

The Dane Moore NBA Podcast
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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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Oct 22, 2026 • 1h 8min
Themes From The Wolves' Opening Night Win In Miami w/ Kyle Theige
Kyle Theige, a basketball analyst and Timberwolves commentator, joins the discussion after Minnesota’s emphatic opening-night win in Miami. They explore Anthony Edwards’ fiery 45-point explosion, LaMelo Ball’s impact on three-point volume, and the logic behind staggering the stars. They also examine Jonathan Kuminga’s defense on Giannis, bench depth concerns, Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s rim pressure, and Jaden McDaniels’ $40 million extension.

Oct 20, 2026 • 1h 16min
What We're Looking For In The Wolves Opener w/ Jake Paynting
Jake Paynting, an Australian basketball analyst and creator of Howls and Growls, joins a deep dive into Minnesota’s season opener. They explore pick-and-roll possibilities, rotation combinations, life with and without Rudy Gobert, replacing Donte DiVincenzo’s hustle, solving Miami’s zone defense, Terrence Shannon Jr.’s development, and how aggressively LaMelo Ball should score.

Oct 19, 2026 • 1h 22min
Best Case + Worst Case For Each Wolves Player This Season w/ Jace Frederick
Jace Frederick, a Minnesota Timberwolves reporter for the St. Paul Pioneer Press, joins a player-by-player tour through the team’s best and worst possibilities. They explore Anthony Edwards’ MVP ceiling, LaMelo Ball’s playmaking, Rudy Gobert’s fit, breakout paths for Jaden McDaniels and Jonathan Kuminga, the bench’s identity, Joan Beringer’s development, and Minnesota’s championship outlook.

Oct 18, 2026 • 1h 15min
Wolves Fest Live Show w/ Britt Robson
Britt Robson, a veteran Timberwolves writer and NBA analyst, joins a lively discussion about Minnesota’s radically reshaped roster. They explore LaMelo Ball unlocking Anthony Edwards, Jaden McDaniels’ scoring leap, the push for an elite offense, defensive award possibilities, uncertain bench roles, playoff readiness, arena plans, and which NBA contenders could disappoint. жив

Oct 16, 2026 • 1h 19min
Wolves Bold Predictions w/ Kyle Theige
Kyle Theige, a Timberwolves analyst and basketball podcaster, joins a lively forecast of Minnesota’s future. They debate Anthony Edwards becoming a midrange force, Edwards and LaMelo Ball launching a three-point barrage, Rudy Gobert’s finest Wolves season, and Jaden McDaniels’ scoring breakout. They also tackle a slower offensive style, a late-season winning streak, Dante DiVincenzo’s return, bold win totals, and surprising Western Conference standings.

Oct 13, 2026 • 1h 23min
Wolves Preseason Storylines w/ Kyle Theige
Kyle Theige, a Minnesota Timberwolves analyst and basketball commentator, joins the conversation on the team’s preseason buzz. They explore Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball’s electric chemistry, a bench searching for its identity, and Jaden McDaniels’ emerging offensive leap. They also weigh the Wolves’ changing mood, Yohan’s potential, and broader questions facing Minnesota.

Oct 12, 2026 • 1h 2min
X-Factors For The Wolves This Season w/ Jace Frederick
Jace Frederick, a Minnesota Timberwolves beat writer for the St. Paul Pioneer Press, joins a lively look at the team’s biggest swing factors. They discuss Anthony Edwards’ defensive impact, Ayo Dosunmu’s new contract, Rudy Gobert’s health, Jonathan Kuminga’s three-point shot, Donte DiVincenzo’s recovery, and LaMelo Ball’s rebounding.

Oct 9, 2026 • 1h 11min
Looking At The Wolves' Starting 5 and Bench Unit w/ Britt Robson
Britt Robson, a MinnPost writer and Timberwolves analyst, joins the discussion on Minnesota’s revamped rotation. They examine the starting five’s chemistry, LaMelo Ball’s defensive spark, Rudy Gobert’s readiness, Anthony Edwards’ off-ball freedom, and Jonathan Kuminga’s fit. They also debate the Wolves’ three-point ceiling, bench defense, ball-handling depth, and whether Ant and LaMelo should be staggered.

Oct 6, 2026 • 1h 17min
Wolves Season Preview + Preseason Opener Takeaways w/ Rob Mahoney
Rob Mahoney, a Ringer NBA writer and analyst, joins the Timberwolves season conversation. They examine the preseason opener’s fluid offense, LaMelo Ball and Jonathan Kuminga’s impact, and Anthony Edwards’ MVP path. Cody Williams emerges as a potential X-factor, while Kuminga’s shooting, frontcourt depth, health, chemistry, and a possible 50-win season shape Minnesota’s outlook.

Oct 2, 2026 • 1h 11min
Week 1 Of Wolves Training Camp w/ Jace Frederick
Jace Frederick, a St. Paul Pioneer Press Wolves beat writer, joins the conversation on Minnesota’s revamped roster and training camp mysteries. They explore whether the Wolves can blend a faster attack with more pick-and-roll, what preseason lineups and roles may reveal, Jonathan Kuminga’s adjustment, spacing concerns, and the NBA’s narrowly defined flopping crackdown.


