Phil Mackey and Kyle Theige react to a HEARTBREAKING loss by the Minnesota Timberwolves to the Los Angeles Lakers in Tuesday night's play-in game. Why was Anthony Edwards so bad? Did Karl-Anthony Towns redeem himself in a big game? What happened to the Wolves' offense in the 4th quarter? And what happens now on Friday night? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 12, 2023•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast Phil Mackey and Kyle Theige discuss the drama-filled season finale for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Rudy Gobert punched Kyle Anderson on the bench, and Jaden McDaniels punched a wall and injured his hand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 09, 2023•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Kyle Theige and Phil Mackey dive into a difficult conversation about Karl-Anthony Towns, who shot the ball only three times in the Minnesota Timberwolves' historic loss to the Portland Trailblazers on Sunday. Does KAT create "weird vibes" with his teammates and coaches? Should the Wolves prioritize Naz Reid over KAT and/or Rudy Gobert moving forward? Plus, a bleak Western Conference Playoff Picture Update! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 03, 2023•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast Phil Mackey and Kyle Theige discuss the Naz Reid injury, who will miss several games for a Minnesota Timberwolves team fighting for playoff positioning. How will the Wolves move forward without one of their most important players? Also, updated Timberwolves Leadership Power Rankings! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 31, 2023•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Kyle Theige and Phil Mackey recap another HUGE win for the Minnesota Timberwolves, who handed the Golden State Warriors just their 8th home loss of the season on Sunday night. What does the path ahead look like for these fully-healthy Wolves now that Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards are both back? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mar 23, 2023•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Phil Mackey and Kyle Theige are back on Flagrant Howls! Topics include injury an Anthony Edwards injury update, plus Karl-Anthony Towns' cryptic tweet. What is the real reason why he hasn't played in 16 weeks? Plus, are the Timberwolves in danger of missing the play-in altogether? And Kyle and Phil disagree about whether the Wolves are getting screwed by NBA refs this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 20, 2023•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast Phil Mackey and Kyle Theige discuss the latest news surrounding Karl-Anthony Towns' potential return to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Plus, Mackey is annoyed that the Wolves didn't receive the Rudy Gobert that was advertised, a Western Conference Playoff Picture Update, and the eight best trades in Wolves history! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 09, 2023•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast Phil Mackey and Kyle Theige discuss the revelation that has been Nickeil Alexander-Walker, who has provided an excellent spark off the Minnesota Timberwolves' bench! Plus, what will the rotation look like when Karl-Anthony Towns gets back? And another Western Conference Playoff Picture Update! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 06, 2023•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast Phil Mackey and Kyle Theige discuss a potential season-saving win for the Minnesota Timberwolves over the Los Angeles Clippers earlier this week. Plus, Chris Finch says some interesting stuff on Colin Cowherd's show, new realistic goals for the 2023 Timberwolves, and a look at the time Tim Connelly blew up a 57-win Denver Nuggets team! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 02, 2023•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast Phil Mackey and Kyle Theige host a lengthy Timberwolves therapy session, discussing their latest string of inexplicably bad losses. What is Tim Connelly doing? Should Chris Finch be on the hot seat? Who should the Wolves trade this offseason? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 27, 2023•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast Phil Mackey and Kyle Theige react to a huge win for the Minnesota Timberwolves over the Dallas Mavericks, which included Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels putting the defensive clamps on Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic to end the game! Plus, additional thoughts on the DLo for Mike Conley trade, reports of a rift between DLo and Rudy Gobert and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 14, 2023•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Minnesota Timberwolves trade D'Angelo Russell to the LA Lakers and acquire Mike Conley from the Utah Jazz in a three-team trade with the Jazz and Lakers; Is Conley a better fit than D-Lo; Wolves also acquire multiple second-round picks in the trade; What does this trade mean for Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns going forward; Are the Wolves a better team now with Conley over Russell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 09, 2023•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast Phil Mackey and Kyle Theige discuss the latest Minnesota Timberwolves trade rumors, including a report from Marc Stein that the Los Angeles Clippers are kicking the tires on D'Angelo Russell. What would a trade look like? How likely is it? Plus, should Wolves have interest in Bones Hyland? The silent impact of Jordan McLaughlin, a tough upcoming schedule and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 06, 2023•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast Kyle Theige and Phil Mackey break down one of the biggest wins of the season for the Minnesota Timberwolves, who took down the Golden State Warriors in overtime on Wednesday night! Plus, Kyle rants about the national media's coverage of the Wolves, which includes absurd Anthony Edwards trade speculation. And what will the Wolves do with Naz Reid, who is set to become a free agent this summer? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 02, 2023•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast Kyle Theige and Phil Mackey start the podcast by reflecting on three highly entertaining home games over the past few days, then quickly transition into some crazy Anthony Edwards stats! Ant is absolutely making the third-year leap. Plus, how sustainable is D'Angelo Russell's recent excellent play? A Karl-Anthony Towns injury update. And a look at an upcoming brutal schedule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 31, 2023•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast Phil Mackey and Kyle Theige ask the question: What would make this a successful season for the Minnesota Timberwolves? Can they still do damage in the playoffs? Plus, some fun Anthony Edwards stats, a question about D'Angelo Russell trade talks and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 27, 2023•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast Phil Mackey and Kyle Theige dive into the latest Minnesota Timberwolves trade rumors, including Naz Reid potentially headed to the Denver Nuggets or Los Angeles Clippers for Bones Hyland or Terance Mann. Plus, Mackey rants about Chris Finch. Should he be on the hot seat? And the latest on D'Angelo Russell's potential trade status as well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 24, 2023•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast Phil Mackey and Kyle Theige heap lavish praise on Kyle Anderson, who has been an incredibly valuable free agent signing by the Minnesota Timberwolves! Plus, an update on Karl-Anthony Towns' calf injury, a deep dive into the Wolves' salary cap situation this summer, and Phil & Kyle read the comments! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 20, 2023•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast Phil Mackey and Kyle Theige pose this question: Who says no -- Rudy Gobert for Walker Kessler, straight up? Never mind all of the OTHER assets the Minnesota Timberwolves traded away too... Did the Wolves make an epic mistake with this trade? Or is there still hope that a Gobert, Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards nucleus can work? Plus, the boys discuss D'Angelo Russell's spicy comments to Yahoo! Sports earlier this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 17, 2023•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast Phil Mackey and Kyle Theige dive into The Ringer's Top 100 NBA players list, which lists three Minnesota Timberwolves in the top 50. Plus, if we were to redo the 2020 NBA draft today, where would Jaden McDaniels go? The boys also discuss Karl-Anthony Towns' cryptic tweet from earlier this week and update the Western Conference playoff picture! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 10, 2023•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast Phil Mackey and Kyle Theige dive into Anthony Edwards' emergence as "Point Ant!" It sure seems like Edwards' teammates have appointed him leader of the franchise. Plus, what to make of D'Angelo Russell seemingly unfollowing the Timberwolves on social media, and The Ringer offered up four potential offseason trade scenarios involving Karl-Anthony Towns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 05, 2023•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast Kyle Theige and Phil Mackey are back after a holiday hiatus! The boys dive into the carnage that is the Minnesota Timberwolves, including a team-only meeting that took place after an embarrassing loss to the Detroit Pistons. Naz Reid had some cryptic things to say. Rudy Gobert isn't the same dude he was in Utah with the Jazz. Chris Finch could easily be on the hot seat. And does Tim Connelly regret trading for Gobert last summer? What happens next for the beleaguered Timberwolves? Learn more abo...
Jan 02, 2023•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Anthony Edwards is becoming an all-around explosive playmaker for the Minnesota Timberwolves, and Phil Mackey & Kyle Theige are here for it. Is Ant's new "pilot" role sustainable moving forward? How will the Wolves reintegrate Rudy Gobert and Karl-Anthony Towns? Plus, Phil and Kyle read the comments and update everyone on the Western Conference playoff picture! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 20, 2022•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast Phil Mackey and Kyle Theige react to a Yahoo! Sports report that Patrick Beverley is open and interested in coming back to the Minnesota Timberwolves. How could a PatBev reunion benefit or hurt the Wolves? Could he take on a Udonis Haslem-like leadership and culture role? Plus, some D'Angelo Russell trade speculation, and the boys answer a question about not being mad enough at the Timberwolves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 15, 2022•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast Kyle Theige and Phil Mackey discuss the Timberwolves' latest rollercoaster ride on the west coast, including the math problem they're having a hard time overcoming. Plus, what have the boys learned in KAT's absence? Why is Malik Beasley such a hypocrite? Why can't the Timberwolves grab a rebound? And a game of Flagrant or No! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 13, 2022•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast Phil Mackey and Kyle Theige dive into Rudy Gobert's biggest game of the season for the Minnesota Timberwolves! 20 boards and a huge, game-sealing block in the 4th quarter. D'Angelo Russell went off in the 4th quarter as well, and after the game he had some interesting things to say about Anthony Edwards' leadership. Plus, what will KAT's role be when he returns? And Phil and Kyle dive into the (negative) comments section! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 08, 2022•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast Phil Mackey and Kyle Theige dive into some of the good and bad trends through the first 25% of the schedule -- the first 25% of the Rudy Gobert era - of Timberwolves basketball. Plus, why are the Wolves racking up so many technical fouls? What role could Wendell Moore serve moving forward? And why won't the Wolves give Luka Garza a chance?? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 05, 2022•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Minnesota Timberwolves -- led by Anthony Edwards -- dominated the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night, as Karl-Anthony Towns sat out with a calf strain. Phil Mackey and Kyle Theige ask the uncomfortable question: Are the Timberwolves better without Towns? Are we dealing with Bill Simmons' Patrick Ewing Theory here? Mackey thinks KAT may need to take on a complementary role, much like Kevin Love did when he left the Wolves 10 years ago. Plus, a breakout performance by Jaylen Nowell, Kyle and...
Dec 01, 2022•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast Phil Mackey and Kyle Theige break down some VERY interesting post-game locker room comments from Chris Finch and Austin Rivers, who both questioned the toughness and effort level of the Minnesota Timberwolves. How do Phil and Kyle feel about the Wolves after 20 games? And if "Miami Heat culture" is all about "discipline, accountability, work ethic and enjoying other people's success," what is Timberwolves Culture? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 28, 2022•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast