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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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Dec 5, 2025 • 1h 26min
Five Big Picture Wolves Things w/ Kyle Theige
On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige for the Friday pod to discuss five big picture Wolves things that we noticed over the last two weeks. From Donte DiVincenzo becoming the player the Wolves traded for to Jaden McDaniels' slow-step to changes in Chris Finch's coaching style, Dane and Kyle bounce around to hit on the things that immediate game recap episodes might miss. Specific topics and timestamps below...- Donte DiVincenzo's underrated season that has gotten him back to his NY form (3:00)- Jaden McDaniels' offensive leap + his incorporation of the slow-step on drives (19:00)- The Wolves being 11-0 in games where Jaylen Clark plays 14+ minutes (31:00)- Changes to Chris Finch's coaching style this season, including a new role for Micah Nori (50:00)- What to make of Anthony Edwards' assist numbers being down but the Wolves' team assist numbers being up (1:08:00) If you'd like to support our partners...-- Want to advertise on the show this season? Reach out to DaneMooreProductions@gmail.com-- Save $10 or more on Storyworth Memoirs when you go to https://storyworth.com/danemoore-- Our listeners get the Harry’s Plus Trial Set for only $10 at https://www.Harrys.com/danemoore #Harryspod #ad-- Learn more about watch parties at Treasure Island Resort and Casino by heading to https://TICasino.com-- This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/DANEMOORE and get on your way to being your best self.-- Get 50% off your first box of Factor by using code "danemoore50off" at https://factor.com/danemoore50off-- Shop SKIMS Men's at https://www.skims.com-- 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.

Dec 5, 2025 • 58min
Immediate Reactions From The Wolves Second Win In New Orleans This Week w/ Chris Hine
On today's show, Dane is joined in New Orleans by Wolves beat writer Chris Hine from the Star Tribune immediately following the Wolves' second win over the Pelicans on this roadtrip. Chris and Dane detail the vibe in the locker room after the game, while also discussing how the Wolves' non-Rudy lineup fueled a 4th quarter comeback for the second time this week. Specific topics and timestamps below...- The vibe in the Wolves locker room after the win (1:00)- The non-Rudy lineup fueling the second 4th quarter comeback of the week (5:00)- A Randle energy and impact shift in Game 2 against the Pels (17:00)- A very different Ant game than on Tuesday (28:00)- The strategy with young guys playing time not really lining up (36:00)- Wrapping up the New Orleans trip (48:00) If you'd like to support our partners...-- Want to advertise on the show this season? Reach out to DaneMooreProductions@gmail.com-- Save $10 or more on Storyworth Memoirs when you go to https://storyworth.com/danemoore-- Our listeners get the Harry’s Plus Trial Set for only $10 at https://www.Harrys.com/danemoore #Harryspod #ad-- Learn more about watch parties at Treasure Island Resort and Casino by heading to https://TICasino.com-- This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/DANEMOORE and get on your way to being your best self.-- Get 50% off your first box of Factor by using code "danemoore50off" at https://factor.com/danemoore50off-- Shop SKIMS Men's at https://www.skims.com-- 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.

Dec 4, 2025 • 1h 21min
Ant's Incredible Scoring + The Wolves Fighting Regular Season Boredom w/ Britt Robson
On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson from MinnPost to discuss Anthony Edwards and the incredible scoring run of late while also discussing the Wolves fighting regular season boredom, amongst a litany of adjacent topics. Specific topics and timestamps below...- The Wolves playing like they want to fast forward to the playoffs (3:00)- Fatigue setting in + The Wolves' iso-heavy offense (23:00)- Ant scoring at a career-best clip through more defensive attention than ever before (44:00)- The Wolves defense fighting boredom (1:05:00) If you'd like to support our partners...-- Want to advertise on the show this season? Reach out to DaneMooreProductions@gmail.com-- Save $10 or more on Storyworth Memoirs when you go to https://storyworth.com/danemoore-- Our listeners get the Harry’s Plus Trial Set for only $10 at https://www.Harrys.com/danemoore #Harryspod #ad-- Learn more about watch parties at Treasure Island Resort and Casino by heading to https://TICasino.com-- This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/DANEMOORE and get on your way to being your best self.-- Get 50% off your first box of Factor by using code "danemoore50off" at https://factor.com/danemoore50off-- Shop SKIMS Men's at https://www.skims.com-- 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.

Dec 3, 2025 • 51min
A Funky Win In New Orleans + Where The Wolves Rank 21 Games In w/ Chris Hine
On today's show, Dane is joined in New Orleans by Wolves beat writer Chris Hine from the Star Tribune immediately following the Wolves' overtime win over the Pelicans. Chris and Dane detail the vibe in the locker room after the game, while also discussing Ant's 44 points and what drove the win/avoided the loss on the floor. Specific topics and timestamps below...- The vibe in the Wolves locker room after the game + The team's up and down energy during the game (1:00)- Ant scoring 44 through double teams while playing the entire 2nd half (17:00)- Where the Wolves rank 1/4th of the way through the season (35:00) If you'd like to support our partners...-- Want to advertise on the show this season? Reach out to DaneMooreProductions@gmail.com-- Save $10 or more on Storyworth Memoirs when you go to https://storyworth.com/danemoore-- Our listeners get the Harry’s Plus Trial Set for only $10 at https://www.Harrys.com/danemoore #Harryspod #ad-- Learn more about watch parties at Treasure Island Resort and Casino by heading to https://TICasino.com-- This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/DANEMOORE and get on your way to being your best self.-- Get 50% off your first box of Factor by using code "danemoore50off" at https://factor.com/danemoore50off-- Shop SKIMS Men's at https://www.skims.com-- 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.

Dec 1, 2025 • 1h 21min
Themes From The Wolves Thanksgiving Week w/ Jace Frederick
On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Jace Frederick from the Pioneer Press to go over some themes of the Wolves three Thanksgiving Week games against Oklahoma City, Boston and San Antonio. Dane and Jace look for and combine themes that showed up in those three games. Specific topics and timestamps below...- Ant's week against OKC, Boston and San Antonio (4:00)- What went wrong against OKC late? (16:00)- Going small (no Rudy) against San Antonio for the win (33:00)- The volatility in the production from Shannon/Dillingham/Clark (51:00)- Randle's very different games against OKC and Sam Antonio (1:02:00) If you'd like to support our partners...-- Want to advertise on the show this season? Reach out to DaneMooreProductions@gmail.com-- Save $10 or more on Storyworth Memoirs when you go to https://storyworth.com/danemoore-- Our listeners get the Harry’s Plus Trial Set for only $10 at https://www.Harrys.com/danemoore #Harryspod #ad-- Learn more about watch parties at Treasure Island Resort and Casino by heading to https://TICasino.com-- This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/DANEMOORE and get on your way to being your best self.-- Get 50% off your first box of Factor by using code "danemoore50off" at https://factor.com/danemoore50off-- Shop SKIMS Men's at https://www.skims.com-- 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.

Nov 25, 2025 • 1h 22min
Another Wolves Meltdown, This Time In Sacramento w/ Kyle Theige
On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige to discuss the Wolves fumbling another game late, this time in Sacramento. Dane and Kyle spend the majority of the episode highlighting where things went awry for the Wolves on Monday night. Also some discussion about the return of Terrence Shannong Jr., and the ripple effect that had on the rotation. Then the final segment looks forward to a brief preview of the Wolves upcoming matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Specific topics and timestamps below...- Walking through the details from another late-game meltdown (3:00)- This team not seeming to have the winning-time gene (24:00)- Shannon returns from his injury + the ripple effects to the rotation (44:00)- A quick preview of Wednesday night's matchup against OKC (1:04:00) 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 at https://betterhelp.com/DANEMOORE and get on your way to being your best self.-- Save $10 or more on Storyworth Memoirs when you go to https://storyworth.com/danemoore-- Learn more about watch parties at Treasure Island Resort and Casino by heading to https://TICasino.com-- Get 50% off your first box of Factor by using code "danemoore50off" at https://factor.com/danemoore50off-- Shop SKIMS Men's at https://www.skims.com-- 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.

Nov 24, 2025 • 1h 15min
Going Through The Wolves' Meltdown In Phoenix 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 in Phoenix on Friday night that included letting go of an 8-point lead with 50 seconds to go. Dane and Jace work through that last minute of the game, and then move backwards through the game -- to some really encouraging play in the first 47 minutes of the game. Specific topics and timestamps below...- Going over what happened up by 8 with 50 seconds to go (4:00)- Extremely encouraging play from Edwards and Randle prior to the final minute (28:00)- Booker gets shut down, credit McDaniels and Gobert (55:00)- Looking ahead to Sacramento and at the injuries piling up in Denver (1:01:00) 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 at https://betterhelp.com/DANEMOORE and get on your way to being your best self.-- Save $10 or more on Storyworth Memoirs when you go to https://storyworth.com/danemoore-- Learn more about watch parties at Treasure Island Resort and Casino by heading to https://TICasino.com-- Get 50% off your first box of Factor by using code "danemoore50off" at https://factor.com/danemoore50off-- Shop SKIMS Men's at https://www.skims.com-- 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.

Nov 21, 2025 • 1h 18min
Where Is Ant In The MVP Conversation Currently? w/ Kyle Theige
On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige to discuss where Anthony Edwards finds himself in the MVP conversation a month into the season. Dane and Kyle also discuss Naz Reid and the Wolves benefiting from playing faster this season. Also some conversation about where Rob Dillingham's position in the Wolves' rotation and the Wolves' funky schedule thus far. Specific topics and timestamps below...- Where is Anthony Edwards in the MVP conversation currently? (3:00)- Naz Reid's leap of late + The playing with more pace this season (26:00)- What will Rob Dillingham's role be when TJ Shannon returns? (39:00)- Kyle's thoughts on the Wolves funky schedule thus far (56:00) 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 at https://betterhelp.com/DANEMOORE and get on your way to being your best self.-- Save $10 or more on Storyworth Memoirs when you go to https://storyworth.com/danemoore-- Learn more about watch parties at Treasure Island Resort and Casino by heading to https://TICasino.com-- Get 50% off your first box of Factor by using code "danemoore50off" at https://factor.com/danemoore50off-- Shop SKIMS Men's at https://www.skims.com-- 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.

Nov 20, 2025 • 1h 28min
The Wolves 15 Games Into The Season w/ Britt Robson
On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson from MinnPost to discuss the latest around this Wolves team, now 15 games into the season. The episode begins by discussing the Wolves win-loss record against teams with winning record vs. losing records, and then from there gets player-specific -- with segments on Julius Randle, Anthony Edwards, Naz Reid, Donte DiVincenzo and Jaylen Clark. Specific topics and timestamps below...- The Wolves being 10-0 against teams with losing records and 0-5 against teams with winning records (3:00)- Julius Randle's career-low turnover rate + The upcoming matchup against OKC (20:00)- A conversation about what might get Ant back on track (32:00)- Naz Reid's huge homestand (45:00)- Donte DiVincenzo's consistency and wild card potential (55:00)- The fun of watching Jaylen Clark night to night (1:15:00) 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 at https://betterhelp.com/DANEMOORE and get on your way to being your best self.-- Save $10 or more on Storyworth Memoirs when you go to https://storyworth.com/danemoore-- Learn more about watch parties at Treasure Island Resort and Casino by heading to https://TICasino.com-- Get 50% off your first box of Factor by using code "danemoore50off" at https://factor.com/danemoore50off-- Shop SKIMS Men's at https://www.skims.com-- 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.

Nov 19, 2025 • 59min
Jaylen Clark + The PG Position + Where The Wolves Rank In The West w/ Jace Frederick
On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Jace Frederick from the St. Paul Pioneer Press to discuss a few different topics, including Jaylen Clark the point guard position and where the Wolves rank in the West. Specific topics and timestamps below...- Jaylen Clark elevating the defense, like Gobert does (3:00)- What does the Wolves PG position need? (22:00)- Where the Wolves currently fit in the West hierarchy (48:00) 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 at https://betterhelp.com/DANEMOORE and get on your way to being your best self.-- Save $10 or more on Storyworth Memoirs when you go to https://storyworth.com/danemoore-- Learn more about watch parties at Treasure Island Resort and Casino by heading to https://TICasino.com-- Get 50% off your first box of Factor by using code "danemoore50off" at https://factor.com/danemoore50off-- Shop SKIMS Men's at https://www.skims.com-- 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.


