The Dane Moore NBA Podcast

On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige from SKORNorth to react to the news that Naz Reid re-signed with the Wolves. The episode runs through what the ripple effects of the Naz signing might look like. Including...-- Naz re-signing a sign of culture?-- What the Naz signing means for the Wolves cap-- What might Naz's role look like next season?-- If the Wolves were to go out and sign another free agent, what position might they target?-- Looking at Connelly's moves *since* trading for GobertSign 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

On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson from MinnPost to give initial takes on the Wolves selecting Leonard Miller and Jaylen Clark. Dane and Britt dig into the film they've watched on Miller and Clark, while discussing how this draft night fits into Tim Connelly's broader plan. After that, they take a look at how the Western Conference -- namely Golden State, Memphis and Phoenix -- is evolving through the trade market. And finally some discussion of where Naz Reid could wind up if he ends up not re-signing with the Wolves.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

On today's show, Dane is joined by Jace Frederick from The Pioneer Press to discuss Tim Connelly's comments to the media in advance of Thursday night's draft. Dane and Jace focus on Connelly's to potentially move up in the draft and his comments on the ramifications of the new CBA. Also some conversation on the salary cap and luxury tax coming in higher than expected, potentially opening up more room to truly run it back. Some specific topics include...-- What Connelly is prioritizing at pick 53-- The Wolves potentially moving up in the draft-- Connelly's thoughts on how the new CBA will impact league-wide spending-- Potentially being able to keep Reid, Alexander-Walker and Prince-- Does the Wolves roster match up well with Denver?-- Latest on Gobert and Anderson-- And more...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

On today's show, Dane starts the episode with a segment on the Bradley Beal trade and the nuanced value of trading star players on supermax contracts (similar to Rudy Gobert and Karl-Anthony Towns). Then Dane is joined by Chris Hine from The Star Tribune to discuss Chris's interview with Naz Reid, on Reid's impending free agency decision. Specific topics today include...-- Why Beal was traded for so much less than what Gobert was traded for a year ago-- What does the Beal trade say about the current trade values of Gobert and Towns?-- What type of role can the Wolves offer Naz Reid if they re-sign him?-- What factors is Naz Reid weighing in his free agency?-- Edwards and McDaniels wanting Reid to stay in Minnesota-- Chris's thoughts on how Connelly is pursuing this offseasonSign 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

On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson from MinnPost to dive into what *this* offseason could like if the Wolves opt to run it back with the roster as currently constructed. After much recent focus on the 24-25 offseason, Dane and Britt dive into what bringing back last season's roster, including Naz Reid and Nickeil Alexander-Walker, would practically look like. Topics include...-- If the Wolves re-sign Naz and NAW, what additional spending power do they have?-- Potential "cheap" free agent additions-- Is it worth letting go of Prince for more financial flexibility?-- If they do run it back, how do Towns, Gobert and Edwards maximize that plan?-- What Bradley Beal gets traded for being relevant for the Wolves-- Some reflection on Denver's championshipSign 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

On today's show, Dane is joined by Jon Krawczynski from The Athletic to take a moment between the end of the season and the beginning of the offseason to look at the state of the Wolves. Dane and Jon reflect on the difficult 2022-23 season and look ahead to more big decisions Tim Connelly and the front office have ahead for them. Specific topics today include...-- Reflecting on the fan frustration from this season-- Why the Gobert trade was a big decision that came with big expectations-- Comparing Year 1 of the Jimmy Butler era to Year 1 of the Rudy Gobert era-- More big decisions to come, which will also come with expectations-- Comparing the Wolves Salary Cap To The Nuggets-- What we're hearing on the free agencies of Naz Reid and Nickeil Alexander-WalkerSign 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

On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson from MinnPost to discuss how veterans Kyle Anderson and Mike Conley might not fit into the picture beyond this season for the Wolves -- due to how expensive this roster will be a season from now. Dane and Britt recap the importance of Anderson in his first year with the Wolves and the impact Conley had after being acquired at the deadline. Additionally, some discussion of how Taurean Prince, another veteran presence, could also fall victim to the Wolves cap situation. After that Wolves offseason talk, Dane and Britt discuss the NBA Finals and where we sit now three games in.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

On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson live at Falling Knife Brewing Company to take live listener questions on the Wolves and to talk a little NBA Finals. Finals talk first 20 minutes of the episode, live questions and Wolves talk starts at the 19:54 mark.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

On today's show Dane is joined by Jack Borman and Tyler Metcalf from CanisHoopus.com to take a look at the Wolves' salary cap situation going forward through the lens of a hypothetical Karl-Anthony Towns for Scoot Henderson trade. Specific topics of the conversation include...-- How pressing is the Wolves' cap situation come 2024?-- How might the new salary cap rules through the new collective bargaining agreement force expensive teams' hands to make cost-cutting moves?-- Might Naz Reid and Nickeil Alexander-Walker be casualties of the Wolves' financial situation?-- If they have to trade one of KAT or Gobert, does it have to be KAT?-- Potential KAT-for-Scoot trades-- Are we underrating the level of prospect Scoot Henderson is?-- Would there be value in resetting the roster to the Ant timeline-- Scoot's fit as a point guard on the Wolves-- Scoot Henderson's scouting reportSign 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

On today’s show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson from MinnPost to discuss how the playoffs have evolved their opinions on where the Wolves stand in the league's hierarchy. Much of the conversation surrounds what has driven winning in these playoffs and what elements of that style the Wolves might be able to emulate and what elements they might not be able to duplicate. Additionally, plenty of conversation about the Denver Nuggets ascension to the NBA Finals and who will be joining them there from the Eastern Conference. Some specific topics today include:-- How our perception of the Wolves has evolved since they have been eliminated-- A new style of roster construction that has won in these playoffs-- Team culture vs. super-teams-- The value of continuity in today's NBA-- Reflecting on Denver's season as a whole-- Why Boston-Miami feels up for grabsSign 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