The Dane Moore NBA Podcast

Examining the next stages of the Timberwolves build with Britt Robson (The Atheltic). Dane and Britt discuss what Gersson Rosas is building around Karl-Anthony Towns and D'Angelo Russell, and if Towns and Russell are in fact what Rosas is building around.   How might the Wolves pursue the 2020-21 season prior to what is shaping up to be a defining 2021 offseason? Will Ryan Saunders be permitted mo...

On this week's episode, Dane and Will DeBerg (assistant coach, University of St. Thomas) review the film of Deni Avdija (Maccabi Tel Aviv) and RJ Hampton (New Zealand Breakers).   Avdija and Hampton are two of the premier international prospects in this 2020 Draft Class. Avdija took on a far bigger role for Maccabi after the league's hiatus, laying down a new, different type of film to analyze. Ho...

On this week's episodes Dane goes through takeaways from his media session with Gersson Rosas and Ryan Saunders in advance of the Timberwolves beginning their own version of a "bubble" training camp.   Rosas provides an update on KAT's health and the involvement of restricted free agents Malik Beasley and Juancho Hernangomez in the bubble camp. Ryan Saunders notes how he hopes to take things from...

With the summer coming to a close, it’s time to reflect on where the Timberwolves stand entering the fall and winter of 2020. Kyle Theige, the site manager at CanisHoopus.com , joins Dane to reflect on the Wolves landing the No. 1 overall pick — and where that could take the franchise. Dane and Kyle use Sam Vecenie of The Athletic’s excellent offseason preview to guide them through conversations o...

If the Timberwolves are to put the No. 1 pick on the table, what might they be able to get back in return? Jack Borman of CanisHoopus.com joins the pod to discuss the specific types of paths the Wolves might take when pursuing such a trade.   Plenty of "fake trades" are discussed in this episode. Every proposed move represents what Dane and Jack deem the most-likely trade constructs to look like -...

It’s an instant reaction pod to the Timberwolves landing the first overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. Will DeBerg (Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach, University of St Thomas) joins Dane to discuss what the Wolves will be able to do with the No. 1 pick. Included is audio from an interview with Gersson Rosas recorded prior to the lottery occurring. Dane and Will examine Rosas’ commentary, searching...

On this week’s episode, Jack Borman from Canis Hoopus joins to discuss eight players playing in The Bubble who could be acquired by the Timberwolves this offseason. We cycle through four players each who have stood out during the restart that could be acquired via free agency or on the trade market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWi...

With the news of Glen Taylor putting the Timberwolves up for sale, Britt Robson (The Athletic), who has covered the Wolves since before Taylor bought the team, joins the show to discuss the many directions this sale can go.   We discuss the positives of moving on from Taylor, while acknowledging new ownership comes with a distinct risk of relocation.   And yes, of course, we discuss Kevin Garnett,...

On this week's episode, Jack Borman from Canis Hoopus joins the show to discuss Devin Booker trades to the Timberwolves. Yeah, we're doin' it.   Check out Jack's piece on Booker at canishoopus.com . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adve...

On this week's episode, Dane and Will DeBerg (Assistant Coach, University of St. Thomas) get together to share where their Big Boards for the 2020 Draft's prospects stand as of July 1st.   After having watched the film of the majority of the consensus first-round prospects, the start of July felt like a time to begin ranking them. Dane and Will go back and forth on where they have their top 14 pla...

On this week's episode, Dane and Will DeBerg (Assistant Coach, University of St. Thomas) review the film of LaMelo Ball, and make the case for him being the number one overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft.   When the NBA Draft rolls around in October, teams will be forced to see the LaMelo Ball glass as half-full or half-empty. Specifically for the Minnesota Timberwolves, this is a critical question...

On this week's episode, Dane and Will DeBerg (assistant coach, University of St. Thomas) review the film of Tyrese Maxey (Kentucky) and Kira Lewis Jr. (Alabama).   With the Timberwolves holding the 16th overall pick (via Brooklyn), Maxey and/or Lewis Jr. could be point guards available when the Wolves are on the clock for the second time on Draft Night. Might Maxey, more of an off-ball guard, be a...

With the Minnesota Timberwolves' season officially finished, on this episode, Dane and Britt Robson (The Athletic) acknowledge the season's finish and begin thinking about what this team could become.   What are Gersson Rosas' next steps? Where can a Karl-Anthony Towns- and D'Angelo Russell-led team go? What schematic changes might Ryan Saunders implement? Dane and Britt glean what they can from R...

On this week's episode, Dane and Will DeBerg (assistant coach, University of St. Thomas) review the film of Minnesota natives Tre Jones (Apple Valley) and Tyrell Terry (De La Salle). Both Jones and Terry have declared for the NBA draft, and they both have a chance at being first round picks in October.   Jones profiles as a high-level defender at the point guard position, but questions loom about...

On this week's episode, Dane and Will DeBerg are joined by the Houston Rockets Assistant Coach and Video Coordinator, Will Dunn. The three discuss working in basketball and how the pandemic has put their worlds on hold.   Dunn and DeBerg discuss breaking down film, and how that shapes their jobs. Also: Plenty of stories about their circuitous paths to working in basketball, from overseas to the G...

On this week's episode, Dane and Will DeBerg (assistant coach, University of St. Thomas) review the film of Minnesota natives, Daniel Oturu (Cretin Derham Hall) and Zeke Nnaji (Hopkins). Both Oturu and Nnaji have declared for the draft, and could be selected in the first round.   As big men, how might Oturu and Nnaji fit in today's modern and smaller NBA? Could the Minnesota Timberwolves -- who ha...

On this week's episode, Dane is joined by frequent guest Britt Robson. Before getting into the Timberwolves offseason approach, Dane and Britt share how they have been let go from their jobs covering the Timberwolves in the wake of the coronavirus.   After discussing the impact of the pandemic, Dane and Britt go into how Gersson Rosas and the Timberwolves front office might approach building a ros...

How might Devin Vassell and Patrick Williams fit the Minnesota Timberwolves if they are to be selected in this summer's draft? In this week's episode, Dane Moore is joined by University of St. Thomas basketball coach Will DeBerg (@Wdeberg14) to discuss what stood out in Vassell and Williams’s film. Two defensive-minded players who could fit the Timberwolves needs on the wing and/or frontcourt.   T...

How might Tyrese Haliburton and Aaron Nesmith fit the Minnesota Timberwolves if they are to be selected in this summer's draft?   In this week's episode, Dane Moore is joined by University of St. Thomas basketball coach Will DeBerg (@Wdeberg14) to discuss what stood out in Haliburton and Nesmith’s film.   The Dane Moore NBA Podcast is a weekly podcast wherein Host Dane Moore interviews experts aro...

How might Onyeka Okongwu or Isaac Okoro fit the Minnesota Timberwolves if they are to be selected in this summer's draft?   In this week's episode, Dane Moore is joined by University of St. Thomas basketball coach Will DeBerg (@Wdeberg14) to discuss what stood out in Okongwu and Okoro's film.       The Dane Moore NBA Podcast is a weekly podcast wherein Host Dane Moore interviews experts around the...

Dane and Charlie Johnson go through Malik Beasley's tape from the 2019-20 season, specifically focusing on his pairing with D'Angelo Russell. They also reflect on Beasley's comments on needing to improve as a defender -- and how that could be contagious.   Finally, Dane and Charlie submit estimations on what Beasley's free agency market might look like this summer, contingent upon how the salary c...

Jordan Taylor (University of Wisconsin / LDLC Asvel) joins the pod to discuss his teammate in France and NBA Draft Prospect, Theo Maledon. Will DeBerg (University of St. Thomas) also joins Jordan and Dane to discuss Maledon, and also Killian Hayes as a prospect.   What level of prospects are Maledon and Hayes at 18 years old? How might they fit the Timberwolves if they are drafted?   The Dane Moor...

How might Obi Toppin and Cole Anthony fit the Minnesota Timberwolves if they are to be selected in this summer's draft?   In this week's episode, Dane Moore is joined by University of St. Thomas basketball coach Will DeBerg (@Wdeberg14) to breakdown the games of Toppin and Anthony from film review on Synergy.   The Dane Moore NBA Podcast is a weekly podcast wherein Host Dane Moore interviews exper...

How might Anthony Edwards and James Wiseman fit the Minnesota Timberwolves if they are to be selected in this summer's draft?   In this week's episode, Dane Moore and Charlie Johnson review the film on Edwards and Wiseman and discuss how those players may or may not be able to mesh with Karl-Anthony Towns and D'Angelo Russell. The Dane Moore NBA Podcast is a weekly podcast wherein Host Dane Moore ...

After discussing what the Timberwolves could add to the Karl-Anthony Towns and D'Angelo Russell core in previous episodes, on this week's episode, Dane focuses on the Towns and Russell pairing.   To project what Towns and Russell could become, Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum in Portland serve as an example. Dane digs into how the Blazers have progressed over the past five seasons, and acknowledges...