Locked On Wolves - Daily Podcast On The Minnesota Timberwolves

The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Sacramento Kings on the road on Monday night thanks to a bounce-back Jaden McDaniels performance, another strong Naz Reid game off the bench, and the always-steady Kyle Anderson. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down the win, including the Wolves' well-rounded offense and solid defense -- and continuing concerns about the Wolves' free throw issues. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar....

Jaden McDaniels led the Minnesota Timberwolves in scoring in a bounce-back performance as the Wolves held on to beat the Sacramento Kings on Monday night, moving into the No. 6 spot in the Western Conference. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) and Marney Gellner (@MarneyGellner) break down another Wolves win. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next...

Naz Reid led the Minnesota Timberwolves in scoring, Kyle Anderson stuffed the stat sheet, and Karl-Anthony Towns was clutch once again as the Wolves surged ahead of the Golden State Warriors in the final minute for another close, late win. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down the victory, including Anderson's impressive game, how the Wolves dealt with Jaden McDaniels' foul trouble, and what was most impressive about Naz's game. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a...

The Minnesota Timberwolves won another close game, and Karl-Anthony Towns played hero once again as the Wolves beat the Golden State Warriors. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) and Marney Gellner (@MarneyGellner) break down Naz Reid's big game, Kyle Anderson's 4x5 performance, and more. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. Ultimate Pro...

The Minnesota Timberwolves have a trio of rotation-worthy big men. How will head coach Chris Finch rotate a pair of All-NBA centers in Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert and an emerging starting-caliber player in Naz Reid? Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) explores rotation options, as well as Towns' best three-man lineups over the last two years and how that might help guide Finch's new-look rotation. Also, how will the Wolves find minutes for Reid? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar...

Karl-Anthony Towns played for the first time in nearly four months and dropped 22 points, including the game-tying and go-ahead free throws with only 3.1 seconds on the clock as the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Atlanta Hawks. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down Towns' return, including an interesting substitution pattern from Chris Finch that saw Naz Reid still manage to score a team-high 26 points off the bench. Plus, breaking down the Wolves' ever-shifting defensive strategy on Trae...

Karl-Anthony Towns is listed as questionable for Wednesday night's Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Atlanta Hawks game. If Towns makes his long-awaited return, what will Chris Finch's rotation look like? Who is most likely to see their minutes cut? Will KAT come off the bench? Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down the most likely scenario, in part based on lineup data from the early stages of the season. Also, a preview of the Wolves-Hawks matchup. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar...

The Minnesota Timberwolves got 35 points from Taurean Prince in an all-around impressive offensive performance as the Wolves held on to beat the New York Knicks despite Julius Randle's 57 points. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down the victory, including Prince's performance, Mike Conley's clutch play, the Wolves' impressive rebounding, and Jaden McDaniels' bounce-back from a difficult first half. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a...

Taurean Prince scored 35 points for the Minnesota Timberwolves in a huge win over the New York Knicks. Julius Randle scored 57 for the Knicks but the Wolves' defense came up big late in what was overall a high-scoring affair. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) and Marney Gellner (@MarneyGellner) break down the victory. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your...

With Anthony Edwards out, the Minnesota Timberwolves need to get Jaden McDaniels even more involved with the offense. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down the Wolves' losses to the Chicago Bulls and Toronto Raptors, as well as what Chris Finch needs to do to put the Wolves' lone remaining dynamic wing in a position to succeed offensively. Plus, what to look forward to in Wolves-Knicks on Monday night. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like...

The Minnesota Timberwolves fell in a hard-fought, double-overtime game to the Chicago Bulls after Anthony Edwards went down in the first quarter with a sprained ankle. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) and Marney Gellner (@MarneyGellner) discuss what happened in the loss. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. Ibotta Right now, Ibotta is...

The Minnesota Timberwolves have a vital weekend of games ahead, taking on the Chicago Bulls and Toronto Raptors on the road -- two teams the Wolves have already beaten but provide unique challenges for Chris Finch's group. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) details what the Wolves need to look out for against each team, and what the