The Dane Moore NBA Podcast

Jace Frederick, a Wolves beat writer for the St. Paul Pioneer Press, shares insights on the Timberwolves' thrilling comeback against the Spurs. He discusses how the team's renewed confidence is driving late-game comebacks and highlights Anthony Edwards’ growth in clutch situations. Jace breaks down the strategic adjustments that worked against Victor Wembanyama and emphasizes the defensive energy from key players like DiVincenzo and McDaniels. He also touches on the implications of Rudy Gobert's suspension and lineup adjustments moving forward.

Kyle Theige, a seasoned basketball writer and analyst, joins to unravel some surprising truths about the NBA season. They dissect Rudy Gobert's resurgence, including his unexpected offensive growth and impact on defense. The duo reflect on the struggles of younger players and the precarious state of the Wolves' point guard position. Additionally, they explore Anthony Edwards' evolving midrange game and the overall depth of the Western Conference. This lively discussion reveals how pre-season assumptions have dramatically shifted.

On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson from MinnPost to discuss what feels like the Wolves turning a corner toward not only a higher level of play but also consistency. Also some conversation about Donte DiVincenzo, Bones Hyland, Rudy Gobert and how the Wolves might approach the trade deadline. Specific topics and timestamps below...- Are the Wolves turning that same corner they historically have this time of year? (1:00)- DiVincenzo filling a needed void for this team + How costly it would be to trade him (35:00)- What has been behind Bones Hyland's impact on the second unit? (51:00)- Does this version of Rudy Gobert change how the Wolves might approach the trade deadline? (1:02:00)- What would be the opportunity cost of trading away Julius Randle? (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-- For a limited time, our listeners can get the Harry's Plus Trial Set for only $10 at https://Harrys.com/DaneMoore-- 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.

On today's show, Dane is joined by Chris Hine from The Minnesota Star Tribune to discuss the Wolves' most recent road trip. Chris was on the road with the Wolves from Atlanta through Miami, and brings perspective from the Wolves locker room and practices between the game in Atlanta and Miami. Specific topics and timestamps below...- What was the vibe in the locker room after the Wolves loss in Atlanta and then win in Miami? (3:00)- What Gobert has had to say about what is behind his better performances of late (19:00)- Chris' feature story on Nickeil Alexander-Walker (39:00)- How the Wolves front office might approach this deadline (47:00)  If you'd like to support our partners...-- Want to advertise on the show this season? Reach out to DaneMooreProductions@gmail.com-- For a limited time, our listeners can get the Harry's Plus Trial Set for only $10 at https://Harrys.com/DaneMoore-- 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.

On today's show, Dane is joined by Jace Frederick from the St. Paul Pioneer Press to discuss the Wolves winning in Miami and Washington over the weekend. Dane and Jace dig into what was a very encouraging Wolves weekend and start to 2026 after the let down in Atlanta on NYE. Specific topics and timestamps below...- A really encouraging bounceback weekend for the Wolves (1:00)- Edwards, Randle and Gobert all playing well in the same game (9:00)- Gobert is hoopin (22:00)- The non-Ant minutes being a weapon rather than a liability (32:00)- A good weekend for the Reid-Randle lineups + What changed (54:00)  If you'd like to support our partners...-- Want to advertise on the show this season? Reach out to DaneMooreProductions@gmail.com-- For a limited time, our listeners can get the Harry's Plus Trial Set for only $10 at https://Harrys.com/DaneMoore-- 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.

Kyle Theige, a basketball analyst known for his insights on the Timberwolves, joins to discuss five pressing questions as the new year begins. They explore whether January is crucial for the team's trajectory under Tim Connelly. The duo debates solutions for the Wolves' struggles with energy and effort, tackles players' public accountability, and examines Anthony Edwards' leadership. They also ponder the return of Julius Randle's early-season form and discuss the potential impact of rookie Johan Berenje. Finally, they predict the Wolves' playoff positioning in the West.

On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Jace Frederick from the St. Paul Pioneer Press to discuss the Wolves loss to Brooklyn on Saturday and the idea of playing Reid and Randle WITH Rudy Gobert in a three bigs lineup. Specific topics and timestamps below...- Energy/effort issues + The vibe in the locker room after the Wolves' loss to Brooklyn (4:00)- How the Nets offense picked the Wolves apart (22:00)- The Reid-Randle minutes + Why leaning into playing all 3 bigs at the same time might make some sense (32:00)- Guarding Jokic and Denver (57:00)  If you'd like to support our partners...-- Want to advertise on the show this season? Reach out to DaneMooreProductions@gmail.com-- Support JC, the Naz Reid tattoo guy, by checking out his GoFundMe here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-jc-and-family-during-brain-surgery-recovery?attribution_id=sl:b882bb4d-3d2e-40ec-a0b5-ae07ab9529d8&lang=en_US&ts=1766498920&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_content=amp17_tb&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=twitter-- Purchase tickets to Falling Knife's New Year's Early event on NYE here: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/5WQV0YD8C37EC/checkout/RL3J4JI2K7MXXFYTDTPURWO2-- 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.

On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige to discuss the Wolves' Christmas Day loss to the Denver Nuggets. Dane and Kyle focus in on the huge performances from Edwards and Jokic individually and then talk about the matchup between these two rivals more broadly. Specific topics and timestamps below...- The Ant vs. Jokic Duel (5:00)- Randle's heavy responsibility in the Denver matchups + Other matchup-specific conversations (26:00)- Another game with officiating problems + the refs becoming a thing every game for this team (47:00)- Biggest need for Wolves: backup PG, wing or big? (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-- Support JC, the Naz Reid tattoo guy, by checking out his GoFundMe here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-jc-and-family-during-brain-surgery-recovery?attribution_id=sl:b882bb4d-3d2e-40ec-a0b5-ae07ab9529d8&lang=en_US&ts=1766498920&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_content=amp17_tb&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=twitter-- Purchase tickets to Falling Knife's New Year's Early event on NYE here: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/5WQV0YD8C37EC/checkout/RL3J4JI2K7MXXFYTDTPURWO2-- 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.

On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson from MinnPost immediately following the Wolves win over Karl-Anthony Towns and the New York Knicks on Tuesday night. Dane and Britt discuss specifics from the win, while also getting into the run the Wolves are in the midst of over the last few weeks. Specific topics and timestamps below...- Ant's high-level play of late and what's driving it (5:00)- Randle's Big 4th quarter against the Knicks (18:00)- Rudy in a rhythm (29:00)- The Wolves' ability/inability to defend scoring bigs, like KAT but also Jokic, Sengun and Wemby (40:00)- The Wolves' PG play: Bones quieting skeptics, Conley's return and Dillingham out of the rotation (50:00)  If you'd like to support our partners...-- Want to advertise on the show this season? Reach out to DaneMooreProductions@gmail.com-- Purchase tickets to Falling Knife's New Year's Early event on NYE here: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/5WQV0YD8C37EC/checkout/RL3J4JI2K7MXXFYTDTPURWO2-- 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.

On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Jace Frederick from the St. Paul Pioneer Press to discuss some of the happenings in the Wolves win over Milwaukee on Sunday night and also to spend a little more time discussing Anthony Edwards' performance against OKC over the weekend. A lot of conversation on the return of Conley on Sunday, and how that might impact the rotation going forward. And then also some time discussing Rudy Gobert reaching 10,000 career rebounds. Specific topics and timestamps below...- The return of Mike Conlay + the reminder that he can still help (3:00)- So who all is going to get playing time going forward? (20:00)- 10k career rebounds for Rudy Gobert + his improvement this season (41:00)- Anthony Edwards' performance against OKC serving as a reminder of the level he can get to (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-- Purchase tickets to Falling Knife's New Year's Early event on NYE here: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/5WQV0YD8C37EC/checkout/RL3J4JI2K7MXXFYTDTPURWO2-- 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.