

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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Dec 22, 2023 • 1h 23min
The Wolves Identity Has Taken Shape w/ Kyle Theige
On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige after the Wolves win over the Lakers to discuss the many elements of this team's identity that has taken shape. A lot of focus on Gobert and Conley in this episode in terms of their effectiveness as a pairing but also their commitment to play night-to-night, without resting for backs. Plus, plenty more. Specific topics and timestamps below...-- Being a team that doesn't rest players (3:00)-- The Conley-Gobert two-man game as the Wolves' third weapon (18:00)-- What's the right volume on PnR for this team? (32:00)-- Anderson-Gobert pairing this season vs last (39:30)-- Finch having found his rotation (45:00)-- KAT's speed unlocking more offense (54:00)-- Playing with an arrogance (1:02:00)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-- Buy tickets for Falling Knife's New Years Early: https://tr.ee/WLgC0b5dAa-- 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 ar 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

Dec 21, 2023 • 1h 19min
Britt Robson On The Wolves Guarding Embiid and Beating Miami
On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson from MinnPost to discuss the Wolves loss to Joel Embiid and the Sixers on Wednesday and their victory over Jimmy Butler and Miami on Monday. Also some focus on the pattern of the Wolves being an elite second half team and a bit of a slow starter. Specific topics and timestamps below...-- How Embiid was defended and officiated (1:30)-- Losing the non-Embiid minutes (20:00)-- KAT + McDaniels able to punish Philly (25:00)-- Nickeil Alexander-Walker as the Wolves' Alex Caruso (30:00)-- The Wolves 2nd half effectiveness (36:00)-- The Wolves 1st half slow starts (43:00)-- Breaking down the Heat in Miami (56:30)-- KAT's underrated D season (1:04:00)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-- Buy tickets for Falling Knife's New Years Early: https://tr.ee/WLgC0b5dAa-- 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 ar 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

Dec 19, 2023 • 60min
Breaking Down The Wolves 4th Quarter Comeback In Miami w/ Jace Frederick
On today's show, Dane is joined by Jace Frederick from the St. Paul Pioneer Press to discuss the Wolves very fun, very exciting 4th quarter comeback in Miami on Monday night. Dane and Jace go back and forth picking the elements that fueled the Wolves in the 4th quarter. Specific topics and timestamps below...- KAT's great, controlled 4th against Jimmy (2:00)- Gobert's 4th quarter dominance this season (9:30)- NAW's sneaky value on D + growing impact on O (21:00)- Can the Wolves again have a great January offense? (28:00)- Playing against physical teams (37:30)- Why it's time to stop the Anderson trade talk (42:00)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-- Buy tickets for Falling Knife's New Years Early: https://tr.ee/WLgC0b5dAa-- 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 ar 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

Dec 18, 2023 • 51min
The Growth and Success of the KAT and Ant Pairing w/ Chris Hine
On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Chris Hine from the Star Tribune to discuss how the KAT and Ant pairing continues grow and find more and more success. Dane and Chris parse KAT and Ant's comments from after the win against Indiana on how the tandem works together. Also some comparison of the KAT and Ant teammate dynamic compared to the KAT and Jimmy Butler dynamic. Specific topics and timestamps below...-- KAT as a planet, not the sun for these Wolves (8:00)-- The KAT and Ant pairing vs. the KAT and Jimmy Pairing (20:00)-- Why it makes sense that Anderson is playing more PG (36:30)-- What to make of Gobert's lesser impact of late (41:00)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-- Buy tickets for Falling Knife's New Years Early: https://tr.ee/WLgC0b5dAa-- 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 ar 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

Dec 15, 2023 • 1h 32min
NAZ REID (and others) In Dallas + Setting Table For Trade Season w/ Kyle Theige
On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige to discuss what fueled a Wolves comeback win in Dallas on Thursday and to set the table for what trade season might look like for the Wolves. Specific topics and timestamps below...-- Luka's hot start and what changed (5:00)-- Reid stepping up in Gobert's foul trouble (12:00)-- How the KAT-Naz-Jaden-Ant-NAW lineup turned the game (23:00)-- Back at full-strength and a new rotation (31:00)-- Ant leading the team in +/- despite shooting 3/19 (38:30)-- Remembering Kyle Anderson's value (48:00)-- Setting the table for trade season (56:30)-- If you could only add one: movement shooter, backup PG or bucket-getter (1:01:00)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-- Buy tickets for Falling Knife's New Years Early: https://tr.ee/WLgC0b5dAa-- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a $100 signup bonus-- Sign up for HelloFresh with promo code "danemoorefree"-- Try BetterHelp at BetterHelp.com/DANEMOORE-- Try Duer Jeans ar 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

Dec 13, 2023 • 1h 26min
Now Comes The Hard Part For The Wolves w/ Britt Robson
On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson from MinnPost to discuss Britt's most-recent column on how, after an astonishing start to the season, now comes the hard part. Dane and Britt discuss a handful of X-factors for surviving and sustaining what will almost surely be the most difficult stretch of the season. Specific topics and timestamps below...-- Now comes the hard part of the schedule (1:00)-- Generating playmaking without burning out Conley (9:00)-- Ant regaining All-NBA mojo (21:00)-- Can the awe-inspiring defense hold up? (41:00)-- Dallas and Indiana as tests for playing against elite offense (59:00)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-- Sign up today for a 14-day free trial of Aura’s digital security at Aura.com/Dane-- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a $100 signup bonus-- Sign up for HelloFresh with promo code "danemoorefree"-- Try BetterHelp at BetterHelp.com/DANEMOORE-- Try Duer Jeans ar ShopDuer.com/DANEMOORE for 15% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 12, 2023 • 54min
What The Loss In New Orleans Showed The Wolves Need More Of w/ Jace Frederick
On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Jace Frederick from the Pioneer Press to discuss what the Wolves loss in New Orleans on Monday night showed the Wolves might need to keep sustaining success this season. Specific topics and timestamps below...- How they guarded Zion (2:00)- Navigating KAT getting doubled (9:30)- Needing more offense when Ant sits. Where from? (14:00)- The impact of Gobert's foul trouble (26:30)- The return of McDaniels (31:00)- Dallas + the upcoming schedule (42:00)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-- Sign up today for a 14-day free trial of Aura’s digital security at Aura.com/Dane-- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a $100 signup bonus-- Sign up for HelloFresh with promo code "danemoorefree"-- Try BetterHelp at BetterHelp.com/DANEMOORE-- Try Duer Jeans ar ShopDuer.com/DANEMOORE for 15% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 11, 2023 • 55min
The Numbers Behind The Wolves Record + Ant's Injury + The Schedule Ahead w/ Chris Hine
On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Chris Hine from the Star Tribune to discuss Chris' recent story on four numbers behind the Wolves 17-4 record. Dane and Chris also discuss Anthony Edwards' hip injury and the pattern of Ant re-aggravating injuries in his career. And finally, Dane and Chris look at the difficult schedule ahead for the next month. Topics and timestamps below...- The 3rd quarter effectiveness (2:00)- The defense w/ Rudy off the floor (7:30)- D rebounding this year (17:00)- What to make of Ant's pattern of re-aggravating injuries (32:30)- The more difficult schedule ahead (32:30)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-- Sign up today for a 14-day free trial of Aura’s digital security at Aura.com/Dane-- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a $100 signup bonus-- Sign up for HelloFresh with promo code "danemoorefree"-- Try BetterHelp at BetterHelp.com/DANEMOORE-- Try Duer Jeans ar ShopDuer.com/DANEMOORE for 15% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 9, 2023 • 1h 20min
Immediate Reactions From The Win In Memphis + Live Listener Mailbag w/ Kyle Theige
On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige for a live postgame show following the Wolves win in Memphis on Friday night -- their 16th win in the last 18 games. Dane and Kyle discuss key themes from the win and take big picture questions live from the audience. Topics and timestamps below...-- Ant re-aggravates hip injury(2:00)-- Neverminds + Gobert dominating again (5:00)-- Troy Brown Jr. + the bench step up (12:00)-- Anderson's shooting woes? (19:00)-- A difficult schedule ahead (27:00)-- Listener mailbag on: The 3 bigs; KAT's vibe; Why 3rd Qs are better; How far is Gobert from MVP conversation?; What's the rotation when full-strength; and more (35:00)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-- Sign up today for a 14-day free trial of Aura’s digital security at Aura.com/Dane-- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a $100 signup bonus-- Sign up for HelloFresh with promo code "danemoorefree"-- Try BetterHelp at BetterHelp.com/DANEMOORE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 8, 2023 • 1h 20min
Britt Robson On Believing In Rudy Gobert's Dominance + A Few Recent Half-Empty Wins
On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson from MinnPost to discuss how there is much more to gush than fret about with the Wolves lately. Much of the gushing in the conversation is focused on what has been behind Rudy Gobert's recent dominance and why it's mitigating concerns about Gobert in the playoffs. The frets are the small adjustments Chris Finch has been mentioning that need to be ironed out to sustain success. Specific topics and timestamps below...-- Gobert dominating and having fun (6:00)-- Why "Playoff Rudy" concerns aren't seeming warranted? (18:00)-- Finch's areas for growth: Turnovers, The D when Gobert sits, Flow on O (34:30)-- SloMo this season vs. last season (1:02:00)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-- Sign up today for a 14-day free trial of Aura’s digital security at Aura.com/Dane-- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a $100 signup bonus-- Sign up for HelloFresh with promo code "danemoorefree"-- Try BetterHelp at BetterHelp.com/DANEMOORE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices