The Dane Moore NBA Podcast Treasure Island Live Show w/ Kyle Theige + Crunch Wears No Pants
Jan 18, 2026
Kyle Theige, a basketball analyst known for his insights on the Timberwolves, joins local fan podcasters Jordan, Nate, and Brandon, collectively known as Crunch Wears No Pants. They dive into the Wolves' recent struggles, particularly the loss to the Rockets without Anthony Edwards. Highlights include a ranking of potential playoff matchups, a celebration of Anthony Edwards' clutch growth, and a nostalgic recounting of Kevin Garnett's impactful return. The crew shares their top moments of the season, focusing on team chemistry and bright prospects ahead.
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Julius Scales Up Without Anthony
- Julius Randle reliably elevates his scoring and efficiency when Anthony Edwards is out of the lineup.
- But the Wolves still need Edwards as the closer in tight fourth-quarter moments.
Edwards Is The Team's Closer
- The Wolves struggle in late-game execution without a true closer and depend on Anthony Edwards' elite clutch play.
- Games can flip from controlled to chaotic in the final minutes if Edwards isn't available.
Lineup Flexibility Eases Backup-Center Need
- Yohan Wenyen Barron J and Nas Reid provide lineup flexibility that reduces the urgency to trade for a backup center.
- Reid sliding to the three creates spacing and lets Baron J give serviceable minutes behind Rudy Gobert.