On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige for another offseason-centric episode. Dane and Kyle start the episode by revisiting what the Wolves gave up in the Rudy Gobert trade, now three years ago. After that, some more Kevin Durant trade package conversation. Then, the third segment is a discussion of how many teams in the West would trade places with the Wolves. Plus some Finals and Wolves ownership thoughts mixed in. Specific topics and timestamps below... - Revisiting what the Wolves ga...
Jun 20, 2025•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 847
On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Jace Frederick from the St. Paul Pioneer Press to rank the Wolves trade assets. Dane and Jace go through the roster player by player to discuss and rank each player's trade value on the contract they are currently on. Along the way, Dane and Jace discuss these trade values in the context of a potential Kevin Durant trade. No specific topics and timestamps today because the entire episode is just moving through the rankings. Episode begins wit...
Jun 17, 2025•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 846
On today's show, Dane is joined by NBA Draft expert Tyler Metcalf from No Ceilings to get into what the Wolves draft options might be looking like. Dane and Tyler discuss how the Wolves might approach having two picks in this draft and go through many options that could be there 17th overall or 31st. Specific topics and timestamps below... - How the Wolves might approach having both the No. 17 and No. 31 picks (5:00) - Wolves-y options with pick No. 17: Bigs (21:00); Wings (30:00); Guards (43:00...
Jun 13, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 845
On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige to discuss the logistics of a Kevin Durant to the Wolves trade. Dane and Kyle start the episode by laying out the Wolves current financial situation -- highlighting the free agencies of Randle, Reid and Alexander-Walker, and discussing the market factors that may open a window for all three players to stay in Minnesota while staying under the second apron. After establishing that, Dane and Kyle get into what the logistics of a Kevin Durant trade wou...
Jun 09, 2025•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 844
On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer and author of "Ant -- The Incredible Journey of NBA Rising Star Anthony Edwards" to discuss Tim Connelly's exit interview on Monday afternoon, that detailed Connelly's view on this past season and what might be to come in the offseason. Specific topics and timestamps below... - Connelly on his future in Minnesota (2:00) - Connelly on the restrictions of 2nd apron life (8:00) - Connelly on putting a team around Ant (21:00) - Connelly on how th...
Jun 03, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 843
On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson from MinnPost to discuss the Timberwolves' exit interviews on Thursday morning, specifically focusing on the free agencies of Naz Reid and Julius Randle. Specific topics and timestamps below... - Key themes from exit interviews: Turnovers and Gameplan Execution (3:00) - Naz Reid's free agency + Does he need to be a starter to stay? (22:00) - Julius Randle's player option (42:00) - Where Ant is at on his developmental arc + What he still can add (60...
May 30, 2025•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 842
On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige to wrap up the Wolves season from Oklahoma City and look ahead to the offseason and what is next for the Wolves. Specific topics and timestamps below... - Reflecting on the season + Building a contender in this salary cap environment (3:00) - How will you remember this series against OKC? (21:00) - Setting the scene for the offseason (45:00) If you'd like to support our partners... -- Learn more about First Resource Bank: https://myfrbank.com/ -- Co...
May 29, 2025•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 841
On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson and Kyle Theige for immediate reactions to the Wolves' Game 4 loss to the Thunder. Specific topics and timestamps below... - Losing the possession battle -- turnovers and offensive rebounds (1:00) - The difference in production from Edwards and Randle vs. Gilgeous-Alexander and Williams (5:00) - The bench showing up in a massive way (18:00) - A little more defense away from a W (30:00) - Fouling up 3 being a smart but bummer of a strategy (42:00) -...
May 27, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 840
On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer and author of the book "Ant" Chris Hine and also Kyle Theige for a live show at Falling Knife Brewing Company between Games 3 and 4. Dane, Chris and Kyle discuss the Wolves Game 3 win, they get into Chris' book "Ant" and take live listener questions. If you'd like to support our partners... -- Pre-order the book "Ant" here: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/ant-chris-hine?variant=43429930696738 -- Learn more about First Resource Bank: ht...
May 25, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 839
On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson and Kyle Theige for immediate reactions to the Wolves' 42-point Game 3 win over Oklahoma City. Specific topics and timestamps below... - Ant's huge game + What was different in Game 3 (2:00) - Defense being the weapon of the game (10:00) - TJ Shannon's huge game (21:00) - The ripple effects of Naz, DDV and NAW hitting shots (29:00) - Finch's patient approach of tweaks vs. adjustments (34:00) - The importance of Randle (49:00) - Grading Gobert's gam...
