#  @DaneMooreNBA Dane Moore Dane Moore posts on X about in the, nba, youtube, $spot the most. They currently have [------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [------] engagements in the last [--] hours. ### Engagements: [------] [#](/creator/twitter::237088802/interactions)  - [--] Week [---------] -37% - [--] Month [----------] +522% - [--] Months [----------] -30% - [--] Year [----------] -23% ### Mentions: [--] [#](/creator/twitter::237088802/posts_active)  - [--] Week [--] -11% - [--] Month [---] +128% - [--] Months [---] +37% - [--] Year [---] -51% ### Followers: [------] [#](/creator/twitter::237088802/followers)  - [--] Week [------] +0.26% - [--] Month [------] +1.50% - [--] Months [------] +3.90% - [--] Year [------] +11% ### CreatorRank: [-------] [#](/creator/twitter::237088802/influencer_rank)  ### Social Influence **Social category influence** [finance](/list/finance) 4.79% [social networks](/list/social-networks) 4.26% [technology brands](/list/technology-brands) 4.26% [stocks](/list/stocks) 3.72% [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations) 1.6% [nba](/list/nba) 1.6% [countries](/list/countries) 1.06% [nhl](/list/nhl) 0.53% **Social topic influence** [in the](/topic/in-the) 7.98%, [nba](/topic/nba) 5.32%, [youtube](/topic/youtube) 4.26%, [$spot](/topic/$spot) 3.72%, [giannis](/topic/giannis) 2.66%, [lack of](/topic/lack-of) #539, [star](/topic/star) #1962, [night](/topic/night) 2.13%, [newton](/topic/newton) 2.13%, [guess](/topic/guess) 1.6% **Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by** [@kyletheige](/creator/undefined) [@kevinoconnor](/creator/undefined) [@brittrobson](/creator/undefined) [@hoopsdwj](/creator/undefined) [@rodgs2121](/creator/undefined) [@jgoudy11](/creator/undefined) [@jacefrederick](/creator/undefined) [@johnnyrayderx](/creator/undefined) [@nba_wolves](/creator/undefined) [@jon_dykstra](/creator/undefined) [@h2o_my_god](/creator/undefined) [@jweyhrauch1](/creator/undefined) [@christopherhine](/creator/undefined) [@fallingknifebc](/creator/undefined) [@pryor_notices](/creator/undefined) [@etspaceman89](/creator/undefined) [@nighthawksrn](/creator/undefined) [@dietbeginsmon](/creator/undefined) [@escanoramon2328](/creator/undefined) [@adukemn](/creator/undefined) **Top assets mentioned** [Spotify Technology (SPOT)](/topic/$spot) ### Top Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours "Anthony Edwards when asked if he had a message for the Minnesota community. "I just love Minnesota all the love and support that they show me. So I'm behind whatever they with. I don't really have social media so I'm not in tune with everything. But I've heard about the stuff that's going on. Me and my family definitely praying for everybody." https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2015604151099498810 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2015604151099498810" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/2015604151099498810) 2026-01-26T01:54Z 57.6K followers, 8.2M engagements "Asked Anthony Edwards what he would say to someone who thinks he's shooting too many 3s" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1852580832638026097) 2024-11-02T05:17Z 57.4K followers, 2M engagements "Anthony Edwards talked about the officiating for the entirety of his postgame media. Here's a piece of what he said" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1870692401721098558) 2024-12-22T04:46Z 57.4K followers, 5.6M engagements "Pretty much the entirety of Anthony Edwards's postgame media was him talking about his frustration with the way teams are putting two on him taking away his opportunities to be a scorer and forcing him to get off the ball. "It's not how I want to play of course. I'm only [--] I don't wanna just be passing the ball all night. But the way they're guarding me I think I have to." How hard is it to stay engaged when they do that "Super hard super hard super hard super hard. Because I'm wired to score the ball."" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1875023308577513589) 2025-01-03T03:36Z 57.4K followers, 7M engagements "Here's Steve Kerr when asked what the path moving forward is for the country. "There should be an appeal to our better angels to look after one another and to recognize what's happening. We're being divided by media for profit by misinformation. There's so much out there that is really difficult for all of us to reconcile. In times like these you have to lean on values and who you are and who you want to be -- either as an individual or as a country. And I think that's the biggest thing." https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2015535540825628732 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2015535540825628732" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/2015535540825628732) 2026-01-25T21:21Z 57.5K followers, 523.7K engagements "Asked Bones Hyland what he likes about sharing the floor with Naz Reid. "With my speed and my advantage off the pick and rolls it's either I'm getting downhill or you got a wide open shot pick and pop. It creates a different look from the first unit."" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/2016023325890285763) 2026-01-27T05:39Z 57.5K followers, 22.1K engagements "On a back to back Wolves takedown the Thunder Wolves [---] Thunder 111" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/2017101586636341450) 2026-01-30T05:04Z 57.4K followers, 13.5K engagements "Asked Naz Reid if he feels like he's playing the best basketball of his career. "Yeah possibly. I'm just free -- just playin me playing my style of basketball. Just being able to just play freely open head space. Not worrying about anything outside of basketball right now. This kind of is my safe space. I'm just able to have a mindset where I'm free." https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017245277535494494 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017245277535494494" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/2017245277535494494) 2026-01-30T14:35Z 57.6K followers, 23.6K engagements "Today's solo show. - Four Takeaways from the Wolves Win Over OKC: Jaden The Defense The Bench Delivering+ Randle Struggling Again (1:00) - Discussing the feasibility of a Giannis trade (19:00) YouTube: Spotify: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wolves-beat-okc-again-giannis-trade-thoughts/id1399177286i=1000747356763 https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ETChrdgfh912I8mZOwxMWsi=DqPfUmngRJmVp15Uwjzi_w https://youtu.be/c-67iX6R5EIsi=2aCAPmrCZceNZBKh https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ETChrdgfh912I8mZOwxMWsi=DqPfUmngRJmVp15Uwjzi_w https://youtu.be/c-67iX6R5EIsi=2aCAPmrCZceNZBKh" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/2017247390441349161) 2026-01-30T14:43Z 57.4K followers, 18K engagements "Anthony Edwards walking to the bench with a noticeable limp and shaking his head in frustration. He's talking to the training staff on the bench now" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/2017778353097396313) 2026-02-01T01:53Z 57.4K followers, 30.5K engagements "Anthony Edwards said Chris Finch got into the team at halftime and after the game. Ant said "yeah he wasn't happy about this win at all". Asked Edwards about the Wolves' pattern of needing Finch to get into them for the energy and effort to be there against lesser opponents. "Nights like this it's super hard to find the not the why but the energy to put behind it on every play. Finch not satisfied with that and we shouldn't be either. He said somethin like I'm not gonna let up on y'all. If we bullshit on games like this I'm gonna be on y'all ass until y'all stop bullshitting. And I told Jaden" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/2017815728922005627) 2026-02-01T04:22Z 57.5K followers, 311.3K engagements "Asked Naz Reid what got things going in the 2nd half. "We got yelled at for real. And then we got a little more serious." I asked if that works every time. "Yeah. I mean we know before that. We kinda try to fix it once we know alright we're tryin too much. But at that point it's a little too late." Anthony Edwards said Chris Finch got into the team at halftime and after the game. Ant said "yeah he wasn't happy about this win at all". Asked Edwards about the Wolves' pattern of needing Finch to get into them for the energy and effort to be there against lesser opponents. https://t.co/usH7qLgqij" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/2017819920004694500) 2026-02-01T04:38Z 57.6K followers, 54.6K engagements "Mike Conley was asked about coming back to play in Memphis and in his answer he said: "Honestly every game I play from here on out I think about 'is this my last game' I know I want to play more years but you just never know how things work." Because Conley hasn't talked about this much I asked about him saying he wants to play more years. "I do. I don't know if I can. Two different things. But yeah definitely want to play more."" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/2017823945597002002) 2026-02-01T04:54Z 57.4K followers, 52.1K engagements "Mike Conley averaged less than [--] points per game in the month of January while shooting 29% from [--] and didn't score a point tonight yet Finch said he thought Conley played "outstanding". Asked Finch if he could elaborate on what Conley is giving the team even when Conley's individual shotmaking isn't there. Think this whole answer explains Finch's thinking and is a good indication that Conley has a permanent position in the rotation. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017827099759821173 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017827099759821173" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/2017827099759821173) 2026-02-01T05:07Z 57.5K followers, 116.3K engagements "Donte DiVincenzo when asked about the competitive edge not being there in tonight's loss to Memphis. "We waited until we were down [--] to put the work into the game. It was too late by that time. We just have to respect our opponent for a full [--] and stop getting up for the big games and not getting up for the teams we have to respect night in and night out."" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/2018538591492739161) 2026-02-03T04:14Z 57.5K followers, 94.3K engagements "Anthony Edwards when asked if this loss to Memphis felt self-inflicted "Yeah it's definitely on us. We knew everything they were gonna do. They just played with a little better pace than us. They wanted it more tonight."" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/2018549795120722008) 2026-02-03T04:59Z 57.5K followers, 326.9K engagements "Chris Finch talked after the game about the Wolves' defensive issues and issues with competitiveness tonight. When asked how to draw that out of the team Finch said. "Ask them. It's on them. They gotta come and put the work in. It can't be a sometimes thing."" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/2018552264118677618) 2026-02-03T05:08Z 57.5K followers, 122.4K engagements "Today's show w/ @KyleTheige - Going through some pros and cons of trading for Giannis (7:00) - McDaniels' name in the rumor mill+ How well he's been playing of late (26:00) - The Wolves' frustrating relationship with "flipping the switch" (39:00) - When the Wolves don't defend they lose+ Bench Scoring Issues (50:00) - Could the Wolves be semi-sellers at the deadline+ Randle's Play [--] Games Into The Season (1:04:00) YouTube: Spotify: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pros-and-cons-of-a-giannis-trade-the-wolves/id1399177286i=1000747905404" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/2018761491961311354) 2026-02-03T19:00Z 57.4K followers, 47.5K engagements "Was headed to meet up with @ChrisHerrington for a proper Memphis lunch -- and now that's not happening. Was so close to seeing his live reaction over catfish. Damn" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/2018764603665097047) 2026-02-03T19:12Z 57.4K followers, 37.6K engagements "More to come on the trade front for the Wolves. But some financial notes. - This move increases the Wolves space beneath the 2nd apron from $3.5M to $14M - More importantly: They are now beneath the 1st apron by $3.5M which removes some obstacles in trades especially with apron teams https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018769906674680006 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018769906674680006" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/2018769906674680006) 2026-02-03T19:33Z 57.6K followers, 318K engagements "If you haven't been following the Wolves recently. I'd just note relative to the trade deadline that this team has been going through a bit of a crisis of character when it comes to the frequency/infrequency with which they bring the requisite energy and effort to win. Finch and the players have been acknowledging this for most of the season. (The players consistently say it's on them.) But these last two games in Memphis felt like the frustration surrounding this topic has really begin to mount. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018787421039501375" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/2018787421039501375) 2026-02-03T20:43Z 57.5K followers, 32.9K engagements "I asked Mike Conley on Saturday night if he wants to continue playing beyond this season after he talked about this potentially being the last time he plays in Memphis. "I do. I don't know if I can. They're two different things. But yeah I definitely want to play more."" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/2018788818292473902) 2026-02-03T20:48Z 57.5K followers, 31.1K engagements "With Julius Randle not being selected to the All Star team I asked Finch before last night's game what Julius Randle has meant to this team this season. Finch isn't the one making trades but still a relevant quote as the deadline nears. "In many ways he's our most important player because of everything that we ask him to do. Certainly Ant's an MVP-caliber guy. But we need Julius to do *a lot* of things. Nobody has a longer checklist of things we need him to do." https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018793564319121601 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018793564319121601" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/2018793564319121601) 2026-02-03T21:07Z 57.6K followers, 99.8K engagements "Anthony Edwards is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game in Toronto with left elbow soreness - hurt the elbow on a drive to the basket in Monday's game but played through it Julius Randle is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game with left thumb soreness - Randle was listed as questionable for Monday's game with the same injury - I don't know when the injury happened - Finch said on Monday that Randle has been playing a bit banged up https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018807731713622061 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018807731713622061" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/2018807731713622061) 2026-02-03T22:04Z 57.5K followers, 66.9K engagements "The Giannis-Rudy pairing is more similar to the KAT-Rudy pairing than I think it's being given credit for -- on offense. - KAT is a great shooter but does not shoot many 3s - Just because Giannis isn't a shooter on the perimeter doesn't mean he's not a spacer on the perimeter. Defenses don't just leave him open out there when he doesn't have the ball - They are both first and foremost barreling drivers to the rim https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019048647887884734 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019048647887884734" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/2019048647887884734) 2026-02-04T14:01Z 57.5K followers, 97.1K engagements "A lot of other things going on but the Wolves do play a basketball game tonight in Toronto. Fun fact: The last time the Wolves beat the Raptors in Toronto it was [----]. Anthony Edwards was [--] months old" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/2019056681288716401) 2026-02-04T14:33Z 57.5K followers, 41.3K engagements "@KevinOConnor I do. But if one of these magical trades happen where the Wolves don't need to trade much of anything to get Giannis where Rudy is still on the team I don't think the fit would be as problematic as it might seem on paper" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/2019058414400213208) 2026-02-04T14:40Z 57.4K followers, [----] engagements "I agree they could. Think theres a growing case for it not because Julius has been bad (hes been a very good version of Julius doing the many things Finch asks him to do) but because of the stronger signals that *both* Jaden and Naz could handle more usage (albeit a different type neither Jaden or Naz have shown/got the opportunity to ever really initiate anything). Question would be what point guard and are they available for limited assets Kyrie is who i always come back to. But dont know what the deal is there. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019124506191859953" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/2019124506191859953) 2026-02-04T19:02Z 57.4K followers, [---] engagements "Now that Mike Conley has again been traded he is now eligible to be signed by the Timberwolves if he is bought out of his current contract. And that is in fact being considered Im told. Just in: The Chicago Bulls are trading Coby White and Mike Conley Jr. to the Charlotte Hornets for Collin Sexton Ousmane Dieng and three second-round picks sources tell ESPN. https://t.co/NnHXT5b8lR Just in: The Chicago Bulls are trading Coby White and Mike Conley Jr. to the Charlotte Hornets for Collin Sexton Ousmane Dieng and three second-round picks sources tell ESPN. https://t.co/NnHXT5b8lR" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/2019139848486212015) 2026-02-04T20:03Z 57.5K followers, 270.7K engagements "The uptick in rebounding has been helpful but the Wolves still just need sharper more consistent defense from Naz Reid. Multiple blown assignments immediately after checking into the game. Not an excuse -- because Rudy can't be expected to clean everything up. But it's almost like he forgot he checked in for Gobert and not for Randle this time. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019214751998570837 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019214751998570837" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/2019214751998570837) 2026-02-05T01:01Z 57.5K followers, 16.1K engagements "Bones Hyland in his first game as the clear backup PG comes out hot -- leading the Wolves in scoring here early in the 2nd fueled by maybe one of his best 6-minute bursts since he joined the Wolves. He's been good this year. But this has been the first time I've been like "oh yeah this is like the Denver Bones" https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019217676288061701 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019217676288061701" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/2019217676288061701) 2026-02-05T01:13Z 57.5K followers, 22.6K engagements "The commitment to transition defense and matching up with your actual matchup (not crossed) when Rudy Gobert is your center is really valuable. There is a super disciplined version of this defense that is elite. But the level they've been playing over the last week has been so far from that" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/2019228304272920678) 2026-02-05T01:55Z 57.5K followers, 14.8K engagements "Johnny Juzang given the 8th man minutes (in place of Clark) here in the 3rd. Finch's frustration with Clark -- on both offense and defense -- was clearly mounting over the last two games in Memphis. By the way: Wouldn't be surprised if we hear about Juzang who is currently on a two-way signing a rest of season contract here soon" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/2019233003793154152) 2026-02-05T02:13Z 57.5K followers, 37.8K engagements "I'm all for the [--] big lineup but Toronto's defense in clutch time is one of the worst possible opponents for that group" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/2019241125970866655) 2026-02-05T02:46Z 57.5K followers, 13K engagements "The Wolves have a $7.58M trade exception from the Nickeil Alexander-Walker sign-and-trade this summer and Ayo Dosunmu makes $7.52M. Checking now to see if that is what was used to acquire Dosunmu -- as it would allow the Wolves to not need to send any salary back to Chicago" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/2019425640257380450) 2026-02-05T14:59Z 57.6K followers, 157.3K engagements "The Wolves are "likely" using the trade exception in this trade source says. Lots of pieces still moving. The Wolves have a $7.58M trade exception from the Nickeil Alexander-Walker sign-and-trade this summer and Ayo Dosunmu makes $7.52M. Checking now to see if that is what was used to acquire Dosunmu -- as it would allow the Wolves to not need to send any salary back to Chicago. The Wolves have a $7.58M trade exception from the Nickeil Alexander-Walker sign-and-trade this summer and Ayo Dosunmu makes $7.52M. Checking now to see if that is what was used to acquire Dosunmu -- as it would allow" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/2019451037946417537) 2026-02-05T16:40Z 57.5K followers, 56.3K engagements "Today's show w/ @KyleTheige - Trading for Ayo Dosunmu+ Can he fill the NAW role (1:00) - The complicated Mike Conley trade+ The possibility of Conley returning via the buyout market(28:00) - The Wolves comeback victory over the Raptors (46:00) - Giannis reportedly not getting traded + The Wolves likely being done making trades (1:04:00) YouTube: Spotify: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wolves-trade-for-ayo-dosunmu-mike-conley-traded/id1399177286i=1000748408097 https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Fh06KBLwt0HMsqMWJuYElsi=XCWRKU7uTy63xy6r0A0HLQ" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/2019471896476062102) 2026-02-05T18:03Z 57.5K followers, 62.7K engagements "The Wolves are likely done making moves at the deadline I'm told. Still some mechanics to work out on how they're going to handle the move with the Bulls -- use the trade exception or not -- but at this point indications are that it is unlikely the Wolves make another trade. Buyout market will be the next step. Today's show w/ @KyleTheige - Trading for Ayo Dosunmu+ Can he fill the NAW role (1:00) - The complicated Mike Conley trade+ The possibility of Conley returning via the buyout market(28:00) - The Wolves comeback victory over the Raptors (46:00) - Giannis reportedly not" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/2019472510639583438) 2026-02-05T18:05Z 57.5K followers, 53.3K engagements "The Wolves moved beneath the 1st apron by trading Mike Conley to Chicago without receiving anything in return. Without dipping beneath the 1st apron the Wolves would not have been able to make this trade for Ayo Dosunmu -- because the Wolves took back more money in this deal than they sent out (something you can't do when above the 1st apron). - Dillingham + Miller = $8797797 - Dosunmu + Phillips = $9740195 The Wolves can also finalize the Ayo Dosunmu part of the trade by using the trade exception from the Nickeil Alexander-Walker trade but you can't use trade exceptions from a prior season" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/2019483736644243857) 2026-02-05T18:50Z 57.6K followers, 271.5K engagements "The Wolves let Nickeil Alexander-Walker go in the offseason because they could not re-sign Julius Randle Naz Reid and NAW without exceeding the 2nd apron for a second consecutive season. Theyve been needing a player like NAW since he departed and Ayo Dosunmu was traded for to fill that void. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019501367484903893 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019501367484903893" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/2019501367484903893) 2026-02-05T20:00Z 57.5K followers, 46.3K engagements "Today's show w/ @brittrobson - Reviewing the two trades the Wolves made+ What Ayo Dosunmu brings (1:00) - The Rob Dillingham Era In Minnesota (24:00) - How the trade landscape has changed in the apron era+ Giannis' market in the summer (36:00) - Non-Wolves moves at the deadline specifically focusing on the Western Conference (1:04:00) - What I've heard about Julian Phillips+ How the Wolves' rotation might evolve (1:16:00) YouTube: Spotify: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dane-moore-nba-podcast/id1399177286" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/2019580392496308731) 2026-02-06T01:14Z 57.5K followers, [----] engagements "Hes back but maybe not until after the All Star Break https://x.com/shamscharania/status/2019806466027421961 https://x.com/shamscharania/status/2019806466027421961" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/2019806715722846494) 2026-02-06T16:13Z 57.5K followers, 35.8K engagements "Mike Conleys rest of season contract will be pro-rated based on the number of days left in the season. The longer he waits to comeback the lesser the cap hit. This could be relevant for the Wolves while trying to fill the other open roster spot in addition to Conley. I think the delay of Conleys return if there is one will be about the Wolves squeezing two players beneath the 1st apron. I havent ran the numbers or been told them so dont know what the exact date would be to make that work. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019808529851228507 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019808529851228507" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/2019808529851228507) 2026-02-06T16:20Z 57.6K followers, 217.5K engagements "Another perk of the Wolves getting under the 1st apron with the Mike Conley trade They are able to sign buyout players who were making more than the MLE ($14.1M) on the contract they are being bought out of. That opens the possibility for players who could theoretically be bought out like Khris Middleton ($33M expiring) John Collins ($27M expiring) DeMar DeRozan ($25M expiring) Jusuf Nurkic ($19M expiring) Zach Collins ($18M expiring) Bogdan Bogdanovic ($16M team option next season think that works) Dont know how many of these players with become available but if above the 1st apron it would" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/2019818162804453507) 2026-02-06T16:59Z 57.6K followers, 104.6K engagements "Watching some Ayo how deliberate he is on offense really stands out hes either very much going north-south to the rim or very much going east-west to get into a new action. I think that will be what the role hell be playing here asks for. But its not the style of an additional playmaking offensive initiator my guess would be that still falls on the shoulders of Edwards Randle and Hyland the majority of the time. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019841299709321476 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019841299709321476" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/2019841299709321476) 2026-02-06T18:31Z 57.5K followers, 28.9K engagements "Asked Chris Finch about how Ayo Dosunmu's skillset will be of value to the Wolves offense specifically the ability to both shoot and play off the catch. "We need more guys that can break the paint. He's shown incredible offensive growth in his time in the league. With Julius and Ant he's gonna have to be very comfortable off the ball. Might be a little bit of a dynamic that he's not used to. I told him today 'do your thing we'll figure it out -- don't overthink this don't overcompensate.'" https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019918103077916974 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019918103077916974" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/2019918103077916974) 2026-02-06T23:36Z 57.5K followers, 19.8K engagements "Asked Tim Connelly about navigating the aprons in roster construction in today's NBA and how that impacted the Wolves' approach to the deadline. "It's a new day. I think it's gonna put increasing pressure to have depth and increasing pressure to identify these kind of overachieving guys. I think we're getting a little better at navigating it. But this one was wild because for one day it was like we were in the financial service industry -- it was all about money money money money."" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/2019940287561220404) 2026-02-07T01:04Z 57.5K followers, 17.4K engagements "Asked Tim Connelly about the buyout market the open roster spots and if they're still looking to add to the roster. "Yeah we're gonna add a couple a couple faces. We can go with [--] (players) for a couple weeks. We want the carnage of yesterday to settle and see who is out there who is not out there. We have a couple guys in mind. I think we're gonna potentially see some familiar faces." https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019941842603634837 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019941842603634837" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/2019941842603634837) 2026-02-07T01:10Z 57.5K followers, 49K engagements "McDaniels picks up his 4th foul [--] minutes into the 3rd quarter and Finch goes to Clark for a sub. It's spots like this where I don't really get why that sub isn't Naz to play the [--] next to both Gobert and Randle" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/2019962200291713386) 2026-02-07T02:31Z 57.5K followers, 13.4K engagements "Gobert is now under 50% from the line on the season. Very odd -- he's been 64% or higher for the last [--] seasons" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/2019964844989116489) 2026-02-07T02:42Z 57.5K followers, 33.9K engagements "After being up [--] to [--] at halftime the Wolves lose the 2nd half [--] to [--]. Wolves [---] Pelicans 119" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/2019975942744240611) 2026-02-07T03:26Z 57.5K followers, 15.1K engagements "As frustrated as Rudy Gobert has been about the Wolves' effort this season. He also said the accountability is not there. "There's just no effort. We've seen that many many times this year last few years since I've been here. We always know it's coming and when it comes there's no sense of urgency. No accountability. So I think at some point if the players don't have accountability someone else gotta have accountability for the players. I'm just talking straight effort."" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/2019990026470175160) 2026-02-07T04:22Z 57.6K followers, 175K engagements "A frustrated Rudy Gobert talking about energy and effort and how defense is the barometer of success for this team -- and that not sinking in. "Once again these games matter. These games impact the way we're gonna finish the season who we're gonna face if we're gonna make the playoffs. This is who we are as a team. We have to start understanding that. The barometer for our success is our defense and our effort. And when we have that we win almost every night. I mean it's insane how much when we just do that we win every night." The Wolves are 15-0 this season in games where they have a" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/2019998426830622749) 2026-02-07T04:55Z 57.5K followers, 11.1K engagements "Asked Anthony Edwards if there's a greater sense of urgency around preventing losses like tonight against the Pelicans given their seeding and the playoffs not being that far away. "Yeah this one hurt. But we can't dwell on it too bad. Game over. Got another game coming up."" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/2020000444828062142) 2026-02-07T05:03Z 57.6K followers, 65K engagements "Heres Chris Finchs response to Rudy Goberts comments about there being a lack of accountability. Chris Finch on Rudy Gobert's comments (1/2): "Anybody who knows how we do things knows there's a high degree of accountability. Secondly I handle all my conversations with ourselves in house. Disappointing he felt the need to go outside. Nonetheless that's been addressed . Chris Finch on Rudy Gobert's comments (1/2): "Anybody who knows how we do things knows there's a high degree of accountability. Secondly I handle all my conversations with ourselves in house. Disappointing he felt the need to go" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/2020227154131464270) 2026-02-07T20:04Z 57.6K followers, 48K engagements "Wolves now down by [--] early in the 4th at home to the Clippers. This is as off as the Wolves have felt all season" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/2020619530528281048) 2026-02-08T22:03Z 57.6K followers, 20.2K engagements "Chris Finch on the ball movement drying up in the Wolves' offense of late. "We've lost our structure on offense. Our early actions our early pass-pass -- kinda getting into the stuff that allows us to get a bit of a rhythm and build things up. And we've also lost pace which allows us to get to our early attacks that collapse the defense." https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020643697923117358 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020643697923117358" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/2020643697923117358) 2026-02-08T23:39Z 57.6K followers, 19.8K engagements "A sign of the Wolves' anemic offense was Jaden McDaniels and Donte DiVincenzo combining to only score three points. Finch on their lack of involvement in the offense: "It's the [--] (combined) shots. I've got to get them to [--] shots at least and we've got to be able to find the next play for those guys."" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/2020646430344388793) 2026-02-08T23:50Z 57.6K followers, 24.4K engagements "New pod with KOC Are the Hornets legit Plus @DaneMooreNBA on the struggling Wolves @Drewdle25 on the hot Celtics and @DraftPow on Caleb Wilson & AJ Dybantsa + more draft talk on my latest podcast. APPLE: https://t.co/aUSCtjKfOW SPOTIFY: https://t.co/eZtYa95v9w YOUTUBE: https://t.co/MZM7BRro8a https://t.co/p3s6hhY7qI Are the Hornets legit Plus @DaneMooreNBA on the struggling Wolves @Drewdle25 on the hot Celtics and @DraftPow on Caleb Wilson & AJ Dybantsa + more draft talk on my latest podcast. APPLE: https://t.co/aUSCtjKfOW SPOTIFY: https://t.co/eZtYa95v9w YOUTUBE: https://t.co/MZM7BRro8a" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/2020979767064002703) 2026-02-09T21:54Z 57.6K followers, 35.1K engagements "I cant remember a game Ive been at that has fewer fans in the stands. They just did a t-shirt toss and I think everyone got one" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1996024082824135061) 2025-12-03T01:10Z 57.6K followers, 122.7K engagements "I guess Rudy Goberts comments last night need clarification Rudy was saying the best players arent giving effort and that Finch should consider benching them when they arent giving that effort. Do not know how that could possibly be read as Rudy calling out Finch more than he is calling out Ant and Julius. Our best players our leaders if you don't show any effort don't matter if you score [--] we're just not gonna win. So at some point we're not mature enough to have that accountability ourselves. Finch has had other issues at times this season that we talk about all the time - lack of" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/2020153217154179403) 2026-02-07T15:10Z 57.6K followers, 77.4K engagements "After in previous games attributing the Wolves' bad losses to a lack of energy and effort Anthony Edwards said he thought tonight's game was about the offense not hitting any shots -- he brought up his [--] missed shots multiple times in his interview -- and not about the energy. "I feel like we had good energy today. I feel like the offense just wasn't going for us especially myself."" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/2020637304650412194) 2026-02-08T23:14Z 57.6K followers, 73.6K engagements "Great rhythm to the Wolves offense in the 1st quarter -- finally getting back to finding early offense plus Ant and Julius were both in rhythm individually. Issue was not Edwards and McDaniels not being able to slow CJ McCollum who had [--] points in [--] 1st quarter minutes (8 of [--] from the field). https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021036082075251078 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021036082075251078" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/2021036082075251078) 2026-02-10T01:38Z 57.6K followers, [----] engagements "Ayo Dosunmu said in a previous answer that he's excited to "really tap into his full potential" in Minnesota. Asked him what that full potential might look like. "It looks like being an even better defender. They've got two all-defense players in McDaniels and Rudy. Playing with those guys is going to help elevate me. And then offensively. they sending two at Ant I'm able to use my speed play off closeouts get downhill playmake make open shots. I think that's gonna translate great." https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019910622431867350 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019910622431867350" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/2019910622431867350) 2026-02-06T23:06Z 57.6K followers, 406.2K engagements "In response to Rudy Goberts comments about accountability not being enforced for the Wolves Chris Finch said Anybody who knows how we do things knows there's a high degree of accountability. Secondly I handle all my conversations with ourselves in house. Disappointing he felt the need to go outside. Nonetheless that's been addressed already today. There's never been a team that's won anything meaningful that has substituted their way there." Talked with @JaceFrederick today about the concept of substituting their way there. Asked Rudy Gobert what he meant by accountability and where that" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/2021011924129816925) 2026-02-10T00:02Z 57.6K followers, 27.5K engagements "Anthony Edwards came over to talk to Rudy Gobert while we were interviewing him postgame. Ant wanted to talk about how Nikola Jokic knew the exact play they were going to run coming out of the timeout at the end of the game. Rudy said Jokic must have a spy: "He knew the play better than us. We gotta launch an investigation."" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1852589043814420831) 2024-11-02T05:50Z 57.6K followers, 889.1K engagements "Asked Rudy Gobert about the value of having more depth for the playoff push and if he sees similarities between what Nickeil Alexander-Walker brought and what Ayo Dosunmu can bring. "Nickeil was impacting the game every night for us and I think it's gonna be the same for Ayo on both ends of the floor. They don't have the same skillset but they both are gonna impact our team in a positive way every night. Now we just need to look at the market and look if there's a [--] year-old point guard that can help us." https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021079984723402963" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/2021079984723402963) 2026-02-10T04:33Z 57.6K followers, 108.7K engagements "Ayo Dosunmu was asked about the environment at Target Center "When we played here I know that around the 3rd quarter 4th quarter it got real loud here." Anthony Edwards jumped in "I was bustin your ass that's why". Ayo then reminded Ant "we beat y'all ass"" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/2021081787351327072) 2026-02-10T04:40Z 57.6K followers, 608.8K engagements "Had to bring my Naz at the [--] propaganda to the national audience Should Chris Finch be on the hot seat @DaneMooreNBA doesn't think he's fireable yet but thinks there's more Finch can do to improve the Timberwolves by experimenting with lineups. https://t.co/T6bjfz1ZCe Should Chris Finch be on the hot seat @DaneMooreNBA doesn't think he's fireable yet but thinks there's more Finch can do to improve the Timberwolves by experimenting with lineups. https://t.co/T6bjfz1ZCe" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/2021342856938651804) 2026-02-10T21:57Z 57.6K followers, 50.6K engagements "Julius Randle with the windmill -- gets him up to [--] on the night. Maybe his best game of the season. Blazers had nothing for him" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/2021786253285335161) 2026-02-12T03:19Z 57.6K followers, 13.6K engagements "Chris Finch when asked about Julius Randle who had [--] against Portland tonight and how he went about getting Randle back on track. "A conversation. We had a couple good chats in the last week. Everything that swirls around this time this of the year whether it be All-Star nominations -- I know he was disappointed that he wasn't named an All Star. I think he took this game quite personally in that regard." https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021798008845680671 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021798008845680671" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/2021798008845680671) 2026-02-12T04:06Z 57.6K followers, 93.4K engagements "Today's show w/ @KyleTheige - What version of Julius Randle are they going to get down the stretch (4:00) - How Ayo Dosunmu is already feeling like an ideal fit (23:00) - Who all is going to be in the rotation after the break (40:00) - What to make of the Wolves being one of four teams that are top-8 in both offense and defense (49:00) - How is Rudy Gobert going to play the rest of the regular season and playoffs (57:00) YouTube: Spotify: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/5-wolves-things-to-think-about-heading-into-the-break/id1399177286i=1000749477838" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/2022031064324071460) 2026-02-12T19:32Z 57.6K followers, [----] engagements "The departures of Kyle Anderson Nickeil Alexander-Walker and the aging of Mike Conley created holes on the Wolves roster that were supposed to be filled through internal development that never really came together. Talked with @KyleTheige about how Ayo Dosunmu feels like the answer there" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/2022389907189071970) 2026-02-13T19:18Z 57.6K followers, 11.2K engagements "I got laid off from my writing gig covering the Wolves on April 26th [----]. And excited to share that as of today April [--] [----] my company has our own offices with a podcast studio. Meant a lot to be able to break it in with both @brittrobson and @KyleTheige who have been with me since the beginning" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1916166759888937133) 2025-04-26T16:25Z 57.6K followers, 548.4K engagements "Asked Rudy Gobert what he meant by accountability and where that accountability needs to come from. "It starts with ourselves but it seems like we don't have that. So I think at some point from the coaches yeah from the coaches. It's not an easy position for a coach to take guys out of the game. It's not something you want to do. But I think if the players don't show any effort at some point no matter how talented we are as a team if you don't have that we just can't be a winning team. It starts with me. If I'm not showing effort take me out the game. And everybody else gotta follow. Our best" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/2019992819624984975) 2026-02-07T04:33Z 57.6K followers, 299.2K engagements "The Wolves have made [--] of their [--] 2-point shots tonight. That's nuts" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/2021061468356288657) 2026-02-10T03:19Z 57.6K followers, [----] engagements "Asked Ayo Dosunmu if it feels natural sharing the backcourt with Bones Hyland when they come off the bench together. "In Chicago that's what we played -- with a lot of guards."" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/2021082918731620404) 2026-02-10T04:44Z 57.6K followers, 59.6K engagements "Today's show w/ @ChristopherHine - Things that have stood out about Ayo Dosunmu's fit (3:00) - The value of the triple-double version of Julius Randle (20:00) - What will it look like when Conley and Shannon return+ buyout out guy X potentially joins the team (41:00) - NAW's return to Minnesota (51:00) YouTube: Spotify: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-ayo-dosunmu-is-fitting-in-w-chris-hine/id1399177286i=1000749121691 https://open.spotify.com/episode/2UovfWU1b2BZ87lV4jIhPksi=hBWJ05I4QnuLUzMahlP27Q https://youtu.be/hDXWiVB89qIsi=RyVLlo5_bH_twFTG" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/2021301096392827374) 2026-02-10T19:11Z 57.6K followers, [----] engagements "Anthony Edwards has been added to the injury report with an illness. Hes listed as questionable for tonights game against Portland" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/2021594930607436051) 2026-02-11T14:39Z 57.6K followers, 19.3K engagements "Asked Chris Finch about areas of focus during the All Star break to install/re-install prior to returning from the break. "Looking forward to those two days (after the break) because we have a couple days of practice before we start again. We haven't practiced. I can't tell you how long it's been since we've had a meaningful practice like that." https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021730799326802303 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021730799326802303" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/2021730799326802303) 2026-02-11T23:39Z 57.6K followers, 12.4K engagements "Here's more Chris Finch on the lack of available practice time in the league this time of year. "It is a shame you don't get more practice in the league right now. I think it really hurts the younger players -- because they don't get a chance to get some of these [--] on [--] full-speed reps where they can prove themselves to ya." https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021730801465860473 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021730801465860473" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/2021730801465860473) 2026-02-11T23:39Z 57.6K followers, [----] engagements "A nice break of the Portland ball pressure there by Donte DiVincenzo on that play that led to the McDaniels corner [--]. On opening night against Portland his first game as the starting PG DiVincenzo had [--] turnovers in [--] minutes -- to the point that he only played [--] minutes in the 2nd half. Have thought Divincenzo has been improving against pressure over the course of the season. An important variable come playoffs" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/2021763259435536814) 2026-02-12T01:48Z 57.6K followers, [----] engagements "The Avdija stuff has not been working against McDaniels tonight" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/2021772035085787625) 2026-02-12T02:23Z 57.6K followers, 18.8K engagements "Julius Randle going to work to close this game down and send the Wolves to the break with a win" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/2021782945044852993) 2026-02-12T03:06Z 57.6K followers, [----] engagements "Julius Randle was asked heading into the break about not making the All Star team. "I felt like I shoulda been there. It is what it is. We'll figure it out I guess. I can use that as a little motivation for the rest of the year." I asked him if he used that tonight against Portland for a little more motivation. He said "maybe" Chris Finch when asked about Julius Randle who had [--] against Portland tonight and how he went about getting Randle back on track. "A conversation. We had a couple good chats in the last week. Everything that swirls around this time this of the year whether it be" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/2021799382740246923) 2026-02-12T04:11Z 57.6K followers, 76.7K engagements "This Friday at @FallingKnifeBC" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/2021968256278704637) 2026-02-12T15:22Z 57.6K followers, 10.6K engagements "Kinda wild that the Wolves are one of four teams in the league that are top-8 on both sides of the ball this season and year still 6th in the western conference standings heading into the break" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/2022399307194998954) 2026-02-13T19:55Z 57.6K followers, [----] engagements "This Friday at @FallingKnifeBC https://t.co/WRG6iDIfwC This Friday at @FallingKnifeBC https://t.co/WRG6iDIfwC" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/2022413036351586814) 2026-02-13T20:50Z 57.6K followers, [----] engagements "Today's show w/ @brittrobson + @KyleTheige - Losing the possession battle -- turnovers and offensive rebounds (1:00) - The difference in production from Edwards and Randle vs. Gilgeous-Alexander and Williams (5:00) - The bench showing up in a massive way (18:00) - A little more defense away from a W (30:00) - Fouling up [--] being a smart but bummer of a strategy (42:00) - What needs to happen in Game [--] for the Wolves to extend the series (55:00) YouTube: Spotify: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/immediate-reaction-to-the-wolves-game-4-loss-w-britt/id1399177286i=1000710059642" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1927346628580524327) 2025-05-27T12:50Z 54.5K followers, 10.6K engagements "Asked Mike Conley and Rudy Gobert about how Anthony Edwards played offensively in Game [--] given the way OKC was guarding him. Conley: "I thought Ant played well. I honestly did. Obviously we want him to try to get [--] or [--]. Lead us that way. But if the game dictates something else for certain parts of the game he has to do what's necessary for our team to win." Gobert: "I thought he was great. We scored almost [---] points. For a lot of people that just think basketball is about scoring [--] every night -- which is not true -- it's hard to understand."" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1927777446952047020) 2025-05-28T17:22Z 54.5K followers, 51.8K engagements "Had not seen the replay of this possession. whew" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1927795621789913317) 2025-05-28T18:34Z 54.5K followers, 65.5K engagements "Flare screens for DiVincenzo against this packed-paint OKC defense Great off-ball screen from Alexander-Walker to free DiVincenzo in the corner. If OKC is going to pack the paint the Wolves don't need to take fewer 3s. But they do need to take better ones with a better process that are more rhythmic and make more sense -- like this one. https://t.co/OMGadses4z Great off-ball screen from Alexander-Walker to free DiVincenzo in the corner. If OKC is going to pack the paint the Wolves don't need to take fewer 3s. But they do need to take better ones with a better process that are more rhythmic" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1927804383804182530) 2025-05-28T19:09Z 54.5K followers, 17.6K engagements "This is a very difficult team for Randle to play his game against" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1927897335503180098) 2025-05-29T01:18Z 54.5K followers, 53.1K engagements "Anthony Edwards described Oklahoma City as [--] puppets one string" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1927932525650805013) 2025-05-29T03:38Z 54.6K followers, 99.9K engagements "Anthony Edwards described Oklahoma City as [--] puppets one string Anthony Edwards described Oklahoma City as [--] puppets one string" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1928063959162122691) 2025-05-29T12:20Z 54.5K followers, 20.1K engagements "The Wolves have two picks in June's draft. - No. 17: acquired along with Randle and DiVincenzo in the Towns-to-New-York trade in Sept. [----] - No. 31: acquired along with Mike Conley and Nickeil Alexander-Walker in the 3-team trade with Utah and Los Angeles that sent D'Angelo Russell to the Lakers in Feb. [----] Asked Tim Connelly about those two picks in the draft and how they will factor into building this offseason -- as draft picks and/or trade assets. "We're wide open. If we can add a clear rotation piece using those picks we'd be all over it. We don't see a lot of separation between [--] and" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1929673640129282502) 2025-06-02T22:57Z 54.6K followers, 69.8K engagements "Today's show w/ @KyleTheige - A look at the Wolves cap sheet+ Can they keep Randle Reid and NAW while staying under the 2nd apron (2:00) - The logistics of an exact salary match in a hypothetical Kevin Durant trade (24:00) - The idea of KAT's supermax contract becoming KD's expiring contract (46:00) - Thinking about the values of the Wolves draft picks and other roster pieces (1:08:00) YouTube: Spotify: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-a-kevin-durant-trade-could-work-looking-at/id1399177286i=1000712134432" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1932145809300377680) 2025-06-09T18:40Z 54.7K followers, 39.5K engagements "The Suns not making any sense to me last season and then hiring a GM and coach I know nothing about definitely makes the whole other side of the trade part confusing" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1932920087146549556) 2025-06-11T21:57Z 54.7K followers, 20.3K engagements "I'm watching this game because the Wolves *could* trade for KD. And I think it's important to get a little bit of an understanding of what he is currently like -- or at least what a really good KD game currently looks like. Feel like that's a pretty important variable when weighing out fake trades/values etc. I've said all along that I think the Wolves will trade for KD if the cost of acquiring him is reasonable. But me tweeting this out is not like some indication that I know they're trading for KD today/this weekend. I do not know that. Those of you who are reading this and have my number" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1933901241844695436) 2025-06-14T14:56Z 54.7K followers, 20.2K engagements "We went through and ranked the trade values of each player and draft pick on the pod today. I had Jaden McDaniels who has [--] years and $110M left on his deal (with no player option) as the most valuable asset on the team outside of Anthony Edwards" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1935061076904665197) 2025-06-17T19:44Z 55K followers, 13.7K engagements "Talked on the show today about each players trade value on the Wolves and how I think if traded individually that both Gobert and DiVincenzo would fetch fairly sizable returns in a deal. And because of that trading anything more than Gobert and DiVincenzo for Durant would be pushing what is probably a reasonable line to draw in the sand" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1935073879258710131) 2025-06-17T20:35Z 54.7K followers, 15.3K engagements "Toumani Camara was one of my favorite young players in the league last year. And I wonder if Terrence Shannon Jr. can't make a similar leap next season. Shannon being more offense than defense -- but like Camara solid on both sides of the ball" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1935083511377248332) 2025-06-17T21:13Z 54.7K followers, [----] engagements "Whats the best place people use to see a listing of all teams future draft picks" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1935825757579681864) 2025-06-19T22:23Z 55K followers, 29.4K engagements "Today's show w/ @KyleTheige - Revisiting what the Wolves gave up in the Gobert trade (2:00) - More Kevin Durant trade package conversation (31:00) - How many teams in the West would trade places with the Wolves (58:00) - New ownership changes beginning+ Some Finals talk (1:11:00) YouTube: Spotify: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/revisiting-the-gobert-trade-latest-kd-noise-the/id1399177286i=1000713870311 https://open.spotify.com/episode/3z3Iyowl9nfv9Z78sGfXrMsi=-1uoNgeTQhK6U_Iv9Xznag https://youtu.be/YZNSnFQvYrIsi=wqBaaerszp7A1F6L" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1936137077214658864) 2025-06-20T19:00Z 55K followers, 11.6K engagements "I'd be kind of surprised if the Wolves or any team traded for Kevin Durant without a plan in place to sign him to an extension. But. it's interesting from the Wolves perspective given their cap/tax reality to think about what a one-year rental for KD would look like. If we hypothetically say Randle + DiVincenzo + Dillingham went out in a KD trade and Durant signed elsewhere after one season in Minnesota. the Wolves would have $112M in salary committed for the '26-27 season. - To Edwards ($49M) Gobert ($36.5M) and McDaniels ($26.5M) for the 26-27 season -- with the only other players currently" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1936822840533086524) 2025-06-22T16:25Z 55K followers, 22.6K engagements "Offseason time Will have Britt on the pod tomorrow to get it started. Then the draft and lots more to come this week" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1936987848403726366) 2025-06-23T03:21Z 55K followers, 17.5K engagements "Daniel Gafford who is less than a year older than Naz Reid just signed a 3-year extension worth $54M. Gafford was on the books for $14.4M next season and has now added the three years and $54M on top of that. He's now effectively on a 4-year $68.4M contract. On today's show we went back over the two extension options for Reid this summer. Option 1: Opt into his $15M player option plus add [--] years and $94.2M 25-26: $15.0M 26-27: $21.0M 27-28: $22.7M 28-29: $24.4M 29-30: $26.0M (maybe a player option) Total: [--] years $109.1M Option 2: Opt out of $15M player option then sign a 4-year $87.2M" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1937298456634089971) 2025-06-23T23:55Z 55.2K followers, 227.9K engagements "After this clip ARod went on to compare Mike Conley and Rudy Gobert to Edgar Martinez and Jay Buhner. Not sure there is a comp more in my strike zone. Today's show w/ @AROD @MarcLore + @KyleTheige - Reflecting on the last year and long process - Avoiding new owner syndrome - The responsibility that comes with owning a team that has Anthony Edwards - Paying the luxury tax and investing in the organization - Changes to the https://t.co/PtdD9OPXBJ Today's show w/ @AROD @MarcLore + @KyleTheige - Reflecting on the last year and long process - Avoiding new owner syndrome - The responsibility that" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1937884128852017161) 2025-06-25T14:42Z 55.1K followers, 59.1K engagements "Joan Beringer will not be a draft-and-stash per source. He will be here in Minnesota next season" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1938058374622646524) 2025-06-26T02:14Z 55.3K followers, 196.8K engagements "Joan Beringer's cap hit will be for $4.2M next season. At the moment this is what the Wolves' books look like. The ideal needle to thread is rostering [--] players (the minimum amount) while staying under the 2nd apron. Some non-guaranteed/team options give the Wolves a little more wiggle room beyond the $11.3M they're currently under the 2nd apron. Joan Beringer will not be a draft-and-stash per source. He will be here in Minnesota next season. Joan Beringer will not be a draft-and-stash per source. He will be here in Minnesota next season" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1938061681633968410) 2025-06-26T02:28Z 55.1K followers, 158.4K engagements "Were doing a conference call with Joan Beringer. Bigggg Rudy Gobert fan" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1938064286447718503) 2025-06-26T02:38Z 55.2K followers, 71.5K engagements "Asked Joan Beringer what ways his game is similar to Rudy Gobert's and if there are differences he sees. "I think we are similar in defense how we can protect the paint to contest the shot and everything. And the other part for me I have all the development I need. This season I started to shoot the midrange. I think for a big I'm fast. I can run the floor well. I'm just happy to improve."" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1938067276432842874) 2025-06-26T02:50Z 55K followers, 59.6K engagements "Joan Beringer will play for the Wolves in summer league Matt Lloyd says" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1938079687588110684) 2025-06-26T03:39Z 55.1K followers, 73.2K engagements "The Wolves worked out Joan Beringer last week at a high school gym in Chicago that Matt Lloyd said allowed the Wolves to "close the book on the evaluation" of Beringer -- after scouting him in Slovenia. "We weren't sure he was gonna make it (to 17) and we were pretty elated when he did."" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1938085881841148243) 2025-06-26T04:04Z 55K followers, 35.1K engagements "Matt Lloyd said Joan Beringer the third-youngest player in the draft is "like a ball of clay". "His combination of basket protection on defense and activity on offense is really something to be excited about."" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1938087961851269304) 2025-06-26T04:12Z 55K followers, 46.9K engagements "With the addition of Joan Beringer Matt Lloyd pointed out the Wolves now have one young player at every position. C: Joan Beringer (17th pick in '25) PF: Leonard Miller (33rd pick in '23) SF: Terrence Shannon Jr. (27th pick in '24) SG: Jaylen Clark (53rd pick in '23) PG: Rob Dillingham (8th pick in '24)" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1938091679459811419) 2025-06-26T04:27Z 55.2K followers, 116.2K engagements "Asked Wolves GM Matt Lloyd about the importance of speed at the center position in the NBA an element of Joan Beringer's game that pops on film" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1938093691341516979) 2025-06-26T04:35Z 55K followers, 15.2K engagements "Wolves GM Matt Lloyd on the perception that the Wolves have no assets due to the trades that they've previously made. "Any sort of assertion that we don't have 'assets' is incorrect. And we're gonna see it at Summer League."" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1938109086308176353) 2025-06-26T05:36Z 55K followers, 33.7K engagements "Today's show w/ @tmetcalf11 - Beringer's background season in Slovenia+ how he wound up in MN (1:00) - Beringer's speed and defensive tools (19:00) - Beringer's offensive tools+ how they fit the Wolves (29:00) - The Wolves now deep young core (39:00) - What might they do at pick No. [--] (48:00) YouTube: Spotify: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/who-is-joan-beringer-how-does-he-fit-on-the-wolves-w/id1399177286i=1000714688055 https://open.spotify.com/episode/1iutzR2GQEhOpi3huQO4Pgsi=00fTOlLfTLmNfmgtiXrJIg https://youtu.be/Zh9fs5PqIsosi=3K5yhjKzkULtrDj3" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1938285451791462625) 2025-06-26T17:17Z 55K followers, 29.8K engagements "The No. [--] pick that the Wolves are shopping to the highest bidder was acquired along with Mike Conley and Nickeil Alexander-Walker in the trade that sent DAngelo Russell to the Lakers at the [----] trade deadline" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1938299309616992395) 2025-06-26T18:12Z 55.1K followers, 135.9K engagements "There is a potential salary cap/2nd apron value to the Wolves staying in the 2nd round to draft a player -- as they can still do after dropping down from No. [--] to No. [--]. A 2nd round pick can be signed to a minimum contract for $1272870 next season while any other player with 2+ years of service that signs a minimum contract carries a cap hit of $2296274. That's a million more to work with under the 2nd apron -- potentially valuable for the Wolves when negotiating/re-negotiating deals with their current/potential free agents. $1.273M is also less than the other team options and" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1938377033312055757) 2025-06-26T23:21Z 55.1K followers, 66.2K engagements "@kremit_tweets They could. And that would cost them a million in space below the 2nd apron if they then filled that roster spot with a player who has played in the league for 2+ years" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1938377754635837760) 2025-06-26T23:24Z 55K followers, [----] engagements "Curious what No. [--] could have returned in terms of a future 2nd round pick. It would be a small future draft asset but future draft assets for Minnesota are limited. I get roster spots and flexibility below the 2nd apron are tight and that No. [--] might just be for a two-way player (that comes with no cap hit or active roster spot). But still would want to know what that future asset would have been" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1938403466960871913) 2025-06-27T01:06Z 55.1K followers, 43.1K engagements "A not-cash-related justification for not drafting someone at No. [--] -- and trading it for No. [--] and cash -- is not having a roster spot you feel is available (even if the contract is very cheap). Not wanting to let anyone go. Reminded me of this quote from Tim Connelly at his exit interview: "If we stay at [--] and stay at [--] there's no expectation they're gonna make an instant impact because we think we have some young guys in the gym right now that are probably a step ahead of them." The Wolves have two picks in June's draft. - No. 17: acquired along with Randle and DiVincenzo in the" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1938407038402597176) 2025-06-27T01:20Z 55.2K followers, 120.4K engagements "Rocco Zikarsky will be on a two-way contract with the Wolves per source" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1938410336404529156) 2025-06-27T01:33Z 55.2K followers, 125.9K engagements "Rocco Zikarsky measured 7'3" without shoes on at the combine -- [---] inches taller than Rudy Gobert measured at the combine without shoes. The only players that have measure taller than Zikarsky in the last [--] years are Zach Edey (7'3.75") and Tacko Fall (7'5.25"). Rocco Zikarsky will be on a two-way contract with the Wolves per source. Rocco Zikarsky will be on a two-way contract with the Wolves per source" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1938411587565498724) 2025-06-27T01:38Z 55.1K followers, 87.8K engagements "We just interviewed Tim Connelly. What i said below was basically his reasoning for why they traded back. Limited roster spots. Ill tweet out the clip in a bit. A not-cash-related justification for not drafting someone at No. [--] -- and trading it for No. [--] and cash -- is not having a roster spot you feel is available (even if the contract is very cheap). Not wanting to let anyone go. Reminded me of this quote from Tim Connelly at his A not-cash-related justification for not drafting someone at No. [--] -- and trading it for No. [--] and cash -- is not having a roster spot you feel is available" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1938426470805701023) 2025-06-27T02:37Z 55.1K followers, 40.8K engagements "Here's Tim Connelly on the Rocco Zikarsky. Later in the interview Connelly shared that Zikarsky who is 7'3" without shoes and has a 9'6.5" standing reach can dunk the ball without jumping" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1938429785354482000) 2025-06-27T02:50Z 55.1K followers, 30K engagements "If you're wondering why the Wolves traded down the way they did tonight I'd recommend listening to this full explanation from Tim Connelly. There were roster spot and apron restrictions to navigate for the Wolves for sure -- and maybe that's justification enough. But it sounds like the 2nd round this year got a little pre-determined by agents between Day [--] and Day [--]. (Last year was the first year of the two-day draft. Would make sense that some new strategies/loopholes were found in last year's process that were taken advantage of by agents this season.) "It was really curious how" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1938438620395782296) 2025-06-27T03:25Z 55.1K followers, 109K engagements "Tim Connelly when asked if he came into the draft thinking he was going to take two [--] year-old 7-footers: "I was hoping to get like [----] feet combined. And I achieved that goal."" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1938441588675665939) 2025-06-27T03:37Z 55.2K followers, 119.3K engagements "Asked Tim Connelly if he thinks the non-shooting big man archetype has become overlooked/underrated -- given the investment in Rudy Gobert and drafting Joan Beringer. (Which somehow led to @ChristopherHine wishing Gobert a happy birthday in French and then also what I thought was an interesting answer on Beringer.)" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1938445243126280338) 2025-06-27T03:52Z 55.1K followers, 38.7K engagements "Wolves first summer league game is July 10th against New Orleans at 2:30 CST. Their other three games are against Denver (7/12) Detroit (7/15) and Phoenix (7/16)" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1938649025390993756) 2025-06-27T17:22Z 55.2K followers, 34.8K engagements "A 5-year $125M is a significant step above the 5-year $109M opt in and extend option for Naz Reid. Wolves are still finalizing structure of Reids new deal per source. With a deal of that size without making another significant cost-cutting move the Wolves will not be able to retain both Randle and Alexander-Walker while staying under the 2nd apron. Daniel Gafford who is less than a year older than Naz Reid just signed a 3-year extension worth $54M. Gafford was on the books for $14.4M next season and has now added the three years and $54M on top of that. He's now effectively on a 4-year $68.4M" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1938764437889929222) 2025-06-28T01:00Z 55.3K followers, 124.7K engagements "Player option Year [--] for Naz Reid on his 5-125 deal" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1938769211783872626) 2025-06-28T01:19Z 55.2K followers, 48.4K engagements "If you are wondering how Naz Reid signed for more than his extension number its because he did not sign an extension. Reid opted out and was instead signed with Bird Rights. To have a salary next season of more than $19M Reid could not sign an extension and had to be signed with Bird Rights. Still dont have Reids exact salary next season but Id assume it starts around $22M. Daniel Gafford who is less than a year older than Naz Reid just signed a 3-year extension worth $54M. Gafford was on the books for $14.4M next season and has now added the three years and $54M on top of that. He's now" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1938773502007382461) 2025-06-28T01:36Z 55.1K followers, 68K engagements "Was recording with @KyleTheige when the Julius Randle news broke. So you'll get some live reactions from us there. Will be up in about an hour. Without having asked anyone yet looks like the new deal keeps Randle close to what his player option number was and then adds two more years onto the deal with a player option in the final year. Would also note that Randle had $1.5M in what are called "unlikely incentives" on his previous deal -- and those count against the 2nd apron. This deal could remove those incentives in exchange for more long-term money functionally giving the Wolves $1.5M more" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1939379145789821208) 2025-06-29T17:43Z 55.1K followers, 41.6K engagements "Today's show w/ @KyleTheige - Naz Reid Re-signs for 5-$125M (2:00) - The Wolves trade back in the 2nd round land Rocco Zikarsky (25:00) - Looking forward to Dillingham and Beringer at Summer League (48:00) - The Julius Randle news breaks mid-episode (1:08:00) YouTube: Spotify: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/naz-reid-re-signs-the-wolves-draft-breaking-julius/id1399177286i=1000715032319 https://open.spotify.com/episode/6kCaEsmOP1IOp8EZM7qXQpsi=gr8FeT_VRqO_cxrGvHIHTw https://youtu.be/htWk72GbU-ssi=8Gs2Hfd4LW5tuniz" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1939403123015250184) 2025-06-29T19:18Z 55.2K followers, 50.2K engagements "Wolves 2nd round pick Rocco Zikarksy who is 7'3" without shoes (2.5 inches taller than Rudy Gobert) on what excites him about joining the Wolves. "I'm most excited to learn from Rudy. Defensive MVP four times. And to me that's what I like -- I like playing defense. So to learn from him will be awesome."" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1939720873532903913) 2025-06-30T16:21Z 55.2K followers, 36.4K engagements "The Joe Ingles signing is a minimum contract and only carries a cap hit of $2296274 even though he will be paid $3634153. How this works is that the size of minimum contracts rise dependent on your years of service in the NBA. But for salary purposes if you have 2+ years of service the cap/tax/apron hit is the minimum contract of a player with [--] years of service -- which is $2296274 next season" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1939728117410799814) 2025-06-30T16:49Z 55.2K followers, 144.9K engagements "The last guy on the bench being a player that doesn't expect to play and thus will create zero issues is Tim Connelly [---]. Remember the out of nowhere PJ Dozier signing for the final spot last season Same thing. Fair to disagree with. Just telling ya that's the thinking" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1939736820637422035) 2025-06-30T17:24Z 55.2K followers, 68.4K engagements "Getting a lot of questions about Nickeil Alexander-Walker and doing a sign and trade. Will try and walk through the paths for how NAW can move teams. Path 1: NAW signs with someone for the full Mid-level exception ($14.1M in salary) - Up to [--] teams have access to the full MLE depending how they handle their other business - No assets back to Wolves as NAW would signing through the MLE Path 2: NAW signs into Detroit or Brooklyn's cap space - Brooklyn has a bunch of space and could sign him outright to any deal - Detroit can get up to around $24M in cap space if they let their free agents walk" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1939811175279030712) 2025-06-30T22:19Z 55.2K followers, 47.2K engagements "Had the Wolves retained Nickeil Alexander-Walker on the 4-year $62M deal he just was signed and traded to Atlanta for the Wolves would have been $8M beyond the 2nd apron. In the process of facilitating the sign and trade in addition to receiving a [----] 2nd round pick from Cleveland and cash the Wolves will also generate a trade exception for $7M*. *adjusting this to note that a TPE is 50% of NAW's outgoing salary ($14M / 2). The Wolves will receive a [----] 2nd round pick and cash for facilitating the Nickeil Alexander-Walker sign and trade to Atlanta per source. The Wolves will receive a 2027" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1939849670240403781) 2025-07-01T00:52Z 55.2K followers, 150.7K engagements "In what has thus far been a summer of the Wolves prioritizing continuity the departure of Nickeil Alexander-Walker breaks up some of that continuity --opening up [--] minutes a night that now need to be filled. With @JaceFrederick" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1940164338154684468) 2025-07-01T21:43Z 55.2K followers, 14.5K engagements "I guess this is us zagging a bit. But I do feel like the PG need has been a little overblown -- given the expectation that both Conley and Dillingham will be in the rotation next season and that Edwards and Randle also function as the primary initiator *a lot*. (Side note: This makes me wonder from a backup free agent PG's point of view how attractive even is the role available in Minnesota Is it a role you're passing up equal money for elsewhere What's more attraction: A rotation spot on a mediocre team or out of the rotation on a contender I don't know.) For me if the caliber of player was" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1940168994310263207) 2025-07-01T22:01Z 55.2K followers, 41.1K engagements "The late-game issues stem from Ant's processing speed and willingness/ability to distribute when teams are paying him extra attention late in games. That coupled with Gobert's lack of offensive presence late when teams are willingly sending a second defender at Ant -- daring Gobert and Gobert alone to make a play on the short roll. The collision of those two things are the Wolves current late-game kryptonite. Only Miami had more clutch losses than the Wolves last regular season (though they were really good in the Lakers series). And those are only PG issues in the sense that Ant is the" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1940173382466560272) 2025-07-01T22:19Z 55.2K followers, [---] engagements "Today's show w/ @brittrobson - The Reid and Randle contracts compared to other FA bigs (1:00) - The point guard position+ Adding a cheap C or a cheap PG (17:00) - In-house NAW replacements+ Conley's role next season (25:00) - Beringer's upside and the time it might take to get there(42:00) - Continuity for the Wolves but not Denver Houston and Milwaukee (51:00) YouTube: Spotify: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/looking-over-the-wolves-offseason-and-around-the-nba/id1399177286i=1000715490107 https://open.spotify.com/episode/3fdr38agKbyfXWaZx4bu0Fsi=uHM8gEZ_QaCcttc1ljv_lw" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1940518119207748012) 2025-07-02T21:09Z 55.2K followers, 16K engagements "Yeah Zikarsky definitely can dunk without jumping" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1942266400686391470) 2025-07-07T16:56Z 55.2K followers, 58.7K engagements "is tweeting about Topic worth letting people know youre watching Utah summer league" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1942367245377704050) 2025-07-07T23:36Z 55.2K followers, 21.8K engagements "The Zikarsky two-way is now official. As of now though its pretty easy to make changes to your two-way spots the Wolves three two-way slots are looking like they will be given to - Rocco Zikarsky - Jesse Edwards - Tristen Newton Rocco Zikarsky will be on a two-way contract with the Wolves per source. Rocco Zikarsky will be on a two-way contract with the Wolves per source" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1943024373637566786) 2025-07-09T19:08Z 55.2K followers, 37.7K engagements "Jaylen Clark threw that lob to himself right in front of Finch lol" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1943407457440592028) 2025-07-10T20:30Z 55.2K followers, 39.6K engagements "Terrence Shannon Jr. -- too good for summer league" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1943411003259261338) 2025-07-10T20:44Z 55.2K followers, 92.8K engagements "54% of Rob Dillingham's made 3s last season were unassisted -- as in he created them himself off the dribble. Only five others players in the league last season had a higher percentage of their made 3s be unassisted Luka Doncic James Harden Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Trae Young Kevin Porter Jr. Here's part of our Dillingham segment after Game 1" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1944180944728207454) 2025-07-12T23:43Z 55.3K followers, 20K engagements "Seems we were more optimistic about Rob Dillingham's first Summer League game than others" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1944184818847162791) 2025-07-12T23:59Z 55.3K followers, 22.2K engagements "Little head nod from Rob Dillingham to John Wall when he checked into the game after seeing Wall sitting courtside" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1944222285604536410) 2025-07-13T02:28Z 55.3K followers, 33.4K engagements "Might be because the Wolves defense is on the side of the floor I'm sitting on -- but Terrence Shannon Jr.'s defense has really popped for me in the 1st half. Obviously been dominating on offense too. But that's kind of become expected from him" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1944228380884541888) 2025-07-13T02:52Z 55.3K followers, 25K engagements "Looking like a legit shooter too. Thats the skill development from last summer league to this one that opens up the height of the ceiling" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1945250777666080851) 2025-07-15T22:35Z 55.3K followers, 26.8K engagements "Rob Dillingham just had a great 3rd quarter -- his best of summer league. Wolves started Tristen Newton as a second point guard out there with Dillingham in the 2nd half and came back in the game because of that. Phoenix's summer league thing on defense is clearly excessive ball pressure -- go crazy fouling be damned. Newton is a vet got that's what Phoenix was doing so he was just patient and let them foul him if they wanted to. Dillingham was then on his possessions of initiation able to fight that ball pressure fire with his fire -- speed handle etc. But that takes a lot of energy -- so it" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1945614960442191899) 2025-07-16T22:42Z 55.3K followers, 81.9K engagements "@lbkparks Newton is four years older than Dillingham played four more years of college basketball and won two national championships. Sorry -- that's what i meant by more of a vet. i am aware they have been in the nba the same amount of time" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1945618568705417224) 2025-07-16T22:56Z 55.3K followers, [----] engagements "The 4th quarter was even better from Dillingham. A rough (and kind of boring) first half from the Wolves today became the Dillingham show in the 2nd half -- which was maybe the most encouraging thing from the Wolves all summer league. (Beringer's rim protection in Game [--] and Shannon's shooting have been two other big developments.) Rob Dillingham just had a great 3rd quarter -- his best of summer league. Wolves started Tristen Newton as a second point guard out there with Dillingham in the 2nd half and came back in the game because of that. Phoenix's summer league thing on defense is clearly" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1945621117903016238) 2025-07-16T23:06Z 55.3K followers, 51.1K engagements "Here's @brittrobson on Rob Dillingham's best game from Summer League -- a game with Terrence Shannon out of the lineup where Dillingham was freed from strict point guard-ing duties" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1945957741916270919) 2025-07-17T21:24Z 55.3K followers, [----] engagements "Just for the record back here in the real world -- Ant has literally made the absolute most money he could have thus far in his career and he becomes eligible to sign what will be the richest extension in NBA history next summer. - He was the No. [--] overall pick giving him the largest possible rookie scale contract of anyone in his class. *4 years $44M - He then signed a max contract extension off of his rookie deal. Max contracts after your rookie deal are typically for 25% of the cap -- but because Ant made All-NBA the year before his new deal he was able to get 30% of the cap. And he did" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1946294004536287542) 2025-07-18T19:40Z 55.3K followers, 241.5K engagements "There are [--] more championships to be won in the 2020s -- so on today's show we each split that 4-championship pie into championship equity pieces. This is how I split the pie. OKC: [---] Team 2: .7 Team 3: .5 Team 4: .4 Team 5: .3 Team 6: .3 Team 7: .2 Team 8: .2 Other: .2 Today's show w/ @JaceFrederick. - Ranking the league in order of who has the most championship equity for the rest of the 2020s -- next [--] 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 https://t.co/JoAFhGFMQY Today's show w/" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1949890142384378151) 2025-07-28T17:50Z 55.4K followers, 22.5K engagements "Before we hit August and the (theoretically) dead period @KyleTheige and I are going to do a mailbag episode on Thursday. Reply here with questions or DM/email if you have longer questions" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1949909767516004611) 2025-07-28T19:08Z 55.4K followers, 39.9K engagements "Haven't had the chance to do a pod since the Kendrick Perkins quote. If Anthony Edwards dont reach the NBA Finals hes going to request a trade Perkins said on ESPN. $45M aint top-of-the-top. Bradley Beals making $52M. Not as good of a soundbite but this is why that makes no sense" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1951012116464541758) 2025-07-31T20:08Z 55.4K followers, 24K engagements "All three of the Wolves two-way contracts (for now) are bigs. Gigantic rim-protection bigs: Jesse Edwards and Rocco Zikarsky who are both well over 7-feet without shoes. Undersized more of a tools-y big: Enrique Freeman who is [-----] without shoes" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1951287137388609928) 2025-08-01T14:21Z 55.4K followers, [----] engagements "We did NBA player comps for the Wolves [----] draft picks after a year in the league. Here was mine for Terrence Shannon Jr. -- made an (optimistic) cocktail" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1952450668582830541) 2025-08-04T19:24Z 55.4K followers, [----] engagements "The NBA just announced the four in-season tournament games the Wolves will play this season (in bold below). Here are the dates of games we know from the Wolves' schedule so far. 10/22: opening night opponent/location TBD 10/24: @ LAL 9pm (Prime) 10/27: v. DEN 830pm (Peacock) 11/7: v. UTA 7pm 11/14: v. SAC 7pm 11/21: @ PHX 8pm 11/26: @ OKC 630pm (ESPN) 12/25: @ DEN 930pm (ESPN/ABC) The rest of the schedule comes out tomorrow I believe" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1955697058817696102) 2025-08-13T18:24Z 55.4K followers, 22.9K engagements "The Timberwolves and Lynx just hired Matthew Caldwell -- the now-former CEO of the Florida Panthers who won the last two Stanley Cups and has become known as *the dude* on the cutting edge of business in the NHL. It's now. Tim Connelly Chris Finch Cheryl Reeve and Matthew Caldwell running things for the Wolves under the new Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore regime. "That's how you become a world class organization. Hire the best people compensate them well and then just get the fuck out of the way." -- @KyleTheige" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1961159779318939782) 2025-08-28T20:11Z 55.5K followers, 29.4K engagements "Must not have gotten to the part of the episode where I do a lengthy Julius Randle to Josh Jacobs player comp @DaneMooreNBA @KyleTheige It will be the two ex Knicks that are the real key to the next step. Surprise you guys dont spend more time on their expectations @DaneMooreNBA @KyleTheige It will be the two ex Knicks that are the real key to the next step. Surprise you guys dont spend more time on their expectations" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1961162892293857329) 2025-08-28T20:24Z 55.4K followers, 12.8K engagements "August NBA podcasting" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1961163455781900752) 2025-08-28T20:26Z 55.4K followers, [----] engagements "Every Wolves season seems to have a theme -- "The [--] Starters" "Run It Back w/ KAT and Rudy" "The Gobert Trade" "The Pat Bev Year" etc Here's my guess at the theme for this coming season" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1968748371696382329) 2025-09-18T18:46Z 55.4K followers, 16K engagements "Today's show w/ @JaceFrederick - 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) YouTube: Spotify: iTunes:" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1970555147366395915) 2025-09-23T18:25Z 55.4K followers, 21.3K engagements "The black tree jerseys are back" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1970867433893409195) 2025-09-24T15:06Z 55.5K followers, 31.2K engagements "In the 2023-24 season Anthony Edwards took 38% of his shots from midrange and only 30% of his shots from [--]. The 2024-25 season was Edwards' highest and most effective scoring season of his career in large part due to the fact that he shot only 28% of his shots from midrange and 45% of his shots from [--]. - The best Edwards has ever shot from midrange in a single season was 39% - Edwards made 40% of his 3s last season - For his career Edwards has made 36.7% of his midrange shots and 37.0% of his 3-point shots" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1971692600387109168) 2025-09-26T21:45Z 55.5K followers, 11.7K engagements "Joan Beringer says hes a fishing guy so he said his favorite thing about Minnesota is the lakes" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1972723239345684602) 2025-09-29T18:00Z 55.5K followers, 35.1K engagements "If the one thing Beringer definitely can't do defensively (right now) is guard the post -- and I *strongly* anticipate he won't be able to guard the post this season -- that's such a small issue in today's NBA. Ok so he can't play against SAC DEN CHI and PHI. Pretty sure that's gonna be OK" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1974667164750594226) 2025-10-05T02:45Z 55.6K followers, 50.5K engagements "A real superpower for the Wolves last season was having Naz Reid Donte DiVincenzo and Nickeil Alexander-Walker all come off the bench together. The Wolves outscored opponents by [---] points in the [---] minutes those three shared the floor last season. Many other 3-man Wolves lineups played more than [---] minutes together but none of those lineups approached being +180. Asked Finch at practice today about not only replacing NAW but how he might go about recreating another potent second-unit now without NAW" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1975285073105613214) 2025-10-06T19:40Z 55.6K followers, 37.3K engagements "Chris Finch explained today that the path to playing up to [--] guys a night -- up from [--] most nights last season -- is that the 9th and 10th players in the rotation might change night to night. "Whoever plays at [--] or [--] might be different every night amongst a small group of guys. So they gotta be ready they gotta stay sane and stay focused on what the main task is."" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1975287642641359144) 2025-10-06T19:50Z 55.6K followers, 58.1K engagements "Game completely shifted when Jaylen Clark checked in" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1975730493955195220) 2025-10-08T01:10Z 55.6K followers, 27.5K engagements "Excited have Jace back on the pod today to discuss Jaylen Clark and what he wrote about Clark here. If the Timberwolves are honest about wanting to restore their defensive dominance from two years ago Jaylen Clark has to be a major part of the equation Will he be https://t.co/m2lFMyOgDR If the Timberwolves are honest about wanting to restore their defensive dominance from two years ago Jaylen Clark has to be a major part of the equation Will he be https://t.co/m2lFMyOgDR" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1976335261282992558) 2025-10-09T17:13Z 55.6K followers, 14.4K engagements "This on Ant was also really really good https://www.twincities.com/2025/10/03/minnesota-timberwolves-anthony-edwards-wants-mvp-nba-championship-play-defense/ https://www.twincities.com/2025/10/03/minnesota-timberwolves-anthony-edwards-wants-mvp-nba-championship-play-defense/" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1976335643329561028) 2025-10-09T17:15Z 55.6K followers, [----] engagements "Feels like this will be how the Wolves' rotation will work to start the year. - Starting [--] Gobert Randle McDaniels Edwards Conley - The 6th and 7th starters Reid DiVincenzo - The end of the nightly rotation Shannon Dillingham - Out of the rotation Beringer Clark" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1976450989486964758) 2025-10-10T00:53Z 55.6K followers, 55.1K engagements "The first real inflection point of the season: Rob Dillingham or Jaylen Clark Why the decision between developing Dillingham vs. playing Clark will go a long way in defining this team's identity" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1976751532432306299) 2025-10-10T20:47Z 55.6K followers, 13.6K engagements "So just sign Lebron James @Flip_Saunders . It's so easy. Maybe even @kevinlove would stay. http://t.co/cL6CgGQfBb" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/481505290504781824) 2014-06-24T18:33Z 50.5K followers, [--] engagements "Deflections continue to lead to fast break points for the Wolves" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/951264180354650113) 2018-01-11T01:27Z 50.6K followers, [--] engagements ".@JCrossover continues to be fun. #AllEyesNorth" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/951269520550912000) 2018-01-11T01:48Z 50K followers, [--] engagements "Jimmy Butler and Taj Gibson tribute video at United Center. Chicago does sports right. Damn" [X Link](https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/962158086495592453) 2018-02-10T02:55Z 50.4K followers, [--] engagements Limited data mode. Full metrics available with subscription: lunarcrush.com/pricing
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"Anthony Edwards when asked if he had a message for the Minnesota community. "I just love Minnesota all the love and support that they show me. So I'm behind whatever they with. I don't really have social media so I'm not in tune with everything. But I've heard about the stuff that's going on. Me and my family definitely praying for everybody." https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2015604151099498810 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2015604151099498810"
X Link 2026-01-26T01:54Z 57.6K followers, 8.2M engagements
"Asked Anthony Edwards what he would say to someone who thinks he's shooting too many 3s"
X Link 2024-11-02T05:17Z 57.4K followers, 2M engagements
"Anthony Edwards talked about the officiating for the entirety of his postgame media. Here's a piece of what he said"
X Link 2024-12-22T04:46Z 57.4K followers, 5.6M engagements
"Pretty much the entirety of Anthony Edwards's postgame media was him talking about his frustration with the way teams are putting two on him taking away his opportunities to be a scorer and forcing him to get off the ball. "It's not how I want to play of course. I'm only [--] I don't wanna just be passing the ball all night. But the way they're guarding me I think I have to." How hard is it to stay engaged when they do that "Super hard super hard super hard super hard. Because I'm wired to score the ball.""
X Link 2025-01-03T03:36Z 57.4K followers, 7M engagements
"Here's Steve Kerr when asked what the path moving forward is for the country. "There should be an appeal to our better angels to look after one another and to recognize what's happening. We're being divided by media for profit by misinformation. There's so much out there that is really difficult for all of us to reconcile. In times like these you have to lean on values and who you are and who you want to be -- either as an individual or as a country. And I think that's the biggest thing." https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2015535540825628732 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2015535540825628732"
X Link 2026-01-25T21:21Z 57.5K followers, 523.7K engagements
"Asked Bones Hyland what he likes about sharing the floor with Naz Reid. "With my speed and my advantage off the pick and rolls it's either I'm getting downhill or you got a wide open shot pick and pop. It creates a different look from the first unit.""
X Link 2026-01-27T05:39Z 57.5K followers, 22.1K engagements
"On a back to back Wolves takedown the Thunder Wolves [---] Thunder 111"
X Link 2026-01-30T05:04Z 57.4K followers, 13.5K engagements
"Asked Naz Reid if he feels like he's playing the best basketball of his career. "Yeah possibly. I'm just free -- just playin me playing my style of basketball. Just being able to just play freely open head space. Not worrying about anything outside of basketball right now. This kind of is my safe space. I'm just able to have a mindset where I'm free." https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017245277535494494 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017245277535494494"
X Link 2026-01-30T14:35Z 57.6K followers, 23.6K engagements
"Today's solo show. - Four Takeaways from the Wolves Win Over OKC: Jaden The Defense The Bench Delivering+ Randle Struggling Again (1:00) - Discussing the feasibility of a Giannis trade (19:00) YouTube: Spotify: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wolves-beat-okc-again-giannis-trade-thoughts/id1399177286i=1000747356763 https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ETChrdgfh912I8mZOwxMWsi=DqPfUmngRJmVp15Uwjzi_w https://youtu.be/c-67iX6R5EIsi=2aCAPmrCZceNZBKh https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ETChrdgfh912I8mZOwxMWsi=DqPfUmngRJmVp15Uwjzi_w https://youtu.be/c-67iX6R5EIsi=2aCAPmrCZceNZBKh"
X Link 2026-01-30T14:43Z 57.4K followers, 18K engagements
"Anthony Edwards walking to the bench with a noticeable limp and shaking his head in frustration. He's talking to the training staff on the bench now"
X Link 2026-02-01T01:53Z 57.4K followers, 30.5K engagements
"Anthony Edwards said Chris Finch got into the team at halftime and after the game. Ant said "yeah he wasn't happy about this win at all". Asked Edwards about the Wolves' pattern of needing Finch to get into them for the energy and effort to be there against lesser opponents. "Nights like this it's super hard to find the not the why but the energy to put behind it on every play. Finch not satisfied with that and we shouldn't be either. He said somethin like I'm not gonna let up on y'all. If we bullshit on games like this I'm gonna be on y'all ass until y'all stop bullshitting. And I told Jaden"
X Link 2026-02-01T04:22Z 57.5K followers, 311.3K engagements
"Asked Naz Reid what got things going in the 2nd half. "We got yelled at for real. And then we got a little more serious." I asked if that works every time. "Yeah. I mean we know before that. We kinda try to fix it once we know alright we're tryin too much. But at that point it's a little too late." Anthony Edwards said Chris Finch got into the team at halftime and after the game. Ant said "yeah he wasn't happy about this win at all". Asked Edwards about the Wolves' pattern of needing Finch to get into them for the energy and effort to be there against lesser opponents. https://t.co/usH7qLgqij"
X Link 2026-02-01T04:38Z 57.6K followers, 54.6K engagements
"Mike Conley was asked about coming back to play in Memphis and in his answer he said: "Honestly every game I play from here on out I think about 'is this my last game' I know I want to play more years but you just never know how things work." Because Conley hasn't talked about this much I asked about him saying he wants to play more years. "I do. I don't know if I can. Two different things. But yeah definitely want to play more.""
X Link 2026-02-01T04:54Z 57.4K followers, 52.1K engagements
"Mike Conley averaged less than [--] points per game in the month of January while shooting 29% from [--] and didn't score a point tonight yet Finch said he thought Conley played "outstanding". Asked Finch if he could elaborate on what Conley is giving the team even when Conley's individual shotmaking isn't there. Think this whole answer explains Finch's thinking and is a good indication that Conley has a permanent position in the rotation. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017827099759821173 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017827099759821173"
X Link 2026-02-01T05:07Z 57.5K followers, 116.3K engagements
"Donte DiVincenzo when asked about the competitive edge not being there in tonight's loss to Memphis. "We waited until we were down [--] to put the work into the game. It was too late by that time. We just have to respect our opponent for a full [--] and stop getting up for the big games and not getting up for the teams we have to respect night in and night out.""
X Link 2026-02-03T04:14Z 57.5K followers, 94.3K engagements
"Anthony Edwards when asked if this loss to Memphis felt self-inflicted "Yeah it's definitely on us. We knew everything they were gonna do. They just played with a little better pace than us. They wanted it more tonight.""
X Link 2026-02-03T04:59Z 57.5K followers, 326.9K engagements
"Chris Finch talked after the game about the Wolves' defensive issues and issues with competitiveness tonight. When asked how to draw that out of the team Finch said. "Ask them. It's on them. They gotta come and put the work in. It can't be a sometimes thing.""
X Link 2026-02-03T05:08Z 57.5K followers, 122.4K engagements
"Today's show w/ @KyleTheige - Going through some pros and cons of trading for Giannis (7:00) - McDaniels' name in the rumor mill+ How well he's been playing of late (26:00) - The Wolves' frustrating relationship with "flipping the switch" (39:00) - When the Wolves don't defend they lose+ Bench Scoring Issues (50:00) - Could the Wolves be semi-sellers at the deadline+ Randle's Play [--] Games Into The Season (1:04:00) YouTube: Spotify: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pros-and-cons-of-a-giannis-trade-the-wolves/id1399177286i=1000747905404"
X Link 2026-02-03T19:00Z 57.4K followers, 47.5K engagements
"Was headed to meet up with @ChrisHerrington for a proper Memphis lunch -- and now that's not happening. Was so close to seeing his live reaction over catfish. Damn"
X Link 2026-02-03T19:12Z 57.4K followers, 37.6K engagements
"More to come on the trade front for the Wolves. But some financial notes. - This move increases the Wolves space beneath the 2nd apron from $3.5M to $14M - More importantly: They are now beneath the 1st apron by $3.5M which removes some obstacles in trades especially with apron teams https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018769906674680006 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018769906674680006"
X Link 2026-02-03T19:33Z 57.6K followers, 318K engagements
"If you haven't been following the Wolves recently. I'd just note relative to the trade deadline that this team has been going through a bit of a crisis of character when it comes to the frequency/infrequency with which they bring the requisite energy and effort to win. Finch and the players have been acknowledging this for most of the season. (The players consistently say it's on them.) But these last two games in Memphis felt like the frustration surrounding this topic has really begin to mount. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018787421039501375"
X Link 2026-02-03T20:43Z 57.5K followers, 32.9K engagements
"I asked Mike Conley on Saturday night if he wants to continue playing beyond this season after he talked about this potentially being the last time he plays in Memphis. "I do. I don't know if I can. They're two different things. But yeah I definitely want to play more.""
X Link 2026-02-03T20:48Z 57.5K followers, 31.1K engagements
"With Julius Randle not being selected to the All Star team I asked Finch before last night's game what Julius Randle has meant to this team this season. Finch isn't the one making trades but still a relevant quote as the deadline nears. "In many ways he's our most important player because of everything that we ask him to do. Certainly Ant's an MVP-caliber guy. But we need Julius to do a lot of things. Nobody has a longer checklist of things we need him to do." https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018793564319121601 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018793564319121601"
X Link 2026-02-03T21:07Z 57.6K followers, 99.8K engagements
"Anthony Edwards is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game in Toronto with left elbow soreness - hurt the elbow on a drive to the basket in Monday's game but played through it Julius Randle is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game with left thumb soreness - Randle was listed as questionable for Monday's game with the same injury - I don't know when the injury happened - Finch said on Monday that Randle has been playing a bit banged up https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018807731713622061 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018807731713622061"
X Link 2026-02-03T22:04Z 57.5K followers, 66.9K engagements
"The Giannis-Rudy pairing is more similar to the KAT-Rudy pairing than I think it's being given credit for -- on offense. - KAT is a great shooter but does not shoot many 3s - Just because Giannis isn't a shooter on the perimeter doesn't mean he's not a spacer on the perimeter. Defenses don't just leave him open out there when he doesn't have the ball - They are both first and foremost barreling drivers to the rim https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019048647887884734 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019048647887884734"
X Link 2026-02-04T14:01Z 57.5K followers, 97.1K engagements
"A lot of other things going on but the Wolves do play a basketball game tonight in Toronto. Fun fact: The last time the Wolves beat the Raptors in Toronto it was [----]. Anthony Edwards was [--] months old"
X Link 2026-02-04T14:33Z 57.5K followers, 41.3K engagements
"@KevinOConnor I do. But if one of these magical trades happen where the Wolves don't need to trade much of anything to get Giannis where Rudy is still on the team I don't think the fit would be as problematic as it might seem on paper"
X Link 2026-02-04T14:40Z 57.4K followers, [----] engagements
"I agree they could. Think theres a growing case for it not because Julius has been bad (hes been a very good version of Julius doing the many things Finch asks him to do) but because of the stronger signals that both Jaden and Naz could handle more usage (albeit a different type neither Jaden or Naz have shown/got the opportunity to ever really initiate anything). Question would be what point guard and are they available for limited assets Kyrie is who i always come back to. But dont know what the deal is there. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019124506191859953"
X Link 2026-02-04T19:02Z 57.4K followers, [---] engagements
"Now that Mike Conley has again been traded he is now eligible to be signed by the Timberwolves if he is bought out of his current contract. And that is in fact being considered Im told. Just in: The Chicago Bulls are trading Coby White and Mike Conley Jr. to the Charlotte Hornets for Collin Sexton Ousmane Dieng and three second-round picks sources tell ESPN. https://t.co/NnHXT5b8lR Just in: The Chicago Bulls are trading Coby White and Mike Conley Jr. to the Charlotte Hornets for Collin Sexton Ousmane Dieng and three second-round picks sources tell ESPN. https://t.co/NnHXT5b8lR"
X Link 2026-02-04T20:03Z 57.5K followers, 270.7K engagements
"The uptick in rebounding has been helpful but the Wolves still just need sharper more consistent defense from Naz Reid. Multiple blown assignments immediately after checking into the game. Not an excuse -- because Rudy can't be expected to clean everything up. But it's almost like he forgot he checked in for Gobert and not for Randle this time. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019214751998570837 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019214751998570837"
X Link 2026-02-05T01:01Z 57.5K followers, 16.1K engagements
"Bones Hyland in his first game as the clear backup PG comes out hot -- leading the Wolves in scoring here early in the 2nd fueled by maybe one of his best 6-minute bursts since he joined the Wolves. He's been good this year. But this has been the first time I've been like "oh yeah this is like the Denver Bones" https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019217676288061701 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019217676288061701"
X Link 2026-02-05T01:13Z 57.5K followers, 22.6K engagements
"The commitment to transition defense and matching up with your actual matchup (not crossed) when Rudy Gobert is your center is really valuable. There is a super disciplined version of this defense that is elite. But the level they've been playing over the last week has been so far from that"
X Link 2026-02-05T01:55Z 57.5K followers, 14.8K engagements
"Johnny Juzang given the 8th man minutes (in place of Clark) here in the 3rd. Finch's frustration with Clark -- on both offense and defense -- was clearly mounting over the last two games in Memphis. By the way: Wouldn't be surprised if we hear about Juzang who is currently on a two-way signing a rest of season contract here soon"
X Link 2026-02-05T02:13Z 57.5K followers, 37.8K engagements
"I'm all for the [--] big lineup but Toronto's defense in clutch time is one of the worst possible opponents for that group"
X Link 2026-02-05T02:46Z 57.5K followers, 13K engagements
"The Wolves have a $7.58M trade exception from the Nickeil Alexander-Walker sign-and-trade this summer and Ayo Dosunmu makes $7.52M. Checking now to see if that is what was used to acquire Dosunmu -- as it would allow the Wolves to not need to send any salary back to Chicago"
X Link 2026-02-05T14:59Z 57.6K followers, 157.3K engagements
"The Wolves are "likely" using the trade exception in this trade source says. Lots of pieces still moving. The Wolves have a $7.58M trade exception from the Nickeil Alexander-Walker sign-and-trade this summer and Ayo Dosunmu makes $7.52M. Checking now to see if that is what was used to acquire Dosunmu -- as it would allow the Wolves to not need to send any salary back to Chicago. The Wolves have a $7.58M trade exception from the Nickeil Alexander-Walker sign-and-trade this summer and Ayo Dosunmu makes $7.52M. Checking now to see if that is what was used to acquire Dosunmu -- as it would allow"
X Link 2026-02-05T16:40Z 57.5K followers, 56.3K engagements
"Today's show w/ @KyleTheige - Trading for Ayo Dosunmu+ Can he fill the NAW role (1:00) - The complicated Mike Conley trade+ The possibility of Conley returning via the buyout market(28:00) - The Wolves comeback victory over the Raptors (46:00) - Giannis reportedly not getting traded + The Wolves likely being done making trades (1:04:00) YouTube: Spotify: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wolves-trade-for-ayo-dosunmu-mike-conley-traded/id1399177286i=1000748408097 https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Fh06KBLwt0HMsqMWJuYElsi=XCWRKU7uTy63xy6r0A0HLQ"
X Link 2026-02-05T18:03Z 57.5K followers, 62.7K engagements
"The Wolves are likely done making moves at the deadline I'm told. Still some mechanics to work out on how they're going to handle the move with the Bulls -- use the trade exception or not -- but at this point indications are that it is unlikely the Wolves make another trade. Buyout market will be the next step. Today's show w/ @KyleTheige - Trading for Ayo Dosunmu+ Can he fill the NAW role (1:00) - The complicated Mike Conley trade+ The possibility of Conley returning via the buyout market(28:00) - The Wolves comeback victory over the Raptors (46:00) - Giannis reportedly not"
X Link 2026-02-05T18:05Z 57.5K followers, 53.3K engagements
"The Wolves moved beneath the 1st apron by trading Mike Conley to Chicago without receiving anything in return. Without dipping beneath the 1st apron the Wolves would not have been able to make this trade for Ayo Dosunmu -- because the Wolves took back more money in this deal than they sent out (something you can't do when above the 1st apron). - Dillingham + Miller = $8797797 - Dosunmu + Phillips = $9740195 The Wolves can also finalize the Ayo Dosunmu part of the trade by using the trade exception from the Nickeil Alexander-Walker trade but you can't use trade exceptions from a prior season"
X Link 2026-02-05T18:50Z 57.6K followers, 271.5K engagements
"The Wolves let Nickeil Alexander-Walker go in the offseason because they could not re-sign Julius Randle Naz Reid and NAW without exceeding the 2nd apron for a second consecutive season. Theyve been needing a player like NAW since he departed and Ayo Dosunmu was traded for to fill that void. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019501367484903893 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019501367484903893"
X Link 2026-02-05T20:00Z 57.5K followers, 46.3K engagements
"Today's show w/ @brittrobson - Reviewing the two trades the Wolves made+ What Ayo Dosunmu brings (1:00) - The Rob Dillingham Era In Minnesota (24:00) - How the trade landscape has changed in the apron era+ Giannis' market in the summer (36:00) - Non-Wolves moves at the deadline specifically focusing on the Western Conference (1:04:00) - What I've heard about Julian Phillips+ How the Wolves' rotation might evolve (1:16:00) YouTube: Spotify: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dane-moore-nba-podcast/id1399177286"
X Link 2026-02-06T01:14Z 57.5K followers, [----] engagements
"Hes back but maybe not until after the All Star Break https://x.com/shamscharania/status/2019806466027421961 https://x.com/shamscharania/status/2019806466027421961"
X Link 2026-02-06T16:13Z 57.5K followers, 35.8K engagements
"Mike Conleys rest of season contract will be pro-rated based on the number of days left in the season. The longer he waits to comeback the lesser the cap hit. This could be relevant for the Wolves while trying to fill the other open roster spot in addition to Conley. I think the delay of Conleys return if there is one will be about the Wolves squeezing two players beneath the 1st apron. I havent ran the numbers or been told them so dont know what the exact date would be to make that work. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019808529851228507 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019808529851228507"
X Link 2026-02-06T16:20Z 57.6K followers, 217.5K engagements
"Another perk of the Wolves getting under the 1st apron with the Mike Conley trade They are able to sign buyout players who were making more than the MLE ($14.1M) on the contract they are being bought out of. That opens the possibility for players who could theoretically be bought out like Khris Middleton ($33M expiring) John Collins ($27M expiring) DeMar DeRozan ($25M expiring) Jusuf Nurkic ($19M expiring) Zach Collins ($18M expiring) Bogdan Bogdanovic ($16M team option next season think that works) Dont know how many of these players with become available but if above the 1st apron it would"
X Link 2026-02-06T16:59Z 57.6K followers, 104.6K engagements
"Watching some Ayo how deliberate he is on offense really stands out hes either very much going north-south to the rim or very much going east-west to get into a new action. I think that will be what the role hell be playing here asks for. But its not the style of an additional playmaking offensive initiator my guess would be that still falls on the shoulders of Edwards Randle and Hyland the majority of the time. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019841299709321476 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019841299709321476"
X Link 2026-02-06T18:31Z 57.5K followers, 28.9K engagements
"Asked Chris Finch about how Ayo Dosunmu's skillset will be of value to the Wolves offense specifically the ability to both shoot and play off the catch. "We need more guys that can break the paint. He's shown incredible offensive growth in his time in the league. With Julius and Ant he's gonna have to be very comfortable off the ball. Might be a little bit of a dynamic that he's not used to. I told him today 'do your thing we'll figure it out -- don't overthink this don't overcompensate.'" https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019918103077916974 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019918103077916974"
X Link 2026-02-06T23:36Z 57.5K followers, 19.8K engagements
"Asked Tim Connelly about navigating the aprons in roster construction in today's NBA and how that impacted the Wolves' approach to the deadline. "It's a new day. I think it's gonna put increasing pressure to have depth and increasing pressure to identify these kind of overachieving guys. I think we're getting a little better at navigating it. But this one was wild because for one day it was like we were in the financial service industry -- it was all about money money money money.""
X Link 2026-02-07T01:04Z 57.5K followers, 17.4K engagements
"Asked Tim Connelly about the buyout market the open roster spots and if they're still looking to add to the roster. "Yeah we're gonna add a couple a couple faces. We can go with [--] (players) for a couple weeks. We want the carnage of yesterday to settle and see who is out there who is not out there. We have a couple guys in mind. I think we're gonna potentially see some familiar faces." https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019941842603634837 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019941842603634837"
X Link 2026-02-07T01:10Z 57.5K followers, 49K engagements
"McDaniels picks up his 4th foul [--] minutes into the 3rd quarter and Finch goes to Clark for a sub. It's spots like this where I don't really get why that sub isn't Naz to play the [--] next to both Gobert and Randle"
X Link 2026-02-07T02:31Z 57.5K followers, 13.4K engagements
"Gobert is now under 50% from the line on the season. Very odd -- he's been 64% or higher for the last [--] seasons"
X Link 2026-02-07T02:42Z 57.5K followers, 33.9K engagements
"After being up [--] to [--] at halftime the Wolves lose the 2nd half [--] to [--]. Wolves [---] Pelicans 119"
X Link 2026-02-07T03:26Z 57.5K followers, 15.1K engagements
"As frustrated as Rudy Gobert has been about the Wolves' effort this season. He also said the accountability is not there. "There's just no effort. We've seen that many many times this year last few years since I've been here. We always know it's coming and when it comes there's no sense of urgency. No accountability. So I think at some point if the players don't have accountability someone else gotta have accountability for the players. I'm just talking straight effort.""
X Link 2026-02-07T04:22Z 57.6K followers, 175K engagements
"A frustrated Rudy Gobert talking about energy and effort and how defense is the barometer of success for this team -- and that not sinking in. "Once again these games matter. These games impact the way we're gonna finish the season who we're gonna face if we're gonna make the playoffs. This is who we are as a team. We have to start understanding that. The barometer for our success is our defense and our effort. And when we have that we win almost every night. I mean it's insane how much when we just do that we win every night." The Wolves are 15-0 this season in games where they have a"
X Link 2026-02-07T04:55Z 57.5K followers, 11.1K engagements
"Asked Anthony Edwards if there's a greater sense of urgency around preventing losses like tonight against the Pelicans given their seeding and the playoffs not being that far away. "Yeah this one hurt. But we can't dwell on it too bad. Game over. Got another game coming up.""
X Link 2026-02-07T05:03Z 57.6K followers, 65K engagements
"Heres Chris Finchs response to Rudy Goberts comments about there being a lack of accountability. Chris Finch on Rudy Gobert's comments (1/2): "Anybody who knows how we do things knows there's a high degree of accountability. Secondly I handle all my conversations with ourselves in house. Disappointing he felt the need to go outside. Nonetheless that's been addressed . Chris Finch on Rudy Gobert's comments (1/2): "Anybody who knows how we do things knows there's a high degree of accountability. Secondly I handle all my conversations with ourselves in house. Disappointing he felt the need to go"
X Link 2026-02-07T20:04Z 57.6K followers, 48K engagements
"Wolves now down by [--] early in the 4th at home to the Clippers. This is as off as the Wolves have felt all season"
X Link 2026-02-08T22:03Z 57.6K followers, 20.2K engagements
"Chris Finch on the ball movement drying up in the Wolves' offense of late. "We've lost our structure on offense. Our early actions our early pass-pass -- kinda getting into the stuff that allows us to get a bit of a rhythm and build things up. And we've also lost pace which allows us to get to our early attacks that collapse the defense." https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020643697923117358 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020643697923117358"
X Link 2026-02-08T23:39Z 57.6K followers, 19.8K engagements
"A sign of the Wolves' anemic offense was Jaden McDaniels and Donte DiVincenzo combining to only score three points. Finch on their lack of involvement in the offense: "It's the [--] (combined) shots. I've got to get them to [--] shots at least and we've got to be able to find the next play for those guys.""
X Link 2026-02-08T23:50Z 57.6K followers, 24.4K engagements
"New pod with KOC Are the Hornets legit Plus @DaneMooreNBA on the struggling Wolves @Drewdle25 on the hot Celtics and @DraftPow on Caleb Wilson & AJ Dybantsa + more draft talk on my latest podcast. APPLE: https://t.co/aUSCtjKfOW SPOTIFY: https://t.co/eZtYa95v9w YOUTUBE: https://t.co/MZM7BRro8a https://t.co/p3s6hhY7qI Are the Hornets legit Plus @DaneMooreNBA on the struggling Wolves @Drewdle25 on the hot Celtics and @DraftPow on Caleb Wilson & AJ Dybantsa + more draft talk on my latest podcast. APPLE: https://t.co/aUSCtjKfOW SPOTIFY: https://t.co/eZtYa95v9w YOUTUBE: https://t.co/MZM7BRro8a"
X Link 2026-02-09T21:54Z 57.6K followers, 35.1K engagements
"I cant remember a game Ive been at that has fewer fans in the stands. They just did a t-shirt toss and I think everyone got one"
X Link 2025-12-03T01:10Z 57.6K followers, 122.7K engagements
"I guess Rudy Goberts comments last night need clarification Rudy was saying the best players arent giving effort and that Finch should consider benching them when they arent giving that effort. Do not know how that could possibly be read as Rudy calling out Finch more than he is calling out Ant and Julius. Our best players our leaders if you don't show any effort don't matter if you score [--] we're just not gonna win. So at some point we're not mature enough to have that accountability ourselves. Finch has had other issues at times this season that we talk about all the time - lack of"
X Link 2026-02-07T15:10Z 57.6K followers, 77.4K engagements
"After in previous games attributing the Wolves' bad losses to a lack of energy and effort Anthony Edwards said he thought tonight's game was about the offense not hitting any shots -- he brought up his [--] missed shots multiple times in his interview -- and not about the energy. "I feel like we had good energy today. I feel like the offense just wasn't going for us especially myself.""
X Link 2026-02-08T23:14Z 57.6K followers, 73.6K engagements
"Great rhythm to the Wolves offense in the 1st quarter -- finally getting back to finding early offense plus Ant and Julius were both in rhythm individually. Issue was not Edwards and McDaniels not being able to slow CJ McCollum who had [--] points in [--] 1st quarter minutes (8 of [--] from the field). https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021036082075251078 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021036082075251078"
X Link 2026-02-10T01:38Z 57.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Ayo Dosunmu said in a previous answer that he's excited to "really tap into his full potential" in Minnesota. Asked him what that full potential might look like. "It looks like being an even better defender. They've got two all-defense players in McDaniels and Rudy. Playing with those guys is going to help elevate me. And then offensively. they sending two at Ant I'm able to use my speed play off closeouts get downhill playmake make open shots. I think that's gonna translate great." https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019910622431867350 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019910622431867350"
X Link 2026-02-06T23:06Z 57.6K followers, 406.2K engagements
"In response to Rudy Goberts comments about accountability not being enforced for the Wolves Chris Finch said Anybody who knows how we do things knows there's a high degree of accountability. Secondly I handle all my conversations with ourselves in house. Disappointing he felt the need to go outside. Nonetheless that's been addressed already today. There's never been a team that's won anything meaningful that has substituted their way there." Talked with @JaceFrederick today about the concept of substituting their way there. Asked Rudy Gobert what he meant by accountability and where that"
X Link 2026-02-10T00:02Z 57.6K followers, 27.5K engagements
"Anthony Edwards came over to talk to Rudy Gobert while we were interviewing him postgame. Ant wanted to talk about how Nikola Jokic knew the exact play they were going to run coming out of the timeout at the end of the game. Rudy said Jokic must have a spy: "He knew the play better than us. We gotta launch an investigation.""
X Link 2024-11-02T05:50Z 57.6K followers, 889.1K engagements
"Asked Rudy Gobert about the value of having more depth for the playoff push and if he sees similarities between what Nickeil Alexander-Walker brought and what Ayo Dosunmu can bring. "Nickeil was impacting the game every night for us and I think it's gonna be the same for Ayo on both ends of the floor. They don't have the same skillset but they both are gonna impact our team in a positive way every night. Now we just need to look at the market and look if there's a [--] year-old point guard that can help us." https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021079984723402963"
X Link 2026-02-10T04:33Z 57.6K followers, 108.7K engagements
"Ayo Dosunmu was asked about the environment at Target Center "When we played here I know that around the 3rd quarter 4th quarter it got real loud here." Anthony Edwards jumped in "I was bustin your ass that's why". Ayo then reminded Ant "we beat y'all ass""
X Link 2026-02-10T04:40Z 57.6K followers, 608.8K engagements
"Had to bring my Naz at the [--] propaganda to the national audience Should Chris Finch be on the hot seat @DaneMooreNBA doesn't think he's fireable yet but thinks there's more Finch can do to improve the Timberwolves by experimenting with lineups. https://t.co/T6bjfz1ZCe Should Chris Finch be on the hot seat @DaneMooreNBA doesn't think he's fireable yet but thinks there's more Finch can do to improve the Timberwolves by experimenting with lineups. https://t.co/T6bjfz1ZCe"
X Link 2026-02-10T21:57Z 57.6K followers, 50.6K engagements
"Julius Randle with the windmill -- gets him up to [--] on the night. Maybe his best game of the season. Blazers had nothing for him"
X Link 2026-02-12T03:19Z 57.6K followers, 13.6K engagements
"Chris Finch when asked about Julius Randle who had [--] against Portland tonight and how he went about getting Randle back on track. "A conversation. We had a couple good chats in the last week. Everything that swirls around this time this of the year whether it be All-Star nominations -- I know he was disappointed that he wasn't named an All Star. I think he took this game quite personally in that regard." https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021798008845680671 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021798008845680671"
X Link 2026-02-12T04:06Z 57.6K followers, 93.4K engagements
"Today's show w/ @KyleTheige - What version of Julius Randle are they going to get down the stretch (4:00) - How Ayo Dosunmu is already feeling like an ideal fit (23:00) - Who all is going to be in the rotation after the break (40:00) - What to make of the Wolves being one of four teams that are top-8 in both offense and defense (49:00) - How is Rudy Gobert going to play the rest of the regular season and playoffs (57:00) YouTube: Spotify: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/5-wolves-things-to-think-about-heading-into-the-break/id1399177286i=1000749477838"
X Link 2026-02-12T19:32Z 57.6K followers, [----] engagements
"The departures of Kyle Anderson Nickeil Alexander-Walker and the aging of Mike Conley created holes on the Wolves roster that were supposed to be filled through internal development that never really came together. Talked with @KyleTheige about how Ayo Dosunmu feels like the answer there"
X Link 2026-02-13T19:18Z 57.6K followers, 11.2K engagements
"I got laid off from my writing gig covering the Wolves on April 26th [----]. And excited to share that as of today April [--] [----] my company has our own offices with a podcast studio. Meant a lot to be able to break it in with both @brittrobson and @KyleTheige who have been with me since the beginning"
X Link 2025-04-26T16:25Z 57.6K followers, 548.4K engagements
"Asked Rudy Gobert what he meant by accountability and where that accountability needs to come from. "It starts with ourselves but it seems like we don't have that. So I think at some point from the coaches yeah from the coaches. It's not an easy position for a coach to take guys out of the game. It's not something you want to do. But I think if the players don't show any effort at some point no matter how talented we are as a team if you don't have that we just can't be a winning team. It starts with me. If I'm not showing effort take me out the game. And everybody else gotta follow. Our best"
X Link 2026-02-07T04:33Z 57.6K followers, 299.2K engagements
"The Wolves have made [--] of their [--] 2-point shots tonight. That's nuts"
X Link 2026-02-10T03:19Z 57.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Asked Ayo Dosunmu if it feels natural sharing the backcourt with Bones Hyland when they come off the bench together. "In Chicago that's what we played -- with a lot of guards.""
X Link 2026-02-10T04:44Z 57.6K followers, 59.6K engagements
"Today's show w/ @ChristopherHine - Things that have stood out about Ayo Dosunmu's fit (3:00) - The value of the triple-double version of Julius Randle (20:00) - What will it look like when Conley and Shannon return+ buyout out guy X potentially joins the team (41:00) - NAW's return to Minnesota (51:00) YouTube: Spotify: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-ayo-dosunmu-is-fitting-in-w-chris-hine/id1399177286i=1000749121691 https://open.spotify.com/episode/2UovfWU1b2BZ87lV4jIhPksi=hBWJ05I4QnuLUzMahlP27Q https://youtu.be/hDXWiVB89qIsi=RyVLlo5_bH_twFTG"
X Link 2026-02-10T19:11Z 57.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Anthony Edwards has been added to the injury report with an illness. Hes listed as questionable for tonights game against Portland"
X Link 2026-02-11T14:39Z 57.6K followers, 19.3K engagements
"Asked Chris Finch about areas of focus during the All Star break to install/re-install prior to returning from the break. "Looking forward to those two days (after the break) because we have a couple days of practice before we start again. We haven't practiced. I can't tell you how long it's been since we've had a meaningful practice like that." https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021730799326802303 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021730799326802303"
X Link 2026-02-11T23:39Z 57.6K followers, 12.4K engagements
"Here's more Chris Finch on the lack of available practice time in the league this time of year. "It is a shame you don't get more practice in the league right now. I think it really hurts the younger players -- because they don't get a chance to get some of these [--] on [--] full-speed reps where they can prove themselves to ya." https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021730801465860473 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021730801465860473"
X Link 2026-02-11T23:39Z 57.6K followers, [----] engagements
"A nice break of the Portland ball pressure there by Donte DiVincenzo on that play that led to the McDaniels corner [--]. On opening night against Portland his first game as the starting PG DiVincenzo had [--] turnovers in [--] minutes -- to the point that he only played [--] minutes in the 2nd half. Have thought Divincenzo has been improving against pressure over the course of the season. An important variable come playoffs"
X Link 2026-02-12T01:48Z 57.6K followers, [----] engagements
"The Avdija stuff has not been working against McDaniels tonight"
X Link 2026-02-12T02:23Z 57.6K followers, 18.8K engagements
"Julius Randle going to work to close this game down and send the Wolves to the break with a win"
X Link 2026-02-12T03:06Z 57.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Julius Randle was asked heading into the break about not making the All Star team. "I felt like I shoulda been there. It is what it is. We'll figure it out I guess. I can use that as a little motivation for the rest of the year." I asked him if he used that tonight against Portland for a little more motivation. He said "maybe" Chris Finch when asked about Julius Randle who had [--] against Portland tonight and how he went about getting Randle back on track. "A conversation. We had a couple good chats in the last week. Everything that swirls around this time this of the year whether it be"
X Link 2026-02-12T04:11Z 57.6K followers, 76.7K engagements
"This Friday at @FallingKnifeBC"
X Link 2026-02-12T15:22Z 57.6K followers, 10.6K engagements
"Kinda wild that the Wolves are one of four teams in the league that are top-8 on both sides of the ball this season and year still 6th in the western conference standings heading into the break"
X Link 2026-02-13T19:55Z 57.6K followers, [----] engagements
"This Friday at @FallingKnifeBC https://t.co/WRG6iDIfwC This Friday at @FallingKnifeBC https://t.co/WRG6iDIfwC"
X Link 2026-02-13T20:50Z 57.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Today's show w/ @brittrobson + @KyleTheige - Losing the possession battle -- turnovers and offensive rebounds (1:00) - The difference in production from Edwards and Randle vs. Gilgeous-Alexander and Williams (5:00) - The bench showing up in a massive way (18:00) - A little more defense away from a W (30:00) - Fouling up [--] being a smart but bummer of a strategy (42:00) - What needs to happen in Game [--] for the Wolves to extend the series (55:00) YouTube: Spotify: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/immediate-reaction-to-the-wolves-game-4-loss-w-britt/id1399177286i=1000710059642"
X Link 2025-05-27T12:50Z 54.5K followers, 10.6K engagements
"Asked Mike Conley and Rudy Gobert about how Anthony Edwards played offensively in Game [--] given the way OKC was guarding him. Conley: "I thought Ant played well. I honestly did. Obviously we want him to try to get [--] or [--]. Lead us that way. But if the game dictates something else for certain parts of the game he has to do what's necessary for our team to win." Gobert: "I thought he was great. We scored almost [---] points. For a lot of people that just think basketball is about scoring [--] every night -- which is not true -- it's hard to understand.""
X Link 2025-05-28T17:22Z 54.5K followers, 51.8K engagements
"Had not seen the replay of this possession. whew"
X Link 2025-05-28T18:34Z 54.5K followers, 65.5K engagements
"Flare screens for DiVincenzo against this packed-paint OKC defense Great off-ball screen from Alexander-Walker to free DiVincenzo in the corner. If OKC is going to pack the paint the Wolves don't need to take fewer 3s. But they do need to take better ones with a better process that are more rhythmic and make more sense -- like this one. https://t.co/OMGadses4z Great off-ball screen from Alexander-Walker to free DiVincenzo in the corner. If OKC is going to pack the paint the Wolves don't need to take fewer 3s. But they do need to take better ones with a better process that are more rhythmic"
X Link 2025-05-28T19:09Z 54.5K followers, 17.6K engagements
"This is a very difficult team for Randle to play his game against"
X Link 2025-05-29T01:18Z 54.5K followers, 53.1K engagements
"Anthony Edwards described Oklahoma City as [--] puppets one string"
X Link 2025-05-29T03:38Z 54.6K followers, 99.9K engagements
"Anthony Edwards described Oklahoma City as [--] puppets one string Anthony Edwards described Oklahoma City as [--] puppets one string"
X Link 2025-05-29T12:20Z 54.5K followers, 20.1K engagements
"The Wolves have two picks in June's draft. - No. 17: acquired along with Randle and DiVincenzo in the Towns-to-New-York trade in Sept. [----] - No. 31: acquired along with Mike Conley and Nickeil Alexander-Walker in the 3-team trade with Utah and Los Angeles that sent D'Angelo Russell to the Lakers in Feb. [----] Asked Tim Connelly about those two picks in the draft and how they will factor into building this offseason -- as draft picks and/or trade assets. "We're wide open. If we can add a clear rotation piece using those picks we'd be all over it. We don't see a lot of separation between [--] and"
X Link 2025-06-02T22:57Z 54.6K followers, 69.8K engagements
"Today's show w/ @KyleTheige - A look at the Wolves cap sheet+ Can they keep Randle Reid and NAW while staying under the 2nd apron (2:00) - The logistics of an exact salary match in a hypothetical Kevin Durant trade (24:00) - The idea of KAT's supermax contract becoming KD's expiring contract (46:00) - Thinking about the values of the Wolves draft picks and other roster pieces (1:08:00) YouTube: Spotify: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-a-kevin-durant-trade-could-work-looking-at/id1399177286i=1000712134432"
X Link 2025-06-09T18:40Z 54.7K followers, 39.5K engagements
"The Suns not making any sense to me last season and then hiring a GM and coach I know nothing about definitely makes the whole other side of the trade part confusing"
X Link 2025-06-11T21:57Z 54.7K followers, 20.3K engagements
"I'm watching this game because the Wolves could trade for KD. And I think it's important to get a little bit of an understanding of what he is currently like -- or at least what a really good KD game currently looks like. Feel like that's a pretty important variable when weighing out fake trades/values etc. I've said all along that I think the Wolves will trade for KD if the cost of acquiring him is reasonable. But me tweeting this out is not like some indication that I know they're trading for KD today/this weekend. I do not know that. Those of you who are reading this and have my number"
X Link 2025-06-14T14:56Z 54.7K followers, 20.2K engagements
"We went through and ranked the trade values of each player and draft pick on the pod today. I had Jaden McDaniels who has [--] years and $110M left on his deal (with no player option) as the most valuable asset on the team outside of Anthony Edwards"
X Link 2025-06-17T19:44Z 55K followers, 13.7K engagements
"Talked on the show today about each players trade value on the Wolves and how I think if traded individually that both Gobert and DiVincenzo would fetch fairly sizable returns in a deal. And because of that trading anything more than Gobert and DiVincenzo for Durant would be pushing what is probably a reasonable line to draw in the sand"
X Link 2025-06-17T20:35Z 54.7K followers, 15.3K engagements
"Toumani Camara was one of my favorite young players in the league last year. And I wonder if Terrence Shannon Jr. can't make a similar leap next season. Shannon being more offense than defense -- but like Camara solid on both sides of the ball"
X Link 2025-06-17T21:13Z 54.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Whats the best place people use to see a listing of all teams future draft picks"
X Link 2025-06-19T22:23Z 55K followers, 29.4K engagements
"Today's show w/ @KyleTheige - Revisiting what the Wolves gave up in the Gobert trade (2:00) - More Kevin Durant trade package conversation (31:00) - How many teams in the West would trade places with the Wolves (58:00) - New ownership changes beginning+ Some Finals talk (1:11:00) YouTube: Spotify: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/revisiting-the-gobert-trade-latest-kd-noise-the/id1399177286i=1000713870311 https://open.spotify.com/episode/3z3Iyowl9nfv9Z78sGfXrMsi=-1uoNgeTQhK6U_Iv9Xznag https://youtu.be/YZNSnFQvYrIsi=wqBaaerszp7A1F6L"
X Link 2025-06-20T19:00Z 55K followers, 11.6K engagements
"I'd be kind of surprised if the Wolves or any team traded for Kevin Durant without a plan in place to sign him to an extension. But. it's interesting from the Wolves perspective given their cap/tax reality to think about what a one-year rental for KD would look like. If we hypothetically say Randle + DiVincenzo + Dillingham went out in a KD trade and Durant signed elsewhere after one season in Minnesota. the Wolves would have $112M in salary committed for the '26-27 season. - To Edwards ($49M) Gobert ($36.5M) and McDaniels ($26.5M) for the 26-27 season -- with the only other players currently"
X Link 2025-06-22T16:25Z 55K followers, 22.6K engagements
"Offseason time Will have Britt on the pod tomorrow to get it started. Then the draft and lots more to come this week"
X Link 2025-06-23T03:21Z 55K followers, 17.5K engagements
"Daniel Gafford who is less than a year older than Naz Reid just signed a 3-year extension worth $54M. Gafford was on the books for $14.4M next season and has now added the three years and $54M on top of that. He's now effectively on a 4-year $68.4M contract. On today's show we went back over the two extension options for Reid this summer. Option 1: Opt into his $15M player option plus add [--] years and $94.2M 25-26: $15.0M 26-27: $21.0M 27-28: $22.7M 28-29: $24.4M 29-30: $26.0M (maybe a player option) Total: [--] years $109.1M Option 2: Opt out of $15M player option then sign a 4-year $87.2M"
X Link 2025-06-23T23:55Z 55.2K followers, 227.9K engagements
"After this clip ARod went on to compare Mike Conley and Rudy Gobert to Edgar Martinez and Jay Buhner. Not sure there is a comp more in my strike zone. Today's show w/ @AROD @MarcLore + @KyleTheige - Reflecting on the last year and long process - Avoiding new owner syndrome - The responsibility that comes with owning a team that has Anthony Edwards - Paying the luxury tax and investing in the organization - Changes to the https://t.co/PtdD9OPXBJ Today's show w/ @AROD @MarcLore + @KyleTheige - Reflecting on the last year and long process - Avoiding new owner syndrome - The responsibility that"
X Link 2025-06-25T14:42Z 55.1K followers, 59.1K engagements
"Joan Beringer will not be a draft-and-stash per source. He will be here in Minnesota next season"
X Link 2025-06-26T02:14Z 55.3K followers, 196.8K engagements
"Joan Beringer's cap hit will be for $4.2M next season. At the moment this is what the Wolves' books look like. The ideal needle to thread is rostering [--] players (the minimum amount) while staying under the 2nd apron. Some non-guaranteed/team options give the Wolves a little more wiggle room beyond the $11.3M they're currently under the 2nd apron. Joan Beringer will not be a draft-and-stash per source. He will be here in Minnesota next season. Joan Beringer will not be a draft-and-stash per source. He will be here in Minnesota next season"
X Link 2025-06-26T02:28Z 55.1K followers, 158.4K engagements
"Were doing a conference call with Joan Beringer. Bigggg Rudy Gobert fan"
X Link 2025-06-26T02:38Z 55.2K followers, 71.5K engagements
"Asked Joan Beringer what ways his game is similar to Rudy Gobert's and if there are differences he sees. "I think we are similar in defense how we can protect the paint to contest the shot and everything. And the other part for me I have all the development I need. This season I started to shoot the midrange. I think for a big I'm fast. I can run the floor well. I'm just happy to improve.""
X Link 2025-06-26T02:50Z 55K followers, 59.6K engagements
"Joan Beringer will play for the Wolves in summer league Matt Lloyd says"
X Link 2025-06-26T03:39Z 55.1K followers, 73.2K engagements
"The Wolves worked out Joan Beringer last week at a high school gym in Chicago that Matt Lloyd said allowed the Wolves to "close the book on the evaluation" of Beringer -- after scouting him in Slovenia. "We weren't sure he was gonna make it (to 17) and we were pretty elated when he did.""
X Link 2025-06-26T04:04Z 55K followers, 35.1K engagements
"Matt Lloyd said Joan Beringer the third-youngest player in the draft is "like a ball of clay". "His combination of basket protection on defense and activity on offense is really something to be excited about.""
X Link 2025-06-26T04:12Z 55K followers, 46.9K engagements
"With the addition of Joan Beringer Matt Lloyd pointed out the Wolves now have one young player at every position. C: Joan Beringer (17th pick in '25) PF: Leonard Miller (33rd pick in '23) SF: Terrence Shannon Jr. (27th pick in '24) SG: Jaylen Clark (53rd pick in '23) PG: Rob Dillingham (8th pick in '24)"
X Link 2025-06-26T04:27Z 55.2K followers, 116.2K engagements
"Asked Wolves GM Matt Lloyd about the importance of speed at the center position in the NBA an element of Joan Beringer's game that pops on film"
X Link 2025-06-26T04:35Z 55K followers, 15.2K engagements
"Wolves GM Matt Lloyd on the perception that the Wolves have no assets due to the trades that they've previously made. "Any sort of assertion that we don't have 'assets' is incorrect. And we're gonna see it at Summer League.""
X Link 2025-06-26T05:36Z 55K followers, 33.7K engagements
"Today's show w/ @tmetcalf11 - Beringer's background season in Slovenia+ how he wound up in MN (1:00) - Beringer's speed and defensive tools (19:00) - Beringer's offensive tools+ how they fit the Wolves (29:00) - The Wolves now deep young core (39:00) - What might they do at pick No. [--] (48:00) YouTube: Spotify: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/who-is-joan-beringer-how-does-he-fit-on-the-wolves-w/id1399177286i=1000714688055 https://open.spotify.com/episode/1iutzR2GQEhOpi3huQO4Pgsi=00fTOlLfTLmNfmgtiXrJIg https://youtu.be/Zh9fs5PqIsosi=3K5yhjKzkULtrDj3"
X Link 2025-06-26T17:17Z 55K followers, 29.8K engagements
"The No. [--] pick that the Wolves are shopping to the highest bidder was acquired along with Mike Conley and Nickeil Alexander-Walker in the trade that sent DAngelo Russell to the Lakers at the [----] trade deadline"
X Link 2025-06-26T18:12Z 55.1K followers, 135.9K engagements
"There is a potential salary cap/2nd apron value to the Wolves staying in the 2nd round to draft a player -- as they can still do after dropping down from No. [--] to No. [--]. A 2nd round pick can be signed to a minimum contract for $1272870 next season while any other player with 2+ years of service that signs a minimum contract carries a cap hit of $2296274. That's a million more to work with under the 2nd apron -- potentially valuable for the Wolves when negotiating/re-negotiating deals with their current/potential free agents. $1.273M is also less than the other team options and"
X Link 2025-06-26T23:21Z 55.1K followers, 66.2K engagements
"@kremit_tweets They could. And that would cost them a million in space below the 2nd apron if they then filled that roster spot with a player who has played in the league for 2+ years"
X Link 2025-06-26T23:24Z 55K followers, [----] engagements
"Curious what No. [--] could have returned in terms of a future 2nd round pick. It would be a small future draft asset but future draft assets for Minnesota are limited. I get roster spots and flexibility below the 2nd apron are tight and that No. [--] might just be for a two-way player (that comes with no cap hit or active roster spot). But still would want to know what that future asset would have been"
X Link 2025-06-27T01:06Z 55.1K followers, 43.1K engagements
"A not-cash-related justification for not drafting someone at No. [--] -- and trading it for No. [--] and cash -- is not having a roster spot you feel is available (even if the contract is very cheap). Not wanting to let anyone go. Reminded me of this quote from Tim Connelly at his exit interview: "If we stay at [--] and stay at [--] there's no expectation they're gonna make an instant impact because we think we have some young guys in the gym right now that are probably a step ahead of them." The Wolves have two picks in June's draft. - No. 17: acquired along with Randle and DiVincenzo in the"
X Link 2025-06-27T01:20Z 55.2K followers, 120.4K engagements
"Rocco Zikarsky will be on a two-way contract with the Wolves per source"
X Link 2025-06-27T01:33Z 55.2K followers, 125.9K engagements
"Rocco Zikarsky measured 7'3" without shoes on at the combine -- [---] inches taller than Rudy Gobert measured at the combine without shoes. The only players that have measure taller than Zikarsky in the last [--] years are Zach Edey (7'3.75") and Tacko Fall (7'5.25"). Rocco Zikarsky will be on a two-way contract with the Wolves per source. Rocco Zikarsky will be on a two-way contract with the Wolves per source"
X Link 2025-06-27T01:38Z 55.1K followers, 87.8K engagements
"We just interviewed Tim Connelly. What i said below was basically his reasoning for why they traded back. Limited roster spots. Ill tweet out the clip in a bit. A not-cash-related justification for not drafting someone at No. [--] -- and trading it for No. [--] and cash -- is not having a roster spot you feel is available (even if the contract is very cheap). Not wanting to let anyone go. Reminded me of this quote from Tim Connelly at his A not-cash-related justification for not drafting someone at No. [--] -- and trading it for No. [--] and cash -- is not having a roster spot you feel is available"
X Link 2025-06-27T02:37Z 55.1K followers, 40.8K engagements
"Here's Tim Connelly on the Rocco Zikarsky. Later in the interview Connelly shared that Zikarsky who is 7'3" without shoes and has a 9'6.5" standing reach can dunk the ball without jumping"
X Link 2025-06-27T02:50Z 55.1K followers, 30K engagements
"If you're wondering why the Wolves traded down the way they did tonight I'd recommend listening to this full explanation from Tim Connelly. There were roster spot and apron restrictions to navigate for the Wolves for sure -- and maybe that's justification enough. But it sounds like the 2nd round this year got a little pre-determined by agents between Day [--] and Day [--]. (Last year was the first year of the two-day draft. Would make sense that some new strategies/loopholes were found in last year's process that were taken advantage of by agents this season.) "It was really curious how"
X Link 2025-06-27T03:25Z 55.1K followers, 109K engagements
"Tim Connelly when asked if he came into the draft thinking he was going to take two [--] year-old 7-footers: "I was hoping to get like [----] feet combined. And I achieved that goal.""
X Link 2025-06-27T03:37Z 55.2K followers, 119.3K engagements
"Asked Tim Connelly if he thinks the non-shooting big man archetype has become overlooked/underrated -- given the investment in Rudy Gobert and drafting Joan Beringer. (Which somehow led to @ChristopherHine wishing Gobert a happy birthday in French and then also what I thought was an interesting answer on Beringer.)"
