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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 27, 2025 • 1h 28min
Reasons To Be Optimistic About The Wolves In The Playoffs w/ Britt Robson
On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson to discuss his column on reasons to be optimistic about this Wolves team in the upcoming playoffs. Also some conversation on the Edwards-Randle pairing, Jaylen Clark's consistency and the Phoenix and Detroit matchups this weekend. Specific topics and timestamps below...- Reasons to be optimistic about this Wolves team in the playoffs (1:00)- Is the Edwards-Randle pairing ready to win a playoff series? (25:00)- Why Jaylen Clark fits this team's needs so well (52:00)- The matchups against Phoenix and Detroit this weekend, and one last push for the 6 seed (1:06:00) If you'd like to support our partners...-- This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/DANEMOORE and get on your way to being your best self.-- Try out our new sponsor WtrMln Wtr at Whole Foods or Target: https://drinkwtrmln.com/-- Contact Adrianna Lonick with Coldwell Banker Realty for a free consultation at: https://www.thedancingrealtor.com/ or call/text 715-304-9920-- For more information on Treasure Island Watch Parties, visit https://www.ticasino.com-- Try out Factor Meals at https://factormeals.com/factorpodcast and use code "FACTORPODCAST"-- Try out SKIMS Men's underwear: https://skims.com/collections/menswear-- Get yourself a pair of Duer jeans for 20% by going to: https://www.shopduer.com/danemoore-- 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.

Mar 25, 2025 • 1h 8min
The Wolves Needing To Get Back To Setting The Tone w/ Jace Frederick
On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Jace Frederick from St. Paul Pioneer Press to discuss the Wolves loss to Indiana on Monday night and how things feel like they're beginning to slip away. Specific topics and timestamps below...- The Wolves needing to get back to setting the tone (2:00)- The 3-point shooting drying up since the winning streak (13:00)- The Wolves struggling with pace and physicality + what playoff matchups that could be a problem for (21:00)- Conley Corner: Why Mike Conley's health took half a season to come around (43:00)- Some standings talk, with the Wolves falling back to 8th in the standings (54:00) If you'd like to support our partners...-- This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/DANEMOORE and get on your way to being your best self.-- Try out our new sponsor WtrMln Wtr at Whole Foods or Target: https://drinkwtrmln.com/-- Contact Adrianna Lonick with Coldwell Banker Realty for a free consultation at: https://www.thedancingrealtor.com/ or call/text 715-304-9920-- For more information on Treasure Island Watch Parties, visit https://www.ticasino.com-- Try out Factor Meals at https://factormeals.com/factorpodcast and use code "FACTORPODCAST"-- Try out SKIMS Men's underwear: https://skims.com/collections/menswear-- Get yourself a pair of Duer jeans for 20% by going to: https://www.shopduer.com/danemoore-- 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.

Mar 22, 2025 • 1h 11min
Who Is The Wolves' 2nd-Best Player? + The Joe Ingles Story w/ Kyle Theige
On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige to discuss the Wolves 41-point win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night and a very cool, very human Joe Ingles story that emerged from that game. Dane and Kyle also discuss the silly question of "Who is the Wolves' 2nd-best player?" Also some Jaden McDaniels, Julius Randle and Jaylen Clark discussion. Specific topics and timestamps below...- The very cool, very human story behind why Joe Ingles started on Friday (2:00)- Who would you say is the Wolves' 2nd-best player? (18:00)- Jaylen Clark becoming much more than just a cool story (42:00)- Randle getting back in rhythm + McDaniels being the barometer of this team (50:00) If you'd like to support our partners...-- This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/DANEMOORE and get on your way to being your best self.-- Try out our new sponsor WtrMln Wtr at Whole Foods or Target: https://drinkwtrmln.com/-- Contact Adrianna Lonick with Coldwell Banker Realty for a free consultation at: https://www.thedancingrealtor.com/ or call/text 715-304-9920-- For more information on Treasure Island Watch Parties, visit https://www.ticasino.com-- Try out Factor Meals at https://factormeals.com/factorpodcast and use code "FACTORPODCAST"-- Try out SKIMS Men's underwear: https://skims.com/collections/menswear-- Get yourself a pair of Duer jeans for 20% by going to: https://www.shopduer.com/danemoore-- 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.

Mar 20, 2025 • 1h 3min
The Wolves' Energy Is Off w/ Chris Hine
On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Chris Hine from the Star Tribune to discuss the Wolves' disappointing loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on the heels of a disappointing loss to the Pacers on Monday. Dane and Chris dig into the Wolves' energy feeling off, and the areas the Wolves' effectiveness drops when the energy is not there. Also plenty conversation on Edwards' ineffectiveness from 2-point range this season and the importance of the Edwards-Finch relationship. Specific topics and timestamps below...- The Wolves' energy is off + that showing up in their approach, rebounding, turnovers and clutch time performance (2:00)- Ant's struggles from 2-point range this season when not getting fouled (22:00)- The Edwards-Finch relationship (42:00) If you'd like to support our partners...-- This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/DANEMOORE and get on your way to being your best self.-- Try out our new sponsor WtrMln Wtr at Whole Foods or Target: https://drinkwtrmln.com/-- Contact Adrianna Lonick with Coldwell Banker Realty for a free consultation at: https://www.thedancingrealtor.com/ or call/text 715-304-9920-- For more information on Treasure Island Watch Parties, visit https://www.ticasino.com-- Try out Factor Meals at https://factormeals.com/factorpodcast and use code "FACTORPODCAST"-- Try out SKIMS Men's underwear: https://skims.com/collections/menswear-- Get yourself a pair of Duer jeans for 20% by going to: https://www.shopduer.com/danemoore-- 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.

Mar 18, 2025 • 1h 28min
Wolves Winning Streak Snapped By Another Clutch-Time Loss w/ Britt Robson
On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson from MinnPost to discuss the Wolves' overtime home loss to the Indiana Pacers and to discuss Britt's feature story on Tim Connelly. Specific topics and timestamps below...- What was missing at the end of the game for the Wolves? (3:30)- Will their clutch play be ready in time for the playoffs? (23:00)- Defending Indiana's pace (48:00)- Is this Wolves team currently better at offense or defense? (56:00)- Discussing Britt's feature story he wrote on Tim Connelly (1:07:00) If you'd like to support our partners...- Check out Britt's feature story on Tim Connelly: https://mspmag.com/arts-and-culture/mn-timberwolves-tim-connelly/-- This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/DANEMOORE and get on your way to being your best self.-- Try out our new sponsor WtrMln Wtr at Whole Foods or Target: https://drinkwtrmln.com/-- Contact Adrianna Lonick with Coldwell Banker Realty for a free consultation at: https://www.thedancingrealtor.com/ or call/text 715-304-9920-- For more information on Treasure Island Watch Parties, visit https://www.ticasino.com-- Try out Factor Meals at https://factormeals.com/factorpodcast and use code "FACTORPODCAST"-- Try out SKIMS Men's underwear: https://skims.com/collections/menswear-- Get yourself a pair of Duer jeans for 20% by going to: https://www.shopduer.com/danemoore-- 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.

Mar 17, 2025 • 1h 7min
Ranking The Best/Worst Playoff Matchups For The Wolves 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 best/worst playoff matchups for the Wolves in the Western Conference. Dane and Jace start the episode by ranking playoff matchups before discussing some themes from the Wolves blowout win over the Jazz on sunday night. Specific topics and timestamps below...- Ranking best/worst playoff matchups for the Wolves between OKC, HOU, DEN, MEM. LAL and GSW (2:00)- Ant setting the tone with a big night against a lesser opponent (33:00)- Jaylen Clark earning a role and being the Wolves' latest player development win (38:00)- Conley rests, DDV starts + the minutes the Wolves play without a traditional PG (48:00) If you'd like to support our partners...-- This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/DANEMOORE and get on your way to being your best self.-- Try out our new sponsor WtrMln Wtr at Whole Foods or Target: https://drinkwtrmln.com/-- Contact Adrianna Lonick with Coldwell Banker Realty for a free consultation at: https://www.thedancingrealtor.com/ or call/text 715-304-9920-- For more information on Treasure Island Watch Parties, visit https://www.ticasino.com-- Try out Factor Meals at https://factormeals.com/factorpodcast and use code "FACTORPODCAST"-- Try out SKIMS Men's underwear: https://skims.com/collections/menswear-- Get yourself a pair of Duer jeans for 20% by going to: https://www.shopduer.com/danemoore-- 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.

Mar 15, 2025 • 1h 27min
The Wolves Have Won 7 In A Row w/ Kyle Theige
On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige to discuss the Wolves win over the Orlando Magic and what is now a 7-game winning streak for the Wolves since Julius Randle returned from injuries. Dane and Kyle talk about the 4th quarter comeback, what's been fueling the offense and some potential concerns about matching up with a very physical team in the playoffs. Specific topics and timestamps below...- The 4th quarter comeback + Energy play becoming contagious (1:00)- The Wolves have shot over 40% from 3 in each game of the winning streak. What's behind the uptick? (23:00)- Finch's coaching style of sticking to his guns (43:00)- Orlando's physicality + What playoff matchup could physicality come into play? (1:06:00) If you'd like to support our partners...-- This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/DANEMOORE and get on your way to being your best self.-- Try out our new sponsor WtrMln Wtr at Whole Foods or Target: https://drinkwtrmln.com/-- Contact Adrianna Lonick with Coldwell Banker Realty for a free consultation at: https://www.thedancingrealtor.com/ or call/text 715-304-9920-- For more information on Treasure Island Watch Parties, visit https://www.ticasino.com-- Try out Factor Meals at https://factormeals.com/factorpodcast and use code "FACTORPODCAST"-- Try out SKIMS Men's underwear: https://skims.com/collections/menswear-- Get yourself a pair of Duer jeans for 20% by going to: https://www.shopduer.com/danemoore-- 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.

