Locked On Wolves - Daily Podcast On The Minnesota Timberwolves
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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....