Locked On Wolves - Daily Podcast On The Minnesota Timberwolves
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Will the Minnesota Timberwolves hit their win total? Here's the case for both the over and the under...
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Minnesota Timberwolves won 56 games last season, but their win total over/under at FanDuel is 52.5. Are they more likely to hit the over or the un...
The biggest roster and rotation question for the Minnesota Timberwolves + describing the offseason
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's time to focus in on the biggest question facing the Minnesota Timberwolves this season related to their roster and their rotation as we draw clos...
Here's how the Minnesota Timberwolves can have a top-tier offense this season...
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Minnesota Timberwolves were dominant defensively last season but the offense remained in the middle of the pack. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks do...
What if Jaden McDaniels makes a jump on offense + Minnesota Timberwolves sign Jaedon LeDee
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What if Jaden McDaniels makes an offensive leap this year for the Minnesota Timberwolves? Ben Beecken (@bbecken) breaks down what that could look like...
What if Anthony Edwards makes another leap? Plus, effect of potential NBA expansion on the Wolves
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What if Anthony Edwards makes another leap this season? What would that look like for Ant, and what impact would that have on the Minnesota Timberwolv...
Minnesota Timberwolves reportedly sign Skylar Mays, Eugene Omoruyi as training camp roster fills up
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Minnesota Timberwolves continue to fill their training camp roster, reportedly signing combo guard Skylar Mays and forward Eugene Omoruyi. Ben Bee...
What if the Minnesota Timberwolves get off to a bad start or Glen Taylor wins the ownership fight?
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What If Week kicks off with some ominous questions: what if the Minnesota Timberwolves get off to a bad start? What if Glen Taylor wins the ownership ...
Karl-Anthony Towns' adaptability, consistency, and changing role in the Minnesota Timberwolves offense
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Karl-Anthony Towns has worked with several coaches and front offices in his nine years with the Minnesota Timberwolves, but through it all, he's been ...
Minnesota Basketball Party: Is Rudy Gobert Still Underrated for the Minnesota Timberwolves?
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Minnesota Timberwolves big man Rudy Gobert has continued to face criticism this year despite his Defensive Player of the Year award. Our crew discusse...
Minnesota Timberwolves sign Chasson Randle to Exhibit 10 deal + where Wolves roster stands
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Minnesota Timberwolves are signing journeyman Chasson Randle to a training camp contract, giving them a bit more depth at the point guard spot. Be...
Two areas for Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards to continue improving during his superstar ascent
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards is already one of the 15 or 20 best players in the league and made the All-NBA team for the first time thi...
More talking-head slander surrounding the Minnesota Timberwolves ... is it all off-base?
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Charles Barkley thinks the Minnesota Timberwolves (and basically everyone else in the Western Conference) will regress this year, and Shaquille O'Neal...
The Rudy Gobert slander continues to be off-base + Tim Connelly's comments on Timberwolves' roster
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Add Dallas Mavericks big man Dereck Lively and former All-Star center Dwight Howard to the list of guys who somehow can't comprehend Minnesota Timberw...
Rob Dillingham will lift the Minnesota Timberwolves' bench efficiency this season
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Minnesota Timberwolves traded up to draft Rob Dillingham with the express purpose of lifting their bench efficiency. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) expla...
Where the Minnesota Timberwolves' defense was most dominant + areas to improve for 2024-25
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Minnesota Timberwolves had the NBA's best defense last season, and it wasn't close. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) digs into why the defense was so domin...
Minnesota Basketball Party: Kevin Garnett has strong reaction to Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards' comments
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards is still in hot water for his comments about the previous generation, and Kevin Garnett weighed in along w...
NBA Exec Survey: Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards gets votes for best player + Ant's comments on the old guard
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The second part of the ESPN NBA offseason survey reveals that there was a scout who believe Anthony Edwards is already the league's best player and an...
How the Minnesota Timberwolves can have a top-tier offense in 2024-25
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Minnesota Timberwolves had a disappointing, middle-of-the-pack offense last season. What tweaks can they make to become a top-tier unit? Ben Beeck...
Early win total predictions + Timberwolves-Kings matchup, West breakdown with Locked On Kings
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for early Western Conference win total predictions. Plus, Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) has a conversation with Matt George of Locked On Kings sur...
Minnesota Basketball Party: Interesting Comments From Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Minnesota Timberwolves stars Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards made some headlines after recent interviews. And the Timberwolves schedule got rel...
Preseason Awards Predictions: The case for Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert, and other Timberwolves
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Minnesota Timberwolves have a heavy presence in ESPN's preseason awards predictions, with Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert, Naz Reid, Rob Dillingham, ...
How does Kyle Anderson's departure impact the Timberwolves most + Wolves' three-center lineup
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With Kyle Anderson gone, which players will be impacted most in the Minnesota Timberwolves rotation, and how will head coach Chris Finch fill those mi...
Minnesota Timberwolves Schedule Release: National TV + Premiere Matchups Galore
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The NBA schedule release has the Minnesota Timberwolves featured on national television in nearly a third of their regular-season games this season. B...
Minnesota Basketball Party: REACTION to Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards Winning Gold Over Rudy Gobert
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Team USA won gold and Team France took silver in a thrilling gold medal game. Plus, could this be the final year with Naz Reid? All that and more on t...
Minnesota Timberwolves to play NBA Opening Night, Christmas Day + future Kevin Durant rumors?
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Minnesota Timberwolves are firmly on the national stage, drawing an opening night game and a Christmas Day contest. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks...
Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert's contributions to Team USA's win over Team France in Gold Medal Game
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Anthony Edwards and Rudy Gobert each contributed to their respective team's efforts in the gold medal game between France and the United States as Tea...
LeBron James and Steph Curry lead Team USA's massive comeback over Nikola Jokic, Team Serbia
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Team USA trailed by as many as 17 points and 13 heading into the fourth quarter, but LeBron James, Steph Curry, and Joel Embiid led a huge comeback ov...
Minnesota Basketball Party: Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards is Taking Charge For Team USA
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Anthony Edwards is two wins from bringing a gold medal back to the Minnesota Timberwolves, and Rudy Gobert suffers an injury for Team France. Plus, wh...
Team USA blows out Team Brazil, Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards leads bench scoring again
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Team USA easily defeated Team Brazil, advancing to the semifinals to take on Team Serbia for the right to compete in the gold medal game. Minnesota Ti...
Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards leads Team USA to clean Group C sweep, Team Brazil up next
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Anthony Edwards scored a game-high 26 points in Team USA's blowout win over Puerto Rico, earning a Group C sweep and ...
Team USA overwhelms South Sudan with size and defense, moves to 2-0
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Team USA took advantage of a huge size advantage in their pool play victory over South Sudan, moving to 2-0 at the Paris Olympics behind the strong pl...
Minnesota Basketball Party: Did the Timberwolves Let Tyus Jones Slip Through Their Fingers?
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Anthony Edwards and Team USA are into Olympic competition. Tyus Jones signs for peanuts with the Phoenix Suns. And the Minnesota Timberwolves ownershi...
Anthony Edwards, Team USA take on South Sudan + Other Timberwolves squeak out Olympic wins
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Anthony Edwards and Team USA will take on South Sudan in their second pool play game at the Paris Olympics. Plus, Minnesota Timberwolves players Rudy ...
Minnesota Timberwolves at the Olympics, best offseason moves, and ownership update
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Minnesota Timberwolves have four players representing their countries at the Olympics, and all four of them won their first games in Paris and car...
Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards plays key role as Team USA defeats Serbia and Nikola Jokic
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Anthony Edwards played a key role off the bench for Team USA in their opening Olympic contest as LeBron James and Kev...
Everyone's offseason grades for the Minnesota Timberwolves are too low...
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Minnesota Timberwolves are being graded too low in the various offseason grades being posted across the NBA blogosphere: their offseason has been ...
The Minnesota Timberwolves win total is set perfectly + power rankings and Paris Olympics
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Minnesota Timberwolves offseason win total is out at FanDuel, and it's set perfectly. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down why, and also why it's o...
Minnesota Basketball Party: Rob Dillingham Looks Like a Baller for the Minnesota Timberwolves
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Minnesota Timberwolves Summer League came to a close with a 4-1 record and Rob Dillingham saved his best for last. Plus, what can Anthony Edwards ...
How Josh Minott and Leonard Miller helped themselves at Minnesota Timberwolves Summer League
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Leonard Miller and Josh Minott headline the list of Minnesota Timberwolves players who helped themselves the most during Las Vegas Summer League as th...
Minnesota Timberwolves' Rob Dillingham finished Summer League on an ultra high note
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Minnesota Timberwolves rookie guard Rob Dillingham had struggled mightily with his shot through most of Las Vegas Summer League, but he finished the s...
Minnesota Timberwolves slow down Reed Sheppard in another Summer League victory
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Minnesota Timberwolves slowed down No. 3 overall pick Reed Sheppard and the Houston Rockets as they improved to 3-1 in Las Vegas Summer League. Be...
The Good, the Bad, and the Inconsistent for the Timberwolves at Summer League (so far)
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Evaluating the Good, the Bad, and the Inconsistent for the Minnesota Timberwolves thus far at Las Vegas Summer League, starring Josh Minott, Daishen N...
Minnesota Basketball Party: Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards Looks STRONG With Team USA
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards looks good in the early exhibitions with Team USA. And how about the Wolves rookies in the Summer League? ...
Leonard Miller drops double-double as Timberwolves suffer their first Summer League loss
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Despite losing for the first time in Las Vegas Summer League, the Minnesota Timberwolves saw second-year big man Leonard Miller drop an impressive dou...
Evaluating Timberwolves' Leonard Miller and Josh Minott through two Summer League games
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Minnesota Timberwolves are 2-0 in Las Vegas Summer League, and two of their returning players vying for regular-season rotation roles have played ...
Young players impress as Minnesota Timberwolves win first two games in Las Vegas
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Minnesota Timberwolves rookies Rob Dillingham and Terrence Shannon Jr., along with other young Wolves players, impressed in their first pro action as ...
What to watch for in Minnesota Timberwolves Summer League Opener + Daishen Nix signs
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Minnesota Timberwolves open Las Vegas Summer League play on Friday. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down what to watch for from the rookies and sta...
Where Minnesota Timberwolves rookie Terrence Shannon Jr. improved most with Locked On Illini
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Minnesota Timberwolves rookie Terrence Shannon Jr. improved a ton in two years at the University of Illinois after three pedestrian years at Texas Tec...
Minnesota Basketball Party: Are the Minnesota Timberwolves Done Making Moves?
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Minnesota Timberwolves seem to be done with the majority of their offseason activity, so how are things looking as they come out the other side? P...
Minnesota Timberwolves sign Jesse Edwards to two-way deal + the intrigue of Nadir Hifi
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Minnesota Timberwolves have officially filled a second two-way contract slot, signing former West Virginia and Syracuse big man Jesse Edwards. Plu...
Familiar names, intriguing newcomers on Minnesota Timberwolves' Summer League roster
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Minnesota Timberwolves will fill more than half of their Las Vegas Summer League roster with familiar names - standard contract players, rookies, ...
Taking final stock of Minnesota Timberwolves roster as free agency dust settles
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As NBA free agency winds down, a look at what the Minnesota Timberwolves roster will look like. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down which players are ...
What roles will Joe Ingles, Rob Dillingham, and Terrence Shannon Jr. have with the Timberwolves?
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What roles will Minnesota Timberwolves offseason additions Joe Ingles, Rob Dillingham, and Terrence Shannon Jr. have at the start of the season? Ben B...
Joe Ingles signs with the Minnesota Timberwolves as the Kyle Anderson replacement
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Minnesota Timberwolves made their most consequential free agency move, signing veteran forward Joe Ingles to a one-year deal to back-fill the role...
Minnesota Basketball Party: Bye, Bye, Kyle Anderson and Monte Morris
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Minnesota Timberwolves haven't done much in free agency as Kyle Anderson and Monte Morris have walked. Could they be interested in Lauri Markkanen...
Kyle Anderson and Monte Morris are gone + Timberwolves have Lauri Markkanen interest?
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Minnesota Timberwolves saw Kyle Anderson and Monte Morris both sign with Western Conference contenders, what's next for the Wolves in free agency?...
Potential targets for the Minnesota Timberwolves in NBA Free Agency + Luka Garza is back
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Minnesota Timberwolves do not have any cap space to spend big in NBA Free Agency, but they do have roster spots to fill via veteran-minimum contra...
NBA Free Agency Opens + What Terrance Shannon Jr. brings to the Timberwolves with Tyler Metcalf of No Ceilings NBA
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
NBA Free Agency opened on Sunday night, what are the Minnesota Timberwolves even able to do with no cap space? Plus, Tyler Metcalf of NBA No Ceilings ...
What Rob Dillingham brings to the Minnesota Timberwolves with Tyler Metcalf of No Ceilings
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Minnesota Timberwolves traded up to No. 8 to select one of the best offensive players in this year's NBA Draft in Kentucky's Rob Dillingham. Tyler...
Minnesota Timberwolves trade up to No. 8 in the NBA Draft to take Rob Dillingham + Terrence Shannon Jr. at No. 27
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Minnesota Timberwolves shocked everyone, trading up to No. 8 in the NBA Draft to take University of Kentucky Wildcat Rob Dillingham, one of the mo...
Minnesota Timberwolves Draft Terrence Shannon in 2024 NBA Draft
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Minnesota Timberwolves Draft Terrence Shannon in 2024 NBA Draft The Minnesota Timberwolves have selected Terrence Shannon with the twenty-seventh pick...
Minnesota Basketball Party: These Are the Minnesota Timberwolves Goals in the NBA Draft
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's NBA Draft day for the Minnesota Timberwolves with free agency right around the corner. The crew on the Basketball Party identifies draft and free...
Final Minnesota Timberwolves Big Board: The best options for the Wolves at No. 27 and No. 37
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Considering 12 options for the Minnesota Timberwolves to take with either the No. 27 or the No. 37 selection in the 2024 NBA Draft on the final Locked...
Minnesota Timberwolves Draft Profiles: KJ Simpson, Jamal Shead + Chris Finch extension
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If the Minnesota Timberwolves choose to draft a backup point guard in this year's NBA Draft, they'll likely have the opportunity to consider taking ei...
Minnesota Timberwolves Draft Profiles: Juan Nunez, Cam Christie, Terrence Shannon Jr.
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Minnesota Timberwolves have two picks in a 10-pick range in the late first and early second round of this week's NBA Draft, and they will be consi...
Minnesota Timberwolves Draft Profiles: Johnny Furphy and Tyler Kolek
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Minnesota Timberwolves need shooting and playmaking. If Johnny Furphy or Tyler Kolek are on the board at No. 27, should the Wolves take one of the...
Minnesota Timberwolves Draft Profiles: Baylor Scheierman and Kyshawn George
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Minnesota Timberwolves will have a shot at decent prospect with the No. 27 pick. Could Baylor Scheierman fit as a plug-and-play rotation player, o...
What should the Minnesota Timberwolves try to do with their first-round pick in the NBA Draft?
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Minnesota Timberwolves have the No. 27 pick in this year's NBA Draft. What positions and roles should the Wolves be looking to fill? Ben Beecken (...
How Anthony Edwards became an All-NBA player this year + how does he take the next leap?
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Anthony Edwards made a legitimate leap this year from All-Star to All-NBA. What's next for the Minnesota Timberwolves' budding superstar that will hel...
Karl-Anthony Towns turned in another strong season for the Minnesota Timberwolves
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Karl-Anthony Towns had another All-Star season for the Minnesota Timberwolves. He was versatile and effective on both ends of the floor, but there are...
Why Rudy Gobert deserved the DPOY award in Year Two with the Minnesota Timberwolves
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rudy Gobert won his fourth career Defensive Player of the Year award in his second season with the Minnesota Timberwolves, and he absolutely deserved ...
Jaden McDaniels earned his All-Defense Team nod, but there's plenty of room to improve on offense
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jaden McDaniels continues to improve overall, but there is plenty of room for improvement on the offensive side of the ball for the Minnesota Timberwo...
Minnesota Basketball Party: Answering Burning Minnesota Timberwolves Offseason Questions
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Minnesota Timberwolves have an ownership kerfuffle, an expensive roster, and several free agents to decide on. Plus, Karl-Anthony Towns' future lo...
Reviewing Naz Reid's breakout season and Mike Conley's impact on the Minnesota Timberwolves
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Naz Reid turned in a breakout year en route to winning the Sixth Man of the Year award, and Mike Conley earned a contract extension in his first full ...
The importance of Kyle Anderson and Nickeil Alexander-Walker to the 2023-24 Minnesota Timberwolves
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Kyle Anderson each played a big part in the success of this year's Minnesota Timberwolves, and especially in contributing...
Will either Monte Morris or Jordan McLoughlin be the Minnesota Timberwolves' backup point guard next season?
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Minnesota Timberwolves didn't have a consistent answer at backup point guard this year, and both Monte Morris and Jordan McLaughlin are free agent...
Impact of Michael Bloomberg joining Minnesota Timberwolves ownership group + could Leonard Miller fill the SloMo spot?
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Billionaire Michael Bloomberg is reportedly joining the Marc Lore-Alex Rodriguez side of the Minnesota Timberwolves ownership group. Ben Beecken (@bbe...
Could Josh Minott or Jaylen Clark earn rotation spots with the Minnesota Timberwolves next year?
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Minnesota Timberwolves will be getting Jaylen Clark back from injury next year. Could either Clark or Josh Minott earn a rotation spot? Ben Beecke...
Minnesota Basketball Party: The Next Steps in the Minnesota Timberwolves' Offseason
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Minnesota Timberwolves are six days into their offseason, and there is already news to report with president Tim Connelly signing a new agreement....