Locked On Wolves - Daily Podcast On The Minnesota Timberwolves

Karl-Anthony Towns missed 52 consecutive games in the middle of the 2022-23 NBA season due to a calf strain, putting a massive damper on his season and a ceiling on what the new-look Minnesota Timber…

It's no secret that Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels is one of the best all-around defensive players in the entire NBA, but the offensive growth he's shown over his first three years in…

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels did not make an NBA All-Defensive Team this year despite being one of the league's very best all-around perimeter defenders by almost any metric. Ben Be…

No matter how you slice it, Rudy Gobert's first season with the Minnesota Timberwolves was disappointing. From the cost it took to acquire him to his chemistry issues with the Wolves' guards, it was …

After just one season, Kyle Anderson is already one of the best free-agent signings in Minnesota Timberwolves history. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down Anderson's season, including some career-bes…

The Minnesota Timberwolves landed the perfect point guard for their roster when they acquired Mike Conley at the NBA Trade Deadline earlier this year. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) explains why Conley slot…

If the Timberwolves eventually decide to trade Karl-Anthony Towns, moving him for Trae Young would be a huge mistake. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) unpacks the idea and why it would be detrimental to the W…

The Minnesota Timberwolves' most disappointing individual players were Jaylen Nowell and Jordan McLaughlin. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) reviews the season that each player had, exploring what areas that …

Nickeil Alexander-Walker is a restricted free agent this summer. Will the Minnesota Timberwolves bring their 'other' trade deadline acquisition back into the fold for 2023-24? Ben Beecken (@bbeecken)…

The Minnesota Timberwolves roster review series kicks off with a pair of rookies and a two-way player. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) makes the case for last year's intriguing second-round draft pick Josh M…

Despite trading for Rudy Gobert, the Minnesota Timberwolves regressed on the glass as a team this season. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) digs into why that happened, and which positions on the floor are mos…

Once again, the New York Knicks have popped up as a potentially interested trade partner in Karl-Anthony Towns. Would the Minnesota Timberwolves entertain the possibility of trading KAT to the Knicks…

The Minnesota Timberwolves go into the offseason with only seven players on fully guaranteed deals for next year, plus both Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels eligible for extensions. Ben Beecken (@…

What are the major, big picture takeaways from the Minnesota Timberwolves first-round playoff loss to the Denver Nuggets? Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) dives into the details, including the positives (Anth…

The Minnesota Timberwolves came out on fire in Game 5 and led by 15 points early, but the Denver Nuggets surged ahead late and held on to eliminate the Wolves despite Anthony Edwards's best efforts. …

The Minnesota Timberwolves have forced a Game 5 in their first-round series against the Denver Nuggets but barely escaped after their late-game collapse in Game 4, no thanks to some poor coaching dec…

The Minnesota Timberwolves gave up a 12-0 run to close regulation that allowed the Denver Nuggets to force overtime, but Anthony Edwards and Nickeil Alexander Walker (!) were phenomenal in the extra …

The Minnesota Timberwolves were up 12 with under three minutes to play but allowed the Denver Nuggets to force overtime. Anthony Edwards came up big in the extra session and the Wolves held off the N…

The Minnesota Timberwolves never really got on track in a disheartening Game 3 loss to the Denver Nuggets, falling behind 3-0 in the first-round series. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) and Marney Gellner (@M…

The Minnesota Timberwolves have struggled mightily on offense in seven of eight quarters in their series against the Denver Nuggets, as the Nuggets have altered their defensive scheme -- and how they…