
The Dane Moore NBA Podcast
Dane Moore interviews experts from around the league on the state of the Minnesota Timberwolves and latest NBA news.
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Jul 1, 2025 • 1h 8min
The KAT Trade Setting Up This Offseason + What The Wolves Have Done/Might Do Next w/ Jace Frederick
On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer, Jace Frederick from the St. Paul Pioneer Press to discuss what the Wolves have done thus far this offseason and how the Karl-Anthony Towns trade a year ago afforded them the flexibility to put together this roster. Dane and Jace also discuss the departures of Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Luka Garza, along with the retention of Joe Ingles. Specific topics and timestamps below...- How the KAT allowed the Wolves to re-sign Reid and draft Beringer (1:00)- Alexander-Walker and Garza depart + How big of a need is backup PG? (18:00)- Wolves re-sign Ingles + The final roster spot (38:00)- Houston and Denver's moves strengthening the top of the West (48:00) If you'd like to support our partners...-- Contact Adrianna Lonick with Coldwell Banker Realty for a free consultation at: https://www.thedancingrealtor.com/ or call/text 715-304-9920-- 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/-- Want to advertise on the show? Reach out to DaneMooreProductions@gmail.com-- Support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- #BlueWireVideo

Jun 29, 2025 • 1h 25min
Naz Reid Re-Signs + The Wolves Draft + Breaking Julius Randle News w/ Kyle Theige
On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige to breakdown the new contract Naz Reid just signed with the Wolves. And then, about 60 minutes into the episode Dane and Kyle get the breaking Julis Randle news, and react to that in live time. Also some conversation about the Wolves trading back in the 2nd round and winding up with Rocco Zikarksy with the No. 45 pick. Specific topics and timestamps below...- 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) If you'd like to support our partners...-- Contact Adrianna Lonick with Coldwell Banker Realty for a free consultation at: https://www.thedancingrealtor.com/ or call/text 715-304-9920-- 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/-- Want to advertise on the show? Reach out to DaneMooreProductions@gmail.com-- Support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- #BlueWireVideo

Jun 26, 2025 • 1h 1min
Who is Joan Beringer + How Does He Fit On The Wolves? w/ Tyler Metcalf
On today's show, Dane is joined by draft expert, Tyler Metcalf from No Ceilings to discuss the Wolves' selection of Joan Beringer with the 17th overall pick. Tyler details Beringer's background and tools. Also some conversation about the rest of the Wolves' young core and what they might do with the No. 31 pick. Specific topics and timestamps below...- 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. 31 (48:00) If you'd like to support our partners...-- Contact Adrianna Lonick with Coldwell Banker Realty for a free consultation at: https://www.thedancingrealtor.com/ or call/text 715-304-9920-- 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/-- Want to advertise on the show? Reach out to DaneMooreProductions@gmail.com-- Support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- #BlueWireVideo

Jun 25, 2025 • 37min
Officially Owners, Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore Join The Show w/ Kyle Theige
On today's show, Dane and Kyle are joined by Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore. Rodriguez and Lore, who are now officially the owners of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx, reflect on the tumultuous, 4-year process to gain control of the franchise and discuss what is next now that they have control. Specific topics below...- 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 organization and what's next If you'd like to support our partners...-- Contact Adrianna Lonick with Coldwell Banker Realty for a free consultation at: https://www.thedancingrealtor.com/ or call/text 715-304-9920-- 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/-- Want to advertise on the show? Reach out to DaneMooreProductions@gmail.com-- Support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- #BlueWireVideo

