Locked On Wolves - Daily Podcast On The Minnesota Timberwolves

The Minnesota Timberwolves' success hinges on Karl-Anthony Towns, Anthony Edwards, and D'Angelo Russell. But there are also three X-factors that the Wolves will rely on, including improved rebounding from their young players, as well as their improved depth, and the only rookie likely to see regular minutes, Leandro Bolmaro. Plus, the preseason opener is tonight vs. the New Orleans Pelicans!

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The Minnesota Timberwolves remain serious contenders in the Ben Simmons trade sweepstakes. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) looks at the tiered rankings from ESPN's Bobby Marks, as well as a Bleacher Report article that cites the Wolves as the "perfect team" for Simmons to join via trade.

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Minnesota Timberwolves wing Anthony Edwards is one of the best young players in the NBA, but he was ranked too low on a recent 25-under-25 list. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) explores where Edwards should have landed and why, including the players around him who were also mis-ranked. Also, a look at the Wolves' current front office situation and why the organization should not be hitting the reset button.

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Training camp has opened for the Minnesota Timberwolves, and there is plenty to talk about following Day One. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) dissects head coach Chris Finch's post-practice comments related to lineups, and wonders if we may be tipped off as to who might start at power forward. Also, ESPN's latest power rankings once again have the Wolves way too low.

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The Minnesota Timberwolves hosted media day on Monday. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) talks about high points from the day of quotes, including common threads, themes, and more. At least two young Wolves players are noticeably taller (!), Karl-Anthony Towns was candid, and Taurean Prince is healthy. Also, a look at why Towns isn't simply an "empty calories" player.

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The Minnesota Timberwolves host media day on Monday with the start of training camp on Tuesday. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) explores the potential impact of Gersson Rosas's firing on the pursuit of Ben Simmons. Does Sachin Gupta actually have a better chance of getting a trade done? Also, Karl-Anthony Towns has been ranked by ESPN and SI.com on their player rank lists. Where did he land, and did they get it right?

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The Minnesota Timberwolves have fired President of Basketball Operations Gersson Rosas, just days before the start of training camp. Why was he fired, and why make the move now? Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) covers the firing from all angles, as well as what's next for the Wolves.

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ESPN and Sports Illustrated have each released the first part of their player ranking series, and there were a couple of Wolves-related surprises. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) gives an immediate reaction to each Minnesota Timberwolves player ranked. Who was too high, who was too high, and who was missing from one of the lists? Also, the latest on Ben Simmons and thoughts on the four newest members of the Wolves' training camp roster.

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Did you know that Leandro Bolmaro and Jaden McDaniels can both be traced back to when the Minnesota Timberwolves traded Robert Covington? Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down each layer of the Covington trade from early 2020 and why it was a boon for the Wolves. Plus, a look at ESPN's latest Wolves-related predictions, including a potential turnaround, major turmoil, and their chances at landing Ben Simmons.

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The Minnesota Timberwolves introduced Patrick Beverley, Leandro Bolmaro, and others this week, and the main topic at the press conference was an improved defensive culture. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) discusses how quickly things can change with an improved roster. Plus, Karl-Anthony Towns talked to FanSided's Mark Carman, and Ben takes a look at ESPN's new Western Conference forecast and why the Wolves rank far too low.

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