Locked On Wolves - Daily Podcast On The Minnesota Timberwolves

The Minnesota Timberwolves have one of the deepest rosters in franchise history, and that means that their rookies may not see the floor very often. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down rookies Josh Minott and Wendell Moore Jr. and what they can bring to the table, as well as whether or not they'll get the chance to see any run this season. Plus, a look at Nate Knight and whether or not he can crack head coach Chris Finch's rotation, potentially stealing minutes away from Naz Reid.

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Part One of the Timberwolves Roster Preview series examines the Wolves' two-way contract signees and Exhibit 10 players. Will any of them make an impact for the Minnesota Timberwolves this season? Who is most likely to see rotation minutes at any point this season? Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) previews Eric Paschall, A.J. Lawson, C.J. Elleby, and Luka Garza. Plus, a look at where Kevin Garnett is in ESPN's ranking of the NBA 75.

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The Minnesota Timberwolves are set up to be one of the NBA's best teams over the next three years, but where, exactly, do they fall in the "future power rankings" hierarchy? Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) debates the answer, as well as which teams definitely shouldn't be ranked ahead of the Wolves, given the young star power of Anthony Edwards, the win-now impact of Rudy Gobert, and a bit of both in Karl-Anthony Towns.

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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jaylen Nowell will garner votes for the NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award this year. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) explains that Nowell's increase in opportunity, steady production, and impact on winning will allow him to showcase his scoring talents. Plus, Nowell's numbers alongside Karl-Anthony Towns last year are an encouraging sign pointing toward what he should be able to do this season, both with Towns and Rudy Gobert.

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In case you hadn't noticed, the Cleveland Cavaliers are being universally praised for landing Donovan Mitchell in a massive trade, while the Minnesota Timberwolves' acquisition of Rudy Gobert was largely panned. Why is that? Gobert is the better player, and the Wolves gave up only slightly more than the Cavs. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) attempts to break down the lazy analysis by many analysts while explaining that the Timberwolves' roster is actually deeper than the Cavaliers'.

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Now that the Utah Jazz have traded Donovan Mitchell to the Cleveland Cavaliers, how does the Minnesota Timberwolves' acquisition of Rudy Gobert look in comparison? Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) explains why the Cavs didn't have to give up all that much more than the Wolves did in the Gobert trade, and why the Jazz won't be the worst team in the Western Conference this year. Also, the league still isn't giving the Wolves enough credit for their offseason.

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Kyle Anderson was a fantastic free agent signing by the Minnesota Timberwolves. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) explores Anderson's time with the Memphis Grizzlies to discern how he may be deployed with the Wolves, and what effect will his presence have on the Wolves' bench rotation, and specifically, Taurean Prince's role? What current Wolves players will Anderson mesh with best? Also, Alex Rodriguez is reportedly having issues coming up with the cash to hold up his end of the Wolves ownership deal. Is there anything to worry about?

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Rudy Gobert will bring immediate improvement to the Minnesota Timberwolves defense in three specific ways. Ben Beecken expands on an NBA.com film study and adds commentary on why the Wolves will continue the rapid defensive improvement that began last season. Plus, an update on Taurean Prince's arrest from last week and a note on the Wolves' pursuit of Kevin Durant earlier in the summer.

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The Minnesota Timberwolves are being blamed for putting a damper on the Kevin Durant trade market due to the price they paid to land Rudy Gobert. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) explores the claim, as well as the inescapable truth that Tim Connelly and the Wolves front office knew exactly what they were doing. Also, the Iowa Wolves traded for former lottery pick Nik Stauskas. Finally, Taurean Prince was reportedly arrested -- what is his current standing in the Timberwolves' rotation and how might it change if he misses time this season?

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The Minnesota Timberwolves have signed former Iowa Hawkeyes superstar Luka Garza to a training camp deal after he spent his rookie season with the Detroit Pistons. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down the Wolves' extremely deep training camp roster and the flexibility that the front office has built with the end of the depth chart. Plus, ESPN (among other outlets) still has the Timberwolves far too low on their pre-camp power rankings.

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