On today’s show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige to share their immediate reactions from 2022-23 Minnesota Timberwolves Media Day. In addition to both Tim Connelly and Chris Finch, fifteen players spoke at Media Day, so Dane and Kyle parse out the most telling comments made from Monday’s media availability. Today’s topics include:

— Tim Connelly’s long-term view of the current roster.

— D’Angelo Russell’s role during a contract year.

— Easing Rudy Gobert into his new situation.

— Candid comments from a handful of new acquisitions (most notably Austin Rivers, Kyle Anderson, and Eric Paschall).

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