The Dane Moore NBA Podcast

On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Chris Hine from the Star Tribune to discuss some recent themes that presented themselves in the Wolves' loss to the Kings on Monday night. But before Dane brings on Chris, the beginning of the episode is spent playing clips of the Wolves players' reaction to the Luka Doncic trade. Specific topics and timestamps below...-- How Wolves players and Finch reacted to the news of the Luka trade (1:00)-- Chris' book "Ant" is available for purchase! -- link in show notes (10:00)-- The Wolves' defense not being as good as the sum of their parts recently (13:00)-- How Jaylen Clark has earned a role with defense and "not making mistakes" (29:00)-- Naz Reid's scalding shooting + In what ways are the Wolves missing Randle? (45:00)If you'd like to support our partners...-- Pre-order Chris Hine's book "Ant" here: https://www.amazon.com/Ant-Incredible-Journey-Anthony-Edwards/dp/006343895X?dplnkId=65f06399-8b60-4488-9176-5c728b1921ba&nodl=1-- Purchase tickets to Falling Knife's Super Bowl party here: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/5WQV0YD8C37EC/checkout/U4WHQWRSIKHTUV4XOHNDSFPF-- 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today's show, Dane is joined by Jace Frederick from the St. Paul Pioneer Press to discuss the Luka Doncic and De'Aaron Fox trades, and how that impacts the Western Conference -- specifically through a Wolves lens. Dane and Jace also discuss the Wolves losing Karl-Anthony Towns, and comparing the fanbase fallout from that trade to the Dallas fans' fallout from the Doncic trade. Specific topics and timestamps below...- The Doncic trade through a Wolves lens (1:00)- The KAT trade and the Luka trade + how that impacts fanbases (11:30)- The Fox trade making the West more dense + how that impacts the Wolves (34:00)- Needing to replace injured-Julius Randle's production to stay afloat in the West (53:00)If you'd like to support our partners...-- Purchase tickets to Falling Knife's Super Bowl party here: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/5WQV0YD8C37EC/checkout/U4WHQWRSIKHTUV4XOHNDSFPF-- 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson from MinnPost to discuss what went into the Wolves back-to-back wins over the Suns and Jazz. Dane and Britt start by highlighting Anthony Edwards' play in those games, stamped by his third All-Star selection. From there, plenty of talk about the other players who, kind of out of nowhere, stepped up when given additional opportunity this week -- Jaylen Clark, Luka Garza and Rob Dillingham. Specific topics and timestamps below...- Ant's All-Star play over the last two games (1:00)- How the Wolves might backfill for Julius Randle's injury with Naz Reid (22:00), Jaylen Clark (34:00) and Luka Garza (43:00)- Dillingham's growing offensive aggression + the value of him playing with Gobert (58:00)- A really encouraging January from the Wolves, and some numbers that highlight that (1:18:00)If you'd like to support our partners...-- Purchase tickets to Falling Knife's Super Bowl party here: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/5WQV0YD8C37EC/checkout/U4WHQWRSIKHTUV4XOHNDSFPF-- 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige for an immediate reaction podcast to the Wolves chaotic win over the Suns in Phoenix on Wednesday night. Dane and Kyle bring reactions from the players in the locker room to Finch's ejection and a wild game overall. Plus, some deadline talk at the end of the episode. Specific topics and timestamps below...- Finch's ejection sparking energy + The Ant-Finch relationship (2:00)- Jaylen Clark's opportunity + the Wolves perimeter defenders against Booker, Beal and Durant (20:00)- The importance of Randle's offensive dominance against PHX's smaller defenders (30:00)- Deadline: What are the odds the Wolves do nothing at the deadline? (45:000If 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Jace Frederick from the St. Paul Pioneer Press to discuss why the Wolves win over Denver might have been their best game of the season to date. A lot of focus on Gobert's big performance, Edwards' playmaking and McDaniels' quick decision-making on offense -- and how all three of those elements play off each other. Additionally, some conversation about what Naz Reid's future might look like in Minnesota if Randle is here beyond the deadline and/or into next season. Specific topics and timestamps below...- Was the Denver win the best the Wolves have looked this year? (1:00)- Gobert's best game of the year + Winning the Jokic minutes (18:00)- Ant unlocking his scoring by playmaking first (21:00)- McDaniels' offensive activity being fueled by quick decision-making from the corners (33:00)- Deadline talk: If Randle stays, what does that mean for Reid's future? (41:00)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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige to go through hypothetical Julius Randle trades from Twitter. Dane and Kyle get into the different types of Randle trades and the differing types of value and/or impact a Randle trade could have short- and long-term. Also discussed: Who starts at PG next season and Finch's coaching this season. Specific topics and timestamps below...-- Fake Randle trades from Twitter + the varying advantages and costs of a Randle deal (3:00)-- Who will be the starting point guard Game 1 next season? (36:00)-- Finch's coaching this season + if he's trying to prove a point that doesn't align, understanding what the point is that he's trying to make (55:00) 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-- 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/-- 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson from MinnPost to discuss what players were maximized in the win over Dallas, plus how the trade deadline factors into maximizing this team for this season. Lots of discussion on McDaniels' huge game, a vintage Conley performance and Gobert's play of late. Specific topics and timestamps below...- A huge McDaniels game, and how his game has evolved of late (1:00)- Signs of Vintage Conley + What is Dillingham's new role? (19:00)- Gobert's play of late + updating the cost of the Gobert trade after the PHX-UTA deal (34:00)- Why the fake Randle trades I see don't strike me as the type of deals the Wolves' FO would do (54:00)- The Denver matchup on Saturday + how the Wolves might matchup (1:08:00)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-- 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/-- 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer, Chris Hine from the Minnesota Star Tribune. Chris was in Memphis on Monday afternoon for the Wolves' loss to the Grizzlies, and was there to ask Chris Finch about what caused this game to slip away from the Wolves. Specific topics and timestamps below...- Dillingham's best game of the season, but not closing the game + Wolves' season-long struggles in the clutch (2:00)- DiVincenzo injury update + should this injury reframe thes rest of the season for the Wolves? (20:00)- Gobert's struggles spreading beyond rebounding + the cost of Gobert losing his primacy on this roster (36:00)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-- 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/-- 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige to discuss the Wolves' win over the Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Friday night. A Wolves win fueled by high-level offense from Anthony Edwards and Naz Reid. Also plenty of discussion about Donte DiVincenzo's injury and the opportunity it provides Rob Dillingham. Specific topics and timestamps below...-- A great Ant game + As good as the Wolves' offense has been all season (3:00)-- Playing without DiVincenzo + replacing his minutes by committee (19:00)-- Dillingham's get his opportunity + Ant as his mentor (24:00)-- Naz Reid (43:00)-- Gobert, McDaniels and the defense (55:00)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-- Shake off the credit hangover. Get your first month for just a dollar at https://www.GetKikoff/com/danemoore-- 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/-- 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson from MinnPost to take stock of where the Wolves are at 40 games into the season, specifically focusing on comparing the first 20 games of the season to the second 20 games of the season. Then, for the second half of the episode, Dane and Britt discuss the third chapter of the season and the trade deadline that is 17 games away. Specific topics and timestamps below...-- The Wolves offense Games 1-20 vs. Games 21-40 (5:00)-- The Wolves defense Game 1-20 vs. Games 21-40 (24:00)-- What can be learned in Chapter 3 of the season? (44:00)-- Using the next 17 games to figure out the value to the Wolves of Gobert/McDaniels/NAW before the trade deadline (60:00)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-- Shake off the credit hangover. Get your first month for just a dollar at https://www.GetKikoff/com/danemoore-- 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/-- 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.