The Dane Moore NBA Podcast

On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson from MinnPost to discuss his extensive Q+A that he did with Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch earlier this week. We split this episode into two parts. In Part 1 here, Dane and Britt focus on Finch's comments related to priorities for training camp, the point guard position and pathways to improve the Wolves offense. Specific topics and timestamps below...- What are Finch's priorities for training camp? (10:00)- How is Finch viewing the point guard position this season? (23:30)- What does Finch see the pathways to offensive improvement for this team to be? (42:30) If you'd like to support our partners...-- You can find all published portions of the Britt and Finch Q+A here: https://www.minnpost.com/author/britt-robson/-- Want to advertise on the show this season? Reach out to DaneMooreProductions@gmail.com-- “This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try athttps://www.betterhelp.com/DANEMOORE and get on your way to being your best self.”-- Shop SKIMS Men's at https://www.skims.com-- Contact Adrianna Lonick with Coldwell Banker Realty for a free consultation at: https://www.thedancingrealtor.com/ or call/text 715-304-9920-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/-- Follow Falling Knife on Instagram for weekly schedule updates: https://www.instagram.com/fallingknifebc/ -- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/-- Support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- #BlueWireVideo Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Chris Hine from the Star Tribune to discuss questions they want to ask and have answered at Media Day next week. Specific topics/questions and timestamps below...- What are the Wolves aiming to have Rudy Gobert's role be this season? (6:00)- What does leveling up for Naz Reid look like this season? (13:00)- What does leveling up for Jaden McDaniels look like this season? (22:00)- How do the Wolves unlock Anthony Edwards as a two-way force? (28:00)- Internally, what is the Wolves concern level with the PG position? (43:00)- How are the Wolves going to further incorporate transition play to their offense? (48:00)- What needs to happen for Julius Randle to duplicate his production from the end of last season? (52:00) If you'd like to support our partners...-- Want to advertise on the show this season? Reach out to DaneMooreProductions@gmail.com-- “This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try athttps://www.betterhelp.com/DANEMOORE and get on your way to being your best self.”-- Shop SKIMS Men's at https://www.skims.com-- Contact Adrianna Lonick with Coldwell Banker Realty for a free consultation at: https://www.thedancingrealtor.com/ or call/text 715-304-9920-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/-- Follow Falling Knife on Instagram for weekly schedule updates: https://www.instagram.com/fallingknifebc/ -- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/-- Support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- #BlueWireVideo Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today's show, Dane is joined by Jace Frederick from the St. Paul Pioneer Press to discuss five big picture questions in advance of Wolves training camp. Specific topics and timestamps below...- After the VanVleet injury, should the Wolves be viewed as the 3rd-best team in the West? (5:00)- Can the Wolves get back to having an elite defense, like 23-24? (21:00)- Are the Wolves comfortable again having a different identity in the regular season vs. playoffs? (31:00)- Will roster continuity lead to a hot start to the season, like it did in 23-24? (38:00)- What is Ant adding more midrange to his game going to feel like this season? (50:00) If you'd like to support our partners...-- Want to advertise on the show this season? Reach out to DaneMooreProductions@gmail.com-- “This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try athttps://www.betterhelp.com/DANEMOORE and get on your way to being your best self.”-- Shop SKIMS Men's at https://www.skims.com-- Contact Adrianna Lonick with Coldwell Banker Realty for a free consultation at: https://www.thedancingrealtor.com/ or call/text 715-304-9920-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/-- Follow Falling Knife on Instagram for weekly schedule updates: https://www.instagram.com/fallingknifebc/ -- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/-- Support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- #BlueWireVideo Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today's show, Dane is joined by Jon Krawczynski from The Athletic, as we begin shifting from offseason mode to preseason mode for the 2025-26 Timberwolves season. Dane and Jon try to touch all the bases, hitting on what some of the key factors will be for the 2025-26 season. Specific topics and timestamps below...- Shifting from offseason mode to preseason mode + Ant and The Young Guys (2:00)- Year 2 of Randle and DiVincenzo (17:00)- Looking back at the Gobert trade three years later (35:00) If you'd like to support our partners...-- Want to advertise on the show this season? Reach out to DaneMooreProductions@gmail.com-- “This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try athttps://www.betterhelp.com/DANEMOORE and get on your way to being your best self.”-- Shop SKIMS Men's at https://www.skims.com-- Contact Adrianna Lonick with Coldwell Banker Realty for a free consultation at: https://www.thedancingrealtor.com/ or call/text 715-304-9920-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/-- Follow Falling Knife on Instagram for weekly schedule updates: https://www.instagram.com/fallingknifebc/ -- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/-- Support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- #BlueWireVideo Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige to discuss the Bones Hyland signing, and how that move marks the end of the Wolves offseason. Dane and Kyle reflect on the offseason, discuss the Wolves' "point guard room" and discuss what the theme of this season might be. Specific topics and timestamps below...- Reviewing the Wolves offseason, that is seeming complete after the Bones Hyland signing (3:00)- The Wolves' "point guard room" this season (24:00)- What will the theme of this season be? (43:00) If you'd like to support our partners...