The Dane Moore NBA Podcast

On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Jace Frederick from the Pioneer Press to discuss the Wolves beating the Oklahoma City Thunder on the road and without Mike Conley. Specific topics and timestamps below...- What was different about the late-game offense? (1:00)- A game with a playoff feel from the players and coaches (15:00)- Finch adjusts rotation to have more shooting on the floor at all times (24:00)- How big of a need is backup PG given the Wolves limited assets? (28:30)- Turnovers down and 3-point makes up v. OKC (41:00)- Dort and Giddey both on the floor, a win for the Wolves? (46:00)- Ant's frustration with not getting foul calls (52:00)If you'd like to support our partners...-- To enter the ticket giveaway, support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- Want to advertise on the show? Reach out to DaneMooreProductions@gmail.com-- Try out Stone & Skillet and use code "DANE" for 20% off: https://www.stoneandskillet.com/-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/-- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a $100 signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/-- Sign up for HelloFresh at HelloFresh.com/danemoorefree and use code "danemoorefree"-- Try Duer Jeans. For 15% off: https://shopduer.com/?utm_source=podsearch&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=danemoore23-- Sign up today for a 14-day free trial of Aura’s digital security at Aura.com/Dane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Dane is joined by Alex Speers from The Athletic's Oklahoma City Thunder Podcast (Down To Dunk) to get the Thunder perspective on how the Wolves and Thunder matchup. Dane and Alex look back at the three prior Wolves-Thunder matchups, look forward to Monday's matchup between the two teams and discuss what a potential Wolves-Thunder playoff series might look like. But before the Wolves-Thunder conversation, Dane begins the episode solo to give five takeaways from the Wolves' win in San Antonio on Saturday night. Specific topics below...- The lineup that cost the Wolves the Spurs game- Ant gets back on track (Ant now has as many assists to Gobert as he did all of last season)- Playing down to the competition has returned- In what ways are the Wolves a problematic matchup for the Wolves?- In what ways are the Thunder a problematic matchup for the Thunder?- Matchups and minutia from the first three times the Wolves and Thunder played- Thinking about a potential Wolves-Thunder playoff seriesIf you'd like to support our partners...-- To enter the ticket giveaway, support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- Want to advertise on the show? Reach out to DaneMooreProductions@gmail.com-- Try out Stone & Skillet and use code "DANE" for 20% off: https://www.stoneandskillet.com/-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/-- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a $100 signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/-- Sign up for HelloFresh at HelloFresh.com/danemoorefree and use code "danemoorefree"-- Try Duer Jeans. For 15% off: https://shopduer.com/?utm_source=podsearch&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=danemoore23-- Sign up today for a 14-day free trial of Aura’s digital security at Aura.com/Dane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige to discuss the Wolves wins against the Wizards and Nets in a back-to-back. Lots of conversation on recent trends, including KAT's recent dominance and the fourth quarter struggles. And much more. Specific topics and timestamps below...- The Wolves are 27th in 4th Q offense. What's behind that? (1:30)- KAT's recent dominance and his 3-point volume increasing (25:00)- The KAT-Naz-Anderson-NAW-JMac lineup (35:00)- Ant not playing well lately (45:00)- Gobert push shots! (55:00)- What is the opportunity cost of trading for a backup PG? (1:02:00)- Finch's comments after the Hornets (1:12:00)If you'd like to support our partners...-- To enter the ticket giveaway, support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- Want to advertise on the show? Reach out to DaneMooreProductions@gmail.com-- Try out Stone & Skillet and use code "DANE" for 20% off: https://www.stoneandskillet.com/-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/-- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a $100 signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/-- Sign up for HelloFresh at HelloFresh.com/danemoorefree and use code "danemoorefree"-- Try Duer Jeans. For 15% off: https://shopduer.com/?utm_source=podsearch&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=danemoore23-- Sign up today for a 14-day free trial of Aura’s digital security at Aura.com/Dane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Chris Hine from the Star Tribune to discuss how the Wolves are taking steps to move on from the Charlotte loss. Specific topics and timestamps below...