The Dane Moore NBA Podcast The Wolves Snap Their Losing Streak w/ Chris Hine
Jan 27, 2026
Chris Hine, Star Tribune Timberwolves reporter, gives beat-level perspective on Minnesota. They discuss whether the recent win truly stops the skid. Short-term fixes like Naz Reid and Bones Hyland’s bench impact come up. Injuries to Anthony Edwards and Terrence Shannon’s return are questioned. Playoff seeding, roster depth, and trade-deadline dynamics are debated.
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One Win Doesn't Cure The Funk
- The Wolves often need a single win to stop negative momentum but that win alone rarely fixes deeper issues.
- Chris Hine says a complete, consistent effort is required before declaring the team 'out of the funk'.
Naz And Bones Move The Needle — Not Solve It
- Bones Hyland and Naz Reid can meaningfully close the bench gap but they don't fully solve it alone.
- Hine frames Bones as a likely seventh man whose role expands when Anthony Edwards is out.
Don't Bank On Shannon To Fix The Bench
- Consider adding a bench piece before the trade deadline because Terrence Shannon's return is uncertain.
- Chris Hine recommends treating any Shannon comeback as upside but not a replacement for a deadline move.