want to advertise on the show? Reach out to [email protected] #BlueWireVideo 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.

Feb 29, 20241h 8m

Ep 635How The Wolves Looked Without KAT w/ Britt Robson

On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson from MinnPost to discuss a handful of themes that surfaced in Tuesday's win over the Spurs, a game the Wolves played without Karl-Anthony Towns. Specific topics and timestamps below...- Playing without KAT (1:00)- The Ant + Naz Pairing (7:00)- Why Gobert's dunks on Wemby are a good sign for the playoffs (23:00)- The Wolves' template for offensive success (34:00)- Monte Morris + the Wolves' Two PG Look (40:00)- How can the Wolves break McDaniels' writer's block (55:00)If you'd like to support our partners...-- Contact Adrianna Lonick with Coldwell Banker Realty for a free consultation (and get a pair of Wolves tickets) at: https://www.thedancingrealtor.com/ or call/text 715-304-9920-- To enter the ticket giveaway, support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- Try Factor Meals at: https://factormeals.com/danemoore50-- Try out Stone & Skillet and use code "DANE" for 20% off: https://www.stoneandskillet.com/-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/-- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a $100 signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/-- Try Duer Jeans. For 15% off: https://shopduer.com/?utm_source=podsearch&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=danemoore23-- Try BetterHelp at: https://www.betterhelp.com/DANEMOORE-- Sign up today for a 14-day free trial of Aura’s digital security at Aura.com/Dane-- Want to advertise on the show? Reach out to [email protected] #BlueWireVideo 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.

Feb 28, 20241h 14m

Ep 634Will The Wolves Convince Us They're Contenders Over The Final 25 Games w/ Jace Frederick

On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Jace Frederick from the Pioneer Press to discuss what the Wolves can do over the fina 25 games of the season to convince they are true contenders. Dane and Jace do this by talking about what they need to see from the offense, defense and the rest of the West to have their belief continue to grow. Specific topics and timestamps below...-- Will the offense be a fatal flaw? (5:00)-- How many games/series can the defense alone win for them? (14:00)-- How the Wolves stack up against the top 4 in the West (23:00)-- Finch's pursuit of playing offense "the right way" (36:00)-- Would scripting more usage for McDaniels/Conley help? (45:00)-- Spurs matchup tonight (60:00)If you'd like to support our partners...-- Contact Adrianna Lonick with Coldwell Banker Realty for a free consultation (and get a pair of Wolves tickets) at: https://www.thedancingrealtor.com/ or call/text 715-304-9920-- To enter the ticket giveaway, support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- Try Factor Meals at: https://factormeals.com/danemoore50-- Try out Stone & Skillet and use code "DANE" for 20% off: https://www.stoneandskillet.com/-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/-- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a $100 signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/-- Try Duer Jeans. For 15% off: https://shopduer.com/?utm_source=podsearch&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=danemoore23-- Try BetterHelp at: https://www.betterhelp.com/DANEMOORE-- Sign up today for a 14-day free trial of Aura’s digital security at Aura.com/Dane-- Want to advertise on the show? Reach out to [email protected] #BlueWireVideo 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.

Feb 27, 20241h 8m

Ep 633How The Wolves Have Looked Post-All Star Break w/ Chris Hine

On today's show, Dane is joined by Chris Hine from the Star Tribune to discuss how the Wolves looked in their return from All Star break, with a loss to Milwaukee and win over Brooklyn. Specific topics and timestamps below...-- Not clicking on all cylinders out of the break, offense seeming a little delicate (2:00)-- Playing without Gobert: D still good, shifted rotation, Conley-Morris minutes (8:00)-- What to make of McDaniels effort topic (23:00)-- KAT fuels offense against Brooklyn, Ant the finisher (32:00)-- Looking like No. 1 D again (41:00)If you'd like to support our partners...-- Contact Adrianna Lonick with Coldwell Banker Realty for a free consultation (and get a pair of Wolves tickets) at: https://www.thedancingrealtor.com/ or call/text 715-304-9920-- To enter the ticket giveaway, support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- Try out Stone & Skillet and use code "DANE" for 20% off: https://www.stoneandskillet.com/-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/-- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a $100 signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/-- Try Duer Jeans. For 15% off: https://shopduer.com/?utm_source=podsearch&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=danemoore23-- Try BetterHelp at: https://www.betterhelp.com/DANEMOORE-- Sign up today for a 14-day free trial of Aura’s digital security at Aura.com/Dane-- Want to advertise on the show? Reach out to [email protected] #BlueWireVideo 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.

Feb 26, 202454 min

Ep 632Live At Falling Knife Brewing Company w/ Britt Robson

On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson live at Falling Knife Brewing Company to discuss where the Wolves are entering the final stretch of the season and to take live listener questions at the brewery.If you'd like to support our partners...-- To enter the ticket giveaway, support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- Want to advertise on the show? Reach out to [email protected] Try out Stone & Skillet and use code "DANE" for 20% off: https://www.stoneandskillet.com/-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/-- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a $100 signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/-- Sign up for HelloFresh at HelloFresh.com/danemoorefree and use code "danemoorefree"-- Try Duer Jeans. For 15% off: https://shopduer.com/?utm_source=podsearch&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=danemoore23-- Try BetterHelp at: https://www.betterhelp.com/DANEMOORE-- Sign up today for a 14-day free trial of Aura’s digital security at Aura.com/Dane 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.

Feb 23, 20241h 18m

Ep 631The Impact of Mike Conley's Contract Extension + Reflecting On Finch's 3 Years in Minnesota w/ Jace Frederick

On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Jace Frederick from the Pioneer Press to discuss Mike Conley's 2-year, $21 million contract extension and the luxury tax ramifications going forward for the Wolves. Dane and Jace also take this time to reflect on Chris Finch being hired at the All Star break three seasons ago and the success of that journey. Specific topics and timestamps below...- Conley's $ coming in lower than expected (2:00)- How the Conley extension impacts the Wolves luxury tax situation (9:00)- Why the Wolves will eventually need cheaper bench guys to step in (25:00)- Chris Finch being hired 3 season ago at the All Star break (42:00)- Did the Wolves turn another corner the final few weeks pre-All Star? (50:00)If you'd like to support our partners...-- To enter the ticket giveaway, support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- Want to advertise on the show? Reach out to [email protected] Try out Stone & Skillet and use code "DANE" for 20% off: https://www.stoneandskillet.com/-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/-- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a $100 signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/-- Sign up for HelloFresh at HelloFresh.com/danemoorefree and use code "danemoorefree"-- Try Duer Jeans. For 15% off: https://shopduer.com/?utm_source=podsearch&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=danemoore23-- Try BetterHelp at: https://www.betterhelp.com/DANEMOORE-- Sign up today for a 14-day free trial of Aura’s digital security at Aura.com/Dane 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.

Feb 20, 20241h 3m

Ep 630The Vibe Of The Wolves Entering The Break w/ Kyle Theige

On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige to bring insights from the locker room after the Wolves win and to just discuss the vibe of the team entering the All Star break. Also a segment on where the Wolves rank in a handful of categories pre-All Star break. Specific topics and timestamps below...- Takeaways from the locker room and the vibe of the team entering the break (1:00)- Where the Wolves rank on offense entering All Star (25:00)- Where the Wolves rank on defense entering All Star (45:00)If you'd like to support our partners...-- To enter the ticket giveaway, support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- Want to advertise on the show? Reach out to [email protected] Try out Stone & Skillet and use code "DANE" for 20% off: https://www.stoneandskillet.com/-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/-- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a $100 signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/-- Sign up for HelloFresh at HelloFresh.com/danemoorefree and use code "danemoorefree"-- Try Duer Jeans. For 15% off: https://shopduer.com/?utm_source=podsearch&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=danemoore23-- Try BetterHelp at: https://www.betterhelp.com/DANEMOORE-- Sign up today for a 14-day free trial of Aura’s digital security at Aura.com/Dane 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.

Feb 16, 20241h 8m

Ep 629Are The Wolves Playing Their Best Basketball of the Season? w/ Britt Robson

On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson to reflect on the Wolves play over the last two weeks and ask the question: Are The Wolves Playing Their Best Basketball of the Season? Dane and Britt take a look at the Wolves recent play, especially against the Clippers and Bucks, and compare it to their previous best stretch of the season (November). Specific topics and timestamps below...- How does this recent stretch of play compare to November, the Wolves' previous best series of games? (1:00)- Turnovers down + offensive rebounds up + shot selection improved = best offense of the season (8:00)- The win over the Clippers + the Wolves against the best teams in the NBA (19:00)- Monte Morris and the Wolves having found their playoff rotation (41:00)- Everyone loves NAW (49:00)- Naz's defense (53:00)- Rudy Gobert being full of good ideas (58:00)If you'd like to support our partners...-- To enter the ticket giveaway, support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- Want to advertise on the show? Reach out to [email protected] Try out Stone & Skillet and use code "DANE" for 20% off: https://www.stoneandskillet.com/-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/-- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a $100 signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/-- Sign up for HelloFresh at HelloFresh.com/danemoorefree and use code "danemoorefree"-- Try Duer Jeans. For 15% off: https://shopduer.com/?utm_source=podsearch&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=danemoore23-- Try BetterHelp at: https://www.betterhelp.com/DANEMOORE-- Sign up today for a 14-day free trial of Aura’s digital security at Aura.com/Dane 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.

Feb 14, 20241h 12m

Ep 628Ant Goes For 41, NAW Provides A Spark + A New, Weird 2nd Half Strategy w/ Kyle Theige

On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige to discuss what was behind the Wolves' win in Portland on Tuesday night. A lot of the focus on this episode is dedicated to Anthony Edwards and Nickeil Alexander-Walker, but also on a little strategic tweak that Rudy Gobert convinced Chris Finch to try out to improve the Wolves' 4th quarter offense. Specific topics and timestamps below...- Ant listed as questionable, scores 41 on a back to back (1:00)- NAW provides another spark in a game the Wolves were otherwise broadly flat (18:00)- Gobert convincing Finch to have the Wolves play offense in front of the bench in 4th quarters (35:00)- Is the Wolves offense finally starting to turn a corner? (40:00)If you'd like to support our partners...-- To enter the ticket giveaway, support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- Want to advertise on the show? Reach out to [email protected] Try out Stone & Skillet and use code "DANE" for 20% off: https://www.stoneandskillet.com/-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/-- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a $100 signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/-- Sign up for HelloFresh at HelloFresh.com/danemoorefree and use code "danemoorefree"-- Try Duer Jeans. For 15% off: https://shopduer.com/?utm_source=podsearch&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=danemoore23-- Try BetterHelp at: https://www.betterhelp.com/DANEMOORE-- Sign up today for a 14-day free trial of Aura’s digital security at Aura.com/Dane 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.

Feb 14, 202457 min

Ep 627Wolves Blowout The Clippers + Monte Morris' Debut w/ Kyle Theige

On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige to discuss the Wolves' 21-point win in LA against the Clippers on Monday night. Also, some conversation on Monte Morris' debut and what it appears his role on this team will be. Specific topics and timestamps below...- Another dominant 3rd quarter that the Wolves won 40 to 19 (1:30)- Why the Clippers haven't been the matchup issue we thought they might be for the Wolves (9:00)- What was Monte Morris' role in his debut? (18:30)- Role of a buyout guy, perhaps Marcus Morris (28:00)- KAT starts hot + Gobert's two-way impact (35:00)- Really physical, playoff-like game (49:00)- 3-point volume is trending up (53:00)If you'd like to support our partners...-- To enter the ticket giveaway, support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- Want to advertise on the show? Reach out to [email protected] Try out Stone & Skillet and use code "DANE" for 20% off: https://www.stoneandskillet.com/-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/-- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a $100 signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/-- Sign up for HelloFresh at HelloFresh.com/danemoorefree and use code "danemoorefree"-- Try Duer Jeans. For 15% off: https://shopduer.com/?utm_source=podsearch&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=danemoore23-- Sign up today for a 14-day free trial of Aura’s digital security at Aura.com/Dane 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.

Feb 13, 20241h 0m

Ep 626Wolves Bounce Back With Their Best Offense In Milwaukee + More On Monte Morris w/ Britt Robson

On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson from Minn Post to discuss the Wolves bounce back win over the Milwaukee Bucks that was fueled by their best offensive performance of the season. Also, more conversation on the Monte Morris acquisition. And then finally a reflection on the trade deadline a year ago and what the acquisitions of Mike Conley and Nickeil Alexander-Walker have meant to this Wolves team Specific topics and timestamps below...- What made Milwaukee their best offensive game of the season (1:00)- Shot selection + better pick and roll + turnovers down = the blueprint on O (10:00)- The 2023 version of the Wolves vs. the 2024 version (21:30)- Getting the trust in KAT/Ant on O to match the trust in Gobert on D (30:30)- What Monte Morris brings + his role (45:00)- Reflecting on the NAW + Conley acquisition one year later (1:02:00)If you'd like to support our partners...-- To enter the ticket giveaway, support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- Want to advertise on the show? Reach out to [email protected] Try out Stone & Skillet and use code "DANE" for 20% off: https://www.stoneandskillet.com/-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/-- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a $100 signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/-- Sign up for HelloFresh at HelloFresh.com/danemoorefree and use code "danemoorefree"-- Try Duer Jeans. For 15% off: https://shopduer.com/?utm_source=podsearch&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=danemoore23-- Sign up today for a 14-day free trial of Aura’s digital security at Aura.com/Dane 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.

Feb 9, 20241h 29m

Ep 625What The Wolves Are Getting In Monte Morris? w/ Ryan Blackburn

On today's show, Dane is joined by Denver Nuggets beat writer Ryan Blackburn, who covered Monte Morris for many years in Denver. Dane begins the episode with a solo segment on where the Morris trade leaves the Wolves from a roster construction standpoint (assets and salary cap), and then Ryan joins to discuss who Morris is as a player. Or at least who he was as a player two years ago in Denver. Specific topics and timestamps below- Where the Morris deal leaves the Wolves from a roster construction standpoint (1:00)- How would you describe Monte Morris as a player? (14:00)- How Morris fared as Jamal Murray's replacement in 2021-22 (21:00)- What makes Morris an efficient scorer? (26:00)- What does Morris lack defensively? (31:00)If you'd like to support our partners...-- To enter the ticket giveaway, support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- Want to advertise on the show? Reach out to [email protected] Try out Stone & Skillet and use code "DANE" for 20% off: https://www.stoneandskillet.com/-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/-- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a $100 signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/-- Sign up for HelloFresh at HelloFresh.com/danemoorefree and use code "danemoorefree"-- Try Duer Jeans. For 15% off: https://shopduer.com/?utm_source=podsearch&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=danemoore23-- Sign up today for a 14-day free trial of Aura’s digital security at Aura.com/Dane 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.

Feb 8, 202444 min

Ep 624Another Major Collapse, This Time Against The Bulls w/ Chris Hine

On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Chris Hine from the Star Tribune to discuss the Wolves blowing yet another 4th quarter lead, this time against the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday night. Dane and Chris dig into the themes behind the Wolves propensity to crumble, but also how this crumble had a somewhat different theme.Specific topics and timestamps below...- What is are the themes of these blown leads? (2:00)- At 22 and 23 years old, Edwards and McDaniels being expected to play like vets (6:00)- What more can Finch do to manage late-game immaturity/dysfunction? (13:00)- Defense cost them this time + Teams going big against them (25:00)- Coby White and hunting KAT in pick and roll (31:00)- Anderson's tech from the bench + recent poor play (40:00)- Ant and not wanting to leave "bullets in the chamber" vs. being too passive (48:00)If you'd like to support our partners...-- To enter the ticket giveaway, support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- Want to advertise on the show? Reach out to [email protected] Try out Stone & Skillet and use code "DANE" for 20% off: https://www.stoneandskillet.com/-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/-- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a $100 signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/-- Sign up for HelloFresh at HelloFresh.com/danemoorefree and use code "danemoorefree"-- Try Duer Jeans. For 15% off: https://shopduer.com/?utm_source=podsearch&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=danemoore23-- Sign up today for a 14-day free trial of Aura’s digital security at Aura.com/Dane 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.

Feb 7, 20241h 5m

Ep 623Wolves Get Back On Track Against Houston + The Loss Against Orlando + Conley Corner w/ Jace Frederick

On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Jace Frederick from the Pioneer Press to discuss how the Wolves looked more like the early-season version of themselves in the win against Houston on Sunday night. Dane and Jace also get into what went wrong in the loss to Orlando -- another team that can match the Wolves' size. Plus, some Conley Corner with Jace, where he gets into his most recent one-on-one interview with Conley. Specific topics and timestamps below...- Wolves looking like the early-season Wolves against Houston (1:00)- A Saturday film session to help turn things around (6:00)- How Orlando's size reminded me of the New Orleans loss (16:00)- Edwards playing more like a 2-guard against Houston (31:00)- Conley Corner: Mike Conley being the voice of the Wolves (50:30)If you'd like to support our partners...-- To enter the ticket giveaway, support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- Want to advertise on the show? Reach out to [email protected] Try out Stone & Skillet and use code "DANE" for 20% off: https://www.stoneandskillet.com/-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/-- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a $100 signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/-- Sign up for HelloFresh at HelloFresh.com/danemoorefree and use code "danemoorefree"-- Try Duer Jeans. For 15% off: https://shopduer.com/?utm_source=podsearch&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=danemoore23-- Sign up today for a 14-day free trial of Aura’s digital security at Aura.com/Dane 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.

Feb 5, 20241h 11m

Ep 622Wolves Trade Deadline Preview + KAT and Ant Are All Stars w/ Kyle Theige

On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige to discuss Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards being selected as All Stars and to do a Wolves trade deadline preview. Specific topics and timestamps below...- KAT's production when Ant has been out or struggled fuels his All Star case (1:00)- Who could have Gobert made it over? (9:00)- How Ant has become a no-brainer All Star (13:30)- What are the assets the Wolves have available to trade? (21:00)- Players to potentially trade for (36:30)- Listener trade ideas (57:00)If you'd like to support our partners...-- To enter the ticket giveaway, support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- Want to advertise on the show? Reach out to [email protected] Try out Stone & Skillet and use code "DANE" for 20% off: https://www.stoneandskillet.com/-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/-- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a $100 signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/-- Sign up for HelloFresh at HelloFresh.com/danemoorefree and use code "danemoorefree"-- Try Duer Jeans. For 15% off: https://shopduer.com/?utm_source=podsearch&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=danemoore23-- Sign up today for a 14-day free trial of Aura’s digital security at Aura.com/Dane 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.

Feb 2, 20241h 27m

Ep 621KAT/Ant/Rudy All-Star Cases + A SloMo Conundrum + Some Deadline Talk w/ Britt Robson

On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson from MinnPost to loosely discuss the All-Star cases got Towns, Edwards and Gobert. Additionally, Dane and Britt get into Britt's most-recent column on the Wolves' SloMo Conundrum. And then they wrap up the episode with some trade deadline talk. Specific topics and timestamps below...- Where KAT is showing his value this season (2:00)- Ant against lesser teams (7:00)- Gobert as a merit All-Star but not All-Star Game All-Star (10:00)- SloMo and Finch belief (27:00)- What can be addressed at the deadline? (48:00)- The Backup PG/Bucket-Getter/Movement Shooter question (53:00)- The pros + cons of potentially trading SloMo (58:00)If you'd like to support our partners...-- To enter the ticket giveaway, support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- Want to advertise on the show? Reach out to [email protected] Try out Stone & Skillet and use code "DANE" for 20% off: https://www.stoneandskillet.com/-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/-- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a $100 signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/-- Sign up for HelloFresh at HelloFresh.com/danemoorefree and use code "danemoorefree"-- Try Duer Jeans. For 15% off: https://shopduer.com/?utm_source=podsearch&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=danemoore23-- Sign up today for a 14-day free trial of Aura’s digital security at Aura.com/Dane 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.

Feb 1, 20241h 18m

Ep 620Chris Hine On his Nickeil Alexander-Walker Feature Story

On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Chris Hine from the Star Tribune to discuss his feature story on Nickeil Alexander-Walker and how he has rejuvenated his career in Minnesota since being acquired at last season's trade deadline. Dane and Chris also get into some of the small salary cap implications of the league informing teams that the salary cap for next season will be slightly lower than previously projected. Specific topics and timestamps below...- Chris' feature story on how Nickeil Alexander-Walker has used reading to be a more consistent person and basketball player (6:30)- What Finch saw in NAW while coaching him in New Orleans (25:00)- NAW as the Wolves' Alex Caruso (30:00)- The nominal cap implications of a slightly lower salary cap for next season (35:00)- How the 65-game threshold for making All-NBA might increase Ant's likelihood of making an All-NBA team (40:00)If you'd like to support our partners...-- To enter the ticket giveaway, support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- Want to advertise on the show? Reach out to [email protected] Try out Stone & Skillet and use code "DANE" for 20% off: https://www.stoneandskillet.com/-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/-- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a $100 signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/-- Sign up for HelloFresh at HelloFresh.com/danemoorefree and use code "danemoorefree"-- Try Duer Jeans. For 15% off: https://shopduer.com/?utm_source=podsearch&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=danemoore23-- Sign up today for a 14-day free trial of Aura’s digital security at Aura.com/Dane 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.

Jan 31, 202453 min

Ep 619Late-Game Offense Returns In Wolves Win Over Thunder w/ Jace Frederick

On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Jace Frederick from the Pioneer Press to discuss the Wolves beating the Oklahoma City Thunder on the road and without Mike Conley. Specific topics and timestamps below...- What was different about the late-game offense? (1:00)- A game with a playoff feel from the players and coaches (15:00)- Finch adjusts rotation to have more shooting on the floor at all times (24:00)- How big of a need is backup PG given the Wolves limited assets? (28:30)- Turnovers down and 3-point makes up v. OKC (41:00)- Dort and Giddey both on the floor, a win for the Wolves? (46:00)- Ant's frustration with not getting foul calls (52:00)If you'd like to support our partners...-- To enter the ticket giveaway, support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- Want to advertise on the show? Reach out to [email protected] Try out Stone & Skillet and use code "DANE" for 20% off: https://www.stoneandskillet.com/-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/-- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a $100 signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/-- Sign up for HelloFresh at HelloFresh.com/danemoorefree and use code "danemoorefree"-- Try Duer Jeans. For 15% off: https://shopduer.com/?utm_source=podsearch&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=danemoore23-- Sign up today for a 14-day free trial of Aura’s digital security at Aura.com/Dane 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.

Jan 30, 20241h 11m

Ep 618Takeaways From The Loss In San Antonio + A Thunder Perspective On Wolves-Thunder w/ Alex Speers

On today's show, Dane is joined by Alex Speers from The Athletic's Oklahoma City Thunder Podcast (Down To Dunk) to get the Thunder perspective on how the Wolves and Thunder matchup. Dane and Alex look back at the three prior Wolves-Thunder matchups, look forward to Monday's matchup between the two teams and discuss what a potential Wolves-Thunder playoff series might look like. But before the Wolves-Thunder conversation, Dane begins the episode solo to give five takeaways from the Wolves' win in San Antonio on Saturday night. Specific topics below...- The lineup that cost the Wolves the Spurs game- Ant gets back on track (Ant now has as many assists to Gobert as he did all of last season)- Playing down to the competition has returned- In what ways are the Wolves a problematic matchup for the Wolves?- In what ways are the Thunder a problematic matchup for the Thunder?- Matchups and minutia from the first three times the Wolves and Thunder played- Thinking about a potential Wolves-Thunder playoff seriesIf you'd like to support our partners...-- To enter the ticket giveaway, support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- Want to advertise on the show? Reach out to [email protected] Try out Stone & Skillet and use code "DANE" for 20% off: https://www.stoneandskillet.com/-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/-- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a $100 signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/-- Sign up for HelloFresh at HelloFresh.com/danemoorefree and use code "danemoorefree"-- Try Duer Jeans. For 15% off: https://shopduer.com/?utm_source=podsearch&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=danemoore23-- Sign up today for a 14-day free trial of Aura’s digital security at Aura.com/Dane 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.

Jan 28, 20241h 11m

Ep 617End of Games, KAT's Recent Dominance + Winning Through Issues w/ Kyle Theige

On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige to discuss the Wolves wins against the Wizards and Nets in a back-to-back. Lots of conversation on recent trends, including KAT's recent dominance and the fourth quarter struggles. And much more. Specific topics and timestamps below...- The Wolves are 27th in 4th Q offense. What's behind that? (1:30)- KAT's recent dominance and his 3-point volume increasing (25:00)- The KAT-Naz-Anderson-NAW-JMac lineup (35:00)- Ant not playing well lately (45:00)- Gobert push shots! (55:00)- What is the opportunity cost of trading for a backup PG? (1:02:00)- Finch's comments after the Hornets (1:12:00)If you'd like to support our partners...-- To enter the ticket giveaway, support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- Want to advertise on the show? Reach out to [email protected] Try out Stone & Skillet and use code "DANE" for 20% off: https://www.stoneandskillet.com/-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/-- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a $100 signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/-- Sign up for HelloFresh at HelloFresh.com/danemoorefree and use code "danemoorefree"-- Try Duer Jeans. For 15% off: https://shopduer.com/?utm_source=podsearch&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=danemoore23-- Sign up today for a 14-day free trial of Aura’s digital security at Aura.com/Dane 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.

Jan 26, 20241h 30m

Ep 616Moving On From The Charlotte Loss w/ Chris Hine

On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Chris Hine from the Star Tribune to discuss how the Wolves are taking steps to move on from the Charlotte loss. Specific topics and timestamps below...- The vibe at practice this morning in Washington DC (1:00)- How the Wolves have played without Mike Conley, who is sick today (4:00)- Nickeil Alexander-Walker's growth and how he has fared in a starting role (20:00)- Is more midrange shots from Ant part of the solution to turnovers (32:00)- Bad losses happen (43:00)If you'd like to support our partners...-- To enter the ticket giveaway, support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- Want to advertise on the show? Reach out to [email protected] Try out Stone & Skillet and use code "DANE" for 20% off: https://www.stoneandskillet.com/-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/-- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a $100 signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/-- Sign up for HelloFresh at HelloFresh.com/danemoorefree and use code "danemoorefree"-- Try Duer Jeans. For 15% off: https://shopduer.com/?utm_source=podsearch&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=danemoore23-- Sign up today for a 14-day free trial of Aura’s digital security at Aura.com/Dane 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.

Jan 24, 202453 min

Ep 615How The Wolves Squandered KAT's 62-point Game w/ Jace Frederick

On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Jace Frederick from the Pioneer Press to discuss how the Wolves squandered Karl-Anthony Towns' 62-point night in a home loss to the Charlotte Hornets. Numerous audio clips from Chris Finch's postgame press conference and from the players in the locker room. Specific topics and timestamps below...- Got caught chasing points (1:30)- Will this game help increase KAT's 3-point volume? (10:00)- Becoming last season's team when Conley sits (22:00)- Clutch time offense (29:00)- How much blame does Finch deserve in that game? (36:00)- What will get the defense back on track? (43:00)- Having some understanding that all teams chase 60-point games (50:00)If you'd like to support our partners...-- To enter the ticket giveaway, support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- Want to advertise on the show? Reach out to [email protected] Try out Stone & Skillet and use code "DANE" for 20% off: https://www.stoneandskillet.com/-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/-- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a $100 signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/-- Sign up for HelloFresh at HelloFresh.com/danemoorefree and use code "danemoorefree"-- Try Duer Jeans. For 15% off: https://shopduer.com/?utm_source=podsearch&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=danemoore23-- Sign up today for a 14-day free trial of Aura’s digital security at Aura.com/Dane 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.

