Locked On Wolves - Daily Podcast On The Minnesota Timberwolves

The Minnesota Timberwolves at least sound somewhat self-aware and ready to move forward after a devastating collapse against the Bucks ... what happened late and what are they saying about it? Plus, Chris Finch needs to find a way to play more lineups with his talented bench trio. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down the Wolves' best three-man units and the best lineups with Naz Reid, Donte DiVince...

The Minnesota Timberwolves blew a 24-point lead and fell on the road to the Milwaukee Bucks, snapping a five-game winning streak. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down the stagnant offense and disinterested defense that led to the collapse, in spite of an impressive offensive third quarter and strong defense early in the game. Anthony Edwards was part of the problem late, and what Chris Finch could...

Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) and Andrew Dukowitz (@adukeMN) break down the Minnesota Timberwolves inexplicable collapse in a loss to the Milwaukee Bucks that snapped a five-game winning streak. The Wolves led by 24 points in the fourth quarter and lost by seven points ... what happened?!?   Your favorite podcast now has a newsletter! In One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivered right to...

In this episode of the NBA Squad Show West, hosts discuss the Oklahoma City Thunder's recent losses and their playoff prospects. The conversation delves into the Lakers' impressive win over the Thunder, analyzing key factors like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's performance and the Lakers' defensive strategy. The hosts explore the bottom teams in the Western Conference, debating which have the brightest...

Rudy Gobert has been on a tear over the last couple of weeks. Is it possible that this is his best stretch of play in a Minnesota Timberwolves uniform? Also, Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down Western Conference playoff tiebreaker scenarios and what could happen over the final week of the regular season. Lastly, a preview of the Wolves' matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks.   Your favorite podcast...

The Minnesota Timberwolves survived a scare in a win over the banged-up Philadelphia 76ers behind a heroic late-game performance from Anthony Edwards and another dominant double-double from Rudy Gobert as the Wolves won their fifth straight. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down another impressive Gobert performance on both ends of the floor, as well as what went wrong in the middle stages of the ga...

The Minnesota Timberwolves won their fourth straight game as they continued to ride their defense, holding the Brooklyn Nets to 90 points and locking down the paint behind Rudy Gobert while Anthony Edwards keyed the offense with an efficient performance.  Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down how the Wolves used their defense-first and offensive rebounding formula once again to win. Additionally, a...

It wasn't always pretty but the Minnesota Timberwolves found a way to win their fourth game in a row tonight versus the Nets. Rudy Gobert was a monster down low again with 18 more rebounds and 21 points on the night. Join Luke Inman and Jack Borman for the instant reaction and recap after the game. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection a...

The Minnesota Timberwolves ownership saga finally appears to be coming to a close with the report that Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez will become the owners of the franchise. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) ranks the biggest benefits of Lore and Rodriguez taking over the team, including the impact on Tim Connelly, the arena situation, and more. Also, previewing the Wolves' first game against the Brooklyn Ne...

The Minnesota Timberwolves trailed early and overcame another fourth-quarter deficit as well to win in double overtime, besting a 61-point triple-double from Nikola Jokic to sweep the season series against the Denver Nuggets. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down how Anthony Edwards and Nickeil Alexander-Walker each keyed the victory, and why the Wolves' defensive approach against Jokic was the righ...

The Minnesota Timberwolves have now played in back-to-back heart stoppers as they survive in double over time in Denver 140-139. Join Luke Inman and Jack Borman for the instant reaction and recap after the game. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Locked On NBA Squad Show West brings together hosts from various NBA podcasts to discuss the latest developments in the Western Conference. This episode delves into the surprising firing of Memphis Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins with just over a week left in the season. The hosts debate the merits of the decision, analyzing team performance and management expectations. They also explore coachi...

