On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige to discuss Jonathan Kuminga opting to sign with the Minnesota Timberwolves and become their presumed starting power forward. Dane and Kyle discuss what the Kuminga trade means for the roster, the pros and cons of Kuminga's game and the recruitment process of Kuminga, which was head up by Anthony Edwards. Specific topics and timestamps below... - What the Jonathan Kuminga trade means for the Wolves roster, and probably Josh Green (5:00) - The pros and cons of Kuminga's game (24:00) - Kuminga choosing the Wolves over the Lakers + His future beyond this coming season (54:00)   If you'd like to support our partners... -- Want to advertise on the show this season? Reach out to [email protected] -- Make your summer wardrobe easier. Go to https://www.Quince.com/danemoore for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. -- Use my link https://www.thrivemarket.com/danemoore for $30 off your first two orders on Thrive Market. -- Don’t sleep on Ultra Pouches. New customers get 15% Off with code DANEMOORE at https://www.takeultra.com! #UltraPouches #ad -- Search Whatnot—W H A T N O T—in the App Store, download, and you can start selling right away. -- Head to https://factormeals.com/danemoore50off and use code "danemoore50off" to get 50% off and one free breakfast item per box for one year   -- Thousands of people are already using Rula to get affordable, high-quality therapy that's actually covered by insurance. Visit https://www.Rula.com/danemoore   -- Follow Falling Knife on Instagram for weekly schedule updates: https://www.instagram.com/fallingknifebc/   -- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/ -- Support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA -- #BlueWireVideo Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today's show, Dane is joined by Minnesota Twins writer and podcaster Aaron Gleeman. Dane and Aaron what interests Aaron most about this coming Wolves season, the Wolves vs. Twins ownership approaches and Aaron's choice to leave The Athletic and move to covering the Twins independently. Specific topics and timestamps below... - What interests Gleeman most about this upcoming Wolves season (16:00) - The Wolves funky roster construction (40:00) - Comparing and contrasting the approaches of Twins ownership to Wolves ownership (1:00:00) - Gleeman's path through sports media + What led him to leave the The Athletic and pursue covering the Twins independently (1:23:00)   If you'd like to support our partners... -- Want to advertise on the show this season? Reach out to [email protected] -- Make your summer wardrobe easier. Go to https://www.Quince.com/danemoore for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. -- Use my link https://www.thrivemarket.com/danemoore for $30 off your first two orders on Thrive Market. -- Don’t sleep on Ultra Pouches. New customers get 15% Off with code DANEMOORE at https://www.takeultra.com! #UltraPouches #ad -- Search Whatnot—W H A T N O T—in the App Store, download, and you can start selling right away. -- Head to https://factormeals.com/danemoore50off and use code "danemoore50off" to get 50% off and one free breakfast item per box for one year   -- Thousands of people are already using Rula to get affordable, high-quality therapy that's actually covered by insurance. Visit https://www.Rula.com/danemoore   -- Follow Falling Knife on Instagram for weekly schedule updates: https://www.instagram.com/fallingknifebc/   -- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/ -- Support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA -- #BlueWireVideo Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige to discuss what they know about the Wolves ownership change and how the change in ownership could functionally impact the team in the future. Dane and Kyle also take a look into the Denver Nuggets' uninspiring offseason, and compare the Wolves to the Nuggets for the next season. Specific topics and timestamps below... - What we know about the Wolves/Lynx ownership change (2:00) - What new ownership will need to navigate with the roster and the luxury tax in the coming years (24:00) - Does Denver's uninspiring offseason make the Wolves the best team in the West outside of OKC and San Antonio? (45:00) - Kuminga as a possibility + Potential changes coming for the Wolves' broadcast team (1:02:00)   If you'd like to support our partners... -- Want to advertise on the show this season? Reach out to [email protected] -- Make your summer wardrobe easier. Go to https://www.Quince.com/danemoore for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. -- Use my link https://www.thrivemarket.com/danemoore for $30 off your first two orders on Thrive Market. -- Don’t sleep on Ultra Pouches. New customers get 15% Off with code DANEMOORE at https://www.takeultra.com! #UltraPouches #ad -- Search Whatnot—W H A T N O T—in the App Store, download, and you can start selling right away. -- Head to https://factormeals.com/danemoore50off and use code "danemoore50off" to get 50% off and one free breakfast item per box for one year   -- Thousands of people are already using Rula to get affordable, high-quality therapy that's actually covered by insurance. Visit https://www.Rula.com/danemoore   -- Follow Falling Knife on Instagram for weekly schedule updates: https://www.instagram.com/fallingknifebc/   -- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/ -- Support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA -- #BlueWireVideo Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today's show, Dane is joined by Minnesota