The Dane Moore NBA Podcast

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Dane Moore interviews experts from around the league on the state of the Minnesota Timberwolves and latest NBA news.

  1. 1 day ago

    Leftover Thoughts On The LaMelo Ball Trade + Ant's Happiness In Minnesota w/ Chris Hine

    On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Chris Hine to get Chris' perspective on the Wolves acquisition of LaMelo Ball and departure of Naz Reid. Dane and Chris also discuss the Wolves' currently incomplete roster and what they might do at power forward. Specific topics and timestamps below... - The Wolves pattern of betting on players who come with external question marks -- Gobert, Randle, Ball (7:00) - The PF position + The Wolves roster currently being incomplete (22:00) - Ant's happiness in Minnesota + The narrative out there that Ant will leave (46:00) - There could only be one Naz Reid (1:05:00)   If you'd like to support our partners... -- Want to advertise on the show this season? Reach out to DaneMooreProductions@gmail.com -- Download Whatnot in the app store, and you can start selling right away. And use promo code DANEMOORE when you sign up  -- New Ultra customers can use code DANEMOORE to get 15% off at https://TakeUltra.com and receive 15% off with code DANEMOORE.   -- Learn more about First Resource Bank by heading to https://myfrbank.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.

    1hr 15min
  2. 6 days ago

    The LaMelo Ball and Anthony Edwards Pairing + What The Wolves Are Getting In Isaiah Evans w/ Jace Frederick + Tyler Metcalf

    On today's show, Dane is first joined by Wolves beat writer Jace Frederick from the St. Paul Pioneer Press to discuss the outlines of a LaMelo Ball and Anthony Edwards backcourt pairing in Minnesota and what the Wolves may have left yet to do to round out their roster. Then, for the second half of the episode, Dane is joined by draft expert Tyler Metcalf from No Ceilings to discuss the Wolves' selections of 2nd round picks Isaiah Evans and Trey Kaufman-Renn. Specific topics and timestamps below... - What the Wolves paid to pair up LaMelo Ball and Anthony Edwards (3:00) - LaMelo weaponizing Ant off-ball (13:00) - Some LaMelo by the numbers talk (23:00) - What level of defense do we expect this new Wolves team to play? (39:00) - Isaiah Evans being a shooting weapon (54:00) - Evans as a defender, decision-maker + the role confidence plays in his game (1:02:00) - What type of player is Trey Kaufman-Renn (1:14:00) - LaMelo, Ant + thinking back to the 2020 Draft (1:19:00)   If you'd like to support our partners... -- Want to advertise on the show this season? Reach out to DaneMooreProductions@gmail.com -- Download Whatnot in the app store, and you can start selling right away. And use promo code DANEMOORE when you sign up  -- New Ultra customers can use code DANEMOORE to get 15% off at https://TakeUltra.com and receive 15% off with code DANEMOORE.   -- Learn more about First Resource Bank by heading to https://myfrbank.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.

    1hr 40min
  3. 23 Jun

    The Randle Trade, The Dosunmu Re-Signing + What The Wolves Can Do Now w/ Jace Frederick

    On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Jace Frederick from the St. Paul Pioneer Press to discuss the Julius Randle salary dump trade, the contract Ayo Dosunmu was signed to, what the Wolves can do now, the Giannis trade and the Micah Nori hiring by Portland. Specific topics and timestamps below... - The Julius Randle salary dump and what optionality that provides (5:00) - What the Wolves can do now, after trading Randle and re-signing Dosunmu (21:00) - The value of Ayo Dosunmu's new contract + Players on similar contracts to Dosunmu (45:00) - The Wolves now have pick 33 in the draft + What they could do with that (1:00:00) - The Giannis trade (1:18:00) - Micah Nori hired to be Portland's head coach (1:27:00)     If you'd like to support our partners... -- Want to advertise on the show this season? Reach out to DaneMooreProductions@gmail.com -- Download Whatnot in the app store, and you can start selling right away. And use promo code DANEMOORE when you sign up  -- New Ultra customers can use code DANEMOORE to get 15% off at https://TakeUltra.com and receive 15% off with code DANEMOORE.   -- Learn more about First Resource Bank by heading to https://myfrbank.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.

    1hr 30min
  4. 18 Jun

    A Wolves Offseason Preview + Trading For A Star w/ Salary Cap Expert Yossi Gozlan

    On today's show, Dane is joined by salary cap expert Yossi Gozlan from Third Apron for a Wolves offseason preview. Dane and Yossi go through the landscape of the Wolves' offseason and discuss what could realistically transpire this offseason. Lots of conversation on what trades could look like for Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kyrie Irving, Ja Morant, De'Aaron Fox and others. Specific topics and timestamps below... - Wolves offseason landscape + Predicting Ayo Dosunmu's next contract (2:00) - What trade packages for Kyrie Irving or Ja Morant could look like (18:00) - Giannis Antetokounmpo trade packages + The complications that come with trading for Giannis (40:00) - De'Aaron Fox and Kawhi Leonard as longer shot trade options (53:00) - Assessing Tim Connelly's tenure as the Wolves' POBO (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 -- For a limited time, our listeners can get the Harry’s Plus Trial Set for only $10 at https://Harrys.comDANEMOORE   -- Check out Quince's summer collection at https://Quince.com/DANEMORE for free shipping and 365-day returns -- Learn more about First Resource Bank by heading to https://myfrbank.com/ -- Learn more about watch parties at Treasure Island Resort and Casino by heading to https://TICasino.com and use promo code "Wolves" for 20% off your stay at Treasure Island for our live show on May 9th at 3pm (2pm happy hour) -- 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.

    1hr 26min
  5. 17 Jun

    A Wolves NBA Draft Preview w/ Tyler Metcalf From No Ceilings

    On today's show, Dane is joined by draft expert Tyler Metcalf from No Ceilings for a Wolves draft preview. Dane and Tyler discuss late 1st round possibilities, specifically focusing on point guard options from the Wolves. Also some conversation about what trading the pick might look like. And then some conversation on second draft guys -- former prospects that Dane and Tyler like who haven't yet put it all together at the NBA level. Specific topics and timestamps below... - If the Wolves keep the pick, point guard options they could draft, including Sergio de Larrea (5:00) - Older prospects in the draft, including Bennett Stirtz (19:00) - Bigs the Wolves could consider late, including Tarris Reed Jr. and Zuby Ejiofor (29:00) - Pros and cons of trading the pick + What a trade might look like (39:00) - 2nd round names that Tyler thinks might fit the Wolves (50:00) - Second draft guys -- think Leonard Miller, Nickeil Alexander-Walker -- recent prospects we like that haven't taken off yet in the league (60:00)   If you'd like to support our partners... -- Want to advertise on the show this season? Reach out to DaneMooreProductions@gmail.com -- For a limited time, our listeners can get the Harry’s Plus Trial Set for only $10 at https://Harrys.comDANEMOORE   -- Check out Quince's summer collection at https://Quince.com/DANEMORE for free shipping and 365-day returns -- Learn more about First Resource Bank by heading to https://myfrbank.com/ -- Learn more about watch parties at Treasure Island Resort and Casino by heading to https://TICasino.com and use promo code "Wolves" for 20% off your stay at Treasure Island for our live show on May 9th at 3pm (2pm happy hour) -- 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.

    1hr 17min
  6. 10 Jun

    The KAT Trade + Other Sliding Doors Moments For The Wolves w/ Jace Frederick

    On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Jace Frederick from the Pioneer Press to discuss the KAT trade as a sliding doors moment for the Wolves, and the ripple effects of that moment. Dane and Jace then also discuss other Wolves sliding doors moments from the Anthony Edwards era. Specific topics and timestamps below... - The KAT and Gobert trades as one interconnected sliding doors moment (4:00) - The playoff series against Memphis (13:00) - The DLo trade (24:00) - NAW's failed pursuit of becoming a point guard (30:00) - The 2025 free agencies of Randle, Reid and NAW (42:00) - The Wendell Moore pick not working (47:00) - The Dillingham trade (59:00)   If you'd like to support our partners... -- Want to advertise on the show this season? Reach out to DaneMooreProductions@gmail.com -- Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/DANEMOORE #rulapod   -- Check out Quince's summer collection at https://Quince.com/DANEMORE for free shipping and 365-day returns -- Learn more about First Resource Bank by heading to https://myfrbank.com/ -- Learn more about watch parties at Treasure Island Resort and Casino by heading to https://TICasino.com and use promo code "Wolves" for 20% off your stay at Treasure Island for our live show on May 9th at 3pm (2pm happy hour) -- 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.

    1hr 17min
  7. 2 Jun

    What Does San Antonio Beating OKC Mean For The Wolves? w/ Jace Frederick

    On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Jace Frederick to talk about San Antonio beating Oklahoma City, and what that means from a Wolves perspective. A lot of conversation about Chet Holmgren struggling against San Antonio as much as Julius Randle did. Specific topics and timestamps below... - What does San Antonio beating OKC mean for the Wolves? (2:00) - Should Chet Holmgren having a bad series against Wemby/OKC make us feel different about Julius Randle's bad series against Wemby/OKC? (26:00) - What could the Spurs get for what the Wolves traded them for Dillingham? (45:00) - Minnesota guy, Sean Sweeney, leaving San Antonio to coach Orlando (59:00)   If you'd like to support our partners... -- Want to advertise on the show this season? Reach out to DaneMooreProductions@gmail.com -- Buy one pair of prescription glasses and get 20% off any additional pair of prescription glasses at https://warbyparker.com/DANEMOORE -- Save up to $20 this Mother's Day at https://storyworth.com/danemoore -- Try Goldbelly out for Mother's Day or the next dinner you host, and get free shipping and 20% off your first order by using promo code "DANEMOORE" at https://Goldbelly.com -- Join Thrive Market with my link https://ThriveMarket.com/DANEMOORE for $20 off you first three order, plus you'll get a FREE $60 gift -- Learn more about First Resource Bank by heading to https://myfrbank.com/ -- Learn more about watch parties at Treasure Island Resort and Casino by heading to https://TICasino.com and use promo code "Wolves" for 20% off your stay at Treasure Island for our live show on May 9th at 3pm (2pm happy hour) -- 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.

    1hr 9min
  8. 26 May

    Would The Wolves Trading For Zion Williamson Make Sense? w/ Jace Frederick

    On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Jace Frederick to discuss the status of the Wolves' roster entering the offseason and reasons for breaking up the status quo. A lot of this conversation is informed by Jace's recent column on the idea of trading for Zion Williamson, given the Wolves' lack of assets and simultaneous desire to have more than a puncher's chance at a title. Specific topics and timestamps below...  - The Wolves current roster consturction + Competing in a West with OKC and San Antonio (3:00) - The Wolves sub-26 core + How much sense does it make to go all-in (20:00) - The risk of trading for Zion + Tim Connelly's appetite for risk (30:00) - KAT and the Knicks making it to the Finals (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 -- Buy one pair of prescription glasses and get 20% off any additional pair of prescription glasses at https://warbyparker.com/DANEMOORE -- Save up to $20 this Mother's Day at https://storyworth.com/danemoore -- Try Goldbelly out for Mother's Day or the next dinner you host, and get free shipping and 20% off your first order by using promo code "DANEMOORE" at https://Goldbelly.com -- Join Thrive Market with my link https://ThriveMarket.com/DANEMOORE for $20 off you first three order, plus you'll get a FREE $60 gift -- Learn more about First Resource Bank by heading to https://myfrbank.com/ -- Learn more about watch parties at Treasure Island Resort and Casino by heading to https://TICasino.com and use promo code "Wolves" for 20% off your stay at Treasure Island for our live show on May 9th at 3pm (2pm happy hour) -- 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.

    1hr 18min

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Dane Moore interviews experts from around the league on the state of the Minnesota Timberwolves and latest NBA news.

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