The Dane Moore NBA Podcast

On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Jace Frederick from the Pioneer Press to discuss a key trend from this Wolves season: Being an effective team in the clutch. The Wolves have been one of the league's best teams in the clutch thus far this season, so Dane and Jace discuss what has gone into their improvement in that area this season. Also some discussion on Rudy Gobert wrecking...

On today's show, Dane is joined by Chris Hine from the Star Tribune to discuss the Wolves moving to 15-4 with a win in Charlotte over the weekend. Without Anthony Edwards in that game, Dane and Chris talk about how Chris Finch empowered Karl-Anthony Towns, Rudy Gobert and Naz Reid to lead the way over the Hornets. Topics and timestamps below... -- This year's team believing in Gobert's offense (2:...

On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige to take stock of where the Wolves are now 20% of the way through the season. In addition to going big picture, Dane and Kyle also discuss the Wolves win over Utah on Thursday night, specifically the outsized contributions of Nickeil Alexander-Walker, who might have had his best game in a Wolves jersey. Topics and timestamps below... -- The vibe of the...

On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson from MinnPost to discuss Britt's most-recent column on the season Anthony Edwards is having thus far, and how much better the Wolves are playing with Edwards on the floor versus when he rests. Related, Dane and Britt discuss who might start and what might have to change while Edwards misses some time with a hip injury. Topics and timestamps below......

On today's show, Dane is joined by Jace Frederick from the St. Paul Pioneer Press to discuss the Wolves staying atop the Western Conference by knocking the No. 2 Oklahoma City Thunder. Topics and timestamps below... - Ant's injury and what he looked like in the locker room after the game (2:00) - Troy Brown Jr. shines in Taurean Prince role (18:00) - Shake vs. TBJ (22:30) - The Rudy-Chet Matchup (...

On today's show, Dane is joined by Chris Hine from the Star Tribune to discuss the Wolves' bounce back win in Memphis on Sunday night and to talk through Chris' story on how this Wolves defense came together in training camp. Also some conversation on Mike Conley's shooting this season and the Wolves need for maximizing the shooting they do have. Topics and timestamps below... - The story of the W...

On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson from MinnPost to discuss the Wolves win over the Knicks on Monday and an overall believable stability in this Wolves group. Also, some conversation on Karl-Anthony Towns' defense and the Jaden McDaniels injury. Plus, a few mailbag questions. Topics and timestamps below... - Believable Stability (4:00) - Ranking Wolves players production thus far (10:...

On today's show, Dane is joined by Chris Hine from the Star Tribune to discuss the Wolves' win in New Orleans on Saturday night -- a win that completed a 4-1 road trip over the course of nine days. Chris, who was on the road from San Francisco to Phoenix to New Orleans, shares what he was able to glean from the successful road trip. Topics and timestamps below... - The vibe of the road trip (2:00)...

On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige to recap the week that was in Wolves World. Then, Dane and Kyle are joined by Dan Bowling from The Genesis Company to discuss the upcoming Wolves ownership transition and what we can expect from Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez. Topics and timestamps below... - Looking back at the last week (6:00) - KAT + The Bigs experiment working early on (21:00) - The...

On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson from MinnPost to discuss how the Wolves have looked on this most recent road trip -- from extending their winning streak to seven through completely running out of gas in Phoenix. Topics and timestamps today include... - Tired in Phoenix (2:00) - Two very different Golden State games (11:00) - KAT playing his best basketball of the Gobert Era (19:00)...

On today's show, Dane is joined by Jace Frederick from the Pioneer Press to discuss the Wolves surviving the fight against the Warriors and winning their 7th-straight game. Specific topics and timestamps below... - The fight (5:00) - The 3 big winning plays in the 4th (20:00) - KAT keeps shooting in another big game (29:30) - Playing defense through physicality (35:00) - In-season tourney thoughts...

On today's show, Dane is joined by Jon Krawczysnki from The Athletic for a 'State of the Wolves" episode now nine games into the season. Dane and Jon discuss the perception-180 of the Wolves in such a short amount of time, and what is fueling that shift and making it believable. Topics and timestamps below... - What feels most sustainable about the Wolves start? (6:00) - KAT's evolution as a defen...

On today's show, Dane is joined by Chris Hine from the Star Tribune to discuss the Wolves sixth win in a row and the impact of Karl-Anthony Towns turning the corner in his individual productivity. Specific topics and timestamps below... - KAT's impact, specifically on defense: 2:30 - Ant even more impactful than the numbers suggest: 17:00 - Conley's role playing with a lead: 23:00 - A growing beli...

On today's show, Dane is joined by Jace Frederick from the Pioneer Press to discuss the things they've been wrong about with this Wolves team thus far this season. What did Dane and Jace think would be a problem that hasn't been a problem, and what did Dane and Jace think wouldn't be a problem that has been a problem. Topics and timestamps below... - The value of continuity (1:00) - Rudy's best is...

On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson from MinnPost to discuss what has been like to cover a team that has exceeded expectations and why they are exceeding those expectations. Topics and timestamps below... - The Wolves rarity of exceeding expectations (2:00) - Gobert adjusting his defensive style (16:00) - The numbers behind the defensive ascension (27:00) - Ant as a star and offensive...

On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige to discuss the Wolves overtime victory against the Boston Celtics. Dane and Kyle discuss Anthony Edwards' takeover, Jaden McDaniels stepping up as an extension of Ant, Rudy Gobert and his confidence in the defense, and what might be behind Karl-Anthony Towns' dismal start to the season. Topics and timestamps below... - The Ant takeover (6:00) - McDani...

On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Chris Hine from the Star Tribune to discuss the Wolves blowout win over Utah on Saturday night and what is shaping up to be their greater formula for winning. Specific topics (with timestamps) today include... - Formula for winning (2:00) - What got KAT going on offense (8:00) - Believing this an elite defense (17:00) - Ant's best shot selectio...

On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson from MinnPost to recap the Wolves first week of games -- from Toronto through Denver. The majority of this episode focuses on the Denver matchup, Rudy and Naz's hot starts, KAT's early struggles and Ant searching for the right balance of points vs. winning plays. Timestamps below... - Quick recap of the first four games (2:00) - Why the matchup well...

On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Jace Frederick from the Pioneer Press to try and dissect what is behind the Wolves pattern, dating back three seasons now, of blowing 20-point leads in the second half. Dane and Jace do this by look specifically into the areas in which Anthony Edwards, Chris Finch and Karl-Anthony Towns hold blame (or don't). Timestamps below... -- How to think...

On today's show, Dane is joined by Star Tribune beat writer Chris Hine from Atlanta to discuss three key themes from the first two games: Naz Reid, Point Ant and the Wolves defense situationally looking elite. Topic timestamps... -- Naz Reid (3:00) -- Can the defense be elite? (21:00) -- Finding Point ant (40:00) -- Atlanta Matchup and Shake Milton (45:00) If you'd like to support our partners......

On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson from MinnPost to discuss the Wolves season opening loss against Toronto. Then, they preview the matchup against Miami and give their initial takeaways from other teams around the NBA. Topic timestamps below... -- The KAT and Rudy pairing disappoints (1:30) -- Why Ant was so ineffective (21:00) -- Making offense work w/ Rudy (37:30) -- Previewing Miam...

On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige to give their instant reactions to the Wolves season opening loss to the Toronto Raptors. Dane and Kyle detail what they felt cost the Wolves this game and acknowledge the handful of positives, specifically Rudy Gobert, that emerged. Some topics covered include... -- The KAT-Rudy look struggles -- Ant's hot start but inefficient shooting overall -- Tr...

On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Jace Frederick from the Pioneer Press to discuss Jaden McDaniels signing a five-year contract extension. Dane and Jace discuss how the amount McDaniels signed for compares to other similar-aged players and what that contract extension means for the future of the Wolves' finances. And then in the second half of the episode, Dane and Jace preview...

On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Chris Hine to discuss  his story on the 64-hour "darkness retreat"  Rudy Gobert went on this summer and the physical and mental state Gobert enters his second season in Minnesota with. Plus, the latest on Jaden McDaniels' lingering calf injury and what we should expect if McDaniels does need to begin the season sidelined. Timestamps... -- McDan...

On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige to do season-long season predictions. How many points per game does Anthony Edwards score this season? How many rebounds does Rudy Gobert average? Will Kyle Anderson have a triple-double!? Plus, a preseason wrap-up, where Dane and Kyle give their key takeaways from the Wolves win over the Bulls on Thursday night. Timestamps below... -- Anthony Edwards...