Vikings reporter, Matthew Coller from Purple Insider. Dane and Matthew discuss the change in ownership for the Timberwolves and Lynx, what's been going on at Vikings training camp and what working in sports media looks like for independent reporters like Matthew and Dane. Specific topics and timestamps below... - What I know about the Wolves ownership change (1:00) - How this ownership change might impact the Lynx (26:00) - Matthew's background and pathway to becoming a Vikings beat reporter (44:00) - The biggest story at Vikings training camp was...? + Working in sports media independently (1:17:00)   If you'd like to support our partners... -- Want to advertise on the show this season? Reach out to [email protected] -- Make your summer wardrobe easier. Go to https://www.Quince.com/danemoore for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. -- Use my link https://www.thrivemarket.com/danemoore for $30 off your first two orders on Thrive Market. -- Don’t sleep on Ultra Pouches. New customers get 15% Off with code DANEMOORE at https://www.takeultra.com! #UltraPouches #ad -- Search Whatnot—W H A T N O T—in the App Store, download, and you can start selling right away. -- Thousands of people are already using Rula to get affordable, high-quality therapy that's actually covered by insurance. Visit https://www.Rula.com/danemoore   -- Follow Falling Knife on Instagram for weekly schedule updates: https://www.instagram.com/fallingknifebc/   -- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/ -- Support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA -- #BlueWireVideo Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today's show, Dane is joined by Nate Tice, who covers the NFL for Yahoo Sports, but also grew up a Timberwolves fan in Minnesota when his Dad was the Vikings head coach. Dane and Nate discuss a few Wolves things they're excited about for next season, they talk about JJ McCarthy and being a young player in the NFL, and also a bit about working in sports media. Specific topics and timestamps below... - Nate's Minnesota background and path to working in the sports media space (5:00) - JJ McCarthy and the different expectations for young players in the NFL vs. the NBA (20:00) - 3 Wolves things we're excited about for next season (44:00)   If you'd like to support our partners... -- Want to advertise on the show this season? Reach out to [email protected] -- Make your summer wardrobe easier. Go to https://www.Quince.com/danemoore for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. -- Use my link https://www.thrivemarket.com/danemoore for $30 off your first two orders on Thrive Market. -- Don’t sleep on Ultra Pouches. New customers get 15% Off with code DANEMOORE at https://www.takeultra.com! #UltraPouches #ad -- Search Whatnot—W H A T N O T—in the App Store, download, and you can start selling right away. -- Thousands of people are already using Rula to get affordable, high-quality therapy that's actually covered by insurance. Visit https://www.Rula.com/danemoore   -- Follow Falling Knife on Instagram for weekly schedule updates: https://www.instagram.com/fallingknifebc/   -- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/ -- Support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA -- #BlueWireVideo Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today's show, Dane and Kyle are joined by Chris Hine to discuss his move to Philadelphia to cover the 76ers for the Philadelphia Inquirer. In honor of Chris' 8 years on the Wolves beat in Minnesota, Dane, Chris and Kyle go down memory lane sharing a specific memory from each season from the 2018-19 season through 2025-26 season. Specific topics and timestamps below... - Chris shares details about his move from the Wolves beat and back home to Philly, where he will now be covering the 76ers for the Philadelphia Inquirer (1:00) - Then we go down memory lane, sharing stories from each year Chris was on the beat, starting with 2018-19 and the Jimmy Butler practice (23:00) - Memories from 2019-20; the COVID-shortened season (37:00) - Memories from the 2020-21 season; the first with Ant (48:00) - Memories from the 2021-22 season; the Pat Bev year (58:00) - Memories from the 2022-23 season; the first with Rudy (1:06:00) - Memories from the 2023-24 season; the season where everything went right (1:15:00) - Ant's leadership development, the Paris trip + Memories from the 2024-25 and 2025-26 season (1:29:00) - A final farewell to our buddy Chris (1:39:00)   If you'd like to support our partners... -- Want to advertise on the show this season? Reach out to [email protected] -- Make your summer wardrobe easier. Go to https://www.Quince.com/danemoore for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. -- Use my link https://www.thrivemarket.com/danemoore for $30 off your first two orders on Thrive Market. -- Don’t sleep on Ultra Pouches. New customers get 15% Off with code DANEMOORE at https://www.takeultra.com! #UltraPouches #ad -- Search Whatnot—W H A T N O T—in the App Store, download, and you can start selling right away. -- Thousands of people are already using Rula to get affordable, high-quality therapy that's actually covered by insurance. Visit https://www.Rula.com/danemoore   -- Follow Falling Knife on Instagram for weekly schedule updates: https://www.instagram.com/fallingknifebc/   -- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/ -- Support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA -- #BlueWireVideo Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today's show, Dane is joined by Jace Frederick from the St. Paul Pioneer Press to discuss where the Wolves stand now that we know LeBron James is not coming to Minnesota. Dane and Jace all discuss a specific concern about the Wolves' ability to rebound with this smaller, less physical roster. Also some around the NBA conversation to close the episode. Specific topics and timestamps below... - Looking at the Wolves roster now knowing LeBron is not filling that PF void (3:00) - The Wolves' ability to rebound with this smaller, less physical roster (27:00) - Talking offseason around the NBA: Boston's changes + Charlotte's offseason (Steph Curry?) + Restricted free agency battles in the modern NBA (57:00)   If you'd like to support our partners... -- Want to advertise on the show this season? Reach out to [email protected] -- Make your summer wardrobe easier. Go to https://www.Quince.com/danemoore for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. -- Thousands of people are already using Rula to get affordable, high-quality therapy that's actually covered by insurance. Visit https://www.Rula.com/danemoore   -- Follow Falling Knife on Instagram for weekly schedule updates: https://www.instagram.com/fallingknifebc/   -- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/ -- Support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA -- #BlueWireVideo Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige to discuss the Wolves being the most active team in the Western Conference thus far this offseason, and how the Wolves may stack up in the West next season. Also some around the NBA conversation later in the episode about the World Cup/Olympics, LeBron's future and the unfortunate Portland ownership situation. Specific topics and timestamps below... - The top of the West running back their rosters, while the Wolves shake things up (2:00) - How much Ant and LaMelo make/will make compared to other top duos in the NBA (42:00) - Around the NBA: LeBron's future, will Jaden McDaniels be on the World Cup team next season + Portland's ownership debacle (1:04:00)   If you'd like to support our partners... -- Want to advertise on the show this season? Reach out to [email protected] -- Make your summer wardrobe easier. Go to https://www.Quince.com/danemoore for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. -- Thousands of people are already using Rula to get affordable, high-quality therapy that's actually covered by insurance. Visit https://www.Rula.com/danemoore   -- Follow Falling Knife on Instagram for weekly schedule updates: https://www.instagram.com/fallingknifebc/   -- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/ -- Support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA -- #BlueWireVideo Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson from MinnPost to discuss what's been going on of late in Wolves World. Dane and Britt discuss the LaMelo Ball introductory press conference, still waiting on a LeBron decision, the nature of Tim Connelly pushing the Wolves all-in and some stray thoughts from the Wolves' summer league. Specific topics and timestamps below... - Still nothing from LeBron + Going through the Wolves' internal PF options (1:00) - The LaMelo Presser + the job at hand for Finch (22:00) - Tim Connelly moving the Wolves' chips all-in without being under contract long-term (51:00)   - Getting some of Britt's thoughts on the Summer League Wolves (1:12:00)   If you'd like to support our partners... -- Want to advertise on the show this season? Reach out to [email protected] -- Download Whatnot in the app store, and you can start selling right away. And use promo code DANEMOORE when you sign up  -- Go to https://ThriveMarket.com/danemoore for an extra $20 off your first three orders. But hurry -- sale ends July 19th -- New Ultra customers can use code DANEMOORE to get 15% off at https://TakeUltra.com and receive 15% off with code DANEMOORE.   -- Follow Falling Knife on Instagram for weekly schedule updates: https://www.instagram.com/fallingknifebc/   -- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/ -- Support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA -- #BlueWireVideo Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Chris Hine from The Minnesota Star Tribune to discuss the 1 on 1 interview Chris has with Wolves head coach Chris Finch. Dane and Chris discuss Finch's comments on LaMelo Ball, Anthony Edwards' role this season and the power forward position. Additionally, Dane and Chris discuss the LaMelo Ball introductory press conference and discuss what they were hearing at Summer League. Specific topics and timestamps below... - What Finch had to say about the addition of LaMelo Ball and Anthony Edwards' role next season (5:00) - Finch's view of Jaden McDaniels as a power forward (22:00) - The LaMelo Intro Press Conference (34:00) - What we heard talking to people at Summer League (48:00)   If you'd like to support our partners... -- Want to advertise on the show this season? Reach out to [email protected] -- Download Whatnot in the app store, and you can start selling right away. And use promo code DANEMOORE when you sign up  -- Go to https://ThriveMarket.com/danemoore for an extra $20 off your first three orders. But hurry -- sale ends July 19th -- New Ultra customers can use code DANEMOORE to get 15% off at https://TakeUltra.com and receive 15% off with code DANEMOORE.   -- Follow Falling Knife on Instagram for weekly schedule updates: https://www.instagram.com/fallingknifebc/   -- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/ -- Support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA -- #BlueWireVideo Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.