The Dane Moore NBA Podcast

On today's pod, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige to instantly react to today's news that the Timberwolves have traded Jarrett Culver and Juancho Hernangomez for Patrick Beverley from the Memphis Grizzlies. Kyle and I put this trade together with the Rubio for Prince swap and assess the Wolves offseason 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, Jon Krawczynski and Britt Robson of The Athletic join Dane is Las Vegas to take stock of the future of the Timberwolves. Topics discussed include: How Jaden McDaniels might be a perfect fit — even if he doesn’t reach his ultimate ceiling Why this is a pivotal year for Karl-Anthony Towns’s future with the team Reasons for real optimism over the next three seasons. How the Wolves are in a stunningly good place for future team building Will the Wolves again be terrible on defense, or will they be able to find a way to be mediocre? What are the odds the Wolves still make a big move before the season starts? Once the Ben Simmons shoe drops, how will the Wolves be positioned to involved themselves in the move — whether that be for Simmons or as a third team in a deal 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, Chris Finch and Gersson Rosas join Dane in Las Vegas to have a conversation about where the Minnesota Timberwolves stand and where they might be going. Topics with head coach and POBO include: After a whirlwind first two years as chief decision-maker, what is next for Rosas — and how does Finch fit into that? Rosas big bet on Karl-Anthony Towns, D’Angelo Russell and Anthony Edwards — and what Finch envisions from those three. Balancing personnel versus scheme in the process of improving the defense What Rosas and Finch think KAT needs from his frontcourt partner. Why the power forward position remains a swing spot for this team Can Jaden McDaniels be the answer as a high-impact, low-usage player? Skinny KAT What are the expectations for this season? Playoffs? Do Rosas and Finch feel pressure? 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, Britt Robson of The Athletic joins to the show to discuss the thing that have actually came to fruition this offseason for the Timberwolves — from the Ricky Rubio for Taurean Prince swap to the two-way signings — and for what might yet transpire in regards to Jarred Vanderbilt and on the trade market. Along with some thoughts on the squad entering Summer League.— Britt gives his thoughts on the Rubio trade— How teams might be assessing Vanderbilt’s price tag in restricted free agency— The difference between the free agency part of the offseason (where the Wolves were silent) and the trade market portion of the offseason (where the Wolves could still make a move)— Trusting Rosas on two-way signings— Dane suggests a specific type of player the Wolves might be able to target on the trade market— Why it sounds like the Wolves may be changing their defensive scheme under new defensive coordinator Joseph Blair— What we’ll be looking for from Jaden McDaniels and Jaylen Nowell in Summer League 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, Darren Wolfson of KSTP and SKOR North joins to discuss the latest rumblings in the Timberwolves offseason pursuits. Doogie and Dane run through what and why the Wolves have thus far been quiet in the free agent market place and what could potentially come. Specific topics include: The latest names Doogie has heard the Wolves have been in contact with and shares some names the Wolves have not touch based on this offseason (including Larry Nance Jr.) A conversation about Lauri Markkanen and how real the buzz is surrounding Chicago’s restricted free agent The pattern of Gersson Rosas making one move that suggests there might be a subsequent move — and whether or not that will happen this time with the Taurean Prince trade The negotiation process between the Wolves and Jarred Vanderbilt/Jordan McLaughlin McKinley Wright and Nathan Knight signing as two-way contracts What Dane and Doogie think the impact of Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore might be 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, we get into the Minnesota Timberwolves draft night. A night that included no draft picks, but a rather meaningful trade of Ricky Rubio in exchange for Taurean Prince and a 2022 2nd round pick. Mixed into the pod are audio snippets from Gersson Rosas’ late-night press conference that help clarify what the Wolves were doing on draft night and what they may have planned for the offseason.— Myles Turner Fodder: Rosas’ suggests they will be pursuing a big man in the offseason to play next to Karl-Anthony Towns, potentially even a center— What Prince would bring if he is in fact the starting power forward— The financial flexibility created by swapping Rubio for Prince— Why Prince presents the same problems Robert Covington and Jaden McDaniels presented as small-ball partners for KAT in the front court 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 University of St. Thomas assistant men’s basketball coach Will DeBerg to go through each of their top 14 prospects in the 2021 NBA Draft. It’s the second annual lottery Big Board pod Dane and Will have done together. And in this episode they contrast the film watching process between the 2020 class and the 2021 class before getting into their top 14s for this class.— Why we feel Cade Cunningham is in a class of his own— Where we see the drop offs point to be, from players with star potential to players that will likely only be asked to fill roles— Why Dane is bullish on Jonathan Kuminga— And the interesting questions that arise with unique prospects like Alperen Sengun, Davion Mitchell and Josh GiddeySubmit your Blue Wire Hustle application here: http://bwhustle.com/join 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.

Today’s pod is a film review of three prospects likely to go in next week’s NBA Draft lottery: Davion Mitchell, James Bouknight and Moses Moody. Will DeBerg (University of St. Thomas) joins the show to go through what stood out on the film. We discuss: Davion Mitchell’s dominance at the college level, what is likely to translate to the NBA game, and a reasonable conversation about his size not necessarily being a death knell James Bouknight’s stunning film — for better or worse — and why he would be the player we think an interview process would be most helpful in his assessment as a prospect Asking whether or not Moses Moody is just a 3 and D prospect, or perhaps something more 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, Britt Robson of The Athletic joins to discuss the Milwaukee Bucks being the NBA champion for the 2020-21 season. We also get into the news of the Timberwolves pursuing Danilo Gallinari. What that type of move signals for how Gersson Rosas might be pursuing this offseason. And finally we get into Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez being approved by the NBA’s Board of Governors as limited partners of the Minnesota Timberwolves ownership team. I ask Britt what impact he would like to see the new owners have next season. And I assert my hope that Lore and Rodriguez are able to meet with Rosas in an effort to make a long-term, sustainable plan. 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 pod, Will DeBerg (University of St. Thomas assistant coach) joins the show to do another film review of another trio of prospects — Scottie Barnes (Florida State), Franz Wagner (Michigan) and Keon Johnson (Tennessee). How we graded theses prospects and whether or not we see any of them having a case for cracking the top-5 of this draft class. With Barnes, an elite defensive prospect, what is his best position offensively? And how might his lack of shooting hold down his ceiling? Will Wagner’s defensive impact at the college level translate to the NBA game? Why Wagner isn’t at all your typical euro prospect who can shoot but can’t defend Johnson might be the best athlete of the class, but how will that translate to the NBA. How high can a team justify drafting him given the question marks in his game? 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.