Two Words: Wolves Pod
Every week, hosts Ryan Eichten and Leo Sun of Canis Hoopus give their two words on everything Minnesota Timberwolves, giving both the fan perspective and their experiences covering the team with fun and digestible segments.
Timberwolves Season Projections + Anthony Edwards Expectations with Kyle Theige
Ryan Eichten and guest Kyle Theige talk about everything Timberwolves offseason, less than two weeks from media day and the start of the preseason:
What constitutes a successful season (6:30)Can Anthony Edwards make All-NBA First Team? (37:00)Ownership expectations in their first season as full owners (47:00)The Lynx Take Game 1 + What Should be done about the Kawhi Leonard Situation?
Ryan Eichten and Leo Sun discuss the start of the WNBA Playoffs, the story taking over the NBA offseason, and much more:
Lynx take Game 1 over the Valkries 101-72 (2:00)The Clippers' alleged salary cap circumvention with Kawhi Leonard (33:00)Takeaways from EuroBasket (41:00)Wolves going with Bones Hyland as other options sign elsewhere (46:30)Timberwolves Offseason Smorgasbord
Ryan Eichten and Leo Sun discuss all things Minnesota Timberwolves offseason:
Lynx update (4:45)Timberwolves hot takes (22:50)Favorite random Wolves game (48:15)Two Words (1:04:15)Drafting the Best and Worst Situations in the NBA with Jack Borman
Ryan Eichten and Jack Borman of Locked on Sports Minnesota draft the best and worst teams from a fan perspective:
#1-10 (3:20)#11-20 (32:00)#21-30 (53:30)Timberwolves Offseason Update with Jon Krawczynski
On today's episode, Ryan Eichten is joined by Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic to discuss the Timberwolves offseason, as well as discuss his time covering the team:
Rob Dillingham and the point guard position (4:15)Why the Kevin Durant trade never got close for the Wolves (21:30)The Wolves' position in the Western Conference next season (30:00)Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez getting officially announced as the new owners (35:30)Jon's discussion with KAT in the hallway after Game 7 in Denver (43:45)Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez Introduced as Owners + Wolves Summer League Squad
On today's episode, Ryan Eichten and Leo Sun discuss the Timberwolves Summer League teams as well as the introductory press conference for Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez:
Is Rob Dillingham showing improvement? (3:40)Will Terrence Shannon's hot shooting translate to the regular season? (10:15)Lore and A-Rod's introduction press conference (26:40)New ticketing platform, potential new stadium, and Target Center upgrades (38:20)Should Wolves fans be excited or worried about the new owners? (43:00)Naz Reid and Julius Randle Are Back + State of the Timberwolves Heading into Free Agency
On today's episode, Ryan Eichten and Leo Sun discuss Naz Reid and Julius Randle signing contracts to return to the Timberwolves, plus much more:
Naz Reid signs for 5 years $125 million (10:15)Julius Randle agrees to a 3-year $100 million contract (21:00)Should the Wolves sign another point guard? (31:05)NAW's tenure with the Wolves has come to an end (47:00)Lynx midseason recap (59:10)Timberwolves Pick Joan Beringer and Rocco Zikarsky in the 2025 NBA Draft
On today's episode, Ryan Eichten and Andrew Dukowitz of Zone Coverage go over the Wolves' draft selections of Joan Beringer and Rocco Zikarsky, along with what the beginning of free agency might hold:
Wolves draft Joan Beringer with the 17th overall pick (2:45)After moving back twice, the Wolves pick up Rocco Zikarsky with the 45th pick (28:00)What to expect heading into free agency (38:15)OKC Wins the Title, Durant Traded to Houston, and the Wolves' NBA Draft Possibilities
On today's episode, Ryan Eichten and Leo Sun discuss Game 7 of the NBA Finals, Kevin Durant getting traded to the Houston Rockets, and the upcoming NBA Draft:
Reaction to Tyrese Haliburton's injury and OKC winning the title (2:45)Why the Wolves weren't able to land Kevin Durant (32:10)Does the Rockets' getting Durant make the Wolves' path to the Finals tougher? (46:10)Who are some players the Wolves could take with the 17th or 31st pick (59:45)A Conversation with Chris Hine About His Book "Ant"
Ryan Eichten is joined by Chris Hine of the Minnesota Star Tribune to discuss his book Ant: The Incredible Journey of NBA Rising Star Anthony Edwards:
How Ant's childhood formed who he is as an adult (3:10)Ant is both an old soul and young at heart (12:10)How Covid impacted the draft process and Ant's rookie season (37:20)The difference between Jimmy Butler and Ant as teammates of KAT (48:40)Ant's experience with Team USA and his relationship with Kevin Durant (51:50)2024-25 Timberwolves Season Recap + Tim Connelly's Exit Interview
On today's episode, Ryan Eichten and Leo Sun take a look back on the 2024-25 Timberwolves season as well as Tim Connelly's exit interview with the media:
Lingering feelings from the series loss to OKC (06:40)2024-25 Timberwolves season recap (13:00)Will Tim Connelly be back next year? (38:35)Do the Wolves need to pick one of Julius Randle or Naz Reid? (45:40)Would you do the KAT trade all over again with hindsight? (55:10)Timberwolves Exit Interviews + Game 5 Blowout Loss
Ryan Eichten hops on to do a quick solo pod going over the Timberwolves' loss to the Thunder in five games of the Western Conference Finals, as well as going over what all the players said in their exit interviews.
Wolves vs. Thunder West Finals Game 4 Aftershow from Target Center
Andrew Carlson and Ryan Eichten went live from Target Center following the Timberwolves' 128-126 loss to the Thunder in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals.
Wolves vs. Thunder West Finals Game 3 Aftershow from Target Center
Ryan Eichten and Andrew Carlson went live from Target Center following the Timberwolves' dominating 143-101 victory over the Thunder in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals.
Wolves vs. Thunder West Finals Game 2 Aftershow
Ryan Eichten and Andrew Carlson went live following the Timberwolves' 118-103 loss to the Thunder in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals to fall down 2-0 in the series.
Warriors Series Recap + Western Conference Finals Preview vs. Thunder
On today's episode, Ryan Eichten and Leo Sun take a look at the series win over the Warriors before previewing the Western Conference Finals against the Thunder:
Julius Randle and Mike Conley were the Apex Alphas of the Warriors seriesThe Wolves made Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green their preyWill the Wolves or Thunder struggle to score in this series?Who will be the best player in this series?Does the Wolves' extra experience give them an advantage?Wolves vs. Warriors Live Game 5 Reaction from Target Center
Andrew Carlson and Ryan Eichten went live from Target Center after the Timberwolves' 121-110 series-clinching win over the Warriors.
Wolves vs. Warriors Live Game 4 Reaction
Ryan Eichten and Leo Sun went live following the Timberwolves' 117-110 win over the Warriors in Game 4 to take a commanding 3-1 series lead.
Wolves vs. Warriors Live Game 3 Reaction
Ryan Eichten went live following the Timberwolves' 102-97 victory over the Warriors in Game 3, giving them a 2-1 series lead.
Wolves vs. Warriors Live Game 2 Reaction from Target Center
Ryan Eichten went live from Target Center after the Timberwolves' 117-93 win against the Stephen Curry-less Warriors in Game 2.
Wolves vs. Warriors Live Game 1 Reaction from Target Center
Andrew Carlson and Ryan Eichten go live from Target Center after the Timberwolves' 99-88 loss to the Warriors in Game 1.
Timberwolves vs. Warriors Series Preview
On today's episode, Ryan Eichten and Leo Sun preview the playoff series between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Golden State Warriors:
Rudy vs. Draymond (8:45)Jimmy Butler's return to Target Center (18:10)Who will guard Steph Curry? (27:10)Anthony Edwards vs. the Warriors' defense (35:20)Series predictions (48:30)Wolves vs. Lakers Live Game 5 Reaction
Leo Sun, Ryan Eichten, and Andrew Carlson went live after the Timberwolves' 103-96 series-clinching win over the Lakers in Game 5.
Timberwolves Win Games 3 & 4 to Take 3-1 Series Lead
On today's episode, Ryan Eichten, Leo Sun, and Andrew Carlson recap Games 3 and 4 of the Timberwolves-Lakers series:
Ant, Jaden, and Naz are excelling in the playoffs (10:55)The Lakers complaining about the officials (27:20)Is Game 4 a top 3 game in Timberwolves history? (36:35)Are the Lakers out of answers? (47:00)Do the Wolves need more from Rudy Gobert? (55:10)Wolves vs. Lakers Live Game 4 Reaction from Target Center
Ryan Eichten goes live from Target Center after the Timberwolves' 116-113 over the Lakers in Game 4 to take a 3-1 series lead.
Wolves vs. Lakers Live Game 3 Reaction from Target Center
Andrew Carlson and Ryan Eichten went live from Target Center, breaking down the Timberwolves' 116-104 Game 3 win over the Lakers.
Game 2 Recap: Wolves Lose to the Lakers 94-85
On today's episode, Ryan Eichten and guest Andrew Carlson discuss the Wolves' 95-84 loss to the Lakers in Game 2 and project where the series could go the rest of the way.
The Sights and Sounds from Game 1 at Crypto.com Arena + Where Does the Series Go From Here?
On today's episode, Ryan Eichten and Leo discuss everything that happened in Game 1 of the Wolves-Lakers series out in Los Angeles:
Leo's experience in the arena for Game 1 (0:30)Naz Reid and Jaden McDaniels carrying the Wolves to victory (4:45)Will Rudy Gobert have a better Game 2? (37:35)What adjustments can the Lakers make? (43:05)Our two words to describe Game 1 (51:40)Timberwolves Destroy Lakers 117-95 in Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs
On today's episode, Ryan Eichten and guest Andrew Carlson break down the Timberwolves' 117-95 thrashing of the Lakers in Game 1
Timberwolves vs. Lakers Series Preview with Jack Borman
On today's episode, Ryan Eichten and guest Jack Borman preview the playoff series between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Los Angeles Lakers:
Anthony Edwards vs. the Laker defense (7:15)Rudy Gobert vs. smaller lineups (24:30)Is this a good matchup for Julius Randle? (31:30)What is the Timberwolves' best closing lineup? (47:00)Series predictions (53:15)Timberwolves Clinch Playoff Spot + Early Thoughts about the Playoffs vs. the Lakers
On today's episode, Ryan Eichten and Leo Sun celebrate the Timberwolves clinching a playoff spot and break down the matchup with the Lakers:
Was the regular season a success? (17:50)Will the Wolves upset the Lakers? (26:50)Anthony Edwards and Rudy Gobert are the keys to the Laker matchup (35:50)The rest of the NBA playoff picture (44:45)Wolves Score 52 Third Quarter Points to Beat the Grizzlies + the Meltdown in Milwaukee
On today's episode, Ryan Eichten goes solo to break the crazy end to the Timberwolves' five-game road trip as well as the state of the Western Conference:
Wolves beat the Grizzlies with 52 third-quarter points (1:45)The disaster that was the loss to the Bucks (16:40)Wolves' potential playoff seedings with two games left (29:10)Wolves Survive in Philly + the Crazy State of the Western Conference Standings
On today's episode, Ryan Eichten and Leo Sun take a look at the Timberwolves avoiding disaster in Philly as well as where everything stands in the Western Conference:
The Wolves uninspiring win in Philadelphia (4:30)Are the Wolves clutch-time issues their Achilles heal? (18:50)Anthony Edwards and Rudy Gobert have been carrying the Wolves (26:40)A look at the Western Conference Standings (42:25)Who Should the Wolves Want to Play in the Playoffs? with Andrew Dukowitz
On today's episode, Ryan Eichten and guest Andrew Dukowitz from Zone Coverage break down the Timberwolves' potential playoff opponents plus much more:
Western Conference standings update (1:00)Breaking down the Wolves' insane victory over the Nuggets (15;30)How much of a problem is the Wolves' final-minute offense? (21:35)Rudy Gobert's recent stretch of dominant play (44:25)The Wolves and Pistons Brawl + a Look at the Western Conference with 7 Games Left
On today's episode, Ryan Eichten and Leo Sun break down the Sunday night fight between the Timberwolves and Pistons and much more:
Was the fight a good or bad sign for the Wolves (3:45)Is Rudy Gobert back to playing like the DPOY again? (22:15)What to expect from Anthony Edwards the rest of the season (31:10)Western Conference Standings Update (53:00)Obi Toppin Destroys the Wolves Again in Another Loss to the Indiana Pacers
On today's episode, Ryan Eichten and Leo Sun go over the Timberwolves losing to the Pacers with Obi Toppin shooting the lights out again:
Have the Wolves lost their mojo from the 8-game win streak? (5:05)Is Ant taking too many threes? (17:45)Do the Wolves still have a chance at the 6-seed? (29:10)Chris Finch starting Joe Ingles so his kids could see him play (38:55)I Get Those Goosebumps Everytime with Brandon Beck
On today's episode, Ryan Eichten and guest Brandon Beck from Crunch Wears No Pants talk about the Goosebumps of it all plus much more:
Backstory behind the "goosebumps" meme (2:55)Breakdown of the Wolves 134-93 win over the Pelicans (23:30)How can the Wolves fix their clutch-time issues? (36:35)Looking at the best and worst playoff matchups for the Wolves (48:15)Timberwolves Lose in Excruciating Fashion to an Injured Pacers Team
On today's episode, Ryan Eichten and Leo Sun opine about all the frustrations from the Wolves loss to the Pacers, snapping their eight-game win streak:
Wolves lost the game in the first half by going down by 14 points (5:10)Was the Gobert ejection the right decision by the officials (15:50)Obi Toppin's crazy 3-point shooting in overtime (21:50)How this loss impacts the Wolves playoff hopes (30:20)Wolves Blast Nuggets for Their 6th Straight Win with Andrew Dukowitz
On today's episode, Ryan Eichten and guest Andrew Dukowitz discuss the Wolves' blowout win over the Denver Nuggets, their 6th win in a row:
Impressions from the Wolves' dominant win over Denver (0:50)Should our expectations for this team be adjusted? (5:15)Julius Randle's impact on winning (17:40)How do the Wolves matchup with potential playoff opponents? (29:05)Starting lineup vs. closing lineup (45:55)The Timberwolves are Healthy Again and Have Won 5 in a Row
On today's episode, Ryan Eichten and Leo break down the Wolves regaining their full rotation on their way to a 5-game winning streak:
Julius Randle's Stellar play during the winning streak (2:15)Is Donte DiVincenzo the key to the Wolves offense? (16:50)Jaden McDaniels' domination on both sides of the ball (31:25)Finch's role in bringing everyone back seamlessly (36:15)What seed will the Wolves finish with this season? (45:25)
