The Dane Moore NBA Podcast

On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige to go through some X-factors in the Wolves-Nuggets Round 1 series. Specific topics and timestamps below...

- Ayo Dosunmu (12:00)

- Julius Randle's shooting (21:00)

- Finch's rotations and coaching strategy (30:00)

- Rudy Gobert's ability to defend Nikola Jokic 1-on-1 (40:00)

- Ant + The health of both teams (57:00)

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On today's show, Dane is joined by Jace Frederick, Wolves beat writer for the St. Paul Pioneer Press. And on this episode, Dane and Jace give their initial thoughts on this Wolves-Nuggets Round 1 matchup. A lot of this episode focuses on the familiarity of these two teams and what that does and does not allow us to glean about how these two teams are going to match up with each other. Specific topics and timestamps below...

- How big of a missed opportunity was it to not play the Lakers? (5:00)

- Is this version of t...

On today's show, Dane is joined by Ryan Blackburn, who covers the Denver Nuggets for Mile High Sports. The theme of the episode is getting familiar with this version of Denver, and comparing and contrasting the differences in these two teams from now to the last time they met in the playoffs. Dane does this by asking Ryan 5 questions he wants answered in advance of the Wolves-Nuggets 1st round matchup. Specific topics and timestamps below...

- Is Wolves-Nuggets actually happening? (5:00)

- How is Denver different than they were two seasons ago? (10:00)

- How w...

On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige to discuss Jaden McDaniels returning for the Wolves on Wednesday night in Orlando and to answer the question: Do you view this season as a success or failure? Lots of conversation on McDaniels return, but also on Terrence Shannon Jr., who played very well in Orlando as well. And then the episode wraps up by grading the season and discussing the idea of expectations for a team that went to the conference finals two seasons in a row. Specific topics and timestamps below...

- McDaniels returns + Ant returning so...

On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson from MinnPost to talk about the reality that the Wolves are going to be the 6th seed in the Western Conference and how that represents the Wolves as a team not meeting the regular season expectations they laid out before the season. Specific topics and timestamps below...

- Why the Wolves are the 6 seed + Why they didn't meet their regular season expectations (1:00)

- Finch's role vs. top players role in the Wolves not meeting regular season expectations this season (23:00)

- Ant's great season and w...

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 Charlotte on Sunday night, another game they had to play without Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels. Dane and Jace focus this episode on the bigs in the first half of the episode and the guards in the second half of the episode -- discussing how the bigs and guards have and have not met the opportunity in the absence of Edwards and McDaniels. Specific topics and timestamps below...

- Where it's looking like t...

On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige to answer 5 Wolves offseason questions before the postseason begins. But before Kyle joins the show, Dane, from Detroit, begins the episode with 5 takeaways from the Wolves loss in Detroit. Specific topics and timestamps below...

- 5 takeaways from the Wolves' loss in Detroit (1:00)

- What will Ayo Dosunmu's free agency look like, how much will he get paid? (18:00)
 

- Will all three of Gobert, Randle and Reid be back next season? (37:00)

- Can the Wolves keep Kyle Anderson and Bones Hyland on te...

On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson from MinnPost to discuss Ayo Dosunmu's ascension, the return of Anthony Edwards, and how the Wolves are going to go about replacing Jaden McDaniels in the rotation. Specific topics and timestamps below...

- Ayo Dosunmu's ascension (2:00)

- Will Dosunmu be starting come playoffs? (17:00)

- Ant's return (48:00)

- Replacing McDaniels during his injury (60:00)

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On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Jace Frederick from The Pioneer Press to discuss how the Wolves fared in Anthony Edwards' injury absence and what the Wolves can take from that 6-game stretch without him. Also some conversation about playoff seeding and the Wolves needing to get Jaden McDaniels and Naz Reid back right. Specific topics and timestamps below...

- The Wolves' 6 games without Ant: 4-2, No. 28 offense, No. 1 defense (1:00)

- What needs to sustain from how the Wolves were playing without Ant when he returns (21:00)

- Conley, Clark...

On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige and Britt Robson to discuss the Wolves' chaotic overtime victory over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night. Dane, Britt and Kyle dig into the factors and characters that made that game as chaotic as it was. Specific topics and timestamps below...

- A will end to the game, highlighted by Julius Randle stepping up (1:00)

- Rudy Gobert's isolation defense, the addition of Kyle Anderson and how this Wolves defense has become more believable (24:00)

- Mike Conley gets the start (42:00)

- Britt's story...

On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige and Wolves beat writer Chris Hine to look back at the Wolves season thus far 70 games in. Dane, Kyle and Chris spend this episode going around the table listing off big moments from the season that served as telling inflection points. Specific topics and timestamps below...

- The Mike Conley being removed from the starting lineup on opening night (2:00)

- Two specific losses around the holidays that made you go "hmmm" (16:00)

- That month where the Wolves always won if Jaylen Clark played (28:00)

On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Jace Frederick from the St. Paul Pioneer Press to discuss what the fueled the Wolves' win in Boston on Sunday night, without Anthony Edwards in the lineup. Dane and Jace also look back at some themes from the loss to Portland on Friday, including Chris Finch's comments on Julius Randle's lack of rebounding. The episode closes on Rudy Gobert, and a discussion of where he ranks amongst other centers in the NBA. Specific topics and timestamps below...

- Bones Hyland + What all fueled the Wolves win in B...

On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson from MinnPost to discuss how the Wolves have fared in these two games without Anthony Edwards, and key themes from those two wins. And at the end of the episode, some conversation about the convoluted Western Conference Standings. Specific topics and timestamps below...

- Themes from the first two games without Ant (5:00)

- SloMo and Ayo filling in the gaps (9:00)

- Randle elevating, again, in Ant's absence (27:00)

- Bones, better passing and pace (44:00)

- Rudy's dominance on the interior + The Wol...

On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Chris Hine from The Minnesota Star Tribune to discuss Anthony Edwards' injury and who stepped up in his absence in the Wolves' win over Phoenix on Tuesday night. Specific topics and timestamps below...

- Anthony Edwards' injury + who stepped up in his absence (2:00)

- Bones Hyland's big game (9:00)

- A second big Julius Randle game in a row (16:00)

- Ayo Dosunmu's role in the offense growing + The differences he's found between Chicago and Minnesota (24:00)

- One of the Wolves' bet...

On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Jace Frederick from the St. Paul Pioneer Press to discuss the Wolves loss on Sunday to Oklahoma City and what their odds are of returning to the Western Conference Finals again this season. Specific topics and timestamps below...

- Themes from the loss to OKC: Big Randle game, Turnovers everywhere + Gobert's offensive issues (3:00)

- Can the Wolves offense compete with the OKC defense? (20:00)

- A quiet SGA game, even though McDaniels was in foul trouble (30:00)

- Dosunmu's arrow pointing up (36:00)

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On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige to discuss the Wolves' 3-game losing streak, which was capped by another blowout loss against the Clippers on Wednesday. A lot of discussion about how the Wolves are playing now, if they can change it by the playoffs and while they'll need to have adjusted to have success in the playoffs. Specific topics and timestamps below...

- The 3-game losing streak highlighting roster construction issues (1:00)

- Kawhi's 45-point night + The Wolves thinking they have more margin for error than they do (21:30)

- Edwards and R...

On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson from MinnPost to discuss the Wolves' loss to the Lakers on Tuesday night and to discuss what is wrong with the Wolves' offense right now. With the Lakers winning all three regular season matchups, Dane and Britt also discuss how the Wolves and Lakers matchup up as a potential playoff matchup. Specfiic topics and timestamps below...
 

- What's wrong with the Wolves offense right now? (1:00)

- Where the Wolves are positioned in the standings + What's behind player streakiness (21:00)

- How should we feel ab...

On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Jace Frederick to discuss the Wolves losing to Orlando by 27 at home despite Anthony Edwards going off. Dane and Jace peel apart how that type of loss showcased what this Wolves team is missing and whether or not they have the pieces to path up that type of hole. Also lots of conversation on Donte DiVincenzo, Julius Randle and the new look bench. Specific topics and timestamps below...

- How the Wolves lost by 27 in a game where Ant went off (4:00)

- How did the O...

On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige to discuss the Wolves' elevated level of play of late and how the vibe around the team seems to be shifting. With the vibe shifting, the volatility of this team is down, and Dane and Kyle discuss the players who are clicking into place. And then at the end of the episode, Cooper Carlson joins for some mailbag questions. Specific topics and timestamps below...

- The importance of having fun to this Wolves team (1:00)

- Ayo Dosunmu and this Wolves roster making more sense post-deadline (21:00)

On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson from MinnPost to discuss what has been going on in Wolves World this week. Dane and Britt focus a lot of the episode on the new pieces, Kyle Anderson and Ayo Dosunmu, and then discuss where the Wolves rank in the West. Also some conversation about the week Anthony Edwards has had and the comments Rudy Gobert made about Kyle Anderson and "passing the ball". Specific topics and timestamps below...

- What does the Kyle Anderson signing and his role tell you about where this Wolves team is...

On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Chris Hine from The Star Tribune immediately following the Wolves win over the Grizzlies on Wednesday. Lots of discussion about Kyle Anderson, Ayo Dosunmu and Anthony Edwards in this episode. Specific topics and timestamps below...

- Kyle Anderson is back, and apparently a major part of the rotation (3:00)

- Ant, Ayo and the Wolves playing faster sinking in (15:00)

- Chris' perspective on the Ant-Finch relationship dynamic (35:00)

- Naz's second 6MOTY is in sight + Still needing more consistency from Naz (45:00)

On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Jace Frederick to discuss the Wolves big win in Denver on Sunday afternoon. Dane and Jace get into what worked for the Wolves, how they guarded Jokic and how this matchup could evolve once Aaron Gordon and Peyton Watson are healthy. And then they wrap up the episode with talk on what the role and impact of Kyle Anderson might be. Specific topics and timestamps below...

- Wolves dominate the non-Jokic with dominant bench play (4:00)

- How the Wolves guarded Jokic + Different options they have f...

On today's show, Dane is joined by Matt Moore from The Action Network to discuss where the Wolves fit in the top of the Western Conference and to preview the Wolves-Nuggets matchup on Sunday. Before Dane brings in Matt, he discusses the Ant-Finch interaction after Ant's game-sealing shot and also gets into the return of Kyle Anderson. Specific topics and timestamps below.

- My thoughts on the Ant-Finch interaction + The return of Kyle Anderson (1:00)

- What tier do the Wolves belong in amongst the top teams in the West? (22:00)

- How the Wolves an...

On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson from MinnPost to discuss the season Anthony Edwards is having thus far and how his teammates are fitting around the moving target that is his superstar progression. A lot of conversation in there about Julius Randle and Chris Finch. Then the episode finishes with some conversation on Ayo Dosunmu and Jaden McDaniels. Specific topics and timestamps below...

- Ant in the clutch, on defense and the fatigue factor (6:00)

- Ant's teammates fitting in around the moving target that is Ant's superstar progression (16:00)

- Randle as...

On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige at the Moda Center in Portland for an immediate reaction episode to the Wolves 124-121 win over the Blazers. Dane and Kyle discuss a big Jaden McDaniels game and a redemption game for Donte DiVincenzo, along with another check in on Ayo Dosunmu's play and some more discussion about where this Wolves defense is at. Specific topics and timestamps below...

- A gigantic Jaden McDaniels game (2:00)

- The story of the PG position this season + DiVincenzo's redemption game for the opener in Portland (18:00)

- Dosu...

On today's show, Dane is joined by Jace Frederick to discuss the Wolves playing without Rudy Gobert on Sunday night and losing to the short-handed 76ers, who were on a back-to-back. Dane and Jace spend the episode discussing the value of Gobert and highlighting concerns that arise when this team plays smaller. Specific topics and timestamps below...

- Playing without Gobert + How concerning are the non-Rudy minutes come playoff time? (1:00)

- Beringer gets the opportunity to start + The Wolves relatively healthy season so far (18:00)

- Maxey's big game + The Wolves struggle with defending fast...

On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige to discuss Anthony Edwards play in the clutch this season, his All Star game MVP and his "coming home" to Atlanta comments. Also some conversation about Rudy Gobert's suspension and the new look Wolves bench. Specific topics and timestamps below...

- Ant's elite play in clutch time this season (3:00)

- Ant's explanation (or lack thereof) for his coming home to Atlanta comments (23:00)

- Rudy's offensive rebounding, flagrant fouls and suspension (32:00)

- How the Wolves' new look bench functioned (49:00)

- Is...

On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Chris Hine from The Star Tribune to draft the Wolves' rest of season schedule. In an effort to highlight the difficulty of the Wolves' rest of season schedule, Dane and Chris draft losses -- or games they think the Wolves are most likely to use. In addition to schedule talk, Dane and Chris also close the loop on the Mike Conley transaction cycle -- highlighting what value dumping Conley's contract did and did not provide. Specific topics and timestamps below...

- Why strength of schedule at this...

On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson to do a live show at Falling Knife Brewing Company about where the Wolves are at as they enter the All Star Break. The beginning of the episode is Dane and Britt reflecting on the season thus far, discussing the addition of Ayo Dosunmu and talking about x-factors for the rest of the season. Then the second half of the episode is Dane and Britt taking live listener questions from the audience at Falling Knife.

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On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige to discuss five Wolves-specific things to think about heading into the All-Star break. A lot of focus on Julius Randle, Ayo Dosunmu and what this Wolves team's ceiling can be. Specific topics and timestamps below...

- What version of Julius Randle are they going to get down the stretch? (4:00)

- How Ayo Dosunmu is already feeling like an ideal fit (23:00)

- Who all is going to be in the rotation after the break? (40:00)

- What to make of the Wolves being one...

On today's show, Dane is joined by Chris Hine from The Star Tribune to discuss how Ayo Dosunmu is fitting in on the Wolves and the Wolves' beginning to break out of their funk with a win against Atlanta. Specific topics and timestamps below...

