Locked On Wolves - Daily Podcast On The Minnesota Timberwolves

Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) takes a look at the Minnesota Timberwolves' ranking in Zach Lowe's team tiers over at ESPN -- and why does everyone keep ranking the Sacramento Kings ahead of the Wolves? Also…

The Minnesota Timberwolves were mentioned several times in the annual NBA.com GM survey. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down where Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns earned a spot, plus a couple …

The Minnesota Timberwolves only won their preseason opener over the New Orleans Pelicans by three points, but the starters and second unit built a lead of over 20 points with an impressive defensive …

The Minnesota Timberwolves' success hinges on Karl-Anthony Towns, Anthony Edwards, and D'Angelo Russell. But there are also three X-factors that the Wolves will rely on, including improved rebounding…

The Minnesota Timberwolves remain serious contenders in the Ben Simmons trade sweepstakes. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) looks at the tiered rankings from ESPN's Bobby Marks, as well as a Bleacher Report a…

Minnesota Timberwolves wing Anthony Edwards is one of the best young players in the NBA, but he was ranked too low on a recent 25-under-25 list. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) explores where Edwards should …

Training camp has opened for the Minnesota Timberwolves, and there is plenty to talk about following Day One. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) dissects head coach Chris Finch's post-practice comments related …

The Minnesota Timberwolves hosted media day on Monday. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) talks about high points from the day of quotes, including common threads, themes, and more. At least two young Wolves pl…

The Minnesota Timberwolves host media day on Monday with the start of training camp on Tuesday. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) explores the potential impact of Gersson Rosas's firing on the pursuit of Ben S…

The Minnesota Timberwolves have fired President of Basketball Operations Gersson Rosas, just days before the start of training camp. Why was he fired, and why make the move now? Ben Beecken (@bbeecke…

ESPN and Sports Illustrated have each released the first part of their player ranking series, and there were a couple of Wolves-related surprises. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) gives an immediate reaction …

Did you know that Leandro Bolmaro and Jaden McDaniels can both be traced back to when the Minnesota Timberwolves traded Robert Covington? Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down each layer of the Covingt…

The Minnesota Timberwolves introduced Patrick Beverley, Leandro Bolmaro, and others this week, and the main topic at the press conference was an improved defensive culture. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) di…

Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) explores a few trade ideas for Ben Simmons as rumors continue to swirl. Can the Minnesota Timberwolves get a trade done without a third team? Could they get it done without mo…

The Minnesota Timberwolves re-signed both Jarred Vanderbilt and Jordan McLaughlin. What will each of their roles be this season, and is there a chance that Vanderbilt starts at the 4 next to Karl-Ant…

The betting odds for Ben Simmons next team are out, and the Minnesota Timberwolves are in a lofty position. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down the odds and the latest on the Simmons front, including…

The Minnesota Timberwolves have three players represented thus far on Hoops Hype top-22 player lists for each position. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) lists the rankings, including who is ranked too low and…

What if the Minnesota Timberwolves had traded for Allen Iverson back in 2006? The Wolves were one of the teams on Allen Iverson's desired destination list and they had a shot to land him. Ben Beecken…

Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) explores whether or not the Minnesota Timberwolves could trade for Philadelphia 76ers superstar Ben Simmons without giving up any of their three best players. Also, several Wo…

The Minnesota Timberwolves are still pursuing a trade for Ben Simmons. Notably, Simmons has officially informed the Philadelphia 76ers that he will not be reporting to training camp this fall. What d…