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Dane Moore interviews experts from around the league on the state of the Minnesota Timberwolves and latest NBA news.
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Dec 3, 2025 • 51min
A Funky Win In New Orleans + Where The Wolves Rank 21 Games In w/ Chris Hine
On today's show, Dane is joined in New Orleans by Wolves beat writer Chris Hine from the Star Tribune immediately following the Wolves' overtime win over the Pelicans. Chris and Dane detail the vibe in the locker room after the game, while also discussing Ant's 44 points and what drove the win/avoided the loss on the floor. Specific topics and timestamps below...- The vibe in the Wolves locker room after the game + The team's up and down energy during the game (1:00)- Ant scoring 44 through double teams while playing the entire 2nd half (17:00)- Where the Wolves rank 1/4th of the way through the season (35:00) If you'd like to support our partners...-- Want to advertise on the show this season? Reach out to DaneMooreProductions@gmail.com-- Save $10 or more on Storyworth Memoirs when you go to https://storyworth.com/danemoore-- Our listeners get the Harry’s Plus Trial Set for only $10 at https://www.Harrys.com/danemoore #Harryspod #ad-- Learn more about watch parties at Treasure Island Resort and Casino by heading to https://TICasino.com-- This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/DANEMOORE and get on your way to being your best self.-- Get 50% off your first box of Factor by using code "danemoore50off" at https://factor.com/danemoore50off-- Shop SKIMS Men's at https://www.skims.com-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/-- Follow Falling Knife on Instagram for weekly schedule updates: https://www.instagram.com/fallingknifebc/ -- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/-- Support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- #BlueWireVideo Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 1, 2025 • 1h 21min
Themes From The Wolves Thanksgiving Week w/ Jace Frederick
On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Jace Frederick from the Pioneer Press to go over some themes of the Wolves three Thanksgiving Week games against Oklahoma City, Boston and San Antonio. Dane and Jace look for and combine themes that showed up in those three games. Specific topics and timestamps below...- Ant's week against OKC, Boston and San Antonio (4:00)- What went wrong against OKC late? (16:00)- Going small (no Rudy) against San Antonio for the win (33:00)- The volatility in the production from Shannon/Dillingham/Clark (51:00)- Randle's very different games against OKC and Sam Antonio (1:02:00) If you'd like to support our partners...-- Want to advertise on the show this season? Reach out to DaneMooreProductions@gmail.com-- Save $10 or more on Storyworth Memoirs when you go to https://storyworth.com/danemoore-- Our listeners get the Harry’s Plus Trial Set for only $10 at https://www.Harrys.com/danemoore #Harryspod #ad-- Learn more about watch parties at Treasure Island Resort and Casino by heading to https://TICasino.com-- This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/DANEMOORE and get on your way to being your best self.-- Get 50% off your first box of Factor by using code "danemoore50off" at https://factor.com/danemoore50off-- Shop SKIMS Men's at https://www.skims.com-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/-- Follow Falling Knife on Instagram for weekly schedule updates: https://www.instagram.com/fallingknifebc/ -- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/-- Support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- #BlueWireVideo Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 25, 2025 • 1h 22min
Another Wolves Meltdown, This Time In Sacramento w/ Kyle Theige
On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige to discuss the Wolves fumbling another game late, this time in Sacramento. Dane and Kyle spend the majority of the episode highlighting where things went awry for the Wolves on Monday night. Also some discussion about the return of Terrence Shannong Jr., and the ripple effect that had on the rotation. Then the final segment looks forward to a brief preview of the Wolves upcoming matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Specific topics and timestamps below...- Walking through the details from another late-game meltdown (3:00)- This team not seeming to have the winning-time gene (24:00)- Shannon returns from his injury + the ripple effects to the rotation (44:00)- A quick preview of Wednesday night's matchup against OKC (1:04:00) If you'd like to support our partners...-- Want to advertise on the show this season? Reach out to DaneMooreProductions@gmail.com-- This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/DANEMOORE and get on your way to being your best self.-- Save $10 or more on Storyworth Memoirs when you go to https://storyworth.com/danemoore-- Learn more about watch parties at Treasure Island Resort and Casino by heading to https://TICasino.com-- Get 50% off your first box of Factor by using code "danemoore50off" at https://factor.com/danemoore50off-- Shop SKIMS Men's at https://www.skims.com-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/-- Follow Falling Knife on Instagram for weekly schedule updates: https://www.instagram.com/fallingknifebc/ -- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/-- Support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- #BlueWireVideo Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 24, 2025 • 1h 15min
Going Through The Wolves' Meltdown In Phoenix w/ Jace Frederick
