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Dane Moore interviews experts from around the league on the state of the Minnesota Timberwolves and latest NBA news.
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Mar 31, 2026 • 1h 13min
Dosunmu Ascending, Edwards Returns + Filling In For McDaniels w/ Britt Robson
On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson from MinnPost to discuss Ayo Dosunmu's ascension, the return of Anthony Edwards, and how the Wolves are going to go about replacing Jaden McDaniels in the rotation. Specific topics and timestamps below...
- Ayo Dosunmu's ascension (2:00)
- Will Dosunmu be starting come playoffs? (17:00)
- Ant's return (48:00)
- Replacing McDaniels during his injury (60:00)
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Mar 30, 2026 • 1h 7min
The Wolves Needing Ant Back + How They Played In His Absence 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 fared in Anthony Edwards' injury absence and what the Wolves can take from that 6-game stretch without him. Also some conversation about playoff seeding and the Wolves needing to get Jaden McDaniels and Naz Reid back right. Specific topics and timestamps below...
- The Wolves' 6 games without Ant: 4-2, No. 28 offense, No. 1 defense (1:00)
- What needs to sustain from how the Wolves were playing without Ant when he returns (21:00)
- Conley, Clark and Shannon get opportunities in Ant's absence + Reflecting On Their Seasons (32:00)
- Where the Wolves might land seeds 4-6 + Who they matchup with (45:00)
- Needing Naz Reid and Jaden McDaniels to get healthy and/or productive again (55:00)
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Mar 26, 2026 • 1h 28min
Reflecting On That Wild Wolves-Rockets Game w/ Britt Robson and Kyle Theige
Kyle Theige, a deep-dive basketball analyst known for stats and tactics, and Britt Robson, Timberwolves beat reporter with on-the-ground game context, break down a chaotic Wolves–Rockets overtime. They parse late-game heroics, Rudy Gobert’s rim defense and Kyle Anderson’s stabilizing role. They also discuss Mike Conley’s impact, rebounding and pace, and controversial officiating.

Mar 25, 2026 • 1h 15min
Looking Back At The Wolves' Season 70 Games In w/ Chris Hine and Kyle Theige
On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige and Wolves beat writer Chris Hine to look back at the Wolves season thus far 70 games in. Dane, Kyle and Chris spend this episode going around the table listing off big moments from the season that served as telling inflection points. Specific topics and timestamps below...
- The Mike Conley being removed from the starting lineup on opening night (2:00)
- Two specific losses around the holidays that made you go "hmmm" (16:00)
- That month where the Wolves always won if Jaylen Clark played (28:00)
- The win against Wemby and San Antonio (33:00)
- The game Beringer played against Milwaukee when Gobert was suspended (40:00)
- Rapid fire (57:00)
- The games Ant showcased elite clutch time play (1:02:00)
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Mar 23, 2026 • 1h 13min
What Fueled The Wolves' Win In Boston w/ Jace Frederick
Jace Frederick, Wolves beat writer for the St. Paul Pioneer Press, offers insider game analysis and reporting on Minnesota. He breaks down what fueled the win in Boston, Bones Hyland's breakout bench impact and the pace advantages created. He also examines Julius Randle's recent struggles, coaching adjustments, and where Rudy Gobert ranks among NBA centers.

Mar 19, 2026 • 1h 40min
How The Wolves Are Playing In Ant's Absence w/ Britt Robson
On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson from MinnPost to discuss how the Wolves have fared in these two games without Anthony Edwards, and key themes from those two wins. And at the end of the episode, some conversation about the convoluted Western Conference Standings. Specific topics and timestamps below...
- Themes from the first two games without Ant (5:00)
- SloMo and Ayo filling in the gaps (9:00)
- Randle elevating, again, in Ant's absence (27:00)
- Bones, better passing and pace (44:00)
- Rudy's dominance on the interior + The Wolves dealing with his poor hands 1:02:00)
- West standings + Why I think one of these four teams is going to wind up as the 6 seed with the worst vibes entering the playoffs, and that being a prize for whoever is the 3 seed (1:23:00)
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Mar 18, 2026 • 1h 2min
What Ant's Injury Means For The Wolves + Who Stepped Up In His Absence w/ Chris Hine
On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Chris Hine from The Minnesota Star Tribune to discuss Anthony Edwards' injury and who stepped up in his absence in the Wolves' win over Phoenix on Tuesday night. Specific topics and timestamps below...
- Anthony Edwards' injury + who stepped up in his absence (2:00)
- Bones Hyland's big game (9:00)
- A second big Julius Randle game in a row (16:00)
- Ayo Dosunmu's role in the offense growing + The differences he's found between Chicago and Minnesota (24:00)
- One of the Wolves' better defensive games of the season + Leaning into a defensive identity in Ant's absence? (33:00)
- Chris' article on the next step for Ant (45:00)
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Mar 16, 2026 • 1h 14min
What Are The Odds The Wolves Get Back To The WCF? + The Loss To OKC w/ Jace Frederick
On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Jace Frederick from the St. Paul Pioneer Press to discuss the Wolves loss on Sunday to Oklahoma City and what their odds are of returning to the Western Conference Finals again this season. Specific topics and timestamps below...
- Themes from the loss to OKC: Big Randle game, Turnovers everywhere + Gobert's offensive issues (3:00)
- Can the Wolves offense compete with the OKC defense? (20:00)
- A quiet SGA game, even though McDaniels was in foul trouble (30:00)
- Dosunmu's arrow pointing up (36:00)
- What are the odds the Wolves get back to the WCF? (47:00)
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Mar 12, 2026 • 1h 26min
What Has Been Behind The Wolves' Losing Streak w/ Kyle Theige
On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige to discuss the Wolves' 3-game losing streak, which was capped by another blowout loss against the Clippers on Wednesday. A lot of discussion about how the Wolves are playing now, if they can change it by the playoffs and while they'll need to have adjusted to have success in the playoffs. Specific topics and timestamps below...
- The 3-game losing streak highlighting roster construction issues (1:00)
- Kawhi's 45-point night + The Wolves thinking they have more margin for error than they do (21:30)
- Edwards and Randle's defense + How that will need to change to win in the playoffs (33:00)
- The Wolves have gameplans, but why aren't they resonating and being executed by the players? (41:00)
- Is the schedule too difficult for the Wolves to get back to the 3 seed? (1:12:00)
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Mar 11, 2026 • 1h 17min
What's Wrong With The Wolves' Offense + The Lakers As A Potential 1st Round Matchup w/ Britt Robson
On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson from MinnPost to discuss the Wolves' loss to the Lakers on Tuesday night and to discuss what is wrong with the Wolves' offense right now. With the Lakers winning all three regular season matchups, Dane and Britt also discuss how the Wolves and Lakers matchup up as a potential playoff matchup. Specfiic topics and timestamps below...
- What's wrong with the Wolves offense right now? (1:00)
- Where the Wolves are positioned in the standings + What's behind player streakiness (21:00)
- How should we feel about the Lakers, who are 3-0 against the Wolves this season, as a potential matchup in the 1st round (38:00)
- What about this Wolves team makes them so confusing? (52:00)
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