
The Dane Moore NBA Podcast
Dane Moore interviews experts from around the league on the state of the Minnesota Timberwolves and latest NBA news.
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Feb 28, 2025 • 1h 31min
Ant's Ejection/Suspension + Themes From The Loss In LA w/ Kyle Theige
On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige to discuss the Wolves' loss to the Lakers on Thursday night. Dane and Kyle focus the beginning of this episode on Anthony Edwards' ejection and subsequent suspension before getting into some other themes from the loss -- including Terrence Shannon Jr. and Donte DiVincenzo being bright spots. Also some conversation on Jaylen Clark receiving a new contract. Specific topics and timestamps below...- Ant's ejection/suspension + The Wolves' relationship w/ the refs (1:00)- Shannon and DiVincenzo-in-his-return as bright spots in the loss (20:00)- Offensive struggles + why this was a "could have used Randle" game (41:00)- The Jaylen Clark and Bones Hyland signings (1:02:00)- Recapping the first week post-All Star break + Can they get the 6 seed? (1:15:00)If you'd like to support our partners...-- Try out our new sponsor WtrMln Wtr at Whole Foods or Target: https://drinkwtrmln.com/-- 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-- Try out SKIMS Men's underwear: https://skims.com/collections/menswear-- This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/DANEMOORE and get on your way to being your best self.-- Get yourself a pair of Duer jeans for 20% by going to: https://www.shopduer.com/danemoore-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/-- Follow Falling Knife on Instagram for weekly schedule updates: https://www.instagram.com/fallingknifebc/-- 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 26, 2025 • 1h 5min
The Locker Room After The OKC Win + Ant's Usage + Naz Reid's Future w/ Chris Hine
On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Chris Hine from the Minnesota Star Tribune. Chris was on site and in the locker room for the Wolves comeback win in Oklahoma City on Monday night, and described the vibe in the locker room after the game and what the players had to say. Also some conversation on Anthony Edwards, Naz Reid and the young vets now serving as mentors. Specific topics and timestamps below...- The vibe in the locker room after the win in OKC (1:00)- The Wolves' defensive formula against SGA (12:00)- Ant's usage + the fatigue factor (21:00)- Naz Reid's player option and what his next contract might look like (34:00)- The young vets showing the rookies the way (46:00)- Chris' rankings of the airports around the NBA (52:00)If you'd like to support our partners...-- Try out our new sponsor WtrMln Wtr at Whole Foods or Target: https://drinkwtrmln.com/-- 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-- Try out SKIMS Men's underwear: https://skims.com/collections/menswear-- This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/DANEMOORE and get on your way to being your best self.-- Get yourself a pair of Duer jeans for 20% by going to: https://www.shopduer.com/danemoore-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/-- Follow Falling Knife on Instagram for weekly schedule updates: https://www.instagram.com/fallingknifebc/-- 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 25, 2025 • 1h 36min
The Wolves' Insane Comeback Win In OKC w/ Britt Robson
On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson from MinnPost to discuss the Wolves' insane comeback win in Oklahoma City on Monday night. Dane and Britt focus the episode on the close of the game, and who closed the game for the Wolves. Also plenty of discussion about what reintegrating the injured pieces will look like later this week. Specific topics and timestamps below...- Who was on the floor, driving the Wolves' comeback (1:00)- Dillingham thriving, fitting in with the future pieces of the squad (22:00)- Gobert vs. Reid at the 5 + who Naz is playing like lately (30:00)- Ant's ability to elevate his game literally and figuratively late in game -- specifically on D (43:00)- The Wolves getting to the line driving the offense + Finch's comments on the officiating (53:00)- Reintegrating Randle, DiVincenzo and Gobert later this week (1:09:000If you'd like to support our partners...-- Try out our new sponsor WtrMln Wtr at Whole Foods or Target: https://drinkwtrmln.com/-- 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-- Try out SKIMS Men's underwear: https://skims.com/collections/menswear-- This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/DANEMOORE and get on your way to being your best self.-- Get yourself a pair of Duer jeans for 20% by going to: https://www.shopduer.com/danemoore-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/-- Follow Falling Knife on Instagram for weekly schedule updates: https://www.instagram.com/fallingknifebc/-- 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 24, 2025 • 1h 12min
What Have We Learned About The Wolves While They've Been Injured? w/ Jace Frederick
On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Jace Frederick from the St. Paul Pioneer Press to discuss the Wolves loss to the Thunder on Sunday night. Dane and Jace focus this episode on the things we've seen from the Wolves while they've been injured, and ask what elements from this time can sustain once the roster is back at full-strength. Specific topics and timestamps below...- The Reid-McDaniels frontcourt (1:00)- Clark, NAW and the Wolves' depth of perimeter defenders (20:00)- What might a Wolves-Thunder playoff series look like? (37:00)If you'd like to support our partners...-- Try out our new sponsor WtrMln Wtr at Whole Foods or Target: https://drinkwtrmln.com/-- 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-- Try out SKIMS Men's underwear: https://skims.com/collections/menswear-- This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/DANEMOORE and get on your way to being your best self.-- Get yourself a pair of Duer jeans for 20% by going to: https://www.shopduer.com/danemoore-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/-- Follow Falling Knife on Instagram for weekly schedule updates: https://www.instagram.com/fallingknifebc/-- 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 22, 2025 • 1h 32min
The Wolves Playing Small But Not Clutch In Houston w/ Kyle Theige
On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige to discuss the Wolves loss to the Houston Rockets on Friday night. Dane and Kyle focus this episode on the Wolves again playing small successfully without Rudy Gobert and Julius Randle, but also how they again struggled immensely in the clutch. Specific topics and timestamps below...- Clutch time again an issue for Ant and the Wolves (2:00)- What can Finch do to help more of to help the Wolves in the clutch (25:00)- Playing small effectively again without Gobert and Randle (50:00)- Dillingham gets benched (1:09:00)If you'd like to support our partners...-- Try out Factor Meals by going to https://factormeals.com/factorpodcast-- Try out our new sponsor WtrMln Wtr at Whole Foods or Target: https://drinkwtrmln.com/-- 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-- Try out SKIMS Men's underwear: https://skims.com/collections/menswear-- This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/DANEMOORE and get on your way to being your best self.-- Get yourself a pair of Duer jeans for 20% by going to: https://www.shopduer.com/danemoore-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/-- Follow Falling Knife on Instagram for weekly schedule updates: https://www.instagram.com/fallingknifebc/-- 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 21, 2025 • 1h 22min
The Post-All Star Break Wolves, Live At Falling Knife Brewing Company w/ Britt Robson
On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson for a live episode at Falling Knife Brewing Company. In this episode, Dane and Britt take a look at how the Wolves were playing right before the All Star break, and how that could be read as something that signals a strong close is coming. Also, plenty of live listener questions from the crowd at Falling Knife. Sorry, no specific timestamps for this episode, being as it was recorded live on sight.If you'd like to support our partners...-- Try out Factor Meals by going to https://factormeals.com/factorpodcast-- Try out our new sponsor WtrMln Wtr at Whole Foods or Target: https://drinkwtrmln.com/-- 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-- Try out SKIMS Men's underwear: https://skims.com/collections/menswear-- This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/DANEMOORE and get on your way to being your best self.-- Get yourself a pair of Duer jeans for 20% by going to: https://www.shopduer.com/danemoore-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/-- Follow Falling Knife on Instagram for weekly schedule updates: https://www.instagram.com/fallingknifebc/-- 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 14, 2025 • 1h 30min
Wolves' Young Core Taking Down OKC w/ Kyle Theige
On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige to discuss the short-handed Wolves beating the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night, sending them to the All Star break on a positive note. Specific topics and timestamps below...- How the small ball Wolves played without Rudy Gobert (1:00)- Naz Reid. And the Naz-at-the-5 look (13:00)- How Jaden McDaniels playing more at the 4 has correlated to his recent success (24:00)- The Thunder mold: Having a young core in the same "season of their career and life" (37:00)- TJ Shannon shot out of a cannon + the 9th man role going forward (58:00)If you'd like to support our partners...-- Build credit fast and get your first month for just a dollar at https://GetKikoff.com/danemoore today. Thanks to Kikoff for sponsoring us!-- Try online therapy and find the green flags in your life with Better Help: https://betterhelp.com/danemoore-- Try out our new sponsor WtrMln Wtr at Whole Foods or Target: https://drinkwtrmln.com/-- 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-- Try out SKIMS Men's underwear: https://skims.com/collections/menswear-- This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/DANEMOORE and get on your way to being your best self.-- Get yourself a pair of Duer jeans for 20% by going to: https://www.shopduer.com/danemoore-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/-- Follow Falling Knife on Instagram for weekly schedule updates: https://www.instagram.com/fallingknifebc/-- 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 13, 2025 • 1h 30min
Ant In The Clutch + The Thunder vs. Rest of The West + The Wolves Rookies w/ Britt Robson
On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson from MinnPost to discuss Anthony Edwards' clutch time play in the loss to Milwaukee. Dane and Britt also spend a good chunk of time discussing the Thunder, who the Wolves play three times in the next four games. And then they wrap up the episode by discussing Britt's story on Jaylen Clark, plus mix in some discussion on Terrence Shannon Jr. and Rob Dillingham. Specific topics and timestamps below...- The last possession against Milwaukee + Ant in the clutch (1:00)- The Wolves playing the Thunder thrice in the next four games + OKC relative to the rest of the West (25:00)- Jaylen Clark + the opportunity the rookies are getting (51:00)- And much more mixed inIf you'd like to support our partners...-- Build credit fast and get your first month for just a dollar at https://GetKikoff.com/danemoore today. Thanks to Kikoff for sponsoring us!-- Try online therapy and find the green flags in your life with Better Help: https://betterhelp.com/danemoore-- Try out our new sponsor WtrMln Wtr at Whole Foods or Target: https://drinkwtrmln.com/-- 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-- Try out SKIMS Men's underwear: https://skims.com/collections/menswear-- This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/DANEMOORE and get on your way to being your best self.-- Get yourself a pair of Duer jeans for 20% by going to: https://www.shopduer.com/danemoore-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/-- Follow Falling Knife on Instagram for weekly schedule updates: https://www.instagram.com/fallingknifebc/-- 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 11, 2025 • 1h 21min
What Will ARod and Lore Bring To The Wolves? Plus The Loss To Cleveland w/ Chris Hine
On today's show, Dane begins the episode solo, covering Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez winning their arbitration battle for ownership of the Minnesota Timberwolves. Dane discusses what went down on Monday and what he believes can change going forward as a product of new ownership. Then, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer, Chris Hine from the Minnesota Star Tribune. Chris and Dane discuss themes from the Wolves loss to Cleveland on Monday night and then also wrap up the episode with some more conversation on Wolves ownership, specifically trying to answer the question of 'What comes next?' Specific topics and timestamps below..- Me solo on Lore and Rodriguez winning (1:00)- Needing more from the offense in CLE, specifically Naz and NAW (17:00)- Ant still explodes for 44 in CLE -- 134 over last 3 games -- extending personal heater (35:00)- The ownership landscape Lore and Rodriguez find themselves entering (56:00)If you'd like to support our partners...-- Build credit fast and get your first month for just a dollar at https://GetKikoff.com/danemoore today. Thanks to Kikoff for sponsoring us!-- Try online therapy and find the green flags in your life with Better Help: https://betterhelp.com/danemoore-- Try out our new sponsor WtrMln Wtr at Whole Foods or Target: https://drinkwtrmln.com/-- 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-- Try out SKIMS Men's underwear: https://skims.com/collections/menswear-- This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/DANEMOORE and get on your way to being your best self.-- Get yourself a pair of Duer jeans for 20% by going to: https://www.shopduer.com/danemoore-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/-- Follow Falling Knife on Instagram for weekly schedule updates: https://www.instagram.com/fallingknifebc/-- 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 10, 2025 • 1h 5min
McDaniels and Reid's Growth + The PG situation w/ Jace Frederick
On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer, Jace Frederick from the St. Paul Pioneer Press. Dane and Jace focus the beginning of this episode on Naz Reid and Jaden McDaniels spreading their wings in the space that a more injured roster has created -- most notably in Saturday's win over the Blazers. Also some conversation on the current status of the point guard position and how Finch has been cobbling together the bench with Jaylen Clark and others. Specific topics and timestamps below...- McDaniels and Reid again showing their ability to do more in a bigger role (1:00)- The Naz and Jaden friendship (21:00)- Dillingham starts + what this team needs at PG right now (29:00)- Jaylen Clark + Finch effectively cobbling together a bench rotation (41:00)If you'd like to support our partners...-- Build credit fast and get your first month for just a dollar at https://GetKikoff.com/danemoore today. Thanks to Kikoff for sponsoring us!-- Try online therapy and find the green flags in your life with Better Help: https://betterhelp.com/danemoore-- Try out our new sponsor WtrMln Wtr at Whole Foods or Target: https://drinkwtrmln.com/-- 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-- Try out SKIMS Men's underwear: https://skims.com/collections/menswear-- This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/DANEMOORE and get on your way to being your best self.-- Get yourself a pair of Duer jeans for 20% by going to: https://www.shopduer.com/danemoore-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/-- Follow Falling Knife on Instagram for weekly schedule updates: https://www.instagram.com/fallingknifebc/-- 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices