Blue Wire
Dane Moore interviews experts from around the league on the state of the Minnesota Timberwolves and latest NBA news.
22h ago
On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson to look back at the Wolves last week and ahead to the matchup against Oklahoma City. A lot of the conversation focuses on what has transpired in Ant's absence and what the team can take from that time without Ant that can applied when he does return. Specific topics and timestamps below... - Is the OKC matchup a "must-win," as Naz Reid called it, after the loss to Memphis? (1:00) - How the Wolves have fared in Anthony Edwards' absence + the opportunities for the young guys in that (12:00) - What to expect when Edwards returns? (24:00) - Jaden McDaniels' offensive chemistry + finding additional ways to play through him (33:00) - Adjustments via trade and/or in style of play that could help (51:00) - The need for more offensive chemistry to grow between Edwards and Randle (57:00) - Rudy Gobert's improving play across the board (1:09:00) If you'd like to support our partners... -- Want to advertise on the show this season? Reach out to DaneMooreProductions@gmail.com -- Purchase tickets to Falling Knife's New Year's Early event on NYE here: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/5WQV0YD8C37EC/checkout/RL3J4JI2K7MXXFYTDTPURWO2 -- Save $10 or more on Storyworth Memoirs when you go to https://storyworth.com/danemoore -- Our listeners get the Harry’s Plus Trial Set for only $10 at https://www.Harrys.com/danemoore #Harryspod #ad -- Learn more about watch parties at Treasure Island Resort and Casino by heading to https://TICasino.com -- This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https:// betterhelp.com/DANEMOORE and get on your way to being your best self. -- Get 50% off your first box of Factor by using code "danemoore50off" at https://factor.com/danemoore50off -- Shop SKIMS Men's at https://www.skims.com -- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/ -- Follow Falling Knife on Instagram for weekly schedule updates: https://www.instagram.com/fallingknifebc/ -- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/ -- Support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA -- #BlueWireVideo Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
1d ago
On today's show, Dane is joined by Chris Hine from The Star Tribune for an immediate reaction episode following the Wolves' loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night. In addition to discussing why the Wolves faltered against the Grizzlies, Dane and Chris also spend some time discussing Joan Beringer's rookie season and the process of playing in the NBA when you're still learning english. Specific topics and timestamps below... - The Wolves "horrendous" offensive night (3:00) - Bones Hyland getting the Ant role in Ant's absence (12:00) - The OKC matchup on Friday providing an opportunity for the Wolves to show they can play with top teams in the West (23:00) - Joan Beringer's rookie season, getting opportunities in the G-League and navigating the language barrier (49:00) If you'd like to support our partners... -- Want to advertise on the show this season? Reach out to DaneMooreProductions@gmail.com -- Purchase tickets to Falling Knife's New Year's Early event on NYE here: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/5WQV0YD8C37EC/checkout/RL3J4JI2K7MXXFYTDTPURWO2 -- Save $10 or more on Storyworth Memoirs when you go to https://storyworth.com/danemoore -- Our listeners get the Harry’s Plus Trial Set for only $10 at https://www.Harrys.com/danemoore #Harryspod #ad -- Learn more about watch parties at Treasure Island Resort and Casino by heading to https://TICasino.com -- This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https:// betterhelp.com/DANEMOORE and get on your way to being your best self. -- Get 50% off your first box of Factor by using code "danemoore50off" at https://factor.com/danemoore50off -- Shop SKIMS Men's at https://www.skims.com -- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/ -- Follow Falling Knife on Instagram for weekly schedule updates: https://www.instagram.com/fallingknifebc/ -- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/ -- Support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA -- #BlueWireVideo Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
3d ago
On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige to discuss the Wolves firmly being in the top-6 in the West, but also where they maybe do stack up in that top-6 in the West. Also, Dane and Kyle have more of an extended conversation on the young guys and Chris Finch's comments on the role being as small as it is. Specific topics and timestamps below... - Looking back at the Wolves last week (1:00) - The Top-6 in the West: Are the Wolves in the same tier as Denver and Houston? (12:00) - "What if the role is only 10 minutes?" for Shannon and Dillingham (37:00) - What might the rotation look like when Edwards and Conley return? (1:02:00) If you'd like to support our partners... -- Want to advertise on the show this season? Reach out to DaneMooreProductions@gmail.com -- Purchase tickets to Falling Knife's New Year's Early event on NYE here: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/5WQV0YD8C37EC/checkout/RL3J4JI2K7MXXFYTDTPURWO2 -- Save $10 or more on Storyworth Memoirs when you go to https://storyworth.com/danemoore -- Our