The Dane Moore NBA Podcast

On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Chris Hine from the Minnesota Star Tribune to discuss their lists of most memorable Wolves moments of 2024. From Game 7 in Denver to the Ant dunk over John Collins to Finch's knee getting taken out in Phoenix, a Wolves 2024 year in review. Specific topics and timestamps below... - Game 7 in Denver (2:00) - Gobert flashing the money sign (11:00)...

On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Jace Frederick from the St. Paul Pioneer Press to discuss two bench-fueled victories over the weekend against the Rockets and Spurs. As the title says, Dane and Jace ask the question of where this team would be without their bench trio of DiVincenzo, Reid and Alexander-Walker. Also some conversation about starting lineup changes and Tuesday's m...

On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige to discuss what went into the Wolves' Christmas day win over Dallas. The conversation starts with Anthony Edwards, and his strong start to the game setting the tone. Dane and Kyle then get into how the Wolves are putting Julius Randle in better positions and how Luka Doncic's injury may open up some space at the top of the Western Conference. Specific...

On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer, Jace Frederick, from the St. Paul Pioneer Press to discuss the Wolves' losses to Golden State and Atlanta in their last two games. Brutal first halves against the Warriors and Hawks have the Wolves seeming lost and forced to search for something to get them back on rhythm. Specific topics and timestamps below... - Closing with Reid and Randle...

On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige to discuss the Wolves loss to the Knicks in Karl-Anthony Towns' return to Target Center on Thursday night. Dane and Kyle start by getting into accountability and the role Chris Finch plays in this team that does not seem to be held accountable for the persistent issues that are getting in the way of their success. Also plenty of discussion on KAT -- h...

On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson from MinnPost to discuss Karl-Anthony Towns' season thus far in New York and how the Wolves might opt to matchup with not only Towns but Jalen Brunson and the rest of the Knicks. Also some conversation about Jaden McDaniels' play of late and Naz Reid's role in a KAT-less Wolves World. Specific topics and timestamps below... - KAT in NY: A "cheat code...

On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Chris Hine from the Star Tribune to discuss what this season's Wolves team is like off the court and KAT coming to town. Dane and Chris begin by talking about Chris' story he wrote last week on the Wolves' players-only group chat -- an important tool for clearing the air that often replaces players-only meetings. Also some conversation and clip...

On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Jace Frederick to discuss the Wolves win over the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday night. Dane and Jace focus on the Wolves pattern of winning low-scoring games with elite defense. Specific topics and timestamps below... - Same script: A low-scoring win, but signs of offensive life (1:30) - The weapon of always have two of Gobert, McDaniels and Alex...

On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige to discuss the Wolves win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night that was fueled by the defense, Jaden McDaniels and Julius Randle. Also some conversation about how Anthony Edwards is being guarded, Dillingham's return to the rotation and the schedule ahead. Specific topics and timestamps below... - Winning of late by trading some offense for a l...

On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson from MinnPost to discuss Britt's most recent column on the Wolves finding their defensive identity over the last few weeks. Dane and Britt talk a lot about shifts in identity and mentality that could shift the Wolves off of the status quo. Specific topics and timestamps below... - Do the Wolves have a defensive identity now? (3:00) - Can the Wolves a...

On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Jace Frederick from the St. Paul Pioneer Press to discuss what went wrong in crunch time against the Warriors on Sunday night. Dane and Jace focus this episode on the two areas this Wolves game went wrong -- by not getting back defensively in the 3rd quarter and by playing too much hero ball in the 4th. Specific topics and timestamps below... -...

On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige to discuss the Wolves' win over the Warriors on Friday night -- their fourth win in a row that has been fueled by defense. Dane and Kyle focus on Anthony Edwards breaking back out, everyone guarding more collectively and how the Wolves feel like they're a little more in control than they were earlier in the season. Specific topics and timestamps below...

On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Chris Hine from the Star Tribune to discuss the Wolves win over the Clippers on Wednesday and what they're looking for in the weekend's two-game set in San Francisco against the Warriors. Specific topics and timestamps below... - Chris on the vibe around the team in LA (1:00) - How back is the defense? (4:00) - Playing offense faster, more deci...

On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson from MinnPost to discuss the Wolves beating the Lakers on Monday night and to take stock of where the Wolves stand 20 games in. Specific topics and timestamps below... - Blowing out the Lakers + the Wolves bench mob lineup (1:00) - The Wolves offense 20 games in (22:00) - The Wolves defense 20 games in (60:00) If you'd like to support our partners......

On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Jace Frederick from the St. Paul Pioneer Press to discuss Anthony Edwards' comments on locker room dissension and themes from the Wolves' games over Thanksgiving week. Specific topics and timestamps below... - Ant's comments on dissension in the locker room (1:00) - What are the reasons for the Wolves low-power offense of late? (11:00) - Not de...

On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Chris Hine from the Star Tribune to discuss the Wolves' loss to the Houston Rockets and what is becoming clear that this team needs to get back on track. Specific topics and timestamps below... - Needing true PG play (4:00) - How long is too long for new personnel to acclimate? (23:00) - The case for believing in Randle + why it might be flawed...

On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Jace Frederick from the St. Paul Pioneer Press to discuss the Wolves loss in Boston on Sunday afternoon. Dane and Jace get into both what was encouraging in that loss and what ultimately cost them the game. Specific topics and timestamps below... - Seeing how the Wolves could beat the Celtics if they had better execution (2:00) - Dillingham pla...

On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige to discuss the Wolves unraveling in Toronto on Thursday night. Dane and Kyle focus on the Randle-Gobert mess, Dillingham getting an opportunity and Jaden McDaniels having a big game. Specific topics and timestamps below... - The Gobert-Randle unraveling in crunchtime (2:30) - Missing Conley + the PG play in his absence (22:30) - Some encouraging Dilli...

On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson from MinnPost to discuss the Wolves' younger, "second timeline" players -- Anthony Edwards, Jaden McDaniels and Naz Reid. Dane and Britt explain how those second timeline guys, especially McDaniels and Reid, have different roles this season due to the KAT trade. Specific topics and timestamps below... - The Wolves' once second timeline guys (1:00) -...

On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Chris Hine from the Star Tribune to discuss the Wolves impressive late-game offense recently -- highlighted by Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle's late-game shot-making in the the last two games. Dane and Chris also get into an extended conversation about the Wolves' defense as it connects to Rudy Gobert. Specific topics and timestamps below......

On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Jace Frederick from the Pioneer Press to discuss Julius Randle's buzzer-beater, the wins over the Kings and the Suns, and where this Wolves team is at right now. Specific topics and timestamps below... - What's been behind the big Randle games? (1:00) - The Wolves' offense being impacted by strong rim protectors (11:00) - Fox + Booker going off...

On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige live at Treasure Island Resort and Casino to give our biggest takeaways that have surprised us this season, and to take listener questions. If you'd like to support our partners... -- For the live show (7pm) at Treasure Island Resort and Casino on November 15th, call 1-888-867-7829 to receive 15% off a hotel room when you mention code "DANE". For more...

On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige to discuss the themes that came out of the Wolves' back to back losses to the Blazers in Portland. Specific topics and timestamps below... - Not playing with the edge they did a season ago (1:00) - Gobert taking the blame for the Portland losses (24:00) - Not having KAT can't be the reason the defense has been bad (35:00) - What playing without Conley...

On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige for some immediate reactions to the Wolves loss to the Blazers on Tuesday night. Dane and Kyle discuss the turnovers and poor defensive effort in the loss, but mostly find themselves considering different changes to the starting lineup and/or rotation. Specific topics and timestamps below... - Team turnovers + Ant's Lapses (3:00) - Will this loss in t...

On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Jace Frederick from the Pioneer Press to discuss the Wolves poor late-game execution that cost them Sunday night's game against Miami. Dane and Jace start the episode by discussing the final defensive and offensive possessions of the game, then focus on Edwards and Randle's off nights, along with Mike Conley's continued struggles. At the end of...