On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Jace Frederick from the St. Paul Pioneer Press to discuss the Wolves' loss in Phoenix on Friday night that included letting go of an 8-point lead with 50 seconds to go. Dane and Jace work through that last minute of the game, and then move backwards through the game -- to some really encouraging play in the first 47 minutes of the game. Specific topics and timestamps below...- Going over what happened up by 8 with 50 seconds to go (4:00)- Extremely encouraging play from Edwards and Randle prior to the final minute (28:00)- Booker gets shut down, credit McDaniels and Gobert (55:00)- Looking ahead to Sacramento and at the injuries piling up in Denver (1:01:00) If you'd like to support our partners...-- Want to advertise on the show this season? Reach out to DaneMooreProductions@gmail.com-- This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/DANEMOORE and get on your way to being your best self.-- Save $10 or more on Storyworth Memoirs when you go to https://storyworth.com/danemoore-- Learn more about watch parties at Treasure Island Resort and Casino by heading to https://TICasino.com-- Get 50% off your first box of Factor by using code "danemoore50off" at https://factor.com/danemoore50off-- Shop SKIMS Men's at https://www.skims.com-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/-- Follow Falling Knife on Instagram for weekly schedule updates: https://www.instagram.com/fallingknifebc/ -- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/-- Support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- #BlueWireVideo Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 21, 2025 • 1h 18min
Where Is Ant In The MVP Conversation Currently? w/ Kyle Theige
On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige to discuss where Anthony Edwards finds himself in the MVP conversation a month into the season. Dane and Kyle also discuss Naz Reid and the Wolves benefiting from playing faster this season. Also some conversation about where Rob Dillingham's position in the Wolves' rotation and the Wolves' funky schedule thus far. Specific topics and timestamps below...- Where is Anthony Edwards in the MVP conversation currently? (3:00)- Naz Reid's leap of late + The playing with more pace this season (26:00)- What will Rob Dillingham's role be when TJ Shannon returns? (39:00)- Kyle's thoughts on the Wolves funky schedule thus far (56:00) If you'd like to support our partners...-- Want to advertise on the show this season? Reach out to DaneMooreProductions@gmail.com-- This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/DANEMOORE and get on your way to being your best self.-- Save $10 or more on Storyworth Memoirs when you go to https://storyworth.com/danemoore-- Learn more about watch parties at Treasure Island Resort and Casino by heading to https://TICasino.com-- Get 50% off your first box of Factor by using code "danemoore50off" at https://factor.com/danemoore50off-- Shop SKIMS Men's at https://www.skims.com-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/-- Follow Falling Knife on Instagram for weekly schedule updates: https://www.instagram.com/fallingknifebc/ -- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/-- Support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- #BlueWireVideo Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 20, 2025 • 1h 28min
The Wolves 15 Games Into The Season w/ Britt Robson
On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson from MinnPost to discuss the latest around this Wolves team, now 15 games into the season. The episode begins by discussing the Wolves win-loss record against teams with winning record vs. losing records, and then from there gets player-specific -- with segments on Julius Randle, Anthony Edwards, Naz Reid, Donte DiVincenzo and Jaylen Clark. Specific topics and timestamps below...- The Wolves being 10-0 against teams with losing records and 0-5 against teams with winning records (3:00)- Julius Randle's career-low turnover rate + The upcoming matchup against OKC (20:00)- A conversation about what might get Ant back on track (32:00)- Naz Reid's huge homestand (45:00)- Donte DiVincenzo's consistency and wild card potential (55:00)- The fun of watching Jaylen Clark night to night (1:15:00) If you'd like to support our partners...-- Want to advertise on the show this season? Reach out to DaneMooreProductions@gmail.com-- This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/DANEMOORE and get on your way to being your best self.-- Save $10 or more on Storyworth Memoirs when you go to https://storyworth.com/danemoore-- Learn more about watch parties at Treasure Island Resort and Casino by heading to https://TICasino.com-- Get 50% off your first box of Factor by using code "danemoore50off" at https://factor.com/danemoore50off-- Shop SKIMS Men's at https://www.skims.com-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/-- Follow Falling Knife on Instagram for weekly schedule updates: https://www.instagram.com/fallingknifebc/ -- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/-- Support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- #BlueWireVideo Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 19, 2025 • 59min
Jaylen Clark + The PG Position + Where The Wolves Rank In The West w/ Jace Frederick
On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Jace Frederick from the St. Paul Pioneer Press to discuss a few different topics, including Jaylen Clark the point guard position and where the Wolves rank in the West. Specific topics and timestamps below...- Jaylen Clark elevating the defense, like Gobert does (3:00)- What does the Wolves PG position need? (22:00)- Where the Wolves currently fit in the West hierarchy (48:00) If you'd like to support our partners...-- Want to advertise on the show this season? Reach out to DaneMooreProductions@gmail.com-- This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/DANEMOORE and get on your way to being your best self.-- Save $10 or more on Storyworth Memoirs when you go to https://storyworth.com/danemoore-- Learn more about watch parties at Treasure Island Resort and Casino by heading to https://TICasino.com-- Get 50% off your first box of Factor by using code "danemoore50off" at https://factor.com/danemoore50off-- Shop SKIMS Men's at https://www.skims.com-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/-- Follow Falling Knife on Instagram for weekly schedule updates: https://www.instagram.com/fallingknifebc/ -- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/-- Support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- #BlueWireVideo Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 18, 2025 • 1h 2min
Themes From The Last Week + The Wolves Win Over The Mavs w/ Chris Hine
On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Chris Hine from The Star Tribune for some immediate reactions to the Wolves win over Dallas on Monday night and to discuss some themes that have emerged over this Wolves week-long homestand. Specific topics and timestamps below...- Naz Reid appearing to be back (1:00)- Jaylen Clark, playin like a maniac + What Clark's nest contract might look like (13:00)- Anthony Edwards' shooting slumps over the last week (24:00)- Jaden McDaniels continuing to hit 3s, now leading the league in 3P% (34:00)- Rudy Gobert having very different stat lines night to night, and what might be behind that (45:00) If you'd like to support our partners...-- Want to advertise on the show this season? Reach out to DaneMooreProductions@gmail.com-- This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/DANEMOORE and get on your way to being your best self.-- Save $10 or more on Storyworth Memoirs when you go to https://storyworth.com/danemoore-- Learn more about watch parties at Treasure Island Resort and Casino by heading to https://TICasino.com-- Get 50% off your first box of Factor by using code "danemoore50off" at https://factor.com/danemoore50off-- Shop SKIMS Men's at https://www.skims.com-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/-- Follow Falling Knife on Instagram for weekly schedule updates: https://www.instagram.com/fallingknifebc/ -- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 17, 2025 • 1h 11min
Timberwolves GM Matt Lloyd Joins The Show
On today's show, Dane and Kyle are joined by Matt Lloyd, the general manager of the Minnesota Timberwolves, for a wide-ranging conversation. The conversation begins by discussing Matt's his unique route into working in professional sports and where he met Tim Connelly along the way. From there, it's a conversation about the players currently on this Wolves roster -- specifically about how he scouted all of these players dating back to when they were in high school. And then some fun rapid fire questions at the end. If you'd like to support our partners...-- Want to advertise on the show this season? Reach out to DaneMooreProductions@gmail.com-- This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/DANEMOORE and get on your way to being your best self.-- Save $10 or more on Storyworth Memoirs when you go to https://storyworth.com/danemoore-- Learn more about watch parties at Treasure Island Resort and Casino by heading to https://TICasino.com-- Get 50% off your first box of Factor by using code "danemoore50off" at https://factor.com/danemoore50off-- Shop SKIMS Men's at https://www.skims.com-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/-- Follow Falling Knife on Instagram for weekly schedule updates: https://www.instagram.com/fallingknifebc/ -- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/-- Support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- #BlueWireVideo Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 16, 2025 • 1h 6min
The Wolves Weekend Against Denver and Sacramento w/ Kyle Theige
On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige immediately following the Wolves loss to the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night. Dane and Kyle focus on the Denver game, but also get into the Wolves' NBA Cup game on Saturday against Sacramento as well. Specific topics and timestamps below...- The Wolves struggling against team with winning records thus far this season (1:00)- Digging into the Denver matchup + Naz Reid potentially turning a corner with his best game of the season (6:00)- Needing Randle's elite offense and needing more from him defensively (20:00)- Ant's first real rough game of the season (33:00)- Does this team still need a PG? (40:00)- The win against Sacramento + The Wolves being positioned well for The Cup (52:00) If you'd like to support our partners...-- Want to advertise on the show this season? Reach out to DaneMooreProductions@gmail.com-- This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/DANEMOORE and get on your way to being your best self.-- Save $10 or more on Storyworth Memoirs when you go to https://storyworth.com/danemoore-- Learn more about watch parties at Treasure Island Resort and Casino by heading to https://TICasino.com-- Get 50% off your first box of Factor by using code "danemoore50off" at https://factor.com/danemoore50off-- Shop SKIMS Men's at https://www.skims.com-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/-- Follow Falling Knife on Instagram for weekly schedule updates: https://www.instagram.com/fallingknifebc/ -- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/-- Support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- #BlueWireVideo Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


