Locked On Wolves - Daily Podcast On The Minnesota Timberwolves

Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) explores a few trade ideas for Ben Simmons as rumors continue to swirl. Can the Minnesota Timberwolves get a trade done without a third team? Could they get it done without moving D'Angelo Russell? Also, with Leandro Bolmaro reportedly about to sign his rookie contract, can the 2020 first-round pick crack the Wolves rotation?

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The Minnesota Timberwolves re-signed both Jarred Vanderbilt and Jordan McLaughlin. What will each of their roles be this season, and is there a chance that Vanderbilt starts at the 4 next to Karl-Anthony Towns? Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) explores the possibility and argues that both deals are important bargains for the Wolves.

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The betting odds for Ben Simmons next team are out, and the Minnesota Timberwolves are in a lofty position. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down the odds and the latest on the Simmons front, including what the Philadelphia 76ers are waiting for. Also, a look at some potential starting lineup combinations for head coach Chris Finch and the Wolves.

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The Minnesota Timberwolves have three players represented thus far on Hoops Hype top-22 player lists for each position. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) lists the rankings, including who is ranked too low and which players they should be ranked in front of.

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What if the Minnesota Timberwolves had traded for Allen Iverson back in 2006? The Wolves were one of the teams on Allen Iverson's desired destination list and they had a shot to land him. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) explores what the Wolves could have offered, the impact that Iverson would have had if paired with Kevin Garnett, and how the addition of A.I. could have changed the trajectory of Garnett's career.

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Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) explores whether or not the Minnesota Timberwolves could trade for Philadelphia 76ers superstar Ben Simmons without giving up any of their three best players. Also, several Wolves news and notes, including a new assistance coach and a report that one of their current restricted free agents will be back.

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The Minnesota Timberwolves are still pursuing a trade for Ben Simmons. Notably, Simmons has officially informed the Philadelphia 76ers that he will not be reporting to training camp this fall. What does that mean for the Wolves, and has anything changed on that front? Also, Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) takes a look at more offseason grades and rankings, and why the Wolves continue to be overlooked.

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The Minnesota Timberwolves had varying levels of interest in Lauri Markkanen, Larry Nance Jr., and Derrick Jones Jr. in the past several months. All three big men were traded in one single transaction late last week. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down the trade and considers how we might evaluate the Wolves' offseason to date through the lens of some recent league-wide moves.

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The Minnesota Timberwolves recently acquired veterans Patrick Beverley and Taurean Prince, and they both fit specific needs that the Wolves had going into this offseason. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) explores how both players fit by diving into the Bball-Index numbers and assessing the most important qualities that each player brings to the table.

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The Minnesota Timberwolves remain interested in Ben Simmons, and finally, the national folks are talking about the possibility of Simmons ending up in the Twin Cities. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) asks what took so long, plus, covers the latest on Paul Millsap as a potential free agent target for the Wolves. Finally, a look at the latest NBA power rankings and why they are dead wrong.

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