Assessing a Basketball Team's Playoff Potential

As the NBA season heads into All-Star break, Ryen has his eye on the top teams in the West in Tales From the Couch (00:40). Jon Krawczynski, who covers the Minnesota Timberwolves for The Athletic, joins him to discuss how the Wolves have made a major leap this season, Anthony Edward’s leadership, and Rudy Gobert finally fitting in with the team (28:02). Plus, Life Advice! One guy was chastised for not tipping properly (56:06).

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Host: Ryen Russillo

Guest: Jon Krawczynski

Producers: Cliff Augustin, Steve Ceruti, and Kyle Crichton

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