The Wolves Watch

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWolvesWatchPodcast

The Wolves have finally played some basketball.

Dan and Rikki break down the first two preseason games of the season and talk through what we've actually seen so far — what's encouraging, what's concerning, and what we're still trying to figure out about this team.

After all the offseason predictions, it's finally time to react to the actual Wolves.

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The Wolves Watch is Dan and Rikki talking Minnesota Timberwolves basketball the way they've been talking about it together since 2008 — with jokes, debate, stories, and plenty of opinions about where this team is going.

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One more episode before we actually get to see this team play.

Dan and Rikki get their final takes off before Timberwolves preseason begins, with a deep dive into Jonathan Kuminga and LaMelo Ball, how they fit into this Wolves team, and what we're expecting to see once the games finally start.

Because after preseason starts, we're going to have actual basketball to deal with.

The Wolves Watch is Dan and Rikki talking Minnesota Timberwolves basketball the way they've been talking about it together since 2008 — with jokes, debate, stories, and plenty of opinions about where this team is going.

Subscribe on YouTube and follow The Wolves Watch wherever you listen to podcasts.

Watch on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TheWolvesWatchPodcast

The first full Timberwolves episode of the season is here.

Dan and Rikki react to everything that came out of Wolves Media Day, including the “good vibes” around the team, the players’ renewed commitment to defense, and whether what we heard actually changes how we feel about the season.

We talk roster construction, Jaden McDaniels and Jonathan Kuminga fitting into the Wolves’ best group, why this team reminds Rikki of some of the Chris Paul-era Rockets and Suns teams, and why so many players seem genuinely excited to be in Minnesota.

Plus: GOATEE RUDY, Jaylen Clark’s surprisingly great interview, Trey Lyles in the hyperbolic chamber, and Jaden McDaniels asking the important question: What Would Rudy Do?

Britt Robson's interview with Chris Finch:
https://www.minnpost.com/sports/timberwolves/2026/09/the-chris-finch-interview-part-1-wins-are-built-on-defense-but-what-is-defense-built-on/

Dane Moore's interview with Chris Finch:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCrBUzmMklU

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The Wolves Watch is a podcast about the Minnesota Timberwolves and the NBA, hosted by longtime friends Dan and Rikki. We've been watching the Wolves together since 2008 and recording the conversation since 2019. Come hang out with us.

This week, Dan and Rikki go through the Western Conference and make their over/under picks for every team heading into the 2026-27 season.

The Wolves Watch is officially live on YouTube! For our inaugural livestream, Dan and Rikki work through the Eastern Conference's over/under win totals ahead of the 2026–27 NBA season.

Are the Knicks and Celtics still regular-season juggernauts? Can the Sixers' collection of stars actually fit together? Is Toronto's addition of Kawhi Leonard a steal? And what happens when teams like Detroit, Orlando, Milwaukee, and Brooklyn face a changing NBA incentive structure?

We cover every team in the Eastern Conference, make our projections, and find plenty of places to disagree—including some very strong opinions about Philadelphia.

Coming Sunday: Eastern Conference Over/Unders, Part II—the Western Conference edition.

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The Wolves Watch is moving to YouTube, and we're changing up our schedule.

Going forward, we'll release two episodes per week:

• One weekend episode

• One weekday episode

Both recording times will be dynamic, based on the Timberwolves' schedule and whatever is happening with the team. We'll create and share YouTube stream links as soon as we know when we're recording, sometimes days in advance. Follow us on YouTube to see upcoming streams, get notified, and join us live.

We've been watching the Timberwolves together since 2008 and recording the conversation since 2019.

Come hang out with us.

Dan and Rikki are back to discuss the lottery reform enacted by the NBA and the impact it will have on the season and the league more broadly going forward.

Please share and subscribe and check back in the coming weeks for more episodes before the season begins!

Dan and Rikki are back to discuss a week of free agent signings and a couple of massive trades. What can free agency tell us about player values? What impact is the new CBA having on players/teams? Also, they end the pod discussing Wolves news including the potential of Lebron signing in MN.

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Dan and Rikki are back to discuss a monumental week for the Wolves. Julius Randle trade (and its coverage), the Lamelo Ball trade (WOW!), the recent draft selections, and how to fill out the roster and what could be on the horizon.

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Rikki goes in on The Wolves Watch's first ever solo pod to react to a stunning 48 hours of Timberwolves moves.