

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 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 5, 2023 • 1h 4min
Mike Conley and the Wolves Solving Clutch-Time Offense w/ Jace Frederick
On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Jace Frederick from the Pioneer Press to discuss a key trend from this Wolves season: Being an effective team in the clutch. The Wolves have been one of the league's best teams in the clutch thus far this season, so Dane and Jace discuss what has gone into their improvement in that area this season. Also some discussion on Rudy Gobert wrecking the courage of opponents at the rim. Topics and timestamps below...- The Wolves offense in the clutch (3:30)- Conley's 2021 Chris Paul season (20:00)- The death of the true PG (26:00)- Rudy wrecking opponent's courage at the rim (36:00)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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 4, 2023 • 56min
How The 3 Bigs Rolled In Charlotte w/ Chris Hine
On today's show, Dane is joined by Chris Hine from the Star Tribune to discuss the Wolves moving to 15-4 with a win in Charlotte over the weekend. Without Anthony Edwards in that game, Dane and Chris talk about how Chris Finch empowered Karl-Anthony Towns, Rudy Gobert and Naz Reid to lead the way over the Hornets. Topics and timestamps below...-- This year's team believing in Gobert's offense (2:30)-- Why KAT leads the team in Gobert assists (6:00)-- Playing all 3 bigs together (17:00)-- Reid's footspeed a problem for opponents (27:30)-- Chris' story on Reid vs. Anderson's shoe game battle (33:30)-- What to expect when Ant returns (37:00)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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 1, 2023 • 1h 23min
The 14-4 Wolves At The 20% Mark Of The Season w/ Kyle Theige
On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige to take stock of where the Wolves are now 20% of the way through the season. In addition to going big picture, Dane and Kyle also discuss the Wolves win over Utah on Thursday night, specifically the outsized contributions of Nickeil Alexander-Walker, who might have had his best game in a Wolves jersey. Topics and timestamps below...-- The vibe of the team 1/5th of the way through the season (5:00)-- NAW expanding his role in Ant's absence (18:00)-- Gobert joking about KAT in the corner (35:00)-- Preparing to fight complacency (48:00)-- #s on D this season vs. last season (52:00)-- #s on O this season vs. last season (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-- Sign up for HelloFresh with promo code "danemoorefree"-- Try BetterHelp at BetterHelp.com/DANEMOORE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 30, 2023 • 1h 18min
Britt Robson On Anthony Edwards' Season Thus Far + Surviving Ant's Injury
On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson from MinnPost to discuss Britt's most-recent column on the season Anthony Edwards is having thus far, and how much better the Wolves are playing with Edwards on the floor versus when he rests. Related, Dane and Britt discuss who might start and what might have to change while Edwards misses some time with a hip injury. Topics and timestamps below...-- The Wolves with Ant on the floor vs. off (1:00)-- What Ant has added/subtracted for profit this season (8:30)-- Who will start in Ant's place (20:00)-- KAT as the No. 1 option (32:00)-- Is the 3-big lineup coming? (40:00)-- Minott/Miller/Moore Jr added to rotation? (48:00)-- Rudy's defensive diversity (55:00)-- Other teams exceeding expectations around the NBA (1:03:00)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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 29, 2023 • 1h 4min
Ant's Injury + TBJ As The New TP + Rudy v. Chet + Conley's Value w/ Jace Frederick
On today's show, Dane is joined by Jace Frederick from the St. Paul Pioneer Press to discuss the Wolves staying atop the Western Conference by knocking the No. 2 Oklahoma City Thunder. Topics and timestamps below...- Ant's injury and what he looked like in the locker room after the game (2:00)- Troy Brown Jr. shines in Taurean Prince role (18:00)- Shake vs. TBJ (22:30)- The Rudy-Chet Matchup (28:00)- Conley playing final 15 minutes in place of Ant (44:00)- Learning where KAT's best O comes from (50:00)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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 27, 2023 • 51min
The Story of the Wolves' Defense + Mike Conley's Shooting w/ Chris Hine
On today's show, Dane is joined by Chris Hine from the Star Tribune to discuss the Wolves' bounce back win in Memphis on Sunday night and to talk through Chris' story on how this Wolves defense came together in training camp. Also some conversation on Mike Conley's shooting this season and the Wolves need for maximizing the shooting they do have. Topics and timestamps below...- The story of the Wolves' defense (2:00)- Elston Turner's role as defensive coordinator (11:00)- The Wolves' defensive numbers this season (19:00)- Ant stepping up on D in McDaniels' absence (27:00)- The importance of Mike Conley's shooting (34:00)- What happens if the Wolves don't make the IST knockout round? (40:00)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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 21, 2023 • 1h 35min
Britt Robson On The 1st Place Wolves, KAT's Defense, The McDaniels Injury + More
On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson from MinnPost to discuss the Wolves win over the Knicks on Monday and an overall believable stability in this Wolves group. Also, some conversation on Karl-Anthony Towns' defense and the Jaden McDaniels injury. Plus, a few mailbag questions. Topics and timestamps below...- Believable Stability (4:00)- Ranking Wolves players production thus far (10:00)- What's fueling KAT's defense? (27:00)- Best practices in Jaden's absence (42:00)- Mailbag Qs (57:00)- If you had to choose between Conley or Anderson, who would you pick? (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: 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.