- The vibe at practice this morning in Washington DC (1:00)- How the Wolves have played without Mike Conley, who is sick today (4:00)- Nickeil Alexander-Walker's growth and how he has fared in a starting role (20:00)- Is more midrange shots from Ant part of the solution to turnovers (32:00)- Bad losses happen (43:00)If you'd like to support our partners...-- To enter the ticket giveaway, support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- Want to advertise on the show? Reach out to DaneMooreProductions@gmail.com-- Try out Stone & Skillet and use code "DANE" for 20% off: https://www.stoneandskillet.com/-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/-- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a $100 signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/-- Sign up for HelloFresh at HelloFresh.com/danemoorefree and use code "danemoorefree"-- Try Duer Jeans. For 15% off: https://shopduer.com/?utm_source=podsearch&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=danemoore23-- Sign up today for a 14-day free trial of Aura’s digital security at Aura.com/Dane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Jace Frederick from the Pioneer Press to discuss how the Wolves squandered Karl-Anthony Towns' 62-point night in a home loss to the Charlotte Hornets. Numerous audio clips from Chris Finch's postgame press conference and from the players in the locker room. Specific topics and timestamps below...- Got caught chasing points (1:30)- Will this game help increase KAT's 3-point volume? (10:00)- Becoming last season's team when Conley sits (22:00)- Clutch time offense (29:00)- How much blame does Finch deserve in that game? (36:00)- What will get the defense back on track? (43:00)- Having some understanding that all teams chase 60-point games (50:00)If you'd like to support our partners...-- To enter the ticket giveaway, support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- Want to advertise on the show? Reach out to DaneMooreProductions@gmail.com-- Try out Stone & Skillet and use code "DANE" for 20% off: https://www.stoneandskillet.com/-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/-- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a $100 signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/-- Sign up for HelloFresh at HelloFresh.com/danemoorefree and use code "danemoorefree"-- Try Duer Jeans. For 15% off: https://shopduer.com/?utm_source=podsearch&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=danemoore23-- Sign up today for a 14-day free trial of Aura’s digital security at Aura.com/Dane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson from MinnPost to discuss the Wolves loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Dane and Britt get into how the Wolves and Thunder have matched up thus far this season and how the Thunder have arguably been the opponent who have given the Wolves the most problems. Plus, some conversation on the Wolves' ongoing issues surrounding turnovers. Specific topics and timestamps below...- Is the turnover issue this season similar to the rebounding issue in 2021-22? (3:00)- How the Wolves and Thunder matchup (23:00)- Naz and KAT in the OKC matchup (45:00)- Who is the Wolves best matchup for SGA? (57:00)- Closing lineups (1:03:00)- This Wolves team vs. the 03-04 Wolves team (1:18:00)If you'd like to support our partners...-- To enter the ticket giveaway, support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- Want to advertise on the show? Reach out to DaneMooreProductions@gmail.com-- Try out Stone & Skillet and use code "DANE" for 20% off: https://www.stoneandskillet.com/-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/-- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a $100 signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/-- Sign up for HelloFresh at HelloFresh.com/danemoorefree and use code "danemoorefree"-- Try Duer Jeans. For 15% off: https://shopduer.com/?utm_source=podsearch&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=danemoore23-- Sign up today for a 14-day free trial of Aura’s digital security at Aura.com/Dane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Jace Frederick from the Pioneer Press to discuss the Wolves win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday night and to dig into two topics Jace has written about recently -- the Wolves need to play with more pace and Mike Conley. Specific topics and timestamps below...- Another chapter in Conley's career of winning (1:00)- How Gobert + Conley provide a high floor (6:00)- Becoming a higher volume PnR team (24:00)- Ant's two very different halves against Memphis (28:00)- Naz buoying KAT's off nights (37:00)- The impact of offensive efficiency spiking league-wide (53:00)If you'd like to support our partners...-- To enter the ticket giveaway, support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- Want to advertise on the show? Reach out to DaneMooreProductions@gmail.com-- Try out Stone & Skillet and use code "DANE" for 20% off: https://www.stoneandskillet.com/-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/-- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a $100 signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/-- Sign up for HelloFresh at HelloFresh.com/danemoorefree and use code "danemoorefree"-- Try Duer Jeans. For 15% off: https://shopduer.com/?utm_source=podsearch&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=danemoore23-- Sign up today for a 14-day free trial of Aura’s digital security at Aura.com/Dane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige for a live show immediately following the Wolves win in Detroit on Wednesday night. Dane and Kyle get into what worked and what didn't against the lowly Pistons and take listener questions.- Gobert's provides stability against bad opponents (2:00)- A big McDaniels game. No fouls! (17:00)- KAT shooting 71% from 3 over last 5 games (21:00)- Needing to improve the non-Ant minutes (27:00)- NAW provides a spark (31:00)- Live listener questions (44:00)If you'd like to support our partners...-- To enter the ticket giveaway, support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- Want to advertise on the show? Reach out to DaneMooreProductions@gmail.com-- Try out Stone & Skillet and use code "DANE" for 20% off: https://www.stoneandskillet.com/-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/-- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a $100 signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/-- Sign up for HelloFresh at HelloFresh.com/danemoorefree and use code "danemoorefree"-- Try Duer Jeans. For 15% off: https://shopduer.com/?utm_source=podsearch&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=danemoore23-- Sign up today for a 14-day free trial of Aura’s digital security at Aura.com/Dane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Chris Hine to discuss Chris' recent article on what Anthony Edwards has done to drive up the volume of free throws he is taking this season. Dane and Chris also get into just how much better the Wolves No. 1 defense has been than even other top-5 defenses in the NBA. Also some conversation on the Wolves schedule lightening up a bit over the next few weeks -- and how that lays out a roadmap to the Wolves potentially finishing as the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference. Specific topics and timestamps below...- The Wolves have the No. 1 defense by a mile (2:30)- The balance of going for offensive rebounds vs. getting back on D (10:00)- What pops on film defensively (15:00)- Chris' article on Ant's free throw volume spiking (25:00)- Is Hack-A-Rudy even a good strategy? (37:00)- The Wolves weak schedule ahead + roadmap to the 1 seed (49:00)If you'd like to support our partners...-- To enter the ticket giveaway, support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: Patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- Want to advertise on the show? Reach out to DaneMooreProductions@gmail.com-- Try out Stone & Skillet at StoneAndSkillet.com and use code "DANE" for 20% off-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company at YHIC.com-- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a $100 signup bonus-- Sign up for HelloFresh at HelloFresh.com/danemoorefree and use code "danemoorefree"-- Try BetterHelp at BetterHelp.com/DANEMOORE-- Try Duer Jeans at ShopDuer.com/DANEMOORE for 15% off-- Sign up today for a 14-day free trial of Aura’s digital security at Aura.com/Dane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson from MinnPost to discuss the Wolves' very impressive and fairly surprising handling of the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday night. Dane and Britt run through the specifics of why the Wolves seem to matchup better with the Clippers than expected. Specific topics and timestamps below...-- How different do we now feel about how the Wolves matchup with the Clippers? (1:00)-- Wolves matching up well with heavy-iso teams, like the Clippers and Celtics (6:00)-- Gobert defending and switching in space (22:00)-- Reminding ourselves that KAT used to never guard wings (30:00)-- What if LAC hit more shots/had Zubac? (36:00)-- Ant decisive against doubles / Paul George as an Ant comp (40:00)-- Tough opponent for KAT/Naz (58:00)-- Great shooting game, still lots of turnovers (1:05:00)-- Down to an 8-man rotation (1:15:00)If you'd like to support our partners...-- To enter the ticket giveaway, support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: Patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- Want to advertise on the show? Reach out to DaneMooreProductions@gmail.com-- Try out Stone & Skillet at StoneAndSkillet.com and use code "DANE" for 20% off-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company at YHIC.com-- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a $100 signup bonus-- Sign up for HelloFresh at HelloFresh.com/danemoorefree and use code "danemoorefree"-- Try BetterHelp at BetterHelp.com/DANEMOORE-- Try Duer Jeans at ShopDuer.com/DANEMOORE for 15% off-- Sign up today for a 14-day free trial of Aura’s digital security at Aura.com/Dane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices