

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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Nov 2, 2023 • 1h 28min
Britt Robson On The Wolves' First Week
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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 1, 2023 • 1h 4min
What Is Behind These Wolves Meltdowns? w/ Jace Frederick
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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 30, 2023 • 54min
Naz Reid + Can The Defense Be Elite? + Point Ant w/ Chris Hine
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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 26, 2023 • 1h 17min
Britt Robson On The Wolves Season Opener
On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson from MinnPost to discuss the Wolves season opening loss against Toronto. Then, they preview the matchup against Miami and give their initial takeaways from other teams around the NBA. Topic timestamps below...-- The KAT and Rudy pairing disappoints (1:30)-- Why Ant was so ineffective (21:00)-- Making offense work w/ Rudy (37:30)-- Previewing Miami (46:00)-- Around the NBA (Okogie!): (54:00)-- Needing more from the bench: (60:00)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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 26, 2023 • 1h 7min
Instant Reactions to the Season Opener w/ Kyle Theige
On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige to give their instant reactions to the Wolves season opening loss to the Toronto Raptors. Dane and Kyle detail what they felt cost the Wolves this game and acknowledge the handful of positives, specifically Rudy Gobert, that emerged. Some topics covered include...-- The KAT-Rudy look struggles-- Ant's hot start but inefficient shooting overall-- Transition defense again being a problem-- Gobert anchoring good halfcourt defense-- Not the same confident team as the preseason-- How they matched up with McDaniels out-- And Kyle's thoughts on the McDaniels extensionIf 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 24, 2023 • 55min
McDaniels Signs The Extension + What We're Looking For In Wolves-Raptors w/ Jace Frederick
On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Jace Frederick from the Pioneer Press to discuss Jaden McDaniels signing a five-year contract extension. Dane and Jace discuss how the amount McDaniels signed for compares to other similar-aged players and what that contract extension means for the future of the Wolves' finances. And then in the second half of the episode, Dane and Jace preview the Wolves-Raptors season opener by discussing what they will be looking for in that matchup. Timestamps...- Comparing McDaniels' extension to other rookie extensions (4:00)- The financial impact of the McDaniels extension (8:00)- What we're looking for in Wolves-Raptors (22:00)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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 23, 2023 • 48min
Darkness Retreat Rudy + Latest on McDaniels' Injury/Extension
On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Chris Hine to discuss his story on the 64-hour "darkness retreat" Rudy Gobert went on this summer and the physical and mental state Gobert enters his second season in Minnesota with. Plus, the latest on Jaden McDaniels' lingering calf injury and what we should expect if McDaniels does need to begin the season sidelined. Timestamps...-- McDaniels injury latest/Who starts if McDaniels can't? (1:30)-- If McDaniels doesn't sign an extension (11:00)-- Ticket giveaway (13:30)-- Chris' reporting on Rudy Gobert's darkness retreat (15:00)-- Rudy on offense and Rudy with Ant (27:00)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/ 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.

Oct 20, 2023 • 1h 12min
Season-Long Wolves Stat Predictions + Preseason Wrap-up w/ Kyle Theige
Kyle Theige, sports analyst, joins Dane Moore on the podcast to make season-long predictions for players on the Minnesota Timberwolves. They discuss Anthony Edwards' scoring, Rudy Gobert's rebounds, and Kyle Anderson's triple-double. The podcast also includes a preseason wrap-up and key takeaways from the Wolves win over the Bulls. Don't miss their predictions and analysis for the upcoming season!

Oct 20, 2023 • 1h 31min
Previewing The Wolves Guards w/ Britt Robson
On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson from MinnPost to preview the Wolves the Wolves guards. After diving into the bigs with Britt two weeks and the wings last week, today's episode looks at the guards. Timestamps for each of the guards previewed here...-- Identity of this Wolves guard group (1:00)-- Anthony Edwards (8:00)-- Mike Conley (27:30)-- Where does the Conley-Edwards backcourt rank in the NBA? (37:00)-- Shake Milton (47:00)-- Jordan McLaughlin (57:00)-- Wendell Moore Jr. (1:06:00)-- Britt's Wolves win total prediction (1:19:00)Support our partners...-- Want to advertise on the show? Reach out to DaneMooreProductions@gmail.com-- Support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: Patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- 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/ 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.

Oct 18, 2023 • 1h 2min
What If Playing Big Works? w/ Jace Frederick Plus: Conley Corner + Garza/Minott/Moore/Miller Takeaways
Wolves beat writer Jace Frederick joins Dane to discuss 'What If Playing Big Works?' They also cover Mike Conley's impact, takeaways from preseason Game 4, and the importance of team continuity and empowering superstar players. Plus, they analyze defensive challenges, betting strategies, roster spots, and long-term value in the NBA.