The Dane Moore NBA Podcast

On today’s show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson of MinnPost to discuss Friday’s blockbuster Rudy Gobert trade, and to hit on the news of the Kyle Anderson signing. Dane and Britt get into the magnitude of the Gobert deal, highlighting the great upside this all-in move creates and also acknowledging the serious risk of the move given the load of outgoing assets to Utah.Many topics are breached from Gobert’s fit next to Karl-Anthony Towns, down to how Rudy Gobert might have the most profoundly positive impact on D’Angelo Russell of all people.— The fit of KAT and Gobert— Projecting how the Wolves offense and defense will rank next season— What is a realistic expectation for total wins next season— Attempting to quantify the value of what they gave up— How this move is the latest example of how the Wolves are operating in a very different manner under Marc Lore than they have under Glen TaylorFor a 14-day free trial of Aura’s digital security, sign up at Aura.com/Dane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Dane is joined by Memphis Grizzlies beat writer Chris Herrington of The Daily Memphian to discuss the Timberwolves signing of now-former Grizzly Kyle Anderson. Chris breaks down the four-year Anderson experience in Memphis and gives his opinion on why he believes Anderson is good fit in Minnesota, whether that be next to Karl-Anthony Towns in the starting lineup or as a backup forward for the Wolves.Additionally, some conversation about Tyus Jones ultimately choosing to stay in Memphis rather than pursuing a free agent deal from Minnesota or elsewhere.Enjoy getting to know Anderson from the Memphis perspective, both Anderson’s merits as a modern day forward and the elements of his game that can hold him back.For a 14-day free trial of Aura’s digital security, sign up at Aura.com/Dane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Dane is joined by Will DeBerg to review the film of Wendell Moore Jr. at Duke. Dane and Will discuss the elements of Moore's game that we feel confident will translate to the NBA, the elements that might translate and the elements that will likely never come to fruition at the next level.Additionally, some conversation on how Moore’s game might fit into the context of the Wolves current roster and stylistically how he might play when surrounded by players like Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Dane is joined by Will DeBerg to review the film of Walker Kessler at Auburn. Dane and Will discuss the elements of Kessler’s game that we feel confident will translate to the NBA, the elements that might translate and the elements that will likely never come to fruition at the next level.Additionally, some conversation on how Kessler’s game might be able to fit next to Karl-Anthony Towns if/when the two share the floor — both in terms of how they could play off of each other offensively and how they might be able to play off of each other defensively. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson of MinnPost to discuss Britt’s most recent column that reflects on the Timberwolves draft night and considers how Tim Connelly and Chris Finch might be building this roster out. The news of Taurean Prince’s new contract extension is discussed, as is Prince’s ideal role in the context of this evolving roster. Jaylen Nowell’s name has also been primed by Finch in a way that suggests a bigger role for the combo guard. So Dane and Britt also discuss what that role might look like, and how the rest of the roster might need to be adjusted to account for Nowell’s presence consistently in the rotation. Also some discussion about how Dejounte Murray might fit on the Wolves if he is traded for.— The Taurean Prince contract news— What a bigger role for Jaylen Nowell might look like— How the rookies might fit next to D’Angelo Russell if Russell is in fact on team next season— What Malik Beasley’s value on the trade market might be— Will the Wolves add a power forward in free agency or through a trade?— Dejounte Murray’s basketball and financial fit on the Wolves if he is traded for Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, we react to the introductory press conference for Walker Kessler, Wendell Moore Jr. and Josh Minott. In addition to getting into the rookies’ first media availability, we dive into Chris Finch’s first time speaking with reporters since the draft, which included some dialogue about some Wolves players already on the roster. Most notably Jaylen Nowell’s name being included in the “young core” along with Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels seemed noteworthy.So on top of getting into what Finch and Tim Connelly said about the new rookies, this episode will also focus on what we can take from Finch’s commentary on Nowell and also on Karl-Anthony Towns’ ability to sign a supermax extension in July.— Where will Moore Jr. fit in on the roster in terms of position?— What do the Wolves envision from Kessler on the offensive end?— How might they use Kessler defensively?— What might we be able to expect from Minott in Summer League?— What would a bigger role for Nowell mean for Malik Beasley?— Finch on how they plan to approach free agency and the trade market— KAT’s supermax coming up shortly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson of MinnPost to recap the Timberwolves swirling draft night and the swirl of rumors surrounding D’Angelo Russell. Dane and Britt start by discussing the approach Tim Connelly and the revamped front office took to the draft, and from there get in to the players they ultimately wound up with.The focus begins with Walker Kessler, the Wolves top pick on Thursday. The discussion is not exclusively about Kessler as a player but also about how this seems to signal a new view of how to build out the frontcourt around Karl-Anthony Towns.Wendell Moore Jr. is next up. A high character, high work-ethic player that really seems to fit Tim Connelly’s style in Denver. Also some discussion on Josh Minott, who seems to be the upside swing of the draft.Finally, some more D’Angelo Russell discussion. Obviously some discussion on the rumors surround DLo, but also on his fit on this team as they begin to play a different style of game from last season.For a 14-day free trial of Aura’s digital security, sign up at Aura.com/Dane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson of MinnPost to discuss the Timberwolves upcoming decision to be made in the draft and offseason, and to reflect on Andrew Wiggins and the Golden State Warriors winning the NBA championship. Topics include:— Andrew Wiggins’s performance in the Finals and what his next contract might look like— Which position (big/wing/guard) might the Wolves pursue with the No. 19 pick— Why drafting a “big” would be the conservative move. The difference in drafting EJ Liddell versus Mark Williams or Walker Kessler— Taking a higher upside swing on a wing or guard, and what the risk profile would be there— Taurean Prince and the incumbent power forward options— Some hypothetical D’Angelo Russell trades— Comparing Jayson Tatum’s growth before and after playing with Kyrie Irving to Anthony Edwards’s growth playing with D’Angelo RussellFor a 14-day free trial of Aura’s digital security, sign up at Aura.com/Dane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Dane is joined by Tim Connelly, the Timberwolves new president of basketball operations. As Connelly ramps up for the draft and free agency, the conversation touches on an array of topics.— Does Denver having the 21st and the Wolves having the 19th pick make the first round selection process easier?— What will the war room environment look like on draft night?— In what ways will having experience in a lead executive role help avoid mistakes?— What are Connelly’s areas of expertise (outside of scouting)?— Perception of Anthony Edwards from afar, and how has that perception evolved now as a part of the organization?— Have you seen Ant and Juancho Hernangomez’s new movie Hustle?— How can this team address size and physicality this offseason? External growth versus internal growth?— Can Karl-Anthony Towns play power forward next season, next to another more traditional center?For a 14-day free trial of Aura’s digital security, sign up at Aura.com/Dane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson of MinnPost to react to the Tim Connelly introductory press conference and how Connelly might approach the offseason. Dane and Britt dig into the dynamics between Connelly and ownership, and also how they might approach D'Angelo Russell this offseason. Also some discussion on the Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals.For a 14-day free trial of Aura’s digital security, sign up at Aura.com/Dane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices