On today’s show, Dane is joined by Timberwolves beat writer, Jace Frederick of the Pioneer Press to discuss the Wolves’ debacle of a 34-point loss in Denver on Tuesday night. And then Dane and Jace take one more stab at the trade deadline, discussing what the team needs might be down the stretch run of the season and whether or not it is wise to invest resources to acquire that need.

— What led to the Nuggets 33-to-2 run in the first quarter?

— How might the Wolves weigh players returning from injury when considering trades the deadline?

— Was Rudy Gobert acquired to make the Wolves a contender or to first make the franchise more relevant?

— Why the Wolves could regret not giving Naz Reid and extension and why the Wolves could regret not trading Reid

— Will deadline moves be about winning now or about winning years down the road?

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