May 25, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 838
On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson at Paycom Center to record an immediate reaction episode to the Wolves Game 2 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Dane and Britt focus on what hasn't been working through the first two games and what can change as the series moves back to Minnesota. Specific topics and timestamps below... - What is behind OKC looking like the far superior team through the first two games (1:00) - Ant's aggression + The Wolves different offensive approach (18:00) - O...
May 23, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 837
On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson from MinnPost to record an immediate reaction episode to the Wolves Game 1 loss to Oklahoma City, live at Paycom Center. Specific topics and timestamps below... - OKC wins their signature style + The Wolves' 3-point shooting woes (1:00) - Can Gobert survive enough offensively in this series for the Wolves to benefit from his defense? (20:00) - Why Britt picked the Wolves to win this series (44:00) - What it will take for the Wolves to win Game 2 (5...
May 21, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 836
On today's show, Dane is joined by Alex Speers from The Athletic to preview the West Finals. Dane and Alex discuss what makes the Wolves a tough matchup for the Thunder and what makes the Thunder a tough matchup for the Wolves. Then, from there, Dane and Alex get into matchups and other X-factors in the series. Specific topics and timestamps below. - What makes the Wolves a tough matchup for the Thunder? (3:00) - What makes the Thunder a tough matchup for the Wolves? (30:00) - Matchups + What to...
May 19, 2025•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 835
On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Jace Frederick from the St. Paul Pioneer press to discuss the possibilities of playing either the Oklahoma City Thunder or Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference Finals. Dane and Jace discuss the matchups by highlighting the x-factors that will come from playing Oklahoma City or Denver. Specific topics and timestamps below... - How much better of a matchup would Denver be than Oklahoma City? (1:00) - OKC team X-factors: turnovers(!), reboun...
May 16, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 834
On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige and Britt Robson from MinnPost to give immediate reactions to the Wolves knocking out the Golden State Warriors in five games. Specific topics and timestamps below... - Headed to the Western Conference Finals as a different team than they were in the regular season (1:00) - Julius Randle's terrific series + Finch's belief (24:00) - Ant's approach to Game 5 + Understanding GSW's defensive approach for him (32:00) - Mike Conley's big game + Redemption...
May 15, 2025•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 833
On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson from MinnPost to give immediate reactions to the Wolves' Game 4 win over the Golden State Warriors. Specific topics and timestamps below... - The 2nd half turnaround, smelling blood in the water (1:00) - The Wolves' offense + dominating the 3-point battle (18:00) - Randle playing at an All-NBA level and what that means for the Wolves' ceiling (25:00) - The Wolves' defense, Gobert's role + defensive versatility (41:00) - Finch having a great playoff...
May 13, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 832
On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson from MinnPost to give immediate reactions to the Wolves' Game 3 win over the Warriors, fueled by Julius Randle and Anthony Edwards. Specific topics and timestamps below... - Randle and Edwards playing off each other (2:00) - The bench's struggles + Butler hunting (28:30) - Wolves offensive problems + finding answers (37:00) - Gobert being used more conservatively, saved for when they have the lead (45:00) - Another clutch time win, but this time wi...
May 11, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 831
On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige and Britt Robson to give immediate reactions to the Wolves' Game 2 win over the Warriors. Specific topics and timestamps below... - What was different in Game 2 compared to Game 1 (2:00) - Randle bounces back with a great Game 2, just as he did in the Lakers series (23:00) - McDaniels having an excellent playoffs (37:00) - We argue about this series being over or not (46:00) - Draymond's antics (1:10:00) If you'd like to support our partners... -- L...
May 09, 2025•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 830
On today's show, Dane and Kyle are joined by Jim Petersen for a live show at Falling Knife Brewing Company between Games 1 and 2. Dane, Kyle and Jim discuss Game 1 and take live listener questions from the audience at Falling Knife. If you'd like to support our partners... -- Learn more about First Resource Bank: https://myfrbank.com/ -- Sign your son or daughter for My Hoops FastBreak Developmental league at https://www.myhoops.co/ -- This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. G...
May 08, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 829
On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige and Britt Robson for some immediate reactions to the Wolves' Game 1 loss to the Golden State Warriors. Specific topics and timestamps below... - Wolves lack of offense/awful 3-point shooting (2:00) - Finch's frustration with Edwards' performance (13:00) - Curry's injury + what that puts on Butler going forward (27:00) - Wolves didn't impose size + Importance of Naz at the 5 and Gobert at the 5 (53:00) If you'd like to support our partners... -- Lear...
May 07, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 828
On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Jace Frederick from the St. Paul Pioneer Press to preview the Wolves 2nd round series against the Golden State Warriors. Dane and Jace dive into the who-is-guarding-who matchups on both sides of the ball, and look into specific factors that could swing a game or series in this matchups. Specific topics and timestamps below... - How will the Warriors matchups with the Wolves + Can they stick with their small-ball starting look? (5:00) - Guardi...
May 05, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 827
On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson to go through the roster, player-by-player, looking back at their performance in Round 1 against the Lakers and ahead to their Round 2 matchup against the Warriors or Rockets. Specific topics and timestamps below... - Rudy Gobert (2:00) - Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle (22:00) - Jaden McDaniels (43:00) - Mike Conley (55:00) - Reid, DiVincenzo and Alexander-Walker (1:06:00) If you'd like to support our partners... -- Learn more about First Resour...
May 03, 2025•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 826
On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige for some immediate reactions to the Wolves winning Game 5 in LA on Wednesday night to win the series in five games. Specific topics and timestamps below... - The Rudy Gobert Game (5:00) - Winning despite poor shooting, from Ant and the team as a whole (27:00) - Depth again shows its value, overcoming foul trouble to McDaniels, Randle and Gobert (43:00) - Randle and Gobert, players who receive "unfair criticism" and have something to prove (51:00) - ...
May 01, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 825
On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige and Britt Robson for some immediate reactions to the Wolves' Game 4 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. Specific topics and timestamps below... - Ant's nuclear 4th + The synergy of the Wolves' closing lineup (1:00) - Big LeBron and Luka game + Rudy's diminished role in this series (26:00) - Randle understanding how he fits into this team (49:00) - Stray thoughts on Ant, Conley, Finch and the Wolves' size and second efforts (57:00) If you'd like to supp...
Apr 28, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 824
On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige and Britt Robson for some immediate reactions to the Wolves' Game 3 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. Specific topics and timestamps below... - Overcoming clutch time demons + A different closing lineup (3:00) - McDaniels' monster game + Can LA afford to have Luka guard him? (20:00) - The value of Randle providing consistent offensive production (39:00) - Ant rising to the moment + The environment at Target Center (52:00) If you'd like to support our...
Apr 26, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 823
On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Chris Hine from the Minnesota Star Tribune to look ahead to Game 3 of Wolves-Lakers. Specific topics and timestamps below... - Why getting the offense back on track is the most important thing (4:00) - How the Wolves feel about Gobert switched on Doncic/Reaves (24:00) - The importance of Reid + DiVincenzo bouncing back + The value of the Wolves' switching lineups (39:00) - The role of physicality in this series and these playoffs at large (53...
Apr 24, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 822
On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson and Kyle Theige at Crypto.com Arena to give their immediate reactions to the Wolves Game 2 loss against the Lakers. Specific topics and timestamps below... -- Another poor start to the game, and a poor start they could not recover from this time (2:00) -- A very Randle-centric offense (10:00) -- The foul trouble for Reid and DiVincenzo + A game with more physicality (22:00) -- Doncic and Reaves seeking Gobert in isolation (40:00) -- What is/should ...
Apr 23, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 821
On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Jace Frederick from the St. Paul Pioneer Press to look back at Game 1 and ahead to Game 2. Dane and Jace start the episode by discussing the Wolves no longer being the underdgos in this series. From there, lots of conversation looking back at Game 1 and then what could be different in Game 2. Specific topics and timestamps below... - What will be the Wolves approach to Game 2, no longer as underdogs in the series? (2:00) - The effectiveness o...
Apr 21, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 820
On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige and Britt Robson at Crypto.com Arena for immediate reactions to the Wolves' Game 1 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. Specific topics and timestamps below... - The bench flipping the game (5:00) - McDaniels' big game + How they defended Luka (26:00) - LA adjustments (36:00) - A more bought in and connected Wolves team than expected (44:00) If you'd like to support our partners... -- This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give onlin...
Apr 20, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 819
On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige to get into the burning questions and X-factors that could tilt this Wolves-Lakers series. Specific topics and timestamps below... - Will small-ball actually be a problem for Rudy Gobert in this series? (7:00) - What will be the first starting lineup coaching chess move? (16:00) - Finch having more playoff coaching experience than Redick (26:00) - What version of Ant do the Lakers prefer? (33:00) - Naz Reid and Donte DiVincenzo as x-factors (49:00) ...
Apr 17, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 818