listeners get the Harry’s Plus Trial Set for only $10 at https://www.Harrys.com/danemoore #Harryspod #ad -- Learn more about watch parties at Treasure Island Resort and Casino by heading to https://TICasino.com -- This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https:// betterhelp.com/DANEMOORE and get on your way to being your best self. -- Get 50% off your first box of Factor by using code "danemoore50off" at https://factor.com/danemoore50off -- Shop SKIMS Men's at https://www.skims.com -- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/ -- Follow Falling Knife on Instagram for weekly schedule updates: https://www.instagram.com/fallingknifebc/ -- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/ -- Support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA -- #BlueWireVideo Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
4d ago
On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer, Jace Frederick from the St. Paul Pioneer Press. Dane and Jace begin the episode by discussing how the Wolves have fared without Anthony Edwards in the lineup for the last two games, and who has stepped up in his absence. Also some conversation about how Rudy Gobert's offensive game has grown in his time in Minnesota. Then, finally, the episode closes with some conversation about hypothetically adding a player with Coby White's skillset. Specific topics and timestamps below... - Finch's explanation for why the young guys are not receiving many minutes (1:00) - Playing without Ant: Bones, ball movement, pace + clutch time (7:00) - Julius Randle's production in the games Ant's hasn't played (26:00) - Rudy Gobert's offensive skill development in his time in Minnesota (42:00) - The idea of adding an all-offense, minimal defense player like Coby White (53:00) If you'd like to support our partners... -- Want to advertise on the show this season? Reach out to DaneMooreProductions@gmail.com -- Purchase tickets to Falling Knife's New Year's Early event on NYE here: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/5WQV0YD8C37EC/checkout/RL3J4JI2K7MXXFYTDTPURWO2 -- Save $10 or more on Storyworth Memoirs when you go to https://storyworth.com/danemoore -- Our listeners get the Harry’s Plus Trial Set for only $10 at https://www.Harrys.com/danemoore #Harryspod #ad -- Learn more about watch parties at Treasure Island Resort and Casino by heading to https://TICasino.com -- This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https:// betterhelp.com/DANEMOORE and get on your way to being your best self. -- Get 50% off your first box of Factor by using code "danemoore50off" at https://factor.com/danemoore50off -- Shop SKIMS Men's at https://www.skims.com -- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/ -- Follow Falling Knife on Instagram for weekly schedule updates: https://www.instagram.com/fallingknifebc/ -- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/ -- Support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA -- #BlueWireVideo Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dec 10
On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson to discuss Britt's most recent column about the Wolves racking up wins to a degree that doesn't meet the eye test. Per usual, Dane and Britt bounce around. Specific topics and timestamps below... - The Wolves racking up wins to a degree that doesn't meet the eye test (1:00) - The Wolves' need for competent playmaking + The beginning of the Bones Hyland Experience (11:00) - With the offense humming, does this team actually need any sort of shakeup? (29:00) - Why Finch's read-based offense often takes time to take effect (42:00) - With the defense, outside of effort, what else can change? (1:05:00) - Joan Beringer headed to Iowa + Could Beringer be part of the Wolves answer in the 2nd half of the season? (1:17:00) If you'd like to support our partners... -- Want to advertise on the show this season? Reach out to DaneMooreProductions@gmail.com -- Purchase tickets to Falling Knife's New Year's Early event on NYE here: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/5WQV0YD8C37EC/checkout/RL3J4JI2K7MXXFYTDTPURWO2 -- Save $10 or more on Storyworth Memoirs when you go to https://storyworth.com/danemoore -- Our listeners get the Harry’s Plus Trial Set for only $10 at https://www.Harrys.com/danemoore #Harryspod #ad -- Learn more about watch parties at Treasure Island Resort and Casino by heading to https://TICasino.com -- This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https:// betterhelp.com/DANEMOORE and get on your way to being your best self. -- Get 50% off your first box of Factor by using code "danemoore50off" at https://factor.com/danemoore50off -- Shop SKIMS Men's at https://www.skims.com -- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/ -- Follow Falling Knife on Instagram for weekly schedule updates: https://www.instagram.com/fallingknifebc/ -- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/ -- Support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA -- #BlueWireVideo Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dec 9
On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige to dig into four questions that emerged from the Wolves' loss to the Phoenix Suns on Monday night. Specific topics and timestamps below... - Is what the Wolves are getting from Anthony Edwards enough to drag them to 50 wins? (2:00) - Is Bones Hyland now in the rotation over Rob Dillignham? And Mike Conley's offense drying up (26:00) - Ant being an advocate for Bones (43:00) - Can this team actually win without Rudy Gobert? (53:00) - On a scale of 1-10, how much does this team need a trade to rebalance the roster? (1:10:00) If you'd like to support our partners... -- Want to advertise on the show this season? Reach out to DaneMooreProductions@gmail.com -- Purchase tickets to Falling Knife's New Year's Early event on NYE here: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/5WQV0YD8C37EC/checkout/RL3J4JI2K7MXXFYTDTPURWO2 -- Save $10 or more on Storyworth Memoirs when you go to https://storyworth.com/danemoore -- Our listeners get the Harry’s Plus Trial Set for only $10 at https://www.Harrys.com/danemoore #Harryspod #ad -- Learn more about watch parties at Treasure Island Resort and Casino by heading to https://TICasino.com -- This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https:// betterhelp.com/DANEMOORE and get on your way to being your best self. -- Get 50% off your first box of Factor by using code "danemoore50off" at https://factor.com/danemoore50off -- Shop SKIMS Men's at https://www.skims.com -- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/ -- Follow Falling Knife on Instagram for weekly schedule updates: https://www.instagram.com/fallingknifebc/ -- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/ -- Support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA -- #BlueWireVideo Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dec 8
On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Jace Frederick from the Pioneer Press to go over some themes from the Wolves' 5-game winning streak, focusing on the Wolves' win over the LA Clippers on Saturday night. Dane and Jace discuss the joy the Wolves play with when they're moving the ball and get into Jaden McDaniels' breakout season, amongst other themes from the Wolves' winning streak. Specific topics and timestamps below... - The power of the joy the Wolves play with when they're moving the ball (6:00) - A huge night for Jaden McDaniels as the latest signal of a breakout season from McDaniels (18:00) - The power of the Jaylen Clark and Jaden McDaniels pairing on defense (37:00) - Opponents selling out to take away Anthony Edwards more than ever before (54:00) - The Phoenix matchup tonight (1:09:00) If you'd like to support our partners... -- Want to advertise on the show this season? Reach out to DaneMooreProductions@gmail.com -- Save $10 or more on Storyworth Memoirs when you go to https://storyworth.com/danemoore -- Our listeners get the Harry’s Plus Trial Set for only $10 at https://www.Harrys.com/danemoore #Harryspod #ad -- Learn more about watch parties at Treasure Island Resort and Casino by heading to https://TICasino.com -- This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https:// betterhelp.com/DANEMOORE and get on your way to being your best self. -- Get 50% off your first box of Factor by using code "danemoore50off" at https://factor.com/danemoore50off -- Shop SKIMS Men's at https://www.skims.com -- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/ -- Follow Falling Knife on Instagram for weekly schedule updates: https://www.instagram.com/fallingknifebc/ -- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/ -- Support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA -- #BlueWireVideo Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dec 5
On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige for the Friday pod to discuss five big picture Wolves things that we noticed over the last two weeks. From Donte DiVincenzo becoming the player the Wolves traded for to Jaden McDaniels' slow-step to changes in Chris Finch's coaching style, Dane and Kyle bounce around to hit on the things that immediate game recap episodes might miss. Specific topics and timestamps below... - Donte DiVincenzo's underrated season that has gotten him back to his NY form (3:00) - Jaden McDaniels' offensive leap + his incorporation of the slow-step on drives (19:00) - The Wolves being 11-0 in games where Jaylen Clark plays 14+ minutes (31:00) - Changes to Chris Finch's coaching style this season, including a new role for Micah Nori (50:00) - What to make of Anthony Edwards' assist numbers being down but the Wolves' team assist numbers being up (1:08:00) If you'd like to support our partners... -- Want to advertise on the show this season? Reach out to DaneMooreProductions@gmail.com -- Save $10 or more on Storyworth Memoirs when you go to https://storyworth.com/danemoore -- Our listeners get the Harry’s Plus Trial Set for only $10 at https://www.Harrys.com/danemoore #Harryspod #ad -- Learn more about watch parties at Treasure Island Resort and Casino by heading to https://TICasino.com -- This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https:// betterhelp.com/DANEMOORE and get on your way to being your best self. -- Get 50% off your first box of Factor by using code "danemoore50off" at https://factor.com/danemoore50off -- Shop SKIMS Men's at https://www.skims.com -- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/ -- Follow Falling Knife on Instagram for weekly schedule updates: https://www.instagram.com/fallingknifebc/ -- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/ -- Support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA -- #BlueWireVideo Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.