The Minnesota Timberwolves went 11-3 in the month of March. What changed the most that led to such an impressive run, and what does it mean moving forward? Also, what to expect in the Wolves-Nuggets showdown tonight. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down the Wolves' March, including a faster-paced and more efficient offense and a smarter defense. Also, will Naz Reid and/or Donte DiVincenzo be suspen...

The Minnesota Timberwolves trailed big early but used an altercation that led to seven ejections to spur an extended run, ultimately blowing out the Detroit Pistons behind a monster game from Rudy Gobert and strong responses from Julius Randle and Anthony Edwards. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down the most impressive aspects of the Wolves' response, including their overall physicality, reboundin...

The Minnesota Timberwolves survived after watching Naz Reid and others ejected after an all out brawl at the Target Center tonight. Rudy Gobert's 25 rebounds and Anthony Edwards' 20 point 3rd quarter was enough to overcome a 16 point deficit. Join Luke Inman and Jack Borman for the instant reaction and recap after the game. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informat...

The Minnesota Timberwolves move their winning streak versus the Phoenix Suns to now 8 games in a row. Julius Randle takes home the Game MVP plus Rudy Gobert's night on the glass. Join Luke Inman and Jack Borman for the instant reaction and recap after the game. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertisin...

The Minnesota Timberwolves have had a relatively disappointing regular season compared to expectations, but there are still reasons to feel good about the Wolves heading into the playoffs. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks them down, from Anthony Edwards' playoff ceiling, West matchups, a diversified offensive attack, and more. Plus previews upcoming matchups against the Suns and Pistons.   Your favo...

The Minnesota Timberwolves have a reputation for "playing up" or "playing down" to their competition. But what is fact or fiction? Which tier of teams have the Wolves struggled against most this season en route to a somewhat disappointing 41-32 record? Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) digs into which types of teams have befuddled the Wolves the most, and the answer is quite surprising. (Why are the Wolves...

The Minnesota Timberwolves need to find a way to give more minutes to standout rookie Jaylen Clark. Between his bonafide defensive chops, strong shooting and timely cutting on offense, there's no excuse to not find more opportunities for Clark to be on the floor. Should the Wolves play smaller to facilitate more minutes for Clark? Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) dives into the lineups with which Clark has...

The Locked On NBA Squad Show brings together hosts from various NBA team podcasts to discuss the latest league happenings. In this episode, the panel debates the relevance of March basketball, analyzes playoff positioning, and evaluates recent team performances. They focus on the Denver Nuggets' struggles, the Houston Rockets' surprising success, and potential playoff matchups. The hosts also enga...

The Minnesota Timberwolves were outmuscled and outpaced by an active and prepared Indiana Pacers team as the Wolves fell for the third time in their last four games. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down everything that went wrong for Chris Finch's group, including a lack of effort, poor shooting, and an inability to keep up with a Pacers team that was ready to compete as the Wolves missed an opport...

The Minnesota Timberwolves have now lost to the Indiana Pacers twice in one week. Tonight the Pacers ran circles around the Timberwolves who looked out of sorts both offensively and defensively. Join Luke Inman and Jack Borman for the instant reaction and breakdown. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adver...

The Minnesota Timberwolves put a halt to a two-game losing streak by defeating the New Orleans Pelicans, doing everything right that they'd just done poorly only 48 hours prior against the same Pels squad. The Wolves played with effort and pace and shared the basketball well en route to a 41-point victory. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down what was most impressive about the win, including forcin...

The Minnesota Timberwolves bounced back in the rematch against the New Orleans Pelicans tonight with no Zion Williamson on the court. Julius Randle led the way with 20 points but the Timberwolves had nearly 40 assists and dominated the points off turnovers as well. Join Luke Inman and Jack Borman for the instant reaction and recap after the game. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.a...

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has had another impressive offensive season. But there have been varying phases of his effectiveness, and the combination of his shot selection and the inconsistency of his accuracy has been an issue of late. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) digs into what Ant needs to do differently, and why he might be having issues finishing in the paint. There are plenty of p...