- Things that have stood out about Ayo Dosunmu's fit (3:00)

- The value of the triple-double version of Julius Randle (20:00)

- What will it look like when Conley and Shannon return + buyout out guy X potentially joins the team (41:00)

- NAW's return to Minnesota (51:00)

On today's show, Dane is joined by Jace Frederick from the St. Paul Pioneer Press to discuss Rudy Gobert's call for accountability within the Wolves' locker room and how the theme of lacking effort continued over the weekend in losses to the Pelicans and Clippers. Also some discussion on Ayo Dosunmu and his Wolves debut. Specific topics and timestamps below...

- Parsing Rudy Gobert's call for accountability (3:00)

- What does effort need to look like for this team? + "substituting their way there" (37:00)

- Ayo Dosunmu's debut, the price to acquire him + what we see...

On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson to recap the Wolves trade deadline. Dane and Britt unpack the two trades the Wolves made at the deadline -- the compensation and the value on the floor. Additionally, some conversation about the Rob Dillingham Era. And then plenty of conversation about Giannis and how the trade market worked across the NBA this season. Specific topics and timestamps below...

- Reviewing the two trades the Wolves made + What Ayo Dosunmu brings (1:00)

- The Rob Dillingham Era In Minnesota (24:00)

- How the trade landscape has c...

n today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige to discuss the Wolves Thursday morning acquisition of Ayo Dosunmu. Additionally, Dane and Kyle discuss Mike Conley being traded away, and the possibility that he could return to the Wolves via the buyout market. Also some conversation about the win. And then Dane and Kyle close the episodes by discussing the Bucks reportedly shutting down the trade market for Giannis Antetokounmpo. Specific topics and timestamps below...

- Trading for Ayo Dosunmu + Can he fill the NAW role? (1:00)

- The complicated Mike Conley trade + The possibility of Co...

On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige to go through some of the pros and cons of the Wolves making a trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo, before discussing the Wolves loss to the Grizzlies -- another game where they struggled to "flip the switch". A lot of mixed conversation between the trade deadline and specifics from how the Wolves have been playing lately. Specific topics and timestamps below...

- Going through some pros and cons of trading for Giannis (7:00)

- McDaniels' name in the rumor mill + How well he's been playing of late (26:00)

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On today's show, Dane is joined by Jace Frederick, Wolves beat writer from the St. Paul Pioneer Press, to discuss Giannis and the idea of the two superstar roster construction model. After that, some conversation on the Wolves ongoing battle with energy and effort against lesser teams, Naz Reid playing the best basketball of his career and the ongoing Mike Conley conundrum. Specific topics and timestamps below...

- Giannis and two superstart roster construction model (2:00)

- The Wolves' ongoing battle with effort and energy + Ant's comments on the topic (23:00)

- Naz Reid's game ev...

On today's show, Dane runs through four takeaways from the Wolves win over Oklahoma City on Thursday night and then runs through some trade thoughts related to Giannis. Specific topics and timestamps below...

- Four Takeaways from the Wolves Win Over OKC: Jaden, The Defense, The Bench Delivering + Randle Struggling Again (1:00)

- Discussing the feasibility of a Giannis trade (19:00) 

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On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson from MinnPost for a trade deadline preview and to look ahead to Thursday's matchup against Oklahoma City. Dane and Britt start by discussing trade deadline options for role players that do not require trading someone from their top 6 and then move into discussing bigger trade deadline swings that would require trading one of their more expensive players. After that, some discussion on the Wolves-Thunder matchup in advance of the two teams meeting up again on Thursday. Specific topics and timestamps below...

- Can the Wolves make a meaningful...

On today's show, Dane is joined by Chris Hine from The Star Tribune to discuss the Wolves snapping their 5-game winning streak and how much that performance, against an undermanned team, can signal their being back on track.  Specific topics and timestamps below...

- Was that type of win enough to get the Wolves out of their losing funk? (5:00)

- The Naz-Bones bench duo (11:00)

- What's going on with the Edwards and Shannon injuries? (17:00)

- Gobert bounces back with a lively performance (34:00)

- What is this Wolves teams stock p...

On today's show, Dane is joined by Jace Frederick from the St. Paul Pioneer Press to discuss some of the themes from the Wolves' 5-game losing streak. Dane begins the episode by addressing what has been going on in Minneapolis and how that manifested in a sad environment at Target Center on Sunday night. From there, Dane and Jace what else has been contributing to the losing streak. Specific topics and timestamps below...

- Feeling distracted at Target Center + Chris Finch's statement on the tragedy in Minneapolis (1:00)

- Themes from the Wolves' 5-game losing streak...