The Dane Moore NBA Podcast

On today’s show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson of The Athletic to discuss the firing of Gersson Rosas and what this signals for the Minnesota Timberwolves. In which Dane and Britt discuss:— The rumblings of discontentment between Rosas and the rest of the Wolves organization and front office— Why the timing signals something egregious or serious procrastination— Karl-Anthony Towns being blind-sided by the move— Why this should have little impact on Chris Finch and what he is able to make of this talented Timberwolves roster— Going through the history of Rosas’ bigger moves made over his two-year tenure as President of Basketball Operations— How new President of Basketball Operations Sachin Gupta may approach roster construction differently than Rosas did— A collective exhale that this team is very weird Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Dane talks about the Timberwolves defense this upcoming season. Specifically the impact Ben Simmons would have on the defensive end if the Wolves were to pull off a trade to acquire him. Additionally, clips included from Timberwolves new defensive coordinator Elston Turner on his vision for the Wolves’ defense this year, and Turner’s view on how drop coverage can effectively be played in today’s NBA. And lastly, we get to the team-friendly contracts that Jarred Vanderbilt and Jordan McLaughlin recently signed.— Comparing Ben Simmons’ defensive impact next to Karl-Anthony Towns vs. Jimmy Butler’s defensive impact next to KAT— What sort of price in a trade would be justifiable given Simmons’ expected impact?— New Defensive Coordinator Elston Turner on his vision for the Timberwolves defense, and how that vision might be different than David Vanterpool and Jospeh Blair’s— The impact of Vanderbilt and McLaughlin signing long-term, team-friendly deals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Chris Hine of The Star Tribune joins the show to discuss his extensive feature story on new Timberwolves owner Marc Lore. Dane and Chris discuss their interactions with Lore in Las Vegas at the NBA Summer League, and Chris gives his take on what Marc Lore might bring to the Timberwolves organization and the Minnesota community. Topics include: Lore’s love for magic tricks — and the two acts Lore pulled on Dane and Chris in Vegas The vision of using three core values to change the culture of the Timberwolves organization Chris’s read on Lore’s personality from his sit down with the new owner Lore’s on-the-record commentary about the team staying in Minnesota, and how a new stadium likely factors into that equation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson of The Athletic to discuss some of the details uncovered in Britt’s two-part, 75-minute one-on-one interview with Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch. The topics covered in the Britt-Finch Q+A are abundant, and we tried to hit on as many of those as possible.-- Finch’s style of specific play calls vs. a free-flowing offensive emphasis — and how that differentiate’s from the previous style under Ryan Saunders (and Gersson Rosas)-- Finch’s relationship with personnel vs. scheme — and how Finch freely admits the defensive plan will be different this season-- A Scottie Pippen comparison for Jaden McDaniels from Finch-- Finch’s acknowledgement of separate timelines and his job as a coach for navigating those two paths effectively-- The Timberwolves “Core Four” of KAT, DLo, Ant and McDaniels-- Britt's heaping of praise on the Patrick Beverley trade: “Rosas best trade to date” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michael Rand of the Star Tribune joins Dane on the show for another reaction to the Patrick Beverley trade, plus we dig into the Timberwolves Vegas over/under of 34.5 wins. Rand brings the history of the Timberwolves "over" versus Vegas. (Hint: History does not indicate that the Wolves over has been a good bet)We also dig a little further into Beverley's specific fit within the Wolves rotation, asking whether or not Beverley might be able to be a better option at the position than Rubio was. And, naturally, a little conversation on whether Ben Simmons lurks as a possibility -- and what his price tag might be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's pod, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige to instantly react to today's news that the Timberwolves have traded Jarrett Culver and Juancho Hernangomez for Patrick Beverley from the Memphis Grizzlies. Kyle and I put this trade together with the Rubio for Prince swap and assess the Wolves offseason thus far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Jon Krawczynski and Britt Robson of The Athletic join Dane is Las Vegas to take stock of the future of the Timberwolves. Topics discussed include: How Jaden McDaniels might be a perfect fit — even if he doesn’t reach his ultimate ceiling Why this is a pivotal year for Karl-Anthony Towns’s future with the team Reasons for real optimism over the next three seasons. How the Wolves are in a stunningly good place for future team building Will the Wolves again be terrible on defense, or will they be able to find a way to be mediocre? What are the odds the Wolves still make a big move before the season starts? Once the Ben Simmons shoe drops, how will the Wolves be positioned to involved themselves in the move — whether that be for Simmons or as a third team in a deal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Chris Finch and Gersson Rosas join Dane in Las Vegas to have a conversation about where the Minnesota Timberwolves stand and where they might be going. Topics with head coach and POBO include: After a whirlwind first two years as chief decision-maker, what is next for Rosas — and how does Finch fit into that? Rosas big bet on Karl-Anthony Towns, D’Angelo Russell and Anthony Edwards — and what Finch envisions from those three. Balancing personnel versus scheme in the process of improving the defense What Rosas and Finch think KAT needs from his frontcourt partner. Why the power forward position remains a swing spot for this team Can Jaden McDaniels be the answer as a high-impact, low-usage player? Skinny KAT What are the expectations for this season? Playoffs? Do Rosas and Finch feel pressure? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Britt Robson of The Athletic joins to the show to discuss the thing that have actually came to fruition this offseason for the Timberwolves — from the Ricky Rubio for Taurean Prince swap to the two-way signings — and for what might yet transpire in regards to Jarred Vanderbilt and on the trade market. Along with some thoughts on the squad entering Summer League.— Britt gives his thoughts on the Rubio trade— How teams might be assessing Vanderbilt’s price tag in restricted free agency— The difference between the free agency part of the offseason (where the Wolves were silent) and the trade market portion of the offseason (where the Wolves could still make a move)— Trusting Rosas on two-way signings— Dane suggests a specific type of player the Wolves might be able to target on the trade market— Why it sounds like the Wolves may be changing their defensive scheme under new defensive coordinator Joseph Blair— What we’ll be looking for from Jaden McDaniels and Jaylen Nowell in Summer League Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Darren Wolfson of KSTP and SKOR North joins to discuss the latest rumblings in the Timberwolves offseason pursuits. Doogie and Dane run through what and why the Wolves have thus far been quiet in the free agent market place and what could potentially come. Specific topics include: The latest names Doogie has heard the Wolves have been in contact with and shares some names the Wolves have not touch based on this offseason (including Larry Nance Jr.) A conversation about Lauri Markkanen and how real the buzz is surrounding Chicago’s restricted free agent The pattern of Gersson Rosas making one move that suggests there might be a subsequent move — and whether or not that will happen this time with the Taurean Prince trade The negotiation process between the Wolves and Jarred Vanderbilt/Jordan McLaughlin McKinley Wright and Nathan Knight signing as two-way contracts What Dane and Doogie think the impact of Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore might be Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices