The Minnesota Timberwolves have released their training camp roster, and there are several players with previous NBA experience who will battle for the chance to fill the Wolves' final roster spots. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down each of the candidates, including their positions, past experience, a brief scouting report, and why the Wolves chose to bring them to camp. Plus, an overall roster breakdown on where things stand as training camp kicks off. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5...
Sep 30, 2025•30 min•Ep. 2325
Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch acknowledged that Terrence Shannon Jr. has a rotation spot - and left open the door for a variety of players to earn the ninth (and maybe even tenth!) spots in the rotation. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) pulls out the most intriguing nuggets from Finch's interview, including some interesting thoughts on Rob Dillingham, Jaden McDaniels, and last year's general "moodiness" that made things difficult at times. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENE...
Sep 29, 2025•31 min•Ep. 2324
It's time for another episode of the NBA Squad! Today we are breaking down the Houston Rockets' nightmare Fred VanVleet injury, what we want to see from NBA Media Days, whether or not the Oklahoma City Thunder can take another step up and more! Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-nba Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/nba Follow the Locked On Podcast Network...
Sep 26, 2025•40 min•Ep. 2323
Victor Wembanyama ranked ahead of Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Anthony Edwards on the ESPN Top 100 Player Rank. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) tries to make sense of something that ... makes very little sense. Plus, other surprises when comparing the ESPN list to the Locked On NBA Top 100 Player List, including where LeBron James and Donovan Mitchell are ranked. Lastly, a look at some training camp roster moves by the Wolves and thoughts on what Chris Finch has said about the end of the rotation. S...
Sep 26, 2025•31 min•Ep. 2322
Two Minnesota Timberwolves players were included in the ESPN Top 100 Player List in the 11-50 range. What was the difference between that rank and their place on the Locked On NBA Top 100 Player List? Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down where the landed, as well as comparing the Wolves to other top teams in the Western Conference -- which teams have multiple top-15 players? What about top 25? Also, how many teams have five or more players in the Top 100 on both lists. Support Us By Supporting Ou...
Sep 25, 2025•31 min•Ep. 2321
Where the Locked On NBA Top 100 got it right and the ESPN Player Rank got it wrong, including two Minnesota Timberwolves players who ranked much higher on the Locked On list than they did at ESPN. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down the list so far as Jaden McDaniels and Naz Reid are both ranked in the 51 to 100 range. Plus, other player ranks that ESPN missed on and had the biggest discrepancies compared to the LO NBA Top 100 list. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Enough wit...
Sep 24, 2025•29 min•Ep. 2320
Who will be the best player -- and best American-born player -- in the NBA in the next five years? Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) dissects ESPN's Offseason Survey as it attempts to answer this question, among many others. Who is the best American player now? Thoughts on where Anthony Edwards landed on both lists. Also, what were the best and worst offseason moves, and who wins each Conference and the Finals? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Enough with boring, flavorless caffeine, i...
Sep 23, 2025•30 min•Ep. 2319
Why do the Minnesota Timberwolves have just the ninth-best odds to win the NBA Finals according to FanDuel? Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) digs into the eight teams ahead of the Wolves and why the odds are far too long. Why do the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, and Orlando Magic all have shorter odds than the Timberwolves? Also, reasons why the Wolves are a great bet at +2200 to win the championship. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Enough with boring, flavorless caffeine...
Sep 22, 2025•28 min•Ep. 2318
The Minnesota Timberwolves are unlikely to pull off a trade of any significance this year given the makeup of their roster and their salary books. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) goes into detail on why the Wolves are likely to look the same in the spring as they do now, plus why Collin Sexton, Malik Monk, and Duop Reath are NOT sensible trade targets. If the Wolves decide to make a trade, here's why and what they'll be targeting... Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Enough with boring...
Sep 19, 2025•30 min•Ep. 2317
The Minnesota Timberwolves are far too low in ESPN's Future Power Rankings -- and laughably low in the roster and management categories. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) explains which teams belong beneath the Wolves in each category and overall -- Anthony Edwards alone should be enough to push the Wolves much higher than they are. Plus, are the Twin Cities really the worst market in the NBA?!? Lastly, the Wolves signed Nojel Eastern to a training camp deal. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ...
Sep 18, 2025•29 min•Ep. 2316
Andrew Dukowitz (@aDukeMN) of Zone Coverage joins Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) to discuss the Minnesota Timberwolves' offseason, including the biggest move (or non-move) of the summer. Plus, the duo discusses end-of-the-rotation questions and ranking the top six teams in the Western Conference as of right now. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Enough with boring, flavorless caffeine, it’s time to give your caffeine a flavor upgrade with 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots. Get the favorites you ...
Sep 17, 2025•36 min•Ep. 2315
The Minnesota Timberwolves officially re-signed Bones Hyland. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down why the Wolves brought Bones back, and what some of the advantages are over the alternatives. Plus, the Johnny Juzang signing is official. How many roster spots remain open and what's next as the offseason draws to a close? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Enough with boring, flavorless caffeine, it’s time to give your caffeine a flavor upgrade with 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots. Get the...
Sep 16, 2025•28 min•Ep. 2314
What is the biggest hole on the Minnesota Timberwolves roster? It may not be exactly what you think. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down what qualities and skills are lacking and where the Wolves could use some help as they round out their roster for 2025-26. Plus, Malcolm Brogdon is off the board and the Wolves have officially announced the head coach of the Iowa Wolves G League team. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Enough with boring, flavorless caffeine, it’s time to give...
Sep 15, 2025•27 min•Ep. 2313
The Rudy Gobert trade was a resounding success for the Minnesota Timberwolves, full stop. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) digs into what the Wolves gave up for Gobert, Tim Connelly's motivation for making the deal in the first place, what the traded draft picks have turned into so far, and why it's been a clear win overall. Plus, recapping the Locked On NBA Top 100 Players and what the list can tell us about the league. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Tee up that trip! Enter for a c...
Sep 12, 2025•30 min•Ep. 2312
There are seven teams with two players in the top-25 of the Locked On NBA Top 100, and the Minnesota Timberwolves are not one of them. They're also the only Conference Finalist to not have two in the top-25. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) makes the argument that it speaks to the depth of their roster and the way that Tim Connelly has built the Wolves around Anthony Edwards. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Tee up that trip! Enter for a chance to win a dream golf trip for two to any ...
Sep 11, 2025•26 min•Ep. 2311
Minnesota Timberwolves star Rudy Gobert continues to be disrespected by the NBA media at large; he finished outside the Top 50 on the Locked On NBA Top 100 Players List. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) explains why he should be higher, and lists three players who should be behind Gobert. Plus, diving into potential NBA expansion. What are the chances the Wolves get moved over to the Western Conference? (Yes, please!) Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Tee up that trip! Enter for a chan...
Sep 10, 2025•30 min•Ep. 2310
The Minnesota Timberwolves have five players on the Locked On NBA Top 100 Player List, and the rankings for Julius Randle and Rudy Gobert are the most controversial. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) explains why three players ranked above Randle should be behind him, and why Randle should be higher than No. 43 on the list. Plus, diving into ESPN's Future Hall of Fame Tiers, including two current Timberwolves players and two former Wolves. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Tee up that t...
Sep 09, 2025•31 min•Ep. 2309
The Locked On NBA Top 100 List is live. How many Minnesota Timberwolves made the list, and how does it compare to LO Wolves host Ben Beecken's (@bbeecken) list, starting with Anthony Edwards? Also, other major discrepancies between the LO NBA list and the LO Wolves list - including some former Wolves players that are ranked too low on the LO NBA list. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Tee up that trip! Enter for a chance to win a dream golf trip for two to any golf tournament*...
Sep 08, 2025•31 min•Ep. 2308
Pablo Torre broke a crazy potential scandal involving Kawhi Leonard, the Los Angeles Clippers, Steve Ballmer and some suspicious money. NBA Squad breaks down all that we know, what this could mean for the league and much more! Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-nba Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/nba Follow the Locked On Podcast Network Twitter 📲 https:...
Sep 05, 2025•33 min•Ep. 2307
Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) leads Wolves Bold Predictions, Part II with a big prediction: exactly how many wins will the Minnesota Timberwolves have when the calendar flips to January 2026?? Plus, how many points can Anthony Edwards score this year and will the Wolves play at a much faster pace when it's all said and done? Lastly, Jaylen Clark as an under-the-radar rotation contributor. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LO...