Jan 23, 20241h 6m

Ep 614How the Wolves and Thunder Matchup + The Ongoing Turnover Issues w/ Britt Robson

On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson from MinnPost to discuss the Wolves loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Dane and Britt get into how the Wolves and Thunder have matched up thus far this season and how the Thunder have arguably been the opponent who have given the Wolves the most problems. Plus, some conversation on the Wolves' ongoing issues surrounding turnovers. Specific topics and timestamps below...- Is the turnover issue this season similar to the rebounding issue in 2021-22? (3:00)- How the Wolves and Thunder matchup (23:00)- Naz and KAT in the OKC matchup (45:00)- Who is the Wolves best matchup for SGA? (57:00)- Closing lineups (1:03:00)- This Wolves team vs. the 03-04 Wolves team (1:18:00)If you'd like to support our partners...-- To enter the ticket giveaway, support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- Want to advertise on the show? Reach out to [email protected] Try out Stone & Skillet and use code "DANE" for 20% off: https://www.stoneandskillet.com/-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/-- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a $100 signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/-- Sign up for HelloFresh at HelloFresh.com/danemoorefree and use code "danemoorefree"-- Try Duer Jeans. For 15% off: https://shopduer.com/?utm_source=podsearch&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=danemoore23-- Sign up today for a 14-day free trial of Aura’s digital security at Aura.com/Dane 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.

Jan 21, 20241h 29m

Ep 613How Conley and Gobert Give The Wolves A High Floor + More From Wolves-Grizzlies w/ Jace Frederick

On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Jace Frederick from the Pioneer Press to discuss the Wolves win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday night and to dig into two topics Jace has written about recently -- the Wolves need to play with more pace and Mike Conley. Specific topics and timestamps below...- Another chapter in Conley's career of winning (1:00)- How Gobert + Conley provide a high floor (6:00)- Becoming a higher volume PnR team (24:00)- Ant's two very different halves against Memphis (28:00)- Naz buoying KAT's off nights (37:00)- The impact of offensive efficiency spiking league-wide (53:00)If you'd like to support our partners...-- To enter the ticket giveaway, support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- Want to advertise on the show? Reach out to [email protected] Try out Stone & Skillet and use code "DANE" for 20% off: https://www.stoneandskillet.com/-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/-- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a $100 signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/-- Sign up for HelloFresh at HelloFresh.com/danemoorefree and use code "danemoorefree"-- Try Duer Jeans. For 15% off: https://shopduer.com/?utm_source=podsearch&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=danemoore23-- Sign up today for a 14-day free trial of Aura’s digital security at Aura.com/Dane 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.

Jan 19, 20241h 10m

Ep 612Wolves Win Detroit + Live Listener Questions w/ Kyle Theige

On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige for a live show immediately following the Wolves win in Detroit on Wednesday night. Dane and Kyle get into what worked and what didn't against the lowly Pistons and take listener questions.- Gobert's provides stability against bad opponents (2:00)- A big McDaniels game. No fouls! (17:00)- KAT shooting 71% from 3 over last 5 games (21:00)- Needing to improve the non-Ant minutes (27:00)- NAW provides a spark (31:00)- Live listener questions (44:00)If you'd like to support our partners...-- To enter the ticket giveaway, support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- Want to advertise on the show? Reach out to [email protected] Try out Stone & Skillet and use code "DANE" for 20% off: https://www.stoneandskillet.com/-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/-- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a $100 signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/-- Sign up for HelloFresh at HelloFresh.com/danemoorefree and use code "danemoorefree"-- Try Duer Jeans. For 15% off: https://shopduer.com/?utm_source=podsearch&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=danemoore23-- Sign up today for a 14-day free trial of Aura’s digital security at Aura.com/Dane 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.

Jan 18, 20241h 25m

Ep 611The No. 1 Defense by a Mile + The Roadmap to the 1 Seed w/ Chris Hine

On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Chris Hine to discuss Chris' recent article on what Anthony Edwards has done to drive up the volume of free throws he is taking this season. Dane and Chris also get into just how much better the Wolves No. 1 defense has been than even other top-5 defenses in the NBA. Also some conversation on the Wolves schedule lightening up a bit over the next few weeks -- and how that lays out a roadmap to the Wolves potentially finishing as the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference. Specific topics and timestamps below...- The Wolves have the No. 1 defense by a mile (2:30)- The balance of going for offensive rebounds vs. getting back on D (10:00)- What pops on film defensively (15:00)- Chris' article on Ant's free throw volume spiking (25:00)- Is Hack-A-Rudy even a good strategy? (37:00)- The Wolves weak schedule ahead + roadmap to the 1 seed (49:00)If you'd like to support our partners...-- To enter the ticket giveaway, support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: Patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- Want to advertise on the show? Reach out to [email protected] Try out Stone & Skillet at StoneAndSkillet.com and use code "DANE" for 20% off-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company at YHIC.com-- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a $100 signup bonus-- Sign up for HelloFresh at HelloFresh.com/danemoorefree and use code "danemoorefree"-- Try BetterHelp at BetterHelp.com/DANEMOORE-- Try Duer Jeans at ShopDuer.com/DANEMOORE for 15% off-- Sign up today for a 14-day free trial of Aura’s digital security at Aura.com/Dane 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.

Jan 16, 20241h 2m

Ep 610Britt Robson On The Wolves Taking Down The Clippers

On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson from MinnPost to discuss the Wolves' very impressive and fairly surprising handling of the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday night. Dane and Britt run through the specifics of why the Wolves seem to matchup better with the Clippers than expected. Specific topics and timestamps below...-- How different do we now feel about how the Wolves matchup with the Clippers? (1:00)-- Wolves matching up well with heavy-iso teams, like the Clippers and Celtics (6:00)-- Gobert defending and switching in space (22:00)-- Reminding ourselves that KAT used to never guard wings (30:00)-- What if LAC hit more shots/had Zubac? (36:00)-- Ant decisive against doubles / Paul George as an Ant comp (40:00)-- Tough opponent for KAT/Naz (58:00)-- Great shooting game, still lots of turnovers (1:05:00)-- Down to an 8-man rotation (1:15:00)If you'd like to support our partners...-- To enter the ticket giveaway, support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: Patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- Want to advertise on the show? Reach out to [email protected] Try out Stone & Skillet at StoneAndSkillet.com and use code "DANE" for 20% off-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company at YHIC.com-- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a $100 signup bonus-- Sign up for HelloFresh at HelloFresh.com/danemoorefree and use code "danemoorefree"-- Try BetterHelp at BetterHelp.com/DANEMOORE-- Try Duer Jeans at ShopDuer.com/DANEMOORE for 15% off-- Sign up today for a 14-day free trial of Aura’s digital security at Aura.com/Dane 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.

Jan 15, 20241h 28m

Ep 609All Things Wolves-Celtics w/ Kyle Theige

On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige to discuss all things Wolves-Celtics from Wednesday night's loss in Boston. Specific topics and timestamps below...-- The travel, schedule and fatigue before Boston (0:15)-- Ant being the guy who gets them there, but also problematic late in games (9:00)-- What went well to push the Wolves to force OT (28:00)-- The importance of McDaniels and setting reasonable McDaniels expectations? (35:00)-- Observations from the locker room (43:00)-- Anderson delivers in Gobert's absence (52:00)-- KAT, like Ant, had imperfect play but appears to be catching a rhythm (1:01:30)-- Why do BOS-MIN matchup so well? (1:10:00)If you'd like to support our partners...-- To enter the ticket giveaway, support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: Patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- Want to advertise on the show? Reach out to [email protected] Try out Stone & Skillet at StoneAndSkillet.com and use code "DANE" for 20% off-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company at YHIC.com-- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a $100 signup bonus-- Sign up for HelloFresh at HelloFresh.com/danemoorefree and use code "danemoorefree"-- Try BetterHelp at BetterHelp.com/DANEMOORE-- Try Duer Jeans at ShopDuer.com/DANEMOORE for 15% off-- Sign up today for a 14-day free trial of Aura’s digital security at Aura.com/Dane 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.

Jan 11, 20241h 27m

Ep 608Britt Robson On The Wolves "Playing Big" Against Orlando

On today's show, Dane is joined in Orlando by Britt Robson from MinnPost to discuss how the Wolves played to their big identity against Orlando, dominating the interior of the floor on both ends with Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert. Specific topics listed below...-- McDaniels shutting down Banchero-- Towns and Gobert's most dominating game in tandem-- Can KAT bottle up this type of performance and duplicate it?-- Recapturing the fly around mentality on defense-- Our reaction to Finch and the players's comments postgame-- Looking ahead to Boston-- And moreIf you'd like to support our partners...-- To enter the ticket giveaway, support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: Patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- Want to advertise on the show? Reach out to [email protected] Try out Stone & Skillet at StoneAndSkillet.com and use code "DANE" for 20% off-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company at YHIC.com-- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a $100 signup bonus-- Sign up for HelloFresh at HelloFresh.com/danemoorefree and use code "danemoorefree"-- Try BetterHelp at BetterHelp.com/DANEMOORE-- Try Duer Jeans at ShopDuer.com/DANEMOORE for 15% off-- Sign up today for a 14-day free trial of Aura’s digital security at Aura.com/Dane 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.

Jan 10, 20241h 32m

Ep 607The Wolves Are The ____ Best Team In The League? w/ Jace Frederick

On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Jace Frederick from the Pioneer Press to discuss how many teams the Wolves are better than in the West. Dane and Jace do this by going through the West to list what teams they think would beat the Wolves in a playoff series. Then they look at the question another way by listing the teams in the West that they think will have a better record than the Wolves for the rest of the season. Also some more conversation about the Dallas matchup and a look ahead to the Orlando and Boston matchups.Specific topics and timestamps below...-- What teams in the West might beat the Wolves in a playoff series? (7:45)-- How many teams in the West will have a better record than the Wolves for the rest of the season? (23:30)-- Gobert needing to punish small-ball teams (32:00)-- Can KAT and Naz in high wall against Dallas (38:00)-- Jalen Suggs and the Banchero matchup (52:00)If you'd like to support our partners...-- To enter the ticket giveaway, support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: Patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- Want to advertise on the show? Reach out to [email protected] Try out Stone & Skillet at StoneAndSkillet.com and use code "DANE" for 20% off-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company at YHIC.com-- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a $100 signup bonus-- Sign up for HelloFresh at HelloFresh.com/danemoorefree and use code "danemoorefree"-- Try BetterHelp at BetterHelp.com/DANEMOORE-- Try Duer Jeans at ShopDuer.com/DANEMOORE for 15% off-- Sign up today for a 14-day free trial of Aura’s digital security at Aura.com/Dane 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.

Jan 9, 20241h 1m

Ep 606Where Can The Wolves Get More Offense? + Breaking Down The Loss In Dallas w/ Chris Hine

On today's show, Dane is joined in Dallas by Chris Hine from the Star Tribune to discuss the Wolves losing a game in the clutch to Dallas on Sunday night. This episode begins by focusing on the end of the game in Dallas -- what worked, what didn't -- and then goes into the broader question of "where can this team get more offense". Dane and Chris also take stock of the Wolves now 14 games into their brutal 16-game stretch in their scheduleSpecific topics below...-- A clutch game the Wolves didn't win-- Jaden McDaniels as a barometer of the Wolves offense-- How can this Wolves team generate better offense?-- What made past Finch teams turn the corner offensively come January?-- Offensive rebounding becoming a weapon for the Wolves-- A check in now 14 games into the Wolves difficult 16-game stretchIf you'd like to support our partners...-- To enter the ticket giveaway, support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: Patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- Want to advertise on the show? Reach out to [email protected] Try out Stone & Skillet at StoneAndSkillet.com and use code "DANE" for 20% off-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company at YHIC.com-- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a $100 signup bonus-- Sign up for HelloFresh at HelloFresh.com/danemoorefree and use code "danemoorefree"-- Try BetterHelp at BetterHelp.com/DANEMOORE-- Try Duer Jeans at ShopDuer.com/DANEMOORE for 15% off-- Sign up today for a 14-day free trial of Aura’s digital security at Aura.com/Dane 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.

Jan 8, 20241h 0m

Ep 605Wolves Lose Two In A Row For First Time + The Pels As A Playoff Matchup w/ Kyle Theige

On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige to discuss the Wolves having lost two games in a row for the first time this season. Dane and Kyle run through what Finch and the players are saying needs to get better for this team to get back on track. Also some talk about the Wolves and Pels as a potential playoff matchup and what that series might look like. Specific topics and timestamps below...-- What Finch says needs to get better (3:00)-- Ant saying it's on the players (23:00)-- The Pels as a potential playoff matchup (33:00)-- The defense of late (50:00)-- Getting November KAT back (60:00)If you'd like to support our partners...-- To enter the ticket giveaway, support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: Patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- Want to advertise on the show? Reach out to [email protected] Try out Stone & Skillet at StoneAndSkillet.com and use code "DANE" for 20% off-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company at YHIC.com-- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a $100 signup bonus-- Sign up for HelloFresh at HelloFresh.com/danemoorefree and use code "danemoorefree"-- Try BetterHelp at BetterHelp.com/DANEMOORE-- Try Duer Jeans at ShopDuer.com/DANEMOORE for 15% off-- Sign up today for a 14-day free trial of Aura’s digital security at Aura.com/Dane 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.

Jan 4, 20241h 17m

Ep 604The Wolves Advantages/Disadvantages Against Big Teams vs. Small Teams w/ Jace Frederick

On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Jace Frederick from the Pioneer Press to run through the advantages and disadvantages the Wolves have against bigger, more physical teams and the advantages and disadvantages the Wolves have against smaller, quicker teams. Then Dane and Jace wrap the conversation up with some talk about Jordan McLaughlin potentially entering the rotation and by previewing the matchup against the Pelicans. Specific topics and timestamps below...-- Wolves' advantages vs. big teams (4:00)-- Wolves' disadvantages vs. big teams (8:00)-- Wolves' advantages vs. small teams (19:00)-- Wolves' disadvantages vs. small teams (30:00)-- JMac entering the rotation? (45:00)-- Pels matchup preview (53:00)If you'd like to support our partners...-- To enter the ticket giveaway, support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: Patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- Want to advertise on the show? Reach out to [email protected] Buy tickets for Falling Knife's New Years Early: https://tr.ee/WLgC0b5dAa-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company at YHIC.com-- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a $100 signup bonus-- Sign up for HelloFresh at HelloFresh.com/danemoorefree and use code "danemoorefree"-- Try BetterHelp at BetterHelp.com/DANEMOORE-- Try Duer Jeans ar ShopDuer.com/DANEMOORE for 15% off-- Sign up today for a 14-day free trial of Aura’s digital security at Aura.com/Dane 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.

