Locked On Wolves - Daily Podcast On The Minnesota Timberwolves
Locked On Wolves podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Minnesota Timberwolves and the NBA. Host Ben Beecken provides your daily Wolves fix with quick-hitting, accurate and expert opinions, local analysis, game recaps, opponent check-ins, and coverage of all aspects of the Wolves franchise. Locked On Wolves takes you beyond the scoreboard for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from within the Wolves’ locker room and all over the NBA. The Locked On Wolves podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.
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The Minnesota Timberwolves will likely look for plug-and-play rotation pieces in this year's draft, but might they instead choose a player who is more of a project? Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down foreign prospects Ben Saraf and Noa Essengue and Michigan big man Danny Wolf and ranks each of them as potential fits for the Wolves.
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Could the Minnesota Timberwolves look to draft a plug-and-play, defense-first wing, a high-floor shooting forward, or a big, high-ceiling, creative-passing guard? Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down Liam McNeeley, Drake Powell, and Egor Demin as NBA Draft options for the Wolves, weighing what is most important to Tim Connelly and Chris Finch at the No. 17 and No. 31 draft slots.
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The Minnesota Timberwolves could end up with changes in their frontcourt this offseason, and there are several big men they could consider taking with the No. 17 pick in the NBA Draft. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) ranks Asa Newell, Thomas Sorber, and Maxime Raynaud as options for the Wolves. Which one is the best immediate fit for the Wolves if they end up needing a young big to contribute this year?
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The Minnesota Timberwolves hold two valuable picks in the upcoming NBA Draft. What will the Wolves' philosophy be heading into the draft? Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) evaluates Nique Clifford and Jase Richardson as potential Wolves selections -- Clifford as a plug-and-play rotation wing and Richardson as a longer-term backcourt solution.
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The Minnesota Timberwolves are still a potential Kevin Durant trade destination. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down the Durant trade landscape and what the decisions are for Tim Connelly as he evaluates landing KD in a trade. What do the WOlves have to offer compared to other suitors? Also, how do the Naz Reid and Julius Randle contract situations and the upcoming NBA Draft play into the calculus?
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Anthony Edwards undoubtedly improved during the 2024-25 season. It's time to break down what areas of his game got better, and which areas still could use some improvement as he looks to take the Wolves to the next level. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down Ant's evolving offensive game and what the shot mix looked like for the three-time All-Star. Also, how did Edwards do when it came to distributing the ball and involving teammat...
Jaden McDaniels was the biggest bright spot for the Minnesota Timberwolves in another successful season and a second consecutive Conference Finals berth. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down how McDaniels improved in almost every facet and is continuing to show real all-around growth. Plus, the Kevin Durant trade chatter is escalating...
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Was Rudy Gobert's third season with the Minnesota Timberwolves a success? Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) evaluates Rudy's impact and if it changed at all in his age-32 season. Also, a peek at an NBA mock draft and a debate over what the Wolves' approach should be to the draft: should they draft for plug-and-play contributors or plan for the down the line as a team with few future draft assets and no cap space?
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Julius Randle's first season in a Minnesota Timberwolves uniform was absolutely a success. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down what was most encouraging about Randle's performance, and areas in which he may have underdelivered. Also, will Randle be back with the Wolves next year, or will he be traded and cede his starting role to Naz Reid? Plus, a few Wolves notes on Chris Finch, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, and Josh Minott.
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Both Naz Reid and Nickeil Alexander-Walker can be unrestricted free agents this offseason. Will one or both be back with the Minnesota Timberwolves? Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) dives into each player's individual performance this season, making the case that they both continued to improve as they enter their respective primes.
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Donte DiVincenzo may have gotten off to a slow start in his first season in a Minnesota Timberwolves uniform, but he was ultimately a valuable contributor and key member of the Wolves' backcourt. Also, what does Mike Conley bring to the table and what will his role be next season? Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down the season of each guard in light of the blockbuster trade from last fall, future contracts, and more.
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What do we make of the seasons that Minnesota Timberwolves rookies Rob Dillingham and Terrence Shannon Jr. just completed? Was Dillingham's campaign disappointing for a lottery pick? What about Shannon's late-season surge? What are their potential roles for next season? Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks it all down, and why only one of them may end up in Chris Finch's rotation this fall.
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Will Jaylen Clark and Josh Minott be battling it out for a rotation spot with next year's Minnesota Timberwolves? Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) explains why both players present similar profiles, what was most impressive about Clark's first year, and why Minott still may have a future as an NBA rotation player.
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Minnesota Timberwolves President of Operations Tim Connelly doubled down on the future of the current team, saying that he is hopeful to retain all potential free agents. Plus, Connelly also stated that Minnesota 'feels like home' and sounded unlikely to exercise his own opt-out this summer. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down Connelly's press conference comments, ranging from pending free agents to Anthony Edwards and more. Plus, ...
The Minnesota Timberwolves finished the regular season as one of just five teams that were in the top 10 in both offense and defense -- and a big part of that success was growth from Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down what both Ant and McDaniels did to improve this season and why it was so impressive. Plus, a look at some of the more disappointing aspects of the season, including overall defens...
What offseason questions and needs did the Minnesota Timberwolves' playoff run and exit underscore? Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down where the Wolves still need to add and what could be up next this summer, including diving into the type of player the Wolves need to help their offense, draft assets, and player and team options that will need to be solved over the course of the next month.
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The Minnesota Timberwolves were eliminated by the Oklahoma City Thunder in a Game 5 blowout. The Wolves fell behind early by missing open shots and turning the ball over far too often -- a recurrence of many of the same issues that have existed all series. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down how the Wolves fell behind by so much so quickly and takes a look at some individual player that deserve blame, while making sure to not overr...
The Minnesota Timberwolves were outmatched again in game five ending their season in the western conference finals to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Join Luke Inman and Jack Borman for the instant reaction after game.
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