Sep 05, 2025•28 min•Ep. 2306
It's time for Timberwolves Bold Predictions, Part I. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) predicts how high the Wolves' offense finish the season ranked, plus high they will finish in the Western Conference. Also ... what, exactly, will Julius Randle accomplish this season?? They're all more unlikely than likely to happen -- but they're all absolutely realistic predictions that could come true. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOC...
Sep 03, 2025•27 min•Ep. 2305
The Minnesota Timberwolves are likely to win more games in the regular season this year than they did last year -- but if they don't, what will have gone wrong? Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) digs in on what the primary issues are that could derail this season, from aging and decline of Rudy Gobert and Mike Conley, Anthony Edwards potentially not making another leap, and the end of the rotation. Listener Survey We’ve put together a survey to learn more about our listeners and make your favorite podcast...
Sep 02, 2025•27 min•Ep. 2304
Nobody believes in the Minnesota Timberwolves: Not a single ESPN analyst is projecting the Wolves to win the NBA Finals, and the Wolves are listed as a team that may fail to reach expectations. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) explains why the case for the Wolves to regress is weak, and it's more likely that they are better this year than they were last season. Plus, Bones Hyland contract news and Tim Connelly isn't going anywhere. Listener Survey We’ve put together a survey to learn more about our liste...
Aug 29, 2025•31 min•Ep. 2303
The Minnesota Timberwolves have reportedly shown interest in bringing back Malik Beasley. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) explores the pros and cons of potentially bringing Beasley into the fold. While Beasley offers elite shooting, is his impact worth possibly stunting the growth of Terrence Shannon Jr. and Rob Dillingham? What about the off-court concerns? Also, would Beasley choose the Wolves? Finally, a look at ESPN's major awards predictions for the upcoming season. Listener Survey We’ve put togeth...
Aug 27, 2025•33 min•Ep. 2302
The Minnesota Timberwolves were listed by ESPN as one of the teams that could make a "major leap" this season. What must go right if the Wolves are going to be significantly better? Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down potential Anthony Edwards improvement, the Wolves' still surprisingly young core, the upside of the roster, and ... simple math. Listener Survey We’ve put together a survey to learn more about our listeners and make your favorite podcasts even better. Go to https://lockedonpodcasts...
Aug 26, 2025•31 min•Ep. 2301
Ranking the entire Minnesota Timberwolves roster into trade tiers: which players are most likely or least likely to be traded? Who might be traded only in the most unique of circumstances? Who won't be traded this year but might get moved next year? Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) divides all 13 standard contract players into 5 tiers and debates how likely (or unlikely) each player is to be traded. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use...
Aug 22, 2025•30 min•Ep. 2300
Three things that the Minnesota Timberwolves need to have happen to win 50-plus games and improve upon last year's performance. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down one area of improvement needed for each of Rudy Gobert, Jaden McDaniels, and Terrence Shannon Jr. headed into the 2025-26 season. Where Gobert took a step backwards last year, where McDaniels should be able to easily improve, and something we haven't seen from TJ Shannon yet in a Wolves uniform. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! ...
Aug 20, 2025•30 min•Ep. 2299
Donte DiVincenzo had a roller-coaster first season with the Minnesota Timberwolves, but his role and impact may change in the 2025-26 season. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) explores what might -- or at least should -- be different for DiVincenzo in Year Two with the Wolves, contrasting his first season in Minnesota to his lone seasons with the Knicks and the Warriors. Plus, schedule insights on back-to-backs, national television, and the toughest stretch of the season. Support Us By Supporting Our Spon...
Aug 18, 2025•29 min•Ep. 2298
The Minnesota Timberwolves' 2025-26 schedule has been released! Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) determines what will be the toughest month of games on the docket and if the Wolves will be able to get off to a fast start. Plus, a look at the NBA Cup schedule and all the nationally-televised games for the Timberwolves. Also, the player who has the inside track on the Wolves' 14th roster spot is... Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use co...
Aug 15, 2025•27 min•Ep. 2297
Is there any chance the Minnesota Timberwolves would trade Rob Dillingham to find a different succession plan at point guard? Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) confronts a fake trade that would bring Anthony Black to the Wolves and pokes holes in the idea of moving on from Dillingham at this stage + the case for a high-level shot-creator next to Anthony Edwards. Also, Western Conference power rankings and a handful of Wolves-related notes. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control ...
Aug 13, 2025•31 min•Ep. 2296
