Locked On Wolves - Daily Podcast On The Minnesota Timberwolves

The Minnesota Timberwolves have a fairly clear top eight or nine players in their rotation. How can rookie Terrence Shannon Jr. or 21-year-old Josh Minott crack into the rotation? Ben Beecken (@bbeec…

Believe it or not, a pair of ESPN projections (Kevin Pelton's and Basketball Power Index) agree that the Minnesota Timberwolves are in line for a better season following the Julius Randle and Donte D…

The annual GM Survey on NBA.com painted a rosy picture for the Minnesota Timberwolves, including a projected second-place finish in the Western Conference and several positive mentions of Anthony Edw…

In the wake of last week's big trade, the Minnesota Timberwolves will have to make a roster decision. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) discusses the Wolves' options, as well as which player is most likely to …

The Minnesota Timberwolves impressed with their depth in an easy preseason win over the Los Angeles Lakers behind efficient scoring from Josh Minott and an impressive debut by rookie Rob Dillingham. …

The Minnesota Timberwolves offense lagged behind their defense last year, but there are some areas in which they could find some quick improvement. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) explores each of those plac…

Despite trading away Karl-Anthony Towns, ESPN's Kevin Pelton's trade grade for the Minnesota Timberwolves after the blockbuster with the New York Knicks was surprisingly positive. Ben Beecken (@bbeec…

Julius Randle comes to the Minnesota Timberwolves after having played alongside several centers in his time with the New York Knicks that were of a similar archetype as Rudy Gobert. How did Randle fa…

Evaluating three positives that should come from the Minnesota Timberwolves trade for Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo, from what each player can bring to the Wolves offense and what DiVincenzo cou…

In a crossover episode of Locked On Wolves and Locked On Knicks, Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) and Alex Wolfe (@alexwolfe) break down the Karl-Anthony Towns trade, focusing on what KAT brings to the New Yo…

REACTION to the Minnesota Timberwolves trading Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks in exchange for Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo, and a protected first-round pick. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) dis…

In a shocking twist, Kevin Pelton's win total projections at ESPN have the Minnesota Timberwolves projected to finish in the Play-In. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down the several reasons why a 42-…

The Minnesota Timberwolves tied for the league lead with six players in the top 100 at the CBS Sports top-100 player rankings -- but Karl-Anthony Towns is ranked much too low. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken)…

Are Minnesota Timberwolves stars Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns a top-5 NBA duo? Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) ranks the league's best duos and decides where Ant and KAT should land, including who'…

The Minnesota Timberwolves won 56 games last season, but their win total over/under at FanDuel is 52.5. Are they more likely to hit the over or the under? Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) makes the case for b…

It's time to focus in on the biggest question facing the Minnesota Timberwolves this season related to their roster and their rotation as we draw closer to training camp. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) brea…

The Minnesota Timberwolves were dominant defensively last season but the offense remained in the middle of the pack. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down how the Wolves can ascend into the league's to…

What if Jaden McDaniels makes an offensive leap this year for the Minnesota Timberwolves? Ben Beecken (@bbecken) breaks down what that could look like and why he might be able to do it. Plus, the Wol…

What if Anthony Edwards makes another leap this season? What would that look like for Ant, and what impact would that have on the Minnesota Timberwolves as a team? Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) explores wh…

The Minnesota Timberwolves continue to fill their training camp roster, reportedly signing combo guard Skylar Mays and forward Eugene Omoruyi. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) discusses what each player bring…