On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson from MinnPost to discuss Britt's most recent column on the Wolves finding their defensive identity over the last few weeks. Dane and Britt talk a lot about shifts in identity and mentality that could shift the Wolves off of the status quo. Specific topics and timestamps below... - Do the Wolves have a defensive identity now? (3:00) - Can the Wolves adopt NAW's mentality as a collective? (20:00) - What would Randle's Aaron Gordon transformation look...
Dec 12, 2024•2 hr 30 min•Transcript available on Metacast On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Jace Frederick from the St. Paul Pioneer Press to discuss what went wrong in crunch time against the Warriors on Sunday night. Dane and Jace focus this episode on the two areas this Wolves game went wrong -- by not getting back defensively in the 3rd quarter and by playing too much hero ball in the 4th. Specific topics and timestamps below... - What went wrong in crunchtime + Who Conley could/should have closed instead of (2:00) - The Warrior...
Dec 10, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige to discuss the Wolves' win over the Warriors on Friday night -- their fourth win in a row that has been fueled by defense. Dane and Kyle focus on Anthony Edwards breaking back out, everyone guarding more collectively and how the Wolves feel like they're a little more in control than they were earlier in the season. Specific topics and timestamps below... - Ant is back -- but in a more patient sort of way (3:00) - "Everyone is guarding," even Reid an...
Dec 07, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Transcript available on Metacast On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Chris Hine from the Star Tribune to discuss the Wolves win over the Clippers on Wednesday and what they're looking for in the weekend's two-game set in San Francisco against the Warriors. Specific topics and timestamps below... - Chris on the vibe around the team in LA (1:00) - How back is the defense? (4:00) - Playing offense faster, more decisively (19:00) - Minott! (33:00) - What we're looking for in the two-game set against the Warriors (...
Dec 06, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson from MinnPost to discuss the Wolves beating the Lakers on Monday night and to take stock of where the Wolves stand 20 games in. Specific topics and timestamps below... - Blowing out the Lakers + the Wolves bench mob lineup (1:00) - The Wolves offense 20 games in (22:00) - The Wolves defense 20 games in (60:00) If you'd like to support our partners... -- Contact Adrianna Lonick with Coldwell Banker Realty for a free consultation at: https://www.thed...
Dec 03, 2024•2 hr 34 min•Transcript available on Metacast On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Jace Frederick from the St. Paul Pioneer Press to discuss Anthony Edwards' comments on locker room dissension and themes from the Wolves' games over Thanksgiving week. Specific topics and timestamps below... - Ant's comments on dissension in the locker room (1:00) - What are the reasons for the Wolves low-power offense of late? (11:00) - Not defending the rim/lane like they did a year ago -- though better against the Clips! (33:00) - Alexande...
Dec 02, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Chris Hine from the Star Tribune to discuss the Wolves' loss to the Houston Rockets and what is becoming clear that this team needs to get back on track. Specific topics and timestamps below... - Needing true PG play (4:00) - How long is too long for new personnel to acclimate? (23:00) - The case for believing in Randle + why it might be flawed (35:00) - Needing more Reid and Edwards on the floor together (44:30) If you'd like to support our ...
Nov 27, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Jace Frederick from the St. Paul Pioneer Press to discuss the Wolves loss in Boston on Sunday afternoon. Dane and Jace get into both what was encouraging in that loss and what ultimately cost them the game. Specific topics and timestamps below... - Seeing how the Wolves could beat the Celtics if they had better execution (2:00) - Dillingham plays well, stepping up in Conley's absence (20:00) - Reid struggling lately + the Reid-Randle frontcou...
Nov 25, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige to discuss the Wolves unraveling in Toronto on Thursday night. Dane and Kyle focus on the Randle-Gobert mess, Dillingham getting an opportunity and Jaden McDaniels having a big game. Specific topics and timestamps below... - The Gobert-Randle unraveling in crunchtime (2:30) - Missing Conley + the PG play in his absence (22:30) - Some encouraging Dillingham minutes (29:00) - A big McDaniels game + making that repeatable (48:00) If you'd like to suppo...
Nov 22, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Transcript available on Metacast On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson from MinnPost to discuss the Wolves' younger, "second timeline" players -- Anthony Edwards, Jaden McDaniels and Naz Reid. Dane and Britt explain how those second timeline guys, especially McDaniels and Reid, have different roles this season due to the KAT trade. Specific topics and timestamps below... - The Wolves' once second timeline guys (1:00) - How the KAT trade shifted Reid's role (12:00) - McDaniels' fit in the new roster (24:00) - Ant being...
Nov 21, 2024•2 hr 33 min•Transcript available on Metacast On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Chris Hine from the Star Tribune to discuss the Wolves impressive late-game offense recently -- highlighted by Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle's late-game shot-making in the the last two games. Dane and Chris also get into an extended conversation about the Wolves' defense as it connects to Rudy Gobert. Specific topics and timestamps below... - Late-game/Clutch offense feeling more believable this season (2:00) - Opponents feeling comfortab...
Nov 20, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Jace Frederick from the Pioneer Press to discuss Julius Randle's buzzer-beater, the wins over the Kings and the Suns, and where this Wolves team is at right now. Specific topics and timestamps below... - What's been behind the big Randle games? (1:00) - The Wolves' offense being impacted by strong rim protectors (11:00) - Fox + Booker going off against the Wolves the last two games (24:00) - What's fueling Gobert's defensive indecision? (30:0...
Nov 18, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige live at Treasure Island Resort and Casino to give our biggest takeaways that have surprised us this season, and to take listener questions. If you'd like to support our partners... -- For the live show (7pm) at Treasure Island Resort and Casino on November 15th, call 1-888-867-7829 to receive 15% off a hotel room when you mention code "DANE". For more information, visit https://www.ticasino.com -- Get yourself a pair of Duer jeans for 20% by going t...
Nov 16, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige to discuss the themes that came out of the Wolves' back to back losses to the Blazers in Portland. Specific topics and timestamps below... - Not playing with the edge they did a season ago (1:00) - Gobert taking the blame for the Portland losses (24:00) - Not having KAT can't be the reason the defense has been bad (35:00) - What playing without Conley looked like (45:00) - Should Minott and/or Dillingham be in the rotation permanently? (55:00) If yo...
Nov 14, 2024•2 hr 30 min•Transcript available on Metacast On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige for some immediate reactions to the Wolves loss to the Blazers on Tuesday night. Dane and Kyle discuss the turnovers and poor defensive effort in the loss, but mostly find themselves considering different changes to the starting lineup and/or rotation. Specific topics and timestamps below... - Team turnovers + Ant's Lapses (3:00) - Will this loss in this way push Finch to make a starting lineup change? (21:30) - Naz's big scoring night + the defensi...
Nov 13, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Transcript available on Metacast On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Jace Frederick from the Pioneer Press to discuss the Wolves poor late-game execution that cost them Sunday night's game against Miami. Dane and Jace start the episode by discussing the final defensive and offensive possessions of the game, then focus on Edwards and Randle's off nights, along with Mike Conley's continued struggles. At the end of the episode, Dane and Jace discuss where the Wolves rank in a handful of offensive and defensive ca...
Nov 11, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Transcript available on Metacast On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Chris Hine from the Star Tribune to discuss the many ways Anthony Edwards is leveling up in his fifth season. Dane and Chris also discuss the Wolves' 3-point volume increasing, this roster's chemistry with Gobert and where we're at with the defense. Specific topics and timestamps below... - Ant's compete level being consistent this season (3:00) - Ant and the Wolves as a team's spiking 3-point volume (23:00) - This roster's chemistry with Gob...
Nov 09, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson from MinnPost to discuss the Wolves' new rhythm that is a product of the new roster. Specific topics and timestamps below... - Are McDaniels' struggles connected to the addition of Randle and DiVincenzo? (8:00) - How has Randle's hot shooting and heliocentric playmaking impact Conley's role? (20:00) - Can this Wolves roster recapture last season's defensive identity? (32:00) - The caliber of the rest of the Western Conference (46:00) If you'd like ...
Nov 07, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Transcript available on Metacast On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige to discuss 5 takeaways from the first two weeks of the season and the Wolves win over the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night. Specific topics and timestamps below... - Where you're drafted matters (3:00) - Conley having to do less (11:00) - There's no way the Wolves best lineup is the starters, at least for now (24:30) - Minott somehow needs to play more (40:00) - Rudy's passing making a difference (48:00) If you'd like to support our partners... -- ...
Nov 05, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Transcript available on Metacast On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Jace Frederick from the St. Paul Pioneer Press to discuss the Wolves games against Denver and San Antonio over the weekend. Specific topics and timestamps below... - Gobert's play a reflection of the two games (1:00) - The Reid-Randle frontcourt (6:00) - The Wolves and Ant's improved late-game offense (24:00) - The Wolves needing Conley less, but still needing him (37:00) - Minott Minutes (45:00) - Hornets Matchup (58:00) If you'd like to sup...
Nov 04, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Transcript available on Metacast On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson from MinnPost to focus on how Julius Randle is fitting into this Wolves team. Dane and Britt discuss Randle's early effectiveness and the ways Randle and Towns are proving to fit this team differently. For both the better and the worse. Specific topics and timestamps below... - Where appreciation for Randle's game has grown (6:00) - Transition D, and the question of O boards vs getting back (30:30) - Conley's lingering wrist injury (36:00) - The De...
Oct 31, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Transcript available on Metacast On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Chris Hine to discuss the Wolves loss to Dallas on Tuesday night, and some familiar foibles popping up that cost them that game. Also some conversation on Ant's huge 1st quarter, along with highlighting what Randle and Alexander-Walker continue to do well. Specific topics and timestamps below... - The issues in the loss: turnovers, defensive rebounding and transition D (5:00) - Ant's huge 1st Q and then slowing down (29:30) - Randle's drive a...
Oct 30, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Jace Frederick from the Pioneer Press to discuss the Wolves first week of the season, focusing on Gobert, the starting unit figuring it out and how dangerous the bench weapons are. Specific topics and timestamps below... - Gobert's start to the season, what he's added and the extension (2:00) - The starting lineup figuring itself out + running through the bench weapons (23:30) - The test ahead this week against Dallas + Denver, before the sch...
Oct 28, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Transcript available on Metacast On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson from MinnPost to discuss the Wolves first win of the season in Sacramento on Thursday night. A win fueled by effective late-game offense, Julius Randle's first big performance and high 3-point volume, amongst other things. Specific topics and timestamps below... - Ant + executing late in the game (1:00) - The cadence of the first big Randle game (22:00) - 3-point volume being sky high (33:00) - The D waking up + NAW stepping in + Conley's struggles...
Oct 25, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer, Chris Hine from the Star Tribune. Dane and Chris begin the episode by focusing in on Anthony Edwards and what his new role in a No-KAT world is becoming. From there, some discussion on Julius Randle and Mike Conley's rough season openers and what the Rudy Gobert extensions signals. Specific topics and timestamps below... - Ant needing to become a playmaker that dictates what the defense does (3:00) - Ant's Olympics experience + leading with ...
Oct 24, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige for immediate takeaways from the Wolves' opening night loss to the Lakers. Additionally, Dane and Kyle discuss Rudy Gobert signing a contract extension and the latest updates in Wolves ownership. Topics today include... - Offensive struggles, just like last season's opener in Toronto - The Reid-Randle pairing replacing the Towns-SloMo pairing - The defensive hunger was missing - Anthony Davis' big game - NAW having the most encouraging individual pe...
Oct 23, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Transcript available on Metacast On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson for a live season preview show at Falling Knife Brewing Company for their WolvesFest block party. Dane and Britt discuss what they are looking for in the season opener and give their predictions on the Wolves' record and where they will finish in the West. The rest of the episode is a live Q+A, where Dane and Britt take questions from audience members. Topics listed below... - Five things we're looking for in the season opener - How many games will...
Oct 20, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Transcript available on Metacast On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige for a bold predictions for the upcoming season episode. Dane and Kyle each throw out three longshot predictions that they don't think are that long of a shot. The timestamps for the topics associated with the bold predictions are listed below... - Nickeil Alexander-Walker (3:00) - A prediction for a regular season series sweep (10:00) - Jaden McDaniels (27:00) - 3-point volume (34:00) - Luka Garza (46:00) - Ant's points per game (55:00) - Gobert's r...
Oct 18, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Transcript available on Metacast On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson from MinnPost to discuss their first impressions of Julius Randle, who made his Wolves preseason debut. From there, Dane and Britt discuss how the greater picture of the New Wolves is coming together. Specific topics and timestamps below... - First impressions of Randle in a Wolves jersey (2:00) - Incorporating Gobert in the new-look Wolves offensive flow (22:00) - DiVincenzo + McDaniels as greater playmakers than expected (37:00) - Is there a case...
Oct 17, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Transcript available on Metacast On today's show, Dane is joined by Jace Frederick from the Pioneer Press to discuss the Wolves matchup in New York sunday night against Karl-Anthony Towns and the New York Knicks. Specific topics and timestamps below... - It's Ant's team + how Ant can help replace KAT's offense (2:00) - Conley didn't play + how it looked with Mike out (21:00) - How New York has been using/will use KAT (32:00) - What's it going to look like once Randle enters the mix? (40:30) - What happens when McDaniels is in f...
Oct 14, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Transcript available on Metacast 
