Locked On Wolves - Daily Podcast On The Minnesota Timberwolves

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.

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Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Karl-Anthony Towns improved his overall offensive efficiency last season, and it all came as a response to how opposing defenses began trying to defend him. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down which facets of Towns' game improved the most, and why the Wolves' offense should be nearly impossible to stop this season.

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Let's dive into the numbers that prove just how impactful of an addition Rudy Gobert will be to the Minnesota Timberwolves rotation this season, including his pick-and-roll impact, rebounding, rim protection, and more, including a couple of surprising metrics. Also, how will head coach Chris Finch stagger Gobert and Karl-Anthony Towns within his rotation? Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) also reviews the Wolves' place in Kevin Pelton's win total projections at ESPN. Which teams in the West are ranked too high and which are too low?

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Anthony Edwards took a huge step forward in his second season, but what does he need to do to become an All-Star, and, eventually, an All-NBA player for the Minnesota Timberwolves? Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) lays out three specific areas in which Ant can easily continue to improve in his third season, and why an All-NBA nomination may be closer than you think for the Wolves' budding star.

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Last season, D'Angelo Russell had his best season since his All-Star campaign with the Brooklyn Nets, and somehow he's being overlooked as a key member of this year's Minnesota Timberwolves squad. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) explains why D'Lo's season was so impressive in 2021-22 and why he could be tracking to have an even better year this time around. Plus, what lineups will head coach Chris Finch choose to deploy Russell within?

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Karl-Anthony Towns' offensive game evolved a great deal last season in response to how opposing defenses attempted to defend the Minnesota Timberwolves All-NBA big man. Exactly where did his game change the most, and what might it look like this season? Plus, notes from Wolves Media Day and a preview of Jaden McDaniels. What will McDaniels role be, and where are his opportunities for greatest improvement?

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Kyle Anderson will be the Minnesota Timberwolves' most important bench player this season. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) previews his most likely role, and what Wolves fans can expect from the veteran forward. Plus, D'Angelo Russell's max contract expires at the end of the season. Are the Wolves most likely to trade him, extend him, or let him walk in free agency next summer?

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The Minnesota Timberwolves were the only team to have three players land in the top 25 of ESPN's NBArank. Karl-Anthony Towns, Anthony Edwards, and Rudy Gobert all saw large jumps from where they were ranked last year. Just how high did they rank, and were they ranked properly? Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down all three players' ranks, as well as D'Angelo Russell's No. 93 ranking.

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The Minnesota Timberwolves roster preview continues with Jaylen Nowell and Taurean Prince. What role will Nowell play this season, and which players is he most likely to steal minutes from if he plays well? What can we expect from Prince, and will he primarily be Jaden McDaniels' backup at the 3 or will he get the chance to play at the 4, where he excelled for the Wolves' bench last season? Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) also breaks down the early returns from the newly-released ESPN NBArank, including a big Wolves-related surprise.

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The Minnesota Timberwolves signed former Denver Nuggets defensive stopper PJ Dozier to a training-camp contract. A whopping 17 of the 20 players in camp now have NBA experience as the Wolves roster just keeps getting deeper. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down the signing, as well as provides a roster preview for a pair of rotation players. What should expectations be for Naz Reid and Jordan McLaughlin this season?

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