The Dane Moore NBA Podcast

On today's show, Dane and is joined by Wolves beat writer Chris Hine from The Star Tribune. In this episode, Dane and Chris discuss what they have gathered the Wolves are prioritizing in training camp this season. A lot of soundbites in this episode, to give the listener perspective on what the Wolves' coaches and players are saying they are prioritizing for this season. Specific topics and timestamps below...- Improving the defense, in the non-Rudy minutes and without NAW (5:00)- Empowering Dillingham and the point guard position (25:00)- Getting out in transition on offense (42:00)- Things we'd like to see them prioritize: DDV in Year 2 + A more optimized Gobert on offense (49:00) If you'd like to support our partners...-- Want to advertise on the show this season? Reach out to DaneMooreProductions@gmail.com-- 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 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/-- 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.

On today's show, Dane and Kyle are joined by Britt Robson from MinnPost to discuss their biggest takeaways from the first day of Wolves training camp. Specific topics and timestamps below...- The importance of the non-Rudy defense + Conley needing the ball in his hands (2:00)- Ways the offense can take a step forward this season (23:00)- Jaylen Clark intrigue (35:00)- The drama in the Dillingham discourse (46:00) If you'd like to support our partners...-- Want to advertise on the show this season? Reach out to DaneMooreProductions@gmail.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 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/-- 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.

On today's show, Dane and Kyle are joined by Wolves radio play-by-play broadcaster, Alan Horton. Alan details his career in sports media, and discusses the move to TV this season alongside Jim Petersen. Specific topics and timestamps below...- Alan Horton on his background in broadcasting and the move to TV with Jim Petersen this season (7:00)- What preparing for a broadcast looks like (20:00)- Working with Jim Petersen + How broadcasts will work this season (31:00)- Intriguing Wolves training camp storylines (45:00)  If you'd like to support our partners...-- Want to advertise on the show this season? Reach out to DaneMooreProductions@gmail.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 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/-- 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.

On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige to give some immediate takeaways from Wolves Media Day 2025. Dane and Kyle were at Media Day for interviews with Tim Connelly, Chris Finch and the entire Wolves roster, and they try and hit on the most interesting things that were discussed. Specific topics and timestamps below...- How they all talked about the value of continuity (2:00)- Ant seeming like a vet, and with a healthy sense of urgency (11:00)- Roles seeming defined for the most part, and players understanding what their roles are (23:00)- The vision for the point guard position coming into focus (32:00)- How DiVincenzo stands to benefit in Year 2 (50:00)- Beringer getting a lot buzz (59:00) If you'd like to support our partners...-- Want to advertise on the show this season? Reach out to DaneMooreProductions@gmail.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 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/-- 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.

On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige to discuss the perception of the Wolves outside of Minnesota. To do that, Dane and Kyle highlight some betting odds and daily fantasy numbers that suggest the Wolves, and their players, are set for a season of regression. Specific topics and timestamps below...- What is the general NBA fan and betting market's perception of the Wolves this season? (4:00)- What do we envision Ant's stats looking like this season? (20:00)- What's most likely: Ant MVP, Rudy DPOY, Naz 6th Man, Finch COTY, Shannon MIP? (40:00) If you'd like to support our partners...-- You can find all published portions of the Britt and Finch Q+A here: https://www.minnpost.com/author/britt-robson/-- 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 athttps://www.betterhelp.com/DANEMOORE and get on your way to being your best self.”-- Shop SKIMS Men's at https://www.skims.com-- 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/-- 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.

On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson from MinnPost to discuss his extensive Q+A that he did with Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch earlier this week. We split this episode into two parts. In Part 2 here, Dane and Britt focus on Finch's comments related to coaching Anthony Edwards, what the rotation might look like this season, Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo in their second seasons, and why last season was tough.Specific topics and timestamps below...- Finch's comments on how to get the most out of Anthony Edwards (3:00)- What the rotation might look like this season (23:00)- Julius Randle being "embraced, protected and valued" (38:00)- Donte DiVincenzo Year 1 vs. Year 2 (51:00)- Finch's comments about what was difficult about last season (60:00) If you'd like to support our partners...-- You can find all published portions of the Britt and Finch Q+A here: https://www.minnpost.com/author/britt-robson/-- 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 athttps://www.betterhelp.com/DANEMOORE and get on your way to being your best self.”-- Shop SKIMS Men's at https://www.skims.com-- 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/-- 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.

On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson from MinnPost to discuss his extensive Q+A that he did with Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch earlier this week. We split this episode into two parts. In Part 1 here, Dane and Britt focus on Finch's comments related to priorities for training camp, the point guard position and pathways to improve the Wolves offense. Specific topics and timestamps below...- What are Finch's priorities for training camp? (10:00)- How is Finch viewing the point guard position this season? (23:30)- What does Finch see the pathways to offensive improvement for this team to be? (42:30) If you'd like to support our partners...-- You can find all published portions of the Britt and Finch Q+A here: https://www.minnpost.com/author/britt-robson/-- 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 athttps://www.betterhelp.com/DANEMOORE and get on your way to being your best self.”-- Shop SKIMS Men's at https://www.skims.com-- 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/-- 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.

On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Chris Hine from the Star Tribune to discuss questions they want to ask and have answered at Media Day next week. Specific topics/questions and timestamps below...- What are the Wolves aiming to have Rudy Gobert's role be this season? (6:00)- What does leveling up for Naz Reid look like this season? (13:00)- What does leveling up for Jaden McDaniels look like this season? (22:00)- How do the Wolves unlock Anthony Edwards as a two-way force? (28:00)- Internally, what is the Wolves concern level with the PG position? (43:00)- How are the Wolves going to further incorporate transition play to their offense? (48:00)- What needs to happen for Julius Randle to duplicate his production from the end of last season? (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 athttps://www.betterhelp.com/DANEMOORE and get on your way to being your best self.”-- Shop SKIMS Men's at https://www.skims.com-- 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/-- 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.

On today's show, Dane is joined by Jace Frederick from the St. Paul Pioneer Press to discuss five big picture questions in advance of Wolves training camp. Specific topics and timestamps below...- After the VanVleet injury, should the Wolves be viewed as the 3rd-best team in the West? (5:00)- Can the Wolves get back to having an elite defense, like 23-24? (21:00)- Are the Wolves comfortable again having a different identity in the regular season vs. playoffs? (31:00)- Will roster continuity lead to a hot start to the season, like it did in 23-24? (38:00)- What is Ant adding more midrange to his game going to feel like this season? (50:00) 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 athttps://www.betterhelp.com/DANEMOORE and get on your way to being your best self.”-- Shop SKIMS Men's at https://www.skims.com-- 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/-- 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.

On today's show, Dane is joined by Jon Krawczynski from The Athletic, as we begin shifting from offseason mode to preseason mode for the 2025-26 Timberwolves season. Dane and Jon try to touch all the bases, hitting on what some of the key factors will be for the 2025-26 season. Specific topics and timestamps below...- Shifting from offseason mode to preseason mode + Ant and The Young Guys (2:00)- Year 2 of Randle and DiVincenzo (17:00)- Looking back at the Gobert trade three years later (35:00) 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 athttps://www.betterhelp.com/DANEMOORE and get on your way to being your best self.”-- Shop SKIMS Men's at https://www.skims.com-- 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/-- 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.