-- Want to advertise on the show this season? Reach out to DaneMooreProductions@gmail.com-- Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you go to https://www.Square.com/go/DANEMOORE-- Sign up for a tour of Falling Knife Brewing Co.: https://fallingknife.beer/tours/-- Contact Adrianna Lonick with Coldwell Banker Realty for a free consultation at: https://www.thedancingrealtor.com/ or call/text 715-304-9920-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/-- Follow Falling Knife on Instagram for weekly schedule updates: https://www.instagram.com/fallingknifebc/ -- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/-- Support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- #BlueWireVideo Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige to discuss this week's news of Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez hiring Matthew Caldwell from the Florida Panthers to be the CEO of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx. After that, Dane and Kyle do player comps for each player on the Wolves roster -- but the player comps must be NFL players. (Yeah, it's August. Fantasy football!) Specific topics and timestamps below...- ARod + Lore's 1st big move: Hiring Matthew Caldwell as CEO (6:00)- Edwards, McDaniels and Reid entering the fringes of their primes (28:00)- Fantasy football player comps for players on the Wolves roster (53:00) If you'd like to support our partners...-- Want to advertise on the show this season? Reach out to DaneMooreProductions@gmail.com-- Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you go to https://www.Square.com/go/DANEMOORE-- Sign up for a tour of Falling Knife Brewing Co.: https://fallingknife.beer/tours/-- Contact Adrianna Lonick with Coldwell Banker Realty for a free consultation at: https://www.thedancingrealtor.com/ or call/text 715-304-9920-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/-- Follow Falling Knife on Instagram for weekly schedule updates: https://www.instagram.com/fallingknifebc/ -- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/-- Support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- #BlueWireVideo  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer, Chris Hine from the Minnesota Star Tribune. In response to an ESPN article that ranked the Wolves in the top tier of being "all-in for next season", Dane and Chris discuss the question of "how all-in are the Wolves actually for next season". But before diving into that topic, Dane and Chris begin the episode by discussing the Wolves schedule coming out. And Chris, as someone who travels to most Wolves road games, has a great perspective on this topic. Specific topics and timestamps below...- Schedule release! + The Wolves having a lighter travel schedule this season (5:00)- How close to "all-in" are the Wolves for next season? (22:00)- Do the Wolves have an "extended championship window" (35:00)- How all-in do the Wolves view themselves internally? (43:00) If you'd like to support our partners...-- Want to advertise on the show this season? Reach out to DaneMooreProductions@gmail.com-- Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you go to https://www.Square.com/go/DANEMOORE-- Contact Adrianna Lonick with Coldwell Banker Realty for a free consultation at: https://www.thedancingrealtor.com/ or call/text 715-304-9920-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/-- Follow Falling Knife on Instagram for weekly schedule updates: https://www.instagram.com/fallingknifebc/ -- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/-- Support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- #BlueWireVideo Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige for Part 2 of their summer mailbag. But before Kyle joins, Dane discusses the Wolves signings of Johnny Juzang, Enrique Freeman and Tristen Newton -- continuing a trend of investing in older prospects. With Kyle, Dane discusses continuity, roster improvements, the young guys, the final roster spot and changes to the fan experience with new ownership. Specific topics and timestamps below...- Juzang, Freeman and Newton signings continue trend of the Wolves investing in older prospects (1:00)- What is the value of continuity, in the roster and the coaching staff/front office? (16:00)- Roster improvements + expectations for next season (32:00)- Current NBA player comps for the young guys (47:00)- Final roster spot + The PG position (1:07:00)- How might fan experience change under new ownership? (1:18:00) If you'd like to support our partners...-- Contact Adrianna Lonick with Coldwell Banker Realty for a free consultation at: https://www.thedancingrealtor.com/ or call/text 715-304-9920-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/-- Follow Falling Knife on Instagram for weekly schedule updates: https://www.instagram.com/fallingknifebc/ -- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/-- Want to advertise on the show? Reach out to DaneMooreProductions@gmail.com-- Support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- #BlueWireVideo Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige for a mailbag episode all about Anthony Edwards. From Ant's midrange to his surrounding teammates, Dane and Kyle spend the episode getting into Ant's skillset and opportunities for growth. Specific topics and timestamps below...- The vices and virtues of Ant's midrange game (2:00)- Why money is an illogical reason for Ant leaving (21:00)- Ant's next All-Star teammate (32:00)- The value of Ant adding more transition to his game (47:00) If you'd like to support our partners...-- Contact Adrianna Lonick with Coldwell Banker Realty for a free consultation at: https://www.thedancingrealtor.com/ or call/text 715-304-9920-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/-- Follow Falling Knife on Instagram for weekly schedule updates: https://www.instagram.com/fallingknifebc/ -- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/-- Want to advertise on the show? Reach out to DaneMooreProductions@gmail.com-- Support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- #BlueWireVideo Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today's show, Dane is joined by Jace Frederick from the St. Paul Pioneer Press to rank the teams with the most championship equity for the rest of the 2020s. With four more championships left in this decade, Dane and Jace discuss how that pie will be split up -- and how much of the pie the Wolves have. Also, at the end of the episode, Jace discusses his Q+A with Mike Conley from last week. Specific topics and timestamps below...- Ranking the league in order of who has the most championship equity over the next 4 seasons (5:00)- Where the Wolves rank and their odds of winning a championship in the 2020s (37:00)- Jace's Q+A with Mike Conley + Ant's summer work (1:04:00) If you'd like to support our partners...-- Contact Adrianna Lonick with Coldwell Banker Realty for a free consultation at: https://www.thedancingrealtor.com/ or call/text 715-304-9920-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/-- Follow Falling Knife on Instagram for weekly schedule updates: https://www.instagram.com/fallingknifebc/ -- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/-- Want to advertise on the show? Reach out to DaneMooreProductions@gmail.com-- Support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- #BlueWireVideo Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.