Locked On Wolves - Daily Podcast On The Minnesota Timberwolves

The expectations are sky-high for Anthony Edwards this year as he looks to lift the Minnesota Timberwolves past the first-round playoff hump. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down where Edwards improve…

The Minnesota Timberwolves are undefeated in the preseason and a week away from beginning the regular season. The Basketball Party panel discusses Tuesday's preseason victory, Tim Connelly's offseaso…

The Minnesota Timberwolves improved to 4-0 in the preseason with a blowout win over Maccabi Ra'Anana. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down the reserves-only performance, as Troy Brown Jr. and a host o…

Karl-Anthony Towns had the most disappointing all-around season of his career last year for the Minnesota Timberwolves. But despite struggling early in the season and injuries limiting him to just 29…

The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the New York Knicks in Saturday's preseason game as the Wolves' starters and key reserves played regular minutes through the first three quarters. Ben Beecken (@bbeeck…

The Minnesota Timberwolves landed four players in ESPN's NBArank, their ranking of the top 100 players in the league. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) critiques the list, including which Wolves players ranked…

Rudy Gobert's first season with the Minnesota Timberwolves was, by almost any measure, something of a disappointment. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) dives into what was most frustrating, including the areas…

The Minnesota Timberwolves have two preseason games under their belt. Our panel of Reggie Wilson, Jack Borman, Ben Beecken, and Ron Johnson, along with host Sam Ekstrom, break down the games and look…

The Minnesota Timberwolves showed up a dozen times in the annual NBA GM Survey. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) digs in on the surprises, both on the negative side (low opinion of the Wolves overall in the W…

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels blossomed into one of the league's best all-around defenders last season, and he took a huge step forward offensively as well. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) b…

The Minnesota Timberwolves landed a surprising win total projection from Kevin Pelton at ESPN. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) reacts, including why it makes sense that the model projected them to finish so …

The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Dallas Mavericks with ease in their preseason opener from Abu Dhabi. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down the win, including Karl-Anthony Towns' dominant performanc…

The Minnesota Timberwolves acquired Mike Conley at the trade deadline in February and he immediately played much better in a Wolves uniform than he had for the past 18 months with the Utah Jazz. Ben …

The Minnesota Basketball Party is a brand new Locked On Sports Minnesota show talking Minnesota Timberwolves basketball every Wednesday! Jack Borman, Ben Beecken, Reggie Wilson, Ron Johnson and host …

The Minnesota Timberwolves signed Shake Milton this offseason to shore up their backcourt depth. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down exactly whose production Milton is replacing and why his role may …

The Minnesota Timberwolves let go of Taurean Prince this summer and effectively replaced him with the duo of Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Troy Brown Jr. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) explains why it was an…

The Minnesota Timberwolves added an upside big in Leonard Miller in this year's NBA Draft and re-signed Naz Reid after his breakout campaign. On a team that already employs two star big men in Karl-A…

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards is not interested in the idea of a media-induced power struggle between himself and Karl-Anthony Towns. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down Ant's media day…

In the wake of the Damian Lillard trade on Wednesday, it's time to talk about whether the Minnesota Timberwolves could be an option for Jrue Holiday after he landed with the un-competitive Portland T…

The Minnesota Timberwolves have officially brought back Matt Ryan, signing him to their third and final two-way contract slot. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) gives his thoughts on Ryan's season last year an…