Mar 13, 2025 • 1h 6min
Why The Wolves Have The Nuggets Number w/ Britt Robson
On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson from MinnPost to discuss the Wolves' convincing win over the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday. Dane and Britt get into why it is that the Wolves appear to have the Nuggets' number. Also plenty of discussion on the growing chemistry between Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle. Then finally getting into the numbers and some theme from what is now a six-game winning streak for the Wolves. Specific topics and timestamps below...- Why the Wolves have Denver's number (1:00)- The growing chemistry between Edwards and Randle + Their understanding of their roles (24:00)- Themes from the Wolves' 6-game winning streak (44:00) If you'd like to support our partners...-- This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/DANEMOORE and get on your way to being your best self.-- Try out our new sponsor WtrMln Wtr at Whole Foods or Target: https://drinkwtrmln.com/-- Contact Adrianna Lonick with Coldwell Banker Realty for a free consultation at: https://www.thedancingrealtor.com/ or call/text 715-304-9920-- For more information on Treasure Island Watch Parties, visit https://www.ticasino.com-- Try out Factor Meals at https://factormeals.com/factorpodcast-- Try out SKIMS Men's underwear: https://skims.com/collections/menswear-- Get yourself a pair of Duer jeans for 20% by going to: https://www.shopduer.com/danemoore-- 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.

Mar 11, 2025 • 1h 5min
Drafting The Wolves Schedule For The Rest Of The Season + Dillingham, Randle + The Denver Matchup w/ Chris Hine
On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Chris Hine from the Star Tribune to do a draft of the Wolves schedule the rest of the season. Dane and Chris go back and forth drafting the Wolves most likely wins for the rest of the season as a way to discuss what the quality of competition will be for the rest of the season. Also some conversation on Julius Randle's health journey this season, Rob Dillingham's rookie season and the Denver matchup on Wednesday. Specific topics and timestamps below...- Drafting the Wolves final 16 games of their schedule (2:00)- Randle playing well, and being healthier than he's been all season (25:00)- Dillingham no longer in the rotation + reflecting on his rookie season (36:00)- The Denver matchup (51:00) If you'd like to support our partners...-- This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/DANEMOORE and get on your way to being your best self.-- Try out our new sponsor WtrMln Wtr at Whole Foods or Target: https://drinkwtrmln.com/-- Contact Adrianna Lonick with Coldwell Banker Realty for a free consultation at: https://www.thedancingrealtor.com/ or call/text 715-304-9920-- For more information on Treasure Island Watch Parties, visit https://www.ticasino.com-- Try out Factor Meals at https://factormeals.com/factorpodcast-- Try out SKIMS Men's underwear: https://skims.com/collections/menswear-- Get yourself a pair of Duer jeans for 20% by going to: https://www.shopduer.com/danemoore-- 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.

Mar 10, 2025 • 1h 8min
How The Wolves Looked In Gobert's Return + Randle's Playmaking Evolving 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 win over San Antonio on Sunday night. Being as this was Rudy Gobert's first game in nearly a month, a lot of the focus of the episode is on how the Wolves looked and functioned with Gobert in the mix. Also plenty of talk about Randle's playmaking and the weapon it has become. Specific topics and timestamps below...- The Wolves (and Randle) learning how to play around Randle's playmaking (4:00)- Gobert's return + What changed with Gobert back in the lineup (24:00)- Conley playing a lot better of late (46:00) If you'd like to support our partners...-- This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/DANEMOORE and get on your way to being your best self.-- Try out our new sponsor WtrMln Wtr at Whole Foods or Target: https://drinkwtrmln.com/-- Contact Adrianna Lonick with Coldwell Banker Realty for a free consultation at: https://www.thedancingrealtor.com/ or call/text 715-304-9920-- For more information on Treasure Island Watch Parties, visit https://www.ticasino.com-- Try out Factor Meals at https://factormeals.com/factorpodcast-- Try out SKIMS Men's underwear: https://skims.com/collections/menswear-- Get yourself a pair of Duer jeans for 20% by going to: https://www.shopduer.com/danemoore-- 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.


