Locked On Wolves - Daily Podcast On The Minnesota Timberwolves

The Minnesota Timberwolves took on the Lakers and Clippers back-to-back, and our crew reacts to both losses. The Wolves had a woeful effort Tuesday at the Lakers, followed by a defensive implosion at the Clippers. Plus, they play a game of "More Likely," and discuss whether there are grounds to be frustrated with Chris Finch. #minnesotatimberwolves Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! TurboTax T...

The Minnesota Timberwolves provided zero resistance to Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers in another blowout loss. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down the putrid effort, the sloppy turnovers that allowed the Clippers to jump out to a big lead, and the horrific defense that kept the Wolves at arm's length throughout the game. Plus, Anthony Edwards's strong offensive performance and individu...

The Minnesota Timberwolves look lost right now as they get clobbered in L.A. for the second night in a row. Join Jack Borman and Luke Inman 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 Minnesota Timberwolves put up another offensive stinker -- no individual player scored more than 14 points -- as they lost big to the Los Angeles Lakers. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) digs in on the Wolves' lack of ball movement and creativity on offense: how much blame is on head coach Chris Finch versus the players refusing to read and react to the defense? Plus, individual studs and duds.   Every...

The Minnesota Timberwolves embark on a pivotal road trip as they cling to the 3-seed, starting with Tuesday night at the Los Angeles Lakers. Plus, is this year's group better equipped for a deep run than last year's team? And there were some interesting quotes in the media from Dillon Brooks and Rob Dillingham about the Timberwolves. Hear from our panel of experts on the huge upcoming stretch for...

It's not hard to make the case for Minnesota Timberwolves star Rudy Gobert to win Defensive Player of the Year for a fifth time. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down Gobert's incredible individual defensive numbers, as well as the context that includes volume as well as team success and the importance of Gobert to his team compared to Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren. Also, the case for Naz Reid...

In the wake of the Minnesota Timberwolves' blowout loss to the Orlando Magic, let's play "Thing or Not A Thing?" Questioning the Wolves' offense against top defenses, day game performances, Jaden McDaniels and Julius Randle, the Wolves' reliance on Kyle Anderson's minutes, and more. Plus, the Western Conference landscape.   Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it officia...

Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves five-game win streak was snapped today as they fall to the Magic. Join Jack Borman for the instant reaction. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Minnesota Timberwolves surged ahead of the Toronto Raptors in the second half to secure a fifth-straight win as Rudy Gobert and Ayo Dosunmu starred. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down the important performances from Gobert and Dosunmu, as well as Anthony Edwards's role in the Wolves' third-quarter run that put them ahead for good. Plus, individual studs and duds.   Everydayer Club If you neve...

Six Minnesota Timberwolves scored in double figures in a team effort to earn a 115-107 victory a playoff-bound Toronto Raptors squad at Target Center, marking the Wolves' fifth straight win and moving Minnesota into the No. 3 spot in the Western Conference standings for the first time this season.  Anthony Edwards scored a team-high 22 points on 12 shots, while Rudy Gobert added a double-double of...

The Minnesota Timberwolves have a brutal schedule in their final 20 games of the season -- can they earn the 3-seed with such a tough stretch? Plus, Rudy Gobert has gotten more vocal this season calling out teammates, and why can't Anthony Edwards get some real MVP love? Get the latest Minnesota Timberwolves talk from our team of experts, including Parker Fox, Julia Daniels, Jack Borman and Sam Ek...

Will Kyle Anderson play more at the 3 next to two other bigs than he will at the 5 spot in his second tour with the Minnesota Timberwolves? Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) explores a variety of lineup combos, especially given the context of the Wolves' lineup combinations the last time SloMo was with the Wolves -- and he played a lot at the 3. Also, is it possible to play him with at least one other non-s...

Anthony Edwards put up 41 points and closed out the Memphis Grizzlies as the Minnesota Timberwolves won for the seventh time in their last eight games. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down Ant's awesome start and otherworldly finish to a game in which the Wolves spent large chunks of time sleepwalking. Also, important moments from Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo as the Wolves flipped the script...

The Minnesota Timberwolves are heating up and have now won 7 of their last 8 games after another impressive performance against Memphis. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Minnesota Timberwolves showed their best Sunday at Denver and moved up in the standings in a congested Western Conference. Plus, Kyle "Slo-Mo" Anderson returns to the team and shakes up their bench even more. Also, what are the keys to Jaden McDaniels' rise this season? Check out the all-new Wolves Squad Show with our crew of local voices. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! TurboTax This y...

The Minnesota Timberwolves have finalized their roster by adding Kyle Anderson and signing Zyon Pullin on a two-way deal. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) explains why SloMo was the choice over others, including Tyus Jones, and why Pullin is intriguing as a young addition to the backcourt. Plus, previewing the matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies.   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!   TurboTax This y...

The Minnesota Timberwolves outlasted the Denver Nuggets with a well-balanced offensive attack and big moments from Jaden McDaniels. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down how Anthony Edwards handled the Nuggets' defensive scheme and kept the ball moving, to the benefit of McDaniels and others. Also, huge minutes from Bones Hyland and overall resiliancy from the Wolves.   Everydayer Club If you never...

Stuck in the middle of a muddy conference the Minnesota Timberwolves pushed past the Nuggets into 4th place in the west thanks to dominating defense. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Minnesota Timberwolves will reportedly sign Kyle Anderson following a buyout from Memphis. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down why SloMo is an important addition on both ends of the floor, including backup center minutes behind Rudy Gobert, shoring up what's been a terrible unit with Gobert off the floor. Plus, what he brings to the table offensively -- loosely resembling what Julius Randle do...

The Minnesota Timberwolves needed late heroics from Anthony Edwards to win a slugfest over the Los Angeles Clippers. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down the offensive challenges that the Wolves faced once again, as well as Edwards's performances down the stretch. Plus, a changing rotation and individual studs and duds.   Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official....

Anthony Edwards returned to Intuit Dome, where he won the NBA All-Star Game MVP a couple weeks ago, this time to drop 31 points and lead the Minnesota Timberwolves over a depleted, a new-look Los Angeles Clippers squad missing Kawhi Leonard (ankle), John Collins (head/neck) and Darius Garland (toe). Donte DiVincenzo added a crucial 18 points while Jaden McDaniels and Rudy Gobert played lock-down d...

The Minnesota Timberwolves signed Jules Bernard to their final two-way contract spot. Plus, Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down what's changed the most about the Wolves' offense this season as they continue to struggle with turnovers and a lack of flow in the half court as they've picked up their pace overall. Also, a look at NBA title odds and previewing the matchup against the Los Angeles Clippe...

The Minnesota Timberwolves used a massive game from Jaden McDaniels to hold on to defeat the Portland Trail Blazers despite some continued offensive hiccups. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down McDaniels's performance, as well as a tale of two halves from Anthony Edwards and huge moments from Rudy Gobert. Plus, individual studs and duds and interesting rotation decisions from Chris Finch.   Everyd...

The Minnesota Timberwolves bounced back as they headed to the west coast to kick off a three-game road trip in Portland, where defeated on a Trail Blazers team missing stars Deni Avdija (back) and Shaedon Sharpe (calf) by a score of 124-121 behind a combined 63 points from Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels. Rudy Gobert added a double-double of 10 points and a season-high 19 rebounds in his retur...

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch needs to explore a couple of rotation tweaks: one in the frontcourt and one in the backcourt. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) dives into Naz Reid's effectiveness alongside the Wolves' starters and the lineup data that suggests an obvious adjustment that must be made. Also, the Wolves' addition of Ayo Dosunmu means the Wolves could -- and should -- play less Bo...