Jun 23, 2025 • 1h 22min
The OKC-sized Mountain In The West + KD Traded + A Wolves Offseason Outlook w/ Britt Robson
On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson the morning after the Oklahoma City Thunder won the NBA championship. Dane and Britt begin the episode talking about The Finals and the now OKC-sized mountain in the Wolves way in the West. From there, conversation on the Durant-to-Houston (not Minneasota) trade. Then some conversation with Britt that outlines the offseason for the Wolves. Specific topics and timestamps below...- The OKC-sized mountain in the Wolves way in the West (1:00)- KD traded to Houston, not Minnesota (26:00)- The free agencies of Randle, Reid and Alexander-Walker (45:00)- How the Wolves might approach Wednesday night's draft (60:00) If you'd like to support our partners...-- Contact Adrianna Lonick with Coldwell Banker Realty for a free consultation at: https://www.thedancingrealtor.com/ or call/text 715-304-9920-- 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/-- Want to advertise on the show? Reach out to DaneMooreProductions@gmail.com-- Support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- #BlueWireVideo

Jun 20, 2025 • 1h 28min
Revisiting The Gobert Trade + Latest KD Noise + The Wolves Place In The West w/ Kyle Theige
On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige for another offseason-centric episode. Dane and Kyle start the episode by revisiting what the Wolves gave up in the Rudy Gobert trade, now three years ago. After that, some more Kevin Durant trade package conversation. Then, the third segment is a discussion of how many teams in the West would trade places with the Wolves. Plus some Finals and Wolves ownership thoughts mixed in. Specific topics and timestamps below...- 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) If you'd like to support our partners...-- Check out SKIMS men's underwear at https://skims.com-- Save 20% on your entire order from PXG by going to https://PXG.com/danemoore-- Contact Adrianna Lonick with Coldwell Banker Realty for a free consultation at: https://www.thedancingrealtor.com/ or call/text 715-304-9920-- 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/-- Want to advertise on the show? Reach out to DaneMooreProductions@gmail.com-- Support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- #BlueWireVideo

Jun 17, 2025 • 1h 25min
Ranking The Wolves Trade Assets w/ Jace Frederick
On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Jace Frederick from the St. Paul Pioneer Press to rank the Wolves trade assets. Dane and Jace go through the roster player by player to discuss and rank each player's trade value on the contract they are currently on. Along the way, Dane and Jace discuss these trade values in the context of a potential Kevin Durant trade. No specific topics and timestamps today because the entire episode is just moving through the rankings. Episode begins with a little conversation of Game 5 of the NBA Finals. If you'd like to support our partners...-- Check out SKIMS men's underwear at https://skims.com-- Save 20% on your entire order from PXG by going to https://PXG.com/danemoore-- Contact Adrianna Lonick with Coldwell Banker Realty for a free consultation at: https://www.thedancingrealtor.com/ or call/text 715-304-9920-- 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/-- Want to advertise on the show? Reach out to DaneMooreProductions@gmail.com-- Support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- #BlueWireVideo

Jun 13, 2025 • 1h 17min
Wolves NBA Draft Preview w/ Tyler Metcalf from No Ceilings
On today's show, Dane is joined by NBA Draft expert Tyler Metcalf from No Ceilings to get into what the Wolves draft options might be looking like. Dane and Tyler discuss how the Wolves might approach having two picks in this draft and go through many options that could be there 17th overall or 31st. Specific topics and timestamps below...- How the Wolves might approach having both the No. 17 and No. 31 picks (5:00)- Wolves-y options with pick No. 17: Bigs (21:00); Wings (30:00); Guards (43:00)- Rob Dillingham's rookie season + Where would Dillingham go in this draft? (51:00) - Intriguing options at No. 31 + Do they fit the Wolves? (59:00) If you'd like to support our partners...-- Purchase the No Ceilings draft guide here: https://noceilingsnba.bigcartel.com/product/2025-nba-draf-guide-- This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try athttps://betterhelp.com/DANEMOORE and receive 10% off your first month-- Grab The Chairman Pro for 15% with code "DANEMOORE" at https://manscaped.com-- Save $15 on Storyworth's Father's Day sale by going to https://storyworth.com/DANEMOOORE-- Save 20% on your entire order from PXG by going to https://PXG.com/danemoore-- Contact Adrianna Lonick with Coldwell Banker Realty for a free consultation at: https://www.thedancingrealtor.com/ or call/text 715-304-9920-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/-- Follow Falling Knife on Instagram for weekly schedule updates: https://www.instagram.com/fallingknifebc/-- Try out our new sponsor WtrMln Wtr at Whole Foods or Target: https://drinkwtrmln.com/ -- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/-- Want to advertise on the show? Reach out to DaneMooreProductions@gmail.com-- Support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- #BlueWireVideo