Jan 3, 20241h 2m

Ep 603What We Learned In The Wolves Loss To The Knicks w/ Chris Hine

On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Chris Hine from the Star Tribune to discuss the Wolves matinee loss at Madison Square Garden to the Knicks. Chris brings anecdotes from the locker room postgame and Dane highlights a few trends, both positive and negative, in that game. Specific topics and timestamps below...-- The vibe in the locker room after the loss (1:30)-- How should the Wolves guard big, playmaking 4s like Julius Randle and Zion Williamson? (3:00)-- Costly offensive rebounds and turnovers (7:00)-- JMac provides a big spark + Who does JMac play best with? (22:00)-- The importance of KAT + Ant creating an advantage for teammates (34:00)If you'd like to support our partners...-- To enter the ticket giveaway, support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: Patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- Want to advertise on the show? Reach out to [email protected] Buy tickets for Falling Knife's New Years Early: https://tr.ee/WLgC0b5dAa-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company at YHIC.com-- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a $100 signup bonus-- Sign up for HelloFresh at HelloFresh.com/danemoorefree and use code "danemoorefree"-- Try BetterHelp at BetterHelp.com/DANEMOORE-- Try Duer Jeans ar ShopDuer.com/DANEMOORE for 15% off-- Sign up today for a 14-day free trial of Aura’s digital security at Aura.com/Dane 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.

Jan 2, 202450 min

Ep 602Finch's Frustration With The Offense + 5 Things The Wolves Do Really Well w/ Kyle Theige

On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige to discuss the Wolves frustrating win over Dallas on Thursday and to talk about five things the Wolves have been really good at through 30 games this season. A lot of clips in this episode. Specific topics and timestamps below.-- The Wolves being a team that nitpicks their shortcomings (5:00)-- Finch's frustration with the O (13:00)-- Kyle Anderson and spacing issues (27:00)-- Is Leonard Miller an answer? (44:00)-- 5 Things The Wolves Do Really Well (54:00)-- Ownership update (1:15:00)If you'd like to support our partners...-- To enter the ticket giveaway, support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: Patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- Want to advertise on the show? Reach out to [email protected] Buy tickets for Falling Knife's New Years Early: https://tr.ee/WLgC0b5dAa-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company at YHIC.com-- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a $100 signup bonus-- Sign up for HelloFresh at HelloFresh.com/danemoorefree and use code "danemoorefree"-- Try BetterHelp at BetterHelp.com/DANEMOORE-- Try Duer Jeans ar ShopDuer.com/DANEMOORE for 15% off-- Sign up today for a 14-day free trial of Aura’s digital security at Aura.com/Dane 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.

Dec 29, 20231h 22m

Ep 601Reflecting On Gobert's First 100 Games In Minnesota + More w/ Britt Robson

On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson from MinnPost to discuss the Wolves last 8 games (halfway through a very difficult stretch in the schedule) and looking back on Rudy Gobert's tenure in Minnesota as he plays his 100th game in a Wolves uniform on Thursday night. Plus much more. Specific topics and timestamps below...-- Halfway through the most difficult stretch in the schedule (1:00)-- "Playing Gobert off the floor" not being a thing (15:00)-- Finch's recent frustrations with the D (20:00)-- Navigating mid-season fatigue/injuries (25:00)-- Will the offense again turn a corner come January? (40:00)-- The process of covering and learning a really good team (50:00)-- Looking back at the Gobert trade 100 games in (65:00)If you'd like to support our partners...-- To enter the ticket giveaway, support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: Patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- Want to advertise on the show? Reach out to [email protected] Buy tickets for Falling Knife's New Years Early: https://tr.ee/WLgC0b5dAa-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company at YHIC.com-- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a $100 signup bonus-- Sign up for HelloFresh at HelloFresh.com/danemoorefree and use code "danemoorefree"-- Try BetterHelp at BetterHelp.com/DANEMOORE-- Try Duer Jeans ar ShopDuer.com/DANEMOORE for 15% off-- Sign up today for a 14-day free trial of Aura’s digital security at Aura.com/Dane 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.

Dec 28, 20231h 33m

Ep 600How Wolves’ Big-Ball Fared Against Kings/Thunder’s Small-Ball w/ Jace Frederick

On today's show, Dane is joined by Jace Frederick from the Pioneer Press to discuss their last two games against the Kings and Thunder. A clash of two very different styles of play. Specific topics and timestamps below...-- Double-big look vs. smaller Kings/Thunder (4:00)-- The type of shots OKC generated (19:00)-- Better playoff matchup for Wolves, OKC or SAC? (23:00)-- Not having an answer for SGA (38:00)-- Is a role for JMac coming? (48:00)If you'd like to support our partners...-- To enter the ticket giveaway, support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: Patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- Want to advertise on the show? Reach out to [email protected] Buy tickets for Falling Knife's New Years Early: https://tr.ee/WLgC0b5dAa-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company at YHIC.com-- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a $100 signup bonus-- Sign up for HelloFresh at HelloFresh.com/danemoorefree and use code "danemoorefree"-- Try BetterHelp at BetterHelp.com/DANEMOORE-- Try Duer Jeans ar ShopDuer.com/DANEMOORE for 15% off-- Sign up today for a 14-day free trial of Aura’s digital security at Aura.com/Dane 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.

Dec 27, 20231h 2m

Ep 599The Wolves Identity Has Taken Shape w/ Kyle Theige

On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige after the Wolves win over the Lakers to discuss the many elements of this team's identity that has taken shape. A lot of focus on Gobert and Conley in this episode in terms of their effectiveness as a pairing but also their commitment to play night-to-night, without resting for backs. Plus, plenty more. Specific topics and timestamps below...-- Being a team that doesn't rest players (3:00)-- The Conley-Gobert two-man game as the Wolves' third weapon (18:00)-- What's the right volume on PnR for this team? (32:00)-- Anderson-Gobert pairing this season vs last (39:30)-- Finch having found his rotation (45:00)-- KAT's speed unlocking more offense (54:00)-- Playing with an arrogance (1:02:00)If you'd like to support our partners...-- To enter the ticket giveaway, support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: Patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- Want to advertise on the show? Reach out to [email protected] Buy tickets for Falling Knife's New Years Early: https://tr.ee/WLgC0b5dAa-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company at YHIC.com-- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a $100 signup bonus-- Sign up for HelloFresh at HelloFresh.com/danemoorefree and use code "danemoorefree"-- Try BetterHelp at BetterHelp.com/DANEMOORE-- Try Duer Jeans ar ShopDuer.com/DANEMOORE for 15% off-- Sign up today for a 14-day free trial of Aura’s digital security at Aura.com/Dane 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.

Dec 22, 20231h 23m

Ep 598Britt Robson On The Wolves Guarding Embiid and Beating Miami

On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson from MinnPost to discuss the Wolves loss to Joel Embiid and the Sixers on Wednesday and their victory over Jimmy Butler and Miami on Monday. Also some focus on the pattern of the Wolves being an elite second half team and a bit of a slow starter. Specific topics and timestamps below...-- How Embiid was defended and officiated (1:30)-- Losing the non-Embiid minutes (20:00)-- KAT + McDaniels able to punish Philly (25:00)-- Nickeil Alexander-Walker as the Wolves' Alex Caruso (30:00)-- The Wolves 2nd half effectiveness (36:00)-- The Wolves 1st half slow starts (43:00)-- Breaking down the Heat in Miami (56:30)-- KAT's underrated D season (1:04:00)If you'd like to support our partners...-- To enter the ticket giveaway, support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: Patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- Want to advertise on the show? Reach out to [email protected] Buy tickets for Falling Knife's New Years Early: https://tr.ee/WLgC0b5dAa-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company at YHIC.com-- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a $100 signup bonus-- Sign up for HelloFresh at HelloFresh.com/danemoorefree and use code "danemoorefree"-- Try BetterHelp at BetterHelp.com/DANEMOORE-- Try Duer Jeans ar ShopDuer.com/DANEMOORE for 15% off-- Sign up today for a 14-day free trial of Aura’s digital security at Aura.com/Dane 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.

Dec 21, 20231h 18m

Ep 597Breaking Down The Wolves 4th Quarter Comeback In Miami w/ Jace Frederick

On today's show, Dane is joined by Jace Frederick from the St. Paul Pioneer Press to discuss the Wolves very fun, very exciting 4th quarter comeback in Miami on Monday night. Dane and Jace go back and forth picking the elements that fueled the Wolves in the 4th quarter. Specific topics and timestamps below...- KAT's great, controlled 4th against Jimmy (2:00)- Gobert's 4th quarter dominance this season (9:30)- NAW's sneaky value on D + growing impact on O (21:00)- Can the Wolves again have a great January offense? (28:00)- Playing against physical teams (37:30)- Why it's time to stop the Anderson trade talk (42:00)If you'd like to support our partners...-- To enter the ticket giveaway, support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: Patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- Want to advertise on the show? Reach out to [email protected] Buy tickets for Falling Knife's New Years Early: https://tr.ee/WLgC0b5dAa-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company at YHIC.com-- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a $100 signup bonus-- Sign up for HelloFresh at HelloFresh.com/danemoorefree and use code "danemoorefree"-- Try BetterHelp at BetterHelp.com/DANEMOORE-- Try Duer Jeans ar ShopDuer.com/DANEMOORE for 15% off-- Sign up today for a 14-day free trial of Aura’s digital security at Aura.com/Dane 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.

Dec 19, 202359 min

Ep 596The Growth and Success of the KAT and Ant Pairing w/ Chris Hine

On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Chris Hine from the Star Tribune to discuss how the KAT and Ant pairing continues grow and find more and more success. Dane and Chris parse KAT and Ant's comments from after the win against Indiana on how the tandem works together. Also some comparison of the KAT and Ant teammate dynamic compared to the KAT and Jimmy Butler dynamic. Specific topics and timestamps below...-- KAT as a planet, not the sun for these Wolves (8:00)-- The KAT and Ant pairing vs. the KAT and Jimmy Pairing (20:00)-- Why it makes sense that Anderson is playing more PG (36:30)-- What to make of Gobert's lesser impact of late (41:00)If you'd like to support our partners...-- To enter the ticket giveaway, support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: Patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- Want to advertise on the show? Reach out to [email protected] Buy tickets for Falling Knife's New Years Early: https://tr.ee/WLgC0b5dAa-- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a $100 signup bonus-- Sign up for HelloFresh at HelloFresh.com/danemoorefree and use code "danemoorefree"-- Try BetterHelp at BetterHelp.com/DANEMOORE-- Try Duer Jeans ar ShopDuer.com/DANEMOORE for 15% off-- Sign up today for a 14-day free trial of Aura’s digital security at Aura.com/Dane 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.

Dec 18, 202351 min

Ep 595NAZ REID (and others) In Dallas + Setting Table For Trade Season w/ Kyle Theige

On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige to discuss what fueled a Wolves comeback win in Dallas on Thursday and to set the table for what trade season might look like for the Wolves. Specific topics and timestamps below...-- Luka's hot start and what changed (5:00)-- Reid stepping up in Gobert's foul trouble (12:00)-- How the KAT-Naz-Jaden-Ant-NAW lineup turned the game (23:00)-- Back at full-strength and a new rotation (31:00)-- Ant leading the team in +/- despite shooting 3/19 (38:30)-- Remembering Kyle Anderson's value (48:00)-- Setting the table for trade season (56:30)-- If you could only add one: movement shooter, backup PG or bucket-getter (1:01:00)If you'd like to support our partners...-- To enter the ticket giveaway, support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: Patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- Want to advertise on the show? Reach out to [email protected] Buy tickets for Falling Knife's New Years Early: https://tr.ee/WLgC0b5dAa-- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a $100 signup bonus-- Sign up for HelloFresh with promo code "danemoorefree"-- Try BetterHelp at BetterHelp.com/DANEMOORE-- Try Duer Jeans ar ShopDuer.com/DANEMOORE for 15% off-- Sign up today for a 14-day free trial of Aura’s digital security at Aura.com/Dane 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.

Dec 15, 20231h 31m

Ep 594Now Comes The Hard Part For The Wolves w/ Britt Robson

On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson from MinnPost to discuss Britt's most-recent column on how, after an astonishing start to the season, now comes the hard part. Dane and Britt discuss a handful of X-factors for surviving and sustaining what will almost surely be the most difficult stretch of the season. Specific topics and timestamps below...-- Now comes the hard part of the schedule (1:00)-- Generating playmaking without burning out Conley (9:00)-- Ant regaining All-NBA mojo (21:00)-- Can the awe-inspiring defense hold up? (41:00)-- Dallas and Indiana as tests for playing against elite offense (59:00)If you'd like to support our partners...-- To enter the ticket giveaway, support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: Patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- Want to advertise on the show? Reach out to [email protected] Sign up today for a 14-day free trial of Aura’s digital security at Aura.com/Dane-- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a $100 signup bonus-- Sign up for HelloFresh with promo code "danemoorefree"-- Try BetterHelp at BetterHelp.com/DANEMOORE-- Try Duer Jeans ar ShopDuer.com/DANEMOORE for 15% off 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.

Dec 13, 20231h 26m

Ep 593What The Loss In New Orleans Showed The Wolves Need More Of w/ Jace Frederick

On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Jace Frederick from the Pioneer Press to discuss what the Wolves loss in New Orleans on Monday night showed the Wolves might need to keep sustaining success this season. Specific topics and timestamps below...- How they guarded Zion (2:00)- Navigating KAT getting doubled (9:30)- Needing more offense when Ant sits. Where from? (14:00)- The impact of Gobert's foul trouble (26:30)- The return of McDaniels (31:00)- Dallas + the upcoming schedule (42:00)If you'd like to support our partners...-- To enter the ticket giveaway, support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: Patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- Want to advertise on the show? Reach out to [email protected] Sign up today for a 14-day free trial of Aura’s digital security at Aura.com/Dane-- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a $100 signup bonus-- Sign up for HelloFresh with promo code "danemoorefree"-- Try BetterHelp at BetterHelp.com/DANEMOORE-- Try Duer Jeans ar ShopDuer.com/DANEMOORE for 15% off 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.

Dec 12, 202353 min