X Link 2025-06-27T03:52Z 55.1K followers, 38.7K engagements
"Wolves first summer league game is July 10th against New Orleans at 2:30 CST. Their other three games are against Denver (7/12) Detroit (7/15) and Phoenix (7/16)"
X Link 2025-06-27T17:22Z 55.2K followers, 34.8K engagements
"A 5-year $125M is a significant step above the 5-year $109M opt in and extend option for Naz Reid. Wolves are still finalizing structure of Reids new deal per source. With a deal of that size without making another significant cost-cutting move the Wolves will not be able to retain both Randle and Alexander-Walker while staying under the 2nd apron. Daniel Gafford who is less than a year older than Naz Reid just signed a 3-year extension worth $54M. Gafford was on the books for $14.4M next season and has now added the three years and $54M on top of that. He's now effectively on a 4-year $68.4M"
X Link 2025-06-28T01:00Z 55.3K followers, 124.7K engagements
"Player option Year [--] for Naz Reid on his 5-125 deal"
X Link 2025-06-28T01:19Z 55.2K followers, 48.4K engagements
"If you are wondering how Naz Reid signed for more than his extension number its because he did not sign an extension. Reid opted out and was instead signed with Bird Rights. To have a salary next season of more than $19M Reid could not sign an extension and had to be signed with Bird Rights. Still dont have Reids exact salary next season but Id assume it starts around $22M. Daniel Gafford who is less than a year older than Naz Reid just signed a 3-year extension worth $54M. Gafford was on the books for $14.4M next season and has now added the three years and $54M on top of that. He's now"
X Link 2025-06-28T01:36Z 55.1K followers, 68K engagements
"Was recording with @KyleTheige when the Julius Randle news broke. So you'll get some live reactions from us there. Will be up in about an hour. Without having asked anyone yet looks like the new deal keeps Randle close to what his player option number was and then adds two more years onto the deal with a player option in the final year. Would also note that Randle had $1.5M in what are called "unlikely incentives" on his previous deal -- and those count against the 2nd apron. This deal could remove those incentives in exchange for more long-term money functionally giving the Wolves $1.5M more"
X Link 2025-06-29T17:43Z 55.1K followers, 41.6K engagements
"Today's show w/ @KyleTheige - Naz Reid Re-signs for 5-$125M (2:00) - The Wolves trade back in the 2nd round land Rocco Zikarsky (25:00) - Looking forward to Dillingham and Beringer at Summer League (48:00) - The Julius Randle news breaks mid-episode (1:08:00) YouTube: Spotify: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/naz-reid-re-signs-the-wolves-draft-breaking-julius/id1399177286i=1000715032319 https://open.spotify.com/episode/6kCaEsmOP1IOp8EZM7qXQpsi=gr8FeT_VRqO_cxrGvHIHTw https://youtu.be/htWk72GbU-ssi=8Gs2Hfd4LW5tuniz"
X Link 2025-06-29T19:18Z 55.2K followers, 50.2K engagements
"Wolves 2nd round pick Rocco Zikarksy who is 7'3" without shoes (2.5 inches taller than Rudy Gobert) on what excites him about joining the Wolves. "I'm most excited to learn from Rudy. Defensive MVP four times. And to me that's what I like -- I like playing defense. So to learn from him will be awesome.""
X Link 2025-06-30T16:21Z 55.2K followers, 36.4K engagements
"The Joe Ingles signing is a minimum contract and only carries a cap hit of $2296274 even though he will be paid $3634153. How this works is that the size of minimum contracts rise dependent on your years of service in the NBA. But for salary purposes if you have 2+ years of service the cap/tax/apron hit is the minimum contract of a player with [--] years of service -- which is $2296274 next season"
X Link 2025-06-30T16:49Z 55.2K followers, 144.9K engagements
"The last guy on the bench being a player that doesn't expect to play and thus will create zero issues is Tim Connelly [---]. Remember the out of nowhere PJ Dozier signing for the final spot last season Same thing. Fair to disagree with. Just telling ya that's the thinking"
X Link 2025-06-30T17:24Z 55.2K followers, 68.4K engagements
"Getting a lot of questions about Nickeil Alexander-Walker and doing a sign and trade. Will try and walk through the paths for how NAW can move teams. Path 1: NAW signs with someone for the full Mid-level exception ($14.1M in salary) - Up to [--] teams have access to the full MLE depending how they handle their other business - No assets back to Wolves as NAW would signing through the MLE Path 2: NAW signs into Detroit or Brooklyn's cap space - Brooklyn has a bunch of space and could sign him outright to any deal - Detroit can get up to around $24M in cap space if they let their free agents walk"
X Link 2025-06-30T22:19Z 55.2K followers, 47.2K engagements
"Had the Wolves retained Nickeil Alexander-Walker on the 4-year $62M deal he just was signed and traded to Atlanta for the Wolves would have been $8M beyond the 2nd apron. In the process of facilitating the sign and trade in addition to receiving a [----] 2nd round pick from Cleveland and cash the Wolves will also generate a trade exception for $7M*. *adjusting this to note that a TPE is 50% of NAW's outgoing salary ($14M / 2). The Wolves will receive a [----] 2nd round pick and cash for facilitating the Nickeil Alexander-Walker sign and trade to Atlanta per source. The Wolves will receive a 2027"
X Link 2025-07-01T00:52Z 55.2K followers, 150.7K engagements
"In what has thus far been a summer of the Wolves prioritizing continuity the departure of Nickeil Alexander-Walker breaks up some of that continuity --opening up [--] minutes a night that now need to be filled. With @JaceFrederick"
X Link 2025-07-01T21:43Z 55.2K followers, 14.5K engagements
"I guess this is us zagging a bit. But I do feel like the PG need has been a little overblown -- given the expectation that both Conley and Dillingham will be in the rotation next season and that Edwards and Randle also function as the primary initiator a lot. (Side note: This makes me wonder from a backup free agent PG's point of view how attractive even is the role available in Minnesota Is it a role you're passing up equal money for elsewhere What's more attraction: A rotation spot on a mediocre team or out of the rotation on a contender I don't know.) For me if the caliber of player was"
X Link 2025-07-01T22:01Z 55.2K followers, 41.1K engagements
"The late-game issues stem from Ant's processing speed and willingness/ability to distribute when teams are paying him extra attention late in games. That coupled with Gobert's lack of offensive presence late when teams are willingly sending a second defender at Ant -- daring Gobert and Gobert alone to make a play on the short roll. The collision of those two things are the Wolves current late-game kryptonite. Only Miami had more clutch losses than the Wolves last regular season (though they were really good in the Lakers series). And those are only PG issues in the sense that Ant is the"
X Link 2025-07-01T22:19Z 55.2K followers, [---] engagements
"Today's show w/ @brittrobson - The Reid and Randle contracts compared to other FA bigs (1:00) - The point guard position+ Adding a cheap C or a cheap PG (17:00) - In-house NAW replacements+ Conley's role next season (25:00) - Beringer's upside and the time it might take to get there(42:00) - Continuity for the Wolves but not Denver Houston and Milwaukee (51:00) YouTube: Spotify: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/looking-over-the-wolves-offseason-and-around-the-nba/id1399177286i=1000715490107 https://open.spotify.com/episode/3fdr38agKbyfXWaZx4bu0Fsi=uHM8gEZ_QaCcttc1ljv_lw"
X Link 2025-07-02T21:09Z 55.2K followers, 16K engagements
"Yeah Zikarsky definitely can dunk without jumping"
X Link 2025-07-07T16:56Z 55.2K followers, 58.7K engagements
"is tweeting about Topic worth letting people know youre watching Utah summer league"
X Link 2025-07-07T23:36Z 55.2K followers, 21.8K engagements
"The Zikarsky two-way is now official. As of now though its pretty easy to make changes to your two-way spots the Wolves three two-way slots are looking like they will be given to - Rocco Zikarsky - Jesse Edwards - Tristen Newton Rocco Zikarsky will be on a two-way contract with the Wolves per source. Rocco Zikarsky will be on a two-way contract with the Wolves per source"
X Link 2025-07-09T19:08Z 55.2K followers, 37.7K engagements
"Jaylen Clark threw that lob to himself right in front of Finch lol"
X Link 2025-07-10T20:30Z 55.2K followers, 39.6K engagements
"Terrence Shannon Jr. -- too good for summer league"
X Link 2025-07-10T20:44Z 55.2K followers, 92.8K engagements
"54% of Rob Dillingham's made 3s last season were unassisted -- as in he created them himself off the dribble. Only five others players in the league last season had a higher percentage of their made 3s be unassisted Luka Doncic James Harden Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Trae Young Kevin Porter Jr. Here's part of our Dillingham segment after Game 1"
X Link 2025-07-12T23:43Z 55.3K followers, 20K engagements
"Seems we were more optimistic about Rob Dillingham's first Summer League game than others"
X Link 2025-07-12T23:59Z 55.3K followers, 22.2K engagements
"Little head nod from Rob Dillingham to John Wall when he checked into the game after seeing Wall sitting courtside"
X Link 2025-07-13T02:28Z 55.3K followers, 33.4K engagements
"Might be because the Wolves defense is on the side of the floor I'm sitting on -- but Terrence Shannon Jr.'s defense has really popped for me in the 1st half. Obviously been dominating on offense too. But that's kind of become expected from him"
X Link 2025-07-13T02:52Z 55.3K followers, 25K engagements
"Looking like a legit shooter too. Thats the skill development from last summer league to this one that opens up the height of the ceiling"
X Link 2025-07-15T22:35Z 55.3K followers, 26.8K engagements
"Rob Dillingham just had a great 3rd quarter -- his best of summer league. Wolves started Tristen Newton as a second point guard out there with Dillingham in the 2nd half and came back in the game because of that. Phoenix's summer league thing on defense is clearly excessive ball pressure -- go crazy fouling be damned. Newton is a vet got that's what Phoenix was doing so he was just patient and let them foul him if they wanted to. Dillingham was then on his possessions of initiation able to fight that ball pressure fire with his fire -- speed handle etc. But that takes a lot of energy -- so it"
X Link 2025-07-16T22:42Z 55.3K followers, 81.9K engagements
"@lbkparks Newton is four years older than Dillingham played four more years of college basketball and won two national championships. Sorry -- that's what i meant by more of a vet. i am aware they have been in the nba the same amount of time"
X Link 2025-07-16T22:56Z 55.3K followers, [----] engagements
"The 4th quarter was even better from Dillingham. A rough (and kind of boring) first half from the Wolves today became the Dillingham show in the 2nd half -- which was maybe the most encouraging thing from the Wolves all summer league. (Beringer's rim protection in Game [--] and Shannon's shooting have been two other big developments.) Rob Dillingham just had a great 3rd quarter -- his best of summer league. Wolves started Tristen Newton as a second point guard out there with Dillingham in the 2nd half and came back in the game because of that. Phoenix's summer league thing on defense is clearly"
X Link 2025-07-16T23:06Z 55.3K followers, 51.1K engagements
"Here's @brittrobson on Rob Dillingham's best game from Summer League -- a game with Terrence Shannon out of the lineup where Dillingham was freed from strict point guard-ing duties"
X Link 2025-07-17T21:24Z 55.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Just for the record back here in the real world -- Ant has literally made the absolute most money he could have thus far in his career and he becomes eligible to sign what will be the richest extension in NBA history next summer. - He was the No. [--] overall pick giving him the largest possible rookie scale contract of anyone in his class. *4 years $44M - He then signed a max contract extension off of his rookie deal. Max contracts after your rookie deal are typically for 25% of the cap -- but because Ant made All-NBA the year before his new deal he was able to get 30% of the cap. And he did"
X Link 2025-07-18T19:40Z 55.3K followers, 241.5K engagements
"There are [--] more championships to be won in the 2020s -- so on today's show we each split that 4-championship pie into championship equity pieces. This is how I split the pie. OKC: [---] Team 2: .7 Team 3: .5 Team 4: .4 Team 5: .3 Team 6: .3 Team 7: .2 Team 8: .2 Other: .2 Today's show w/ @JaceFrederick. - Ranking the league in order of who has the most championship equity for the rest of the 2020s -- next [--] 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 https://t.co/JoAFhGFMQY Today's show w/"
X Link 2025-07-28T17:50Z 55.4K followers, 22.5K engagements
"Before we hit August and the (theoretically) dead period @KyleTheige and I are going to do a mailbag episode on Thursday. Reply here with questions or DM/email if you have longer questions"
X Link 2025-07-28T19:08Z 55.4K followers, 39.9K engagements
"Haven't had the chance to do a pod since the Kendrick Perkins quote. If Anthony Edwards dont reach the NBA Finals hes going to request a trade Perkins said on ESPN. $45M aint top-of-the-top. Bradley Beals making $52M. Not as good of a soundbite but this is why that makes no sense"
X Link 2025-07-31T20:08Z 55.4K followers, 24K engagements
"All three of the Wolves two-way contracts (for now) are bigs. Gigantic rim-protection bigs: Jesse Edwards and Rocco Zikarsky who are both well over 7-feet without shoes. Undersized more of a tools-y big: Enrique Freeman who is [-----] without shoes"
X Link 2025-08-01T14:21Z 55.4K followers, [----] engagements
"We did NBA player comps for the Wolves [----] draft picks after a year in the league. Here was mine for Terrence Shannon Jr. -- made an (optimistic) cocktail"
X Link 2025-08-04T19:24Z 55.4K followers, [----] engagements
"The NBA just announced the four in-season tournament games the Wolves will play this season (in bold below). Here are the dates of games we know from the Wolves' schedule so far. 10/22: opening night opponent/location TBD 10/24: @ LAL 9pm (Prime) 10/27: v. DEN 830pm (Peacock) 11/7: v. UTA 7pm 11/14: v. SAC 7pm 11/21: @ PHX 8pm 11/26: @ OKC 630pm (ESPN) 12/25: @ DEN 930pm (ESPN/ABC) The rest of the schedule comes out tomorrow I believe"
X Link 2025-08-13T18:24Z 55.4K followers, 22.9K engagements
"The Timberwolves and Lynx just hired Matthew Caldwell -- the now-former CEO of the Florida Panthers who won the last two Stanley Cups and has become known as the dude on the cutting edge of business in the NHL. It's now. Tim Connelly Chris Finch Cheryl Reeve and Matthew Caldwell running things for the Wolves under the new Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore regime. "That's how you become a world class organization. Hire the best people compensate them well and then just get the fuck out of the way." -- @KyleTheige"
X Link 2025-08-28T20:11Z 55.5K followers, 29.4K engagements
"Must not have gotten to the part of the episode where I do a lengthy Julius Randle to Josh Jacobs player comp @DaneMooreNBA @KyleTheige It will be the two ex Knicks that are the real key to the next step. Surprise you guys dont spend more time on their expectations @DaneMooreNBA @KyleTheige It will be the two ex Knicks that are the real key to the next step. Surprise you guys dont spend more time on their expectations"
X Link 2025-08-28T20:24Z 55.4K followers, 12.8K engagements
"August NBA podcasting"
X Link 2025-08-28T20:26Z 55.4K followers, [----] engagements
"Every Wolves season seems to have a theme -- "The [--] Starters" "Run It Back w/ KAT and Rudy" "The Gobert Trade" "The Pat Bev Year" etc Here's my guess at the theme for this coming season"
X Link 2025-09-18T18:46Z 55.4K followers, 16K engagements
"Today's show w/ @JaceFrederick - 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) YouTube: Spotify: iTunes:"
X Link 2025-09-23T18:25Z 55.4K followers, 21.3K engagements
"The black tree jerseys are back"
X Link 2025-09-24T15:06Z 55.5K followers, 31.2K engagements
"In the 2023-24 season Anthony Edwards took 38% of his shots from midrange and only 30% of his shots from [--]. The 2024-25 season was Edwards' highest and most effective scoring season of his career in large part due to the fact that he shot only 28% of his shots from midrange and 45% of his shots from [--]. - The best Edwards has ever shot from midrange in a single season was 39% - Edwards made 40% of his 3s last season - For his career Edwards has made 36.7% of his midrange shots and 37.0% of his 3-point shots"
X Link 2025-09-26T21:45Z 55.5K followers, 11.7K engagements
"Joan Beringer says hes a fishing guy so he said his favorite thing about Minnesota is the lakes"
X Link 2025-09-29T18:00Z 55.5K followers, 35.1K engagements
"If the one thing Beringer definitely can't do defensively (right now) is guard the post -- and I strongly anticipate he won't be able to guard the post this season -- that's such a small issue in today's NBA. Ok so he can't play against SAC DEN CHI and PHI. Pretty sure that's gonna be OK"
X Link 2025-10-05T02:45Z 55.6K followers, 50.5K engagements
"A real superpower for the Wolves last season was having Naz Reid Donte DiVincenzo and Nickeil Alexander-Walker all come off the bench together. The Wolves outscored opponents by [---] points in the [---] minutes those three shared the floor last season. Many other 3-man Wolves lineups played more than [---] minutes together but none of those lineups approached being +180. Asked Finch at practice today about not only replacing NAW but how he might go about recreating another potent second-unit now without NAW"
X Link 2025-10-06T19:40Z 55.6K followers, 37.3K engagements
"Chris Finch explained today that the path to playing up to [--] guys a night -- up from [--] most nights last season -- is that the 9th and 10th players in the rotation might change night to night. "Whoever plays at [--] or [--] might be different every night amongst a small group of guys. So they gotta be ready they gotta stay sane and stay focused on what the main task is.""
X Link 2025-10-06T19:50Z 55.6K followers, 58.1K engagements
"Game completely shifted when Jaylen Clark checked in"
X Link 2025-10-08T01:10Z 55.6K followers, 27.5K engagements
"Excited have Jace back on the pod today to discuss Jaylen Clark and what he wrote about Clark here. If the Timberwolves are honest about wanting to restore their defensive dominance from two years ago Jaylen Clark has to be a major part of the equation Will he be https://t.co/m2lFMyOgDR If the Timberwolves are honest about wanting to restore their defensive dominance from two years ago Jaylen Clark has to be a major part of the equation Will he be https://t.co/m2lFMyOgDR"
X Link 2025-10-09T17:13Z 55.6K followers, 14.4K engagements
"This on Ant was also really really good https://www.twincities.com/2025/10/03/minnesota-timberwolves-anthony-edwards-wants-mvp-nba-championship-play-defense/ https://www.twincities.com/2025/10/03/minnesota-timberwolves-anthony-edwards-wants-mvp-nba-championship-play-defense/"
X Link 2025-10-09T17:15Z 55.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Feels like this will be how the Wolves' rotation will work to start the year. - Starting [--] Gobert Randle McDaniels Edwards Conley - The 6th and 7th starters Reid DiVincenzo - The end of the nightly rotation Shannon Dillingham - Out of the rotation Beringer Clark"
X Link 2025-10-10T00:53Z 55.6K followers, 55.1K engagements
"The first real inflection point of the season: Rob Dillingham or Jaylen Clark Why the decision between developing Dillingham vs. playing Clark will go a long way in defining this team's identity"
X Link 2025-10-10T20:47Z 55.6K followers, 13.6K engagements
"So just sign Lebron James @Flip_Saunders . It's so easy. Maybe even @kevinlove would stay. http://t.co/cL6CgGQfBb"
X Link 2014-06-24T18:33Z 50.5K followers, [--] engagements
"Deflections continue to lead to fast break points for the Wolves"
X Link 2018-01-11T01:27Z 50.6K followers, [--] engagements
".@JCrossover continues to be fun. #AllEyesNorth"
X Link 2018-01-11T01:48Z 50K followers, [--] engagements
"Jimmy Butler and Taj Gibson tribute video at United Center. Chicago does sports right. Damn"
X Link 2018-02-10T02:55Z 50.4K followers, [--] engagements
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