Jun 9, 2025 • 1h 28min
How A Kevin Durant Trade Could Work + Looking At The Wolves Cap Sheet w/ Kyle Theige
On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige to discuss the logistics of a Kevin Durant to the Wolves trade. Dane and Kyle start the episode by laying out the Wolves current financial situation -- highlighting the free agencies of Randle, Reid and Alexander-Walker, and discussing the market factors that may open a window for all three players to stay in Minnesota while staying under the second apron. After establishing that, Dane and Kyle get into what the logistics of a Kevin Durant trade would be in a world where they simply could not afford to retain their current free agents. Specific topics and timestamps below...- 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) If you'd like to support our partners...-- -- This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try athttps://betterhelp.com/DANEMOORE and receive 10% off your first month-- Grab The Chairman Pro for 15% with code "DANEMOORE" at https://manscaped.com-- Save $15 on Storyworth's Father's Day sale by going to https://storyworth.com/DANEMOOORE-- Save 20% on your entire order from PXG by going to https://PXG.com/danemoore-- Contact Adrianna Lonick with Coldwell Banker Realty for a free consultation at: https://www.thedancingrealtor.com/ or call/text 715-304-9920-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/-- Follow Falling Knife on Instagram for weekly schedule updates: https://www.instagram.com/fallingknifebc/-- Try out our new sponsor WtrMln Wtr at Whole Foods or Target: https://drinkwtrmln.com/ -- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/-- Want to advertise on the show? Reach out to DaneMooreProductions@gmail.com-- Support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- #BlueWireVideo

Jun 3, 2025 • 1h 18min
Takeaways From Tim Connelly's Exit Interview w/ Chris Hine
On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer and author of "Ant -- The Incredible Journey of NBA Rising Star Anthony Edwards" to discuss Tim Connelly's exit interview on Monday afternoon, that detailed Connelly's view on this past season and what might be to come in the offseason. Specific topics and timestamps below...- Connelly on his future in Minnesota (2:00)- Connelly on the restrictions of 2nd apron life (8:00)- Connelly on putting a team around Ant (21:00)- Connelly on how the Wolves might use picks 17 + 31 in June's Draft (32:00)- Connelly on navigating the free agencies of Reid, Randle and Alexander-Walker (45:00)- Connelly on Finch's coaching job this season (57:00)- Some NBA Finals Thoughts (1:07:00) If you'd like to support our partners...-- But Chris Hine's book on "Ant" here: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/ant-chris-hine?variant=43429930696738-- Download Cash App today: https://cash.app/?utm_source=episodic&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=episodic_podscale_danemoore_2025&shortlink=wun0wvl1&c=Episodic_Podscale_DaneMoore_2025&pid=Episodic-to-App&af_xp=custom&source_caller=ui#CashAppPod-- Grab The Chairman Pro for 15% with code "DANEMOORE" at https://manscaped.com-- Save $15 on Storyworth's Father's Day sale by going to https://storyworth.com/DANEMOOORE-- Save 20% on your entire order from PXG by going to https://PXG.com/danemoore-- Contact Adrianna Lonick with Coldwell Banker Realty for a free consultation at: https://www.thedancingrealtor.com/ or call/text 715-304-9920-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/-- Follow Falling Knife on Instagram for weekly schedule updates: https://www.instagram.com/fallingknifebc/-- Try out our new sponsor WtrMln Wtr at Whole Foods or Target: https://drinkwtrmln.com/ -- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/-- Want to advertise on the show? Reach out to DaneMooreProductions@gmail.com-- Support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- #BlueWireVideo