Locked On Wolves - Daily Podcast On The Minnesota Timberwolves

The Minnesota Timberwolves made a flurry of roster moves at the end of training camp, including a change of plans with one of their two-way slots as Luka Garza parlayed a fantastic preseason into a contract. The Wolves also added veteran NBA point guard Emmanuel Mudiay to their organization over the weekend. Plus, Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) gives his thoughts on ESPN's Zach Lowe's NBA League Pass rankings -- just how high did the Timberwolves end up?

Built Bar

Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.

BetOnline

BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts!

LinkedIn

LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONNBA

PrizePicks

First time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That’s PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDON

RocketMoney

Cancel unnecessary subscriptions with Rocket Money today. Go to RocketMoney.com/LockedOn

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Minnesota Timberwolves played Rudy Gobert and Karl-Anthony Towns together for the first time on Friday night, and the result was a clunky offensive showing and a loss to the Brooklyn Nets. Still, there was plenty to get excited about after seeing the Wolves' massive frontcourt in action for the first time. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down the fun quirks in the offense so far, and which moments were clear signs of things to come. Plus, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving were unbelievable in overcoming what was a decent defensive performance from the Wolves.

Built Bar

Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.

BetOnline

BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts!

LinkedIn

LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONNBA

PrizePicks

First time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That’s PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDON

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Naz Reid continued his monster preseason with a dominant performance as the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated a full-strength Los Angeles Lakers squad. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down Reid's game, a sudden roster crunch (!), and impressive games from D'Angelo Russell and Luka Garza as the Wolves improved to 4-0 in preseason play.

Built Bar

Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.

BetOnline

BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts!

LinkedIn

LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONNBA

PrizePicks

First time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That’s PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDON

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Minnesota Timberwolves have two preseason games remaining. Beyond wins and losses and generally tracking head coach Chris Finch's new rotation, Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) dives into three things to watch for during the balance of preseason -- and they aren't necessarily what you might expect. From rotation tweaks to offensive actions, there are plenty of reasons to watch the games intently.

Built Bar

Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.

BetOnline

BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts!

LinkedIn

LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONNBA

PrizePicks

First time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That’s PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDON

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Minnesota Timberwolves are in unfamiliar territory in Zach Lowe's annual tiers at ESPN.com. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down where Lowe ranks the Wolves, and if they fit in such a lofty group. Plus, three Wolves-related predictions for the upcoming campaign, including two ream predictions and one statistical player projection.

Built Bar

Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.

BetOnline

BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts!

LinkedIn

LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONNBA

PrizePicks

First time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That’s PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDON

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Karl-Anthony Towns played for the first time this preseason as the Minnesota Timberwolves stayed perfect, pulling out a close, late win over the Los Angeles Clippers. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down the key takeaways from the win, including a double-double from Naz Reid, a light-out shooting performance from Byrn Forbes, and another look into head coach Chris Finch's plans on both offense and defense.

Built Bar

Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.

BetOnline

BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts!

LinkedIn

LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONNBA

PrizePicks

First time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That’s PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDON

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Minnesota Timberwolves dominated the Los Angeles Lakers in Rudy Gobert's preseason debut. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down the key takeaways, including what this game tells us about the creative offense that head coach Chris Finch has planned for this season. Plus, the backup center battle, Jordan McLaughlin's fantastic game, and Jaylen Nowell as a true sixth man.

Built Bar

Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.

BetOnline

BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts!

LinkedIn

LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONNBA

PrizePicks

First time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That’s PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDON

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Minnesota Timberwolves were mentioned frequently in the annual NBA GM Survey at NBA.com. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down where they ranked in a variety of categories, including where they were too low, too high, or shouldn't have appeared at all. Plus, all of the Anthony Edwards and Rudy Gobert mentions and a complete absence of Karl-Anthony Towns on the survey...

Built Bar

Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.

BetOnline

BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts!

LinkedIn

LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONNBA

PrizePicks

First time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That’s PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDON

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Miami Heat in the preseason opener as Anthony Edwards, Jaden McDaniels, and Nate Knight showed out for the Wolves. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) goes through a few key takeaways from the game, plus a look at some Bleacher Report and NBA.com season preview thoughts on the Wolves, including what not to worry about when it comes to the Rudy Gobert/Karl-Anthony Towns pairing.

Built Bar

Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.

BetOnline

BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts!

LinkedIn

LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONNBA

PrizePicks

First time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That’s PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDON

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rudy Gobert will almost certainly be an immediate and seamless fit into the Minnesota Timberwolves' offense. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) explains the myriad options that head coach Chris Finch now has at his disposal as the league's premier screen-setter and lob threat joins the dynamic offensive trio of Karl-Anthony Towns, D'Angelo Russell and Anthony Edwards. Plus, an update on Towns' health scare and a look at the preseason opener agains the Miami Heat.

Built Bar

Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.

BetOnline

BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts!

LinkedIn

LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONNBA

PrizePicks

First time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That’s PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDON

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices