Locked On Wolves - Daily Podcast On The Minnesota Timberwolves

The Minnesota Timberwolves acquired Mike Conley at the trade deadline in February and he immediately played much better in a Wolves uniform than he had for the past 18 months with the Utah Jazz. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down what changed in his game and what the Wolves are likely to ask Conley to do this year in a lineup with Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Rudy Gobert. Plus, what to watch for in the Wolves-Mavericks preseason opener.

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The Minnesota Basketball Party is a brand new Locked On Sports Minnesota show talking Minnesota Timberwolves basketball every Wednesday! Jack Borman, Ben Beecken, Reggie Wilson, Ron Johnson and host Sam Ekstrom talk Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns, Rudy Gobert and the Wolves' most important x-factors on the eve of the NBA preseason.

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The Minnesota Timberwolves signed Shake Milton this offseason to shore up their backcourt depth. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down exactly whose production Milton is replacing and why his role may be even bigger in Minnesota than it was in Philadelphia. Also, with Naz Reid's contract extension, how might Kyle Anderson's role change this season?

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The Minnesota Timberwolves let go of Taurean Prince this summer and effectively replaced him with the duo of Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Troy Brown Jr. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) explains why it was an intelligent play, and the surprising areas in which both NAW and Brown Jr. are significantly better than Prince at this stage in the former Wolf's career. Also, the areas of each of their games that could be the victim of regression.

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The Minnesota Timberwolves added an upside big in Leonard Miller in this year's NBA Draft and re-signed Naz Reid after his breakout campaign. On a team that already employs two star big men in Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert, does Miller have a shot at cracking the rotation? What is Naz Reid's role on a team with healthy versions of KAT and Rudy? Also, can Jordan McLaughlin earn regular minutes at any point this year?

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Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards is not interested in the idea of a media-induced power struggle between himself and Karl-Anthony Towns. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down Ant's media day comments, the maturity that he's showing, and why it's all so important. Plus, previewing the Wolves' second-year players, Josh Minott and Wendell Moore Jr. and if either one has a shot at cracking Chris Finch's rotation sooner rather than later.

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In the wake of the Damian Lillard trade on Wednesday, it's time to talk about whether the Minnesota Timberwolves could be an option for Jrue Holiday after he landed with the un-competitive Portland Trail Blazers. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) argues why it's extremely unlikely that Holiday ends up in Minnesota, primarily from an asset management and timing standpoint. But also, Mike Conley is a perfect fit for the Wolves. Additionally, the Timberwolves made yet another training camp signing, bringing in former Atlanta Hawks guard Tyrese Martin. Does he have a shot to compete for a roster spot?

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The Minnesota Timberwolves have officially brought back Matt Ryan, signing him to their third and final two-way contract slot. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) gives his thoughts on Ryan's season last year and potential role with the Wolves, as well as in the context of the rest of the non-roster training camp invitees and the other two-way contract signees. Also, previews of Luka Garza and Jaylen Clark, the other two players the Wolves have signed to two-way deals. Do any of them have a shot at earning the final standard roster spot?

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The Minnesota Timberwolves have reportedly signed former New York Knicks guard Trevor Keels to a training camp deal. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down the latest addition to the camp roster, including where Keels sits in comparison to the three other players who have signed training camp deals with the Wolves. Of the four total Exhibit 10 contract signees, who has the best shot at earning a roster spot with the Timberwolves?

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On the one hand, the Minnesota Timberwolves are coming off a disappointing season and have modest win total projections no matter where you look. But on the other hand, the excitement around Anthony Edwards and a healthy Karl-Anthony Towns abounds. What is a reasonable expectation for this year's Wolves squad? Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) attempts to answer that question, as well as resetting the training camp roster and the new (old?) Classic jerseys the team unveiled this weekend.

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