Locked On Wolves - Daily Podcast On The Minnesota Timberwolves

New Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Rudy Gobert is a three-time Defensive Player of the Year, but the idea persists that he was the reason the Utah Jazz frequently fell short in the playoffs. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down why the Wolves defense will be better than the Jazz defense was with Gobert, and what issues in Utah caused Gobert to be the scapegoat. What coverages will the Timberwolves play this year, and how much more flexible will Chris Finch's defense be with the immense size and length that he'll have on the floor?

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The Minnesota Timberwolves new front office has pulled off the big one: a Rudy Gobert trade. The three-time Defensive Player of the Year and three-time All-Star is now a member of the Wolves, with four future first-round picks and a host of players heading to the Utah Jazz. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) gives immediate reaction to the trade. Did the Wolves give up too much? How will Gobert and Towns fit together? Where does this put the Wolves in the hierarchy of the Western Conference?

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In the opening hours of NBA free agency, the Minnesota Timberwolves signed former Memphis Grizzlies forward Kyle Anderson to a two-year contract. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down Anderson's fit on the roster, where he will slide into the rotation, and why he's a fantastic addition to this Wolves team. Plus, what moves could come next, and what happens now that the Wolves have a full roster?

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The Minnesota Timberwolves enter NBA free agency with limited cap space but an aggressive front office looking to improve the roster. Who are the trade and free agency targets for the Wolves? What players are they already being linked to in league-wide rumors, and what is the most likely outcome? Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) runs through the latest rumors, gives a take on the Dejounte Murray situation, and offers some predictions for the Wolves' offseason.

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The Minnesota Timberwolves are reportedly signing Taurean Prince to a two-year extension, coming to an agreement before NBA free agency begins. What impact might this signing have on the Wolves' activity level in free agency and on the trade market? Why is Prince such a great fit for the Wolves' roster and head coach Chris Finch's rotation? Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down the move and what it could mean heading into free agency, as well as key moments from the rookie press conference on Tuesday.

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The Minnesota Timberwolves have reportedly agreed to terms with four undrafted players who will appear in Las Vegas Summer League. A couple of them have intriguing NBA potential and have played professionally over the past year, including Phillip Wheeler and Kevon Harris. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down their profiles as players and what their upside might be at the NBA level. Also, a peek at free agency and how much cap space the Wolves could have as NBA free agency kicks off later this week.

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The Minnesota Timberwolves came out of the 2022 NBA Draft with four players. Which of the four will have the most immediate impact on the Wolves, and which will be the best player long term? Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) is joined by Rafael Barlowe (@Barlowe500) of NBA Draft Junkies and the Locked On NBA Big Board podcast to discuss Walker Kessler, Wendell Moore Jr., and a pair of second-round upside swings in Josh Minott and Matteo Spanoglo -- the latter of whom Rafael has firsthand experience scouting in Europe.

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The Minnesota Timberwolves pulled off a total of four draft night trades, including trading back from No. 19 while adding an additional first-round pick. The Wolves selected Auburn center Walker Kessler at No. 22 and Duke wing Wendell Moore Jr. at No. 26. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down the trades, the fit for both Kessler and Moore on the Wolves' roster, and what the draft might tell us about the approach for the rest of the offseason. Also, Tim Connelly took a high-upside swing in the second round with Memphis forward Josh Minott, as well as a draft-and-stash in Italian guard Matteo Spagnolo.

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What will the Minnesota Timberwolves do in today's 2022 NBA Draft? There are plenty of rumors, including trading up, trading back or out, or swapping the pick for a current NBA player. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down the newest rumors, as well as the most likely possibilities for the Wolves, including the final Locked On Wolves Draft Big Board.

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The Minnesota Timberwolves are reportedly calling around the league with interest in adding a frontline center to the roster and are more than open to playing Karl-Anthony Towns at the 4 more frequently. Beyond Clint Capela, what other names are possibilities? What about Utah Jazz superstar Rudy Gobert? If the Wolves go a more traditional route, is Detroit Pistons forward Jerami Grant an option? Also, Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) discusses risers on the Locked On Wolves Draft Board on the eve of the 2022 NBA Draft.

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