

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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Jul 28, 2025 • 1h 19min
What Are The Odds The Wolves Win A Championship In The 2020s? w/ Jace Frederick
On today's show, Dane is joined by Jace Frederick from the St. Paul Pioneer Press to rank the teams with the most championship equity for the rest of the 2020s. With four more championships left in this decade, Dane and Jace discuss how that pie will be split up -- and how much of the pie the Wolves have. Also, at the end of the episode, Jace discusses his Q+A with Mike Conley from last week. Specific topics and timestamps below...- Ranking the league in order of who has the most championship equity over the next 4 seasons (5:00)- Where the Wolves rank and their odds of winning a championship in the 2020s (37:00)- Jace's Q+A with Mike Conley + Ant's summer work (1:04:00) 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

Jul 17, 2025 • 1h 35min
Wolves Summer League Takeaways w/ Britt Robson
On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson from MinnPost to give his takeaways from the Wolves' Summer League roster and applying those thoughts to next season's Wolves theme. Now four games into the Summer League, Dane and Britt roll through the play of the main characters on the Wolves Summer League squad -- focusing on Rob Dillingham, Terrence Shannon Jr. and Joan Beringer. Specific topics and timestamps below...- Rob Dillingham as point vs. combo guard + His big game against Phoenix (1:00)- Weighing Terrence Shannon's impressive Summer League play against his age (23:00)- Jaylen Clark's play + The 8th, 9th and 10th man roles next season (33:00)- Joan Beringer as the Wolves' 4th big next season? (58:00)- Buying or selling Leonard Miller stock? (1:08:00)- The two-way guys: Zikarsky and Edwards, plus Newton and Bailey thoughts (1:15:00)- The ceiling of this team still being tied to Ant's next leap (1:23:00) 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

Jul 13, 2025 • 1h 9min
Summer League Game 2 + The ARod-Lore Presser w/ Kyle Theige
On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige in Las Vegas to discuss the Wolves second game of Summer League and what stood out from the Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez press conference on Friday. A lot of focus on Shannon and Dillingham in this episode. Specific topics and timestamps below...- Ant and Naz courtside for the Wolves game (1:00)- Terrence Shannon Jr. showing out in Vegas (5:00)- How has Dillingham's play in SL impacted our thoughts on his role next season? (19:00)- Beringer's second and quieter Game 2 (32:00)- What stood out from the ARod-Lore Intro Presser (44:00) 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

Jul 10, 2025 • 59min
Immediate Reactions To The Wolves Summer League Opener w/ Kyle Theige
On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige in Las Vegas to give immediate reactions to the Wolves Summer League opener. Dane and Kyle move through the main pieces on the roster, player-by-player, discussing how they played in the Summer League opener and what their role might be on the main squad next season. Specific timestamps by player below...- Joan Beringer (2:00)- Terrence Shannon Jr. (11:00)- Rob Dillingham (19:00)- Leonard Miller (32:00)- Jaylen Clark (42:00) 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

Jul 2, 2025 • 1h 17min
Looking Over The Wolves Offseason and Around The NBA w/ Britt Robson
On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson from MinnPost to look over the Wolves offseason, from the draft to the Reid and Randle re-signings to the departure of Alexander-Walker. Dane and Britt take a holistic look at the offseason, noting potential pratfalls and opportunities within the roster as currently constructed. Specific topics and timestamps below...- The Reid and Randle contracts compared to other FA bigs (1:00)- The point guard position + Adding a cheap C or a cheap PG (17:00)- In-house NAW replacements + Conley's role next season (25:00)- Beringer's upside and the time it might take to get there (42:00)- Continuity for the Wolves, but not Denver, Houston and Milwaukee (51:00) 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

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