Locked On Wolves - Daily Podcast On The Minnesota Timberwolves

According to new reporting from ESPN's Zach Lowe, the Andrew Wiggins-D'Angelo Russell trade between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Golden State Warriors almost fell through due to draft pick demands. Eventually, Gersson Rosas and the Wolves came back to the table, but it almost didn't get done. Plus, the Wolves have worked out a few players who could be options to select with the No. 19 pick in this year's NBA Draft.

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The Minnesota Timberwolves hired Tim Connelly away from the Denver Nuggets, and their team president, Josh Kroenke, spent a press conference sharing his sour grapes with us all. Also, additional NBA mock drafts and thoughts on Ohio State's E.J. Liddell as a potential fit with the Wolves. Finally, could Ben Simmons be a trade possibility for the Timberwolves?

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New Minnesota Timberwolves boss Tim Connelly has made his first move, hiring Matt Lloyd away from the Orlando Magic. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) explores the draft track record of the Magic while Lloyd was there, as well as some of the key moves they made in Lloyd's decade-long tenure. Also, the Miami Heat are reportedly interested in trading for Patrick Beverley. But ... why would the Wolves bother entertaining the idea?

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If the Minnesota Timberwolves want to continue to rise up the standings in the Western Conference, they're going to need to take some swings on the trade market. D'Angelo Russell and Malik Beasley are both likely on the trade block, but what players could the Wolves target that would clearly upgrade the current roster? Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down why the Wolves should target Orlando Magic big man Jonathan Isaac and Toronto Raptors star OG Anunoby as possibilities, as well as a bit more D'Lo talk.

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The Minnesota Timberwolves are certainly open to moving D'Angelo Russell this offseason, and while there are teams that simply won't be fits based on their salary cap and roster, there are at least a few teams that could be a match made in heaven. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) builds a case for the Washington Wizards as a potential landing spot for D'Lo. Plus, another mock draft is out with yet another potential selection for the Wolves. Finally, Robert Horry joined the Locked On Today podcast to talk about the NBA Finals matchup.

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The Minnesota Timberwolves introduced new President of Basketball Operations Tim Connelly on Tuesday. He spoke glowingly of the existing front office and ownership group, as well as a few players on the roster. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down his comments, including his repeated mentions of Chris Finch and Sachin Gupta, and what we can take away from the presser. Also, the New York Knicks continue to have rumored interest in Wolves guard D'Angelo Russell.

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D'Angelo Russell is one of the biggest names in the NBA who could potentially be on the move this offseason. There are a small handful of teams who would be intriguing trade partners with the Minnesota Timberwolves, including a Western Conference rival. Also, are the New York Knicks a legitimate potential trade partner for D'Lo? Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down a couple of possible landing spots for Russell.

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New Minnesota Timberwolves front office boss Tim Connelly is rumored to be looking for some recognizable names to join him in the front office. Plus, an overview of a few mock drafts. As the Wolves prepare for the NBA Draft, what positions and player profile types do analysts think they'll be looking to draft? Will the Wolves swing for the fences with a higher-ceiling selection at No. 19 to eventually replace a current starter, or will they look at a player who more seamlessly fits the current rotation? Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks it all down as full attention shifts to the draft.

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New Minnesota Timberwolves front office boss Tim Connelly ran the Denver Nuggets basketball operations department for the better part of a decade, and there was far more good than bad. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) looks at his signature moves, as well as some of the better under-the-radar decisions the Nuggets made. Plus, examining a few of the less-positive moves -- which still pale in comparison to the good ones.

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Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Karl-Anthony Towns has been named All-NBA Third Team for the second time in his career. Did the voters get all three All-NBA teams right? Who was the biggest snub? Also, new Wolves president Tim Connelly will have a busy first few weeks on the job. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down his first three orders of business this summer.

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