The Dane Moore NBA Podcast

On today’s show, Dane recaps the Timberwolves road victory over the Milwaukee Bucks and what Anthony Edwards and Chris Finch had to say about the victory after the game. Topics on today include:— The Wolves responding after Ant’s mini blowup following the loss to the Pelicans— D’Angelo Russell taking advantage of a Bucks roster without Brook Lopez and Jrue Holiday, who couldn’t slow him down from midrange— Jarred Vanderbilt moving into the starting lineup, guarding Giannis Antetokounmpo and putting together a rebounding highlight reel— How the rotation completely changed with Vanderbilt in as a starter, and what this might mean for Josh Okogie going forward— Why the Wolves have a chance to begin the season 4-1 by taking advantage of a Nuggets team who is off to a shaky start Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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 Britt Robson of MinnPost to discuss his column on the brilliance of Karl-Anthony Towns’ game and the return of the annoyance that comes with Towns’ fighting with the refs. Dane and Britt hit a variety of topics that cover the first three games, including:— How KAT’s early frustration with the refs defined the Wolves third game of the season, a loss to the New Orleans Pelicans— Anthony Edwards’ growing role of a leader on the team— The Wolves opportunity in Milwaukee on Wednesday, and how they might matchup with the Bucks— Using numbers and eye test to judge the Wolves defense thus far— The throes and benefits of an 11-man rotation— Things we projected this offseason that have not proven to be accurate thus far this season— D’Angelo Russell’s struggles thus far Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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 reacts to a chaotic Wolves loss to the New Orleans Pelicans and the leadership dynamic taking form in the Timberwolves. We get into how the play of Karl-Anthony Towns, Anthony Edwards and D’Angelo Russell — the team’s three best players — is beginning to shape the team’s identity. Topics include:— Anthony Edwards placing the blame on himself, KAT and DLo for the lack of rhythm the Wolves are playing with— Ant’s growing leadership role on the team— KAT again struggling with the refs— Finch searching for scoring and rebounding simultaneously, and thus far not finding it— Patrick Beverley’s role as not only a leader and defender but the importance of his shooting and rebounding on a team that needs it— Previewing Wednesday’s matchup against the surprisingly small Milwaukee Bucks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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 brings instant reactions from the Timberwolves second victory of the season, detailing what went right against the Pelicans and what still remains a work in progress. Topics include:— Karl-Anthony Towns back playing like the dominant offensive center he was two seasons ago— KAT fouls out, and his history of foul trouble, particularly as it relates to offensive fouls— Patrick Beverley makes his debut, and brings the juice defensively— First signs of the lack of balance on the roster, in terms of both size and players being one-dimensional— Why Jordan McLaughlin was the Forgotten Star of tonight’s game— Jaden McDaniels’ low-usage role next to KAT, Ant and DLo, and how McDaniels’ offensive impact connects to where his 3-point percentage shakes out at— What to look for in the rematch against New Orleans on Monday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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, after a preseason of many questions, Dane brings immediate takeaways from the Timberwolves opening night victory over the Houston Rockets. Topics today include:— The Anthony Edwards ShowDetailing how Ant seems to be on the brink of something special. And why this seemingly imminent explosion isn’t coming from nowhere, but instead just the next step in his progression— Josh Okogie Starts And Sets The Defensive ToneAfter a summer of questions about who would be the Wolves fifth starter, Okogie got the nod and showed why he is critical to laying a defensive foundation— A Game Of Passing The Offensive Baton From KAT to Ant to DLoHow the Timberwolves offense moved through KAT early, to the Ant Show in the second quarter and to D’Angelo Russell in the second half— Why Malik Beasley Was Tonight’s Forgotten Star— Looking Ahead To The Next Two Games Against The Pelicans And The Debut Of Patrick Beverley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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 Britt Robson to preview the Minnesota Timberwolves upcoming season through the lens of the bigs. The five players Dane and Britt focus on in this episode are Karl-Anthony Towns, Jarred Vanderbilt, Josh Okogie, Naz Reid and Nathan Knight. Part 1 and Part 2 of the season preview focused on the guards and wings, and can be found as the two previous episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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 Britt Robson to preview the Minnesota Timberwolves upcoming season through the lens of the wings. The five players Dane and Britt focus on in this episode are Anthony Edwards, Jaden McDaniels, Malik Beasley, Taurean Prince and Jake Layman. Part 3 of the season preview will focus on the bigs. Part 1 is the previous episode in the feed, focusing on the guards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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 Britt Robson to preview the Minnesota Timberwolves upcoming season through the lens of the guards. The five players Dane and Britt focus on in this episode are D'Angelo Russell, Patrick Beverley, Jordan McLaughlin, Leandro Bolmaro, Jaylen Nowell and McKinley Wright. Part 2 of the season preview will focus on the wings and Part 3 will focus on the bigs in subsequent episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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 recording after the Timberwolves’ third preseason game in Los Angeles against the Clippers, and he runs down not only what stood out in the third win but what has really popped in the preseason thus far. Some of things worth monitoring in the lead up to the season opener on October 20th.— D’Angelo Russell functioning as the engine of the Wolves offense, and the involvement of Anthony Edwards next to DLo— Who might be the 5th starter between Josh Okogie, Jarred Vanderbilt and Malik Beasley? What does each player bring to the Wolves from an offensive standpoint?— Jaylen Nowell and Leandro Bolmaro playing like they belong, even if just outside of the regular season rotation— Naz Reid and his role this season, potentially next to Karl-Anthony Towns at times— Dane’s guess for what the Timberwolves minutes hierarchy might look like this season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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 Adam Mares, who covers the Denver Nuggets for DNVR Sports. Dane and Adam get into the linear progression of the Nuggets since the 2017-18 season compared to the Timberwolves volatility. The role of front office continuity, the growth of a Big 3, and the coaching schematics that unleashed Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets.— The Timberwolves having seven lead executives since the Nuggets hired Tim Connelly, and the impact of front office continuity— The similarities and differences between the trio of Karl-Anthony Towns, D’Angelo Russell and Anthony Edwards compared to the trio of Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr.— Chris Finch modeling the Timberwolves defense after what Michael Malone installed in Denver before the Nuggets defense made a leap— How Finch helped create the Nuggets offensive identity when he was in Denver, and Adam’s optimism for the impact Finch will have on Towns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.