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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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May 5, 2025 • 1h 12min
Previewing The Wolves-Warriors Series w/ Jace Frederick
On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Jace Frederick from the St. Paul Pioneer Press to preview the Wolves 2nd round series against the Golden State Warriors. Dane and Jace dive into the who-is-guarding-who matchups on both sides of the ball, and look into specific factors that could swing a game or series in this matchups. Specific topics and timestamps below...- How will the Warriors matchups with the Wolves + Can they stick with their small-ball starting look? (5:00)- Guarding Curry and Butler + What can GSW do repeatedly to hurt the Wolves' defense (23:00)- Ant diagnosing and dissecting another, new defense + Ant's Michael Vick/Lamar Jackson mode against doubles (35:00)- Can Gobert and Randle punish with size like Adams and Sengun did? (52:00)- The Draymond Green and Jimmy Butler distraction factors (1:02:00) If you'd like to support our partners...-- Learn more about First Resource Bank: https://myfrbank.com/-- Sign your son or daughter for My Hoops FastBreak Developmental league at https://www.myhoops.co/-- This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try athttps://betterhelp.com/DANEMOORE and receive 10% off your first month-- Grab The Chairman Pro for 15% off with code "danemoore" at https://manscaped.com -- Contact Adrianna Lonick with Coldwell Banker Realty for a free consultation at: https://www.thedancingrealtor.com/ or call/text 715-304-9920-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/-- Follow Falling Knife on Instagram for weekly schedule updates: https://www.instagram.com/fallingknifebc/-- Schedule for fitting at PXG today. Receive 20% off by using this link: https://PXG.com/danemoore-- Try out our new sponsor WtrMln Wtr at Whole Foods or Target: https://drinkwtrmln.com/ -- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/-- Want to advertise on the show? Reach out to DaneMooreProductions@gmail.com-- Support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- #BlueWireVideo

May 3, 2025 • 1h 28min
Looking Back At Wolves-Lakers and Ahead To Round 2 w/ Britt Robson
On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson to go through the roster, player-by-player, looking back at their performance in Round 1 against the Lakers and ahead to their Round 2 matchup against the Warriors or Rockets. Specific topics and timestamps below...- Rudy Gobert (2:00)- Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle (22:00)- Jaden McDaniels (43:00)- Mike Conley (55:00)- Reid, DiVincenzo and Alexander-Walker (1:06:00) If you'd like to support our partners...-- Learn more about First Resource Bank: https://myfrbank.com/-- Sign your son or daughter for My Hoops FastBreak Developmental league at https://www.myhoops.co/-- This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try athttps://betterhelp.com/DANEMOORE and get on your way to being your best self.-- Contact Adrianna Lonick with Coldwell Banker Realty for a free consultation at: https://www.thedancingrealtor.com/ or call/text 715-304-9920-- For more information on Treasure Island Watch Parties, visit https://www.ticasino.com-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/-- Follow Falling Knife on Instagram for weekly schedule updates: https://www.instagram.com/fallingknifebc/-- Schedule for fitting at PXG today. Receive 20% off by using this link: https://PXG.com/danemoore-- Try out our new sponsor WtrMln Wtr at Whole Foods or Target: https://drinkwtrmln.com/ -- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/-- Want to advertise on the show? Reach out to DaneMooreProductions@gmail.com-- Support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- #BlueWireVideo

May 1, 2025 • 1h 19min
The Wolves Takedown The Lakers In 5 w/ Kyle Theige
On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige for some immediate reactions to the Wolves winning Game 5 in LA on Wednesday night to win the series in five games. Specific topics and timestamps below...- The Rudy Gobert Game (5:00)- Winning despite poor shooting, from Ant and the team as a whole (27:00)- Depth again shows its value, overcoming foul trouble to McDaniels, Randle and Gobert (43:00)- Randle and Gobert, players who receive "unfair criticism" and have something to prove (51:00)- Chris Finch's long view for this team coming into focus (1:04:00) If you'd like to support our partners...-- Learn more about First Resource Bank: https://myfrbank.com/-- Sign your son or daughter for My Hoops FastBreak Developmental league at https://www.myhoops.co/-- This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try athttps://betterhelp.com/DANEMOORE and get on your way to being your best self.-- Contact Adrianna Lonick with Coldwell Banker Realty for a free consultation at: https://www.thedancingrealtor.com/ or call/text 715-304-9920-- For more information on Treasure Island Watch Parties, visit https://www.ticasino.com-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/-- Follow Falling Knife on Instagram for weekly schedule updates: https://www.instagram.com/fallingknifebc/-- Schedule for fitting at PXG today. Receive 20% off by using this link: https://PXG.com/danemoore-- Try out our new sponsor WtrMln Wtr at Whole Foods or Target: https://drinkwtrmln.com/ -- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/-- Want to advertise on the show? Reach out to DaneMooreProductions@gmail.com-- Support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- #BlueWireVideo

Apr 28, 2025 • 1h 13min
Immediate Reactions To The Wolves' Game 4 Win w/ Kyle Theige and Britt Robson
On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige and Britt Robson for some immediate reactions to the Wolves' Game 4 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. Specific topics and timestamps below...- Ant's nuclear 4th + The synergy of the Wolves' closing lineup (1:00)- Big LeBron and Luka game + Rudy's diminished role in this series (26:00)- Randle understanding how he fits into this team (49:00)- Stray thoughts on Ant, Conley, Finch and the Wolves' size and second efforts (57:00) If you'd like to support our partners...-- Learn more about First Resource Bank: https://myfrbank.com/-- Sign your son or daughter for My Hoops FastBreak Developmental league at https://www.myhoops.co/-- This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try athttps://betterhelp.com/DANEMOORE and get on your way to being your best self.-- Contact Adrianna Lonick with Coldwell Banker Realty for a free consultation at: https://www.thedancingrealtor.com/ or call/text 715-304-9920-- For more information on Treasure Island Watch Parties, visit https://www.ticasino.com-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/-- Follow Falling Knife on Instagram for weekly schedule updates: https://www.instagram.com/fallingknifebc/-- Schedule for fitting at PXG today. Receive 20% off by using this link: https://PXG.com/danemoore-- Try out our new sponsor WtrMln Wtr at Whole Foods or Target: https://drinkwtrmln.com/ -- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/-- Want to advertise on the show? Reach out to DaneMooreProductions@gmail.com-- Support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- #BlueWireVideo

Apr 26, 2025 • 1h 14min
Immediate Reactions To The Wolves' Game 3 Win w/ Kyle Theige and Britt Robson
On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige and Britt Robson for some immediate reactions to the Wolves' Game 3 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. Specific topics and timestamps below...- Overcoming clutch time demons + A different closing lineup (3:00)- McDaniels' monster game + Can LA afford to have Luka guard him? (20:00)- The value of Randle providing consistent offensive production (39:00)- Ant rising to the moment + The environment at Target Center (52:00) If you'd like to support our partners...-- Pre-order Chris Hines' book "Ant" here: https://www.amazon.com/Ant-Incredible-Journey-Anthony-Edwards/dp/006343895X?dplnkId=65f06399-8b60-4488-9176-5c728b1921ba&nodl=1-- Learn more about First Resource Bank: https://myfrbank.com/-- Sign your son or daughter for My Hoops FastBreak Developmental league at https://www.myhoops.co/-- This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try athttps://betterhelp.com/DANEMOORE and get on your way to being your best self.-- Contact Adrianna Lonick with Coldwell Banker Realty for a free consultation at: https://www.thedancingrealtor.com/ or call/text 715-304-9920-- For more information on Treasure Island Watch Parties, visit https://www.ticasino.com-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/-- Follow Falling Knife on Instagram for weekly schedule updates: https://www.instagram.com/fallingknifebc/-- Schedule for fitting at PXG today. Receive 20% off by using this link: https://PXG.com/danemoore-- Try out our new sponsor WtrMln Wtr at Whole Foods or Target: https://drinkwtrmln.com/ -- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/-- Want to advertise on the show? Reach out to DaneMooreProductions@gmail.com-- Support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- #BlueWireVideo

Apr 24, 2025 • 1h 4min
Looking Ahead To Wolves-Lakers Game 3 w/ Chris Hine
On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Chris Hine from the Minnesota Star Tribune to look ahead to Game 3 of Wolves-Lakers. Specific topics and timestamps below...- Why getting the offense back on track is the most important thing (4:00)- How the Wolves feel about Gobert switched on Doncic/Reaves (24:00)- The importance of Reid + DiVincenzo bouncing back + The value of the Wolves' switching lineups (39:00)- The role of physicality in this series and these playoffs at large (53:00) If you'd like to support our partners...-- Pre-order Chris Hines' book "Ant" here: https://www.amazon.com/Ant-Incredible-Journey-Anthony-Edwards/dp/006343895X?dplnkId=65f06399-8b60-4488-9176-5c728b1921ba&nodl=1-- Learn more about First Resource Bank: https://myfrbank.com/-- Sign your son or daughter for My Hoops FastBreak Developmental league at https://www.myhoops.co/-- This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try athttps://betterhelp.com/DANEMOORE and get on your way to being your best self.-- Contact Adrianna Lonick with Coldwell Banker Realty for a free consultation at: https://www.thedancingrealtor.com/ or call/text 715-304-9920-- For more information on Treasure Island Watch Parties, visit https://www.ticasino.com-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/-- Follow Falling Knife on Instagram for weekly schedule updates: https://www.instagram.com/fallingknifebc/-- Schedule for fitting at PXG today. Receive 20% off by using this link: https://PXG.com/danemoore-- Try out our new sponsor WtrMln Wtr at Whole Foods or Target: https://drinkwtrmln.com/ -- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/-- Want to advertise on the show? Reach out to DaneMooreProductions@gmail.com-- Support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- #BlueWireVideo

Apr 23, 2025 • 1h 13min
Immediate Reactions To The Wolves Game 2 Loss In LA w/ Kyle Theige and Britt Robson
On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson and Kyle Theige at Crypto.com Arena to give their immediate reactions to the Wolves Game 2 loss against the Lakers. Specific topics and timestamps below...-- Another poor start to the game, and a poor start they could not recover from this time (2:00)-- A very Randle-centric offense (10:00)-- The foul trouble for Reid and DiVincenzo + A game with more physicality (22:00)-- Doncic and Reaves seeking Gobert in isolation (40:00)-- What is/should be the Wolves closing lineup in this series? (49:00) If you'd like to support our partners...-- Sign your son or daughter for My Hoops FastBreak Developmental league at https://www.myhoops.co/-- This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try athttps://betterhelp.com/DANEMOORE and get on your way to being your best self.-- Contact Adrianna Lonick with Coldwell Banker Realty for a free consultation at: https://www.thedancingrealtor.com/ or call/text 715-304-9920-- For more information on Treasure Island Watch Parties, visit https://www.ticasino.com-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/-- Follow Falling Knife on Instagram for weekly schedule updates: https://www.instagram.com/fallingknifebc/-- Schedule for fitting at PXG today. Receive 20% off by using this link: https://PXG.com/danemoore-- Try out our new sponsor WtrMln Wtr at Whole Foods or Target: https://drinkwtrmln.com/ -- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/-- Want to advertise on the show? Reach out to DaneMooreProductions@gmail.com-- Support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- #BlueWireVideo

Apr 21, 2025 • 1h 6min
Are The Wolves Now The Favorites In Wolves-Lakers? w/ Jace Frederick
On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Jace Frederick from the St. Paul Pioneer Press to look back at Game 1 and ahead to Game 2. Dane and Jace start the episode by discussing the Wolves no longer being the underdgos in this series. From there, lots of conversation looking back at Game 1 and then what could be different in Game 2. Specific topics and timestamps below...- What will be the Wolves approach to Game 2, no longer as underdogs in the series? (2:00)- The effectiveness of the non-Ant minutes + Ant finding his groove in the 2nd half (13:00)- The Lakers Vanderbilt/Hayes Conundrums (34:00)- How does shooting variance factor into the Wolves' Game 1 performance? (46:00) If you'd like to support our partners...-- This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try athttps://betterhelp.com/DANEMOORE and get on your way to being your best self.-- Contact Adrianna Lonick with Coldwell Banker Realty for a free consultation at: https://www.thedancingrealtor.com/ or call/text 715-304-9920-- For more information on Treasure Island Watch Parties, visit https://www.ticasino.com-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/-- Follow Falling Knife on Instagram for weekly schedule updates: https://www.instagram.com/fallingknifebc/-- Schedule for fitting at PXG today. Receive 20% off by using this link: https://PXG.com/danemoore-- Try out our new sponsor WtrMln Wtr at Whole Foods or Target: https://drinkwtrmln.com/ -- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/-- Want to advertise on the show? Reach out to DaneMooreProductions@gmail.com-- Support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- #BlueWireVideo

Apr 20, 2025 • 1h 10min
Immediate Reactions To The Wolves' Game 1 Win w/ Kyle Theige and Britt Robson
On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige and Britt Robson at Crypto.com Arena for immediate reactions to the Wolves' Game 1 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. Specific topics and timestamps below...- The bench flipping the game (5:00)- McDaniels' big game + How they defended Luka (26:00)- LA adjustments (36:00)- A more bought in and connected Wolves team than expected (44:00) If you'd like to support our partners...-- This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try athttps://betterhelp.com/DANEMOORE and get on your way to being your best self.-- Contact Adrianna Lonick with Coldwell Banker Realty for a free consultation at: https://www.thedancingrealtor.com/ or call/text 715-304-9920-- For more information on Treasure Island Watch Parties, visit https://www.ticasino.com-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/-- Follow Falling Knife on Instagram for weekly schedule updates: https://www.instagram.com/fallingknifebc/-- Schedule for fitting at PXG today. Receive 20% off by using this link: https://PXG.com/danemoore-- Try out our new sponsor WtrMln Wtr at Whole Foods or Target: https://drinkwtrmln.com/ -- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/-- Want to advertise on the show? Reach out to DaneMooreProductions@gmail.com-- Support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- #BlueWireVideo

Apr 17, 2025 • 1h 10min
X-Factors and Burning Questions For Wolves-Lakers w/ Kyle Theige
On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige to get into the burning questions and X-factors that could tilt this Wolves-Lakers series. Specific topics and timestamps below...- Will small-ball actually be a problem for Rudy Gobert in this series? (7:00)- What will be the first starting lineup coaching chess move? (16:00)- Finch having more playoff coaching experience than Redick (26:00)- What version of Ant do the Lakers prefer? (33:00)- Naz Reid and Donte DiVincenzo as x-factors (49:00)- Does being the underdog weirdly help this team? (1:02:00) If you'd like to support our partners...-- This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try athttps://betterhelp.com/DANEMOORE and get on your way to being your best self.-- Contact Adrianna Lonick with Coldwell Banker Realty for a free consultation at: https://www.thedancingrealtor.com/ or call/text 715-304-9920-- For more information on Treasure Island Watch Parties, visit https://www.ticasino.com-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/-- Follow Falling Knife on Instagram for weekly schedule updates: https://www.instagram.com/fallingknifebc/-- Schedule for fitting at PXG today. Receive 20% off by using this link: https://PXG.com/danemoore-- Try out our new sponsor WtrMln Wtr at Whole Foods or Target: https://drinkwtrmln.com/ -- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/-- Want to advertise on the show? Reach out to DaneMooreProductions@gmail.com-- Support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- #BlueWireVideo