The Dane Moore NBA Podcast

On today's show, Dane is joined by Jace Frederick from the Pioneer Press to discuss the Wolves surviving the fight against the Warriors and winning their 7th-straight game. Specific topics and timestamps below...- The fight (5:00)- The 3 big winning plays in the 4th (20:00)- KAT keeps shooting in another big game (29:30)- Playing defense through physicality (35:00)- In-season tourney thoughts (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-- 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-- Learn more about Falling Knife Brewing Company: https://fallingknife.beer/-- Sign up for HelloFresh with promo code "danemoorefree" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Dane is joined by Jon Krawczysnki from The Athletic for a 'State of the Wolves" episode now nine games into the season. Dane and Jon discuss the perception-180 of the Wolves in such a short amount of time, and what is fueling that shift and making it believable. Topics and timestamps below...- What feels most sustainable about the Wolves start? (6:00)- KAT's evolution as a defender (11:00)- Winning but "leaving meat on the bone" (18:00)- The ceiling lies with KAT (30:00)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-- Learn more about Falling Knife Brewing Company: https://fallingknife.beer/-- Sign up for HelloFresh with promo code "danemoorefree" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Dane is joined by Chris Hine from the Star Tribune to discuss the Wolves sixth win in a row and the impact of Karl-Anthony Towns turning the corner in his individual productivity. Specific topics and timestamps below...- KAT's impact, specifically on defense: 2:30- Ant even more impactful than the numbers suggest: 17:00- Conley's role playing with a lead: 23:00- A growing belief in the double-big look: 31:00If 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-- Learn more about Falling Knife Brewing Company: https://fallingknife.beer/-- Sign up for HelloFresh with promo code "danemoorefree" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Dane is joined by Jace Frederick from the Pioneer Press to discuss the things they've been wrong about with this Wolves team thus far this season. What did Dane and Jace think would be a problem that hasn't been a problem, and what did Dane and Jace think wouldn't be a problem that has been a problem. Topics and timestamps below...- The value of continuity (1:00)- Rudy's best isn't behind him (5:000- Transition D broadly hasn't been a problem (8:00)- KAT struggling in one-on-one matchups (14:30)- Shooting not being a problem (24:00)- KAT and Ant being part of a great defense (31:00)- Backup PG proving to be a bit of a problem (37:00)- Then, Spurs matchup discussion (44:00)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-- Learn more about Falling Knife Brewing Company: https://fallingknife.beer/-- Sign up for HelloFresh with promo code "50danemoore" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson from MinnPost to discuss what has been like to cover a team that has exceeded expectations and why they are exceeding those expectations. Topics and timestamps below...- The Wolves rarity of exceeding expectations (2:00)- Gobert adjusting his defensive style (16:00)- The numbers behind the defensive ascension (27:00)- Ant as a star and offensive glue guy (43:00)- Empowering Rudy vs. placating him (56:00)- Why the ceiling is found in KAT (1:05:00)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-- Learn more about Falling Knife Brewing Company: https://fallingknife.beer/-- Sign up for HelloFresh with promo code "50danemoore" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige to discuss the Wolves overtime victory against the Boston Celtics. Dane and Kyle discuss Anthony Edwards' takeover, Jaden McDaniels stepping up as an extension of Ant, Rudy Gobert and his confidence in the defense, and what might be behind Karl-Anthony Towns' dismal start to the season. Topics and timestamps below...- The Ant takeover (6:00)- McDaniels + Boston's funky matchups (18:00)- Gobert's confidence in the defense (31:00)- What's going on with KAT? (44:00)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-- Learn more about Falling Knife Brewing Company: https://fallingknife.beer/-- Sign up for HelloFresh with promo code "50danemoore" 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 the Wolves blowout win over Utah on Saturday night and what is shaping up to be their greater formula for winning. Specific topics (with timestamps) today include...- Formula for winning (2:00)- What got KAT going on offense (8:00)- Believing this an elite defense (17:00)- Ant's best shot selection mix (34:00)- McDaniels foul trouble + defensive rebounding (43:00)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-- Learn more about Falling Knife Brewing Company: https://fallingknife.beer/-- Sign up for HelloFresh with promo code "50danemoore" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson from MinnPost to recap the Wolves first week of games -- from Toronto through Denver. The majority of this episode focuses on the Denver matchup, Rudy and Naz's hot starts, KAT's early struggles and Ant searching for the right balance of points vs. winning plays. Timestamps below...- Quick recap of the first four games (2:00)- Why the matchup well with Denver (6:20)- The Rudy-Naz pairing (23:00)- KAT's early-season struggles (39:00)- Ant's pursuit of points vs. winning (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-- Learn more about Falling Knife Brewing Company: https://fallingknife.beer/-- Sign up for HelloFresh with promo code "50danemoore" 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 try and dissect what is behind the Wolves pattern, dating back three seasons now, of blowing 20-point leads in the second half. Dane and Jace do this by look specifically into the areas in which Anthony Edwards, Chris Finch and Karl-Anthony Towns hold blame (or don't). Timestamps below...-- How to think about assigning blame: 2:00-- The role Ant plays (7:00)-- The role Finch plays (20:00)-- The role KAT plays (37:00)-- What we're expecting in the Denver matchup (52:00)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-- Learn more about Falling Knife Brewing Company: https://fallingknife.beer/-- Sign up for HelloFresh with promo code "50danemoore" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Dane is joined by Star Tribune beat writer Chris Hine from Atlanta to discuss three key themes from the first two games: Naz Reid, Point Ant and the Wolves defense situationally looking elite. Topic timestamps...-- Naz Reid (3:00)-- Can the defense be elite? (21:00)-- Finding Point ant (40:00)-- Atlanta Matchup and Shake Milton (45:00)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-- Learn more about Falling Knife Brewing Company: https://fallingknife.beer/-- Sign up for HelloFresh with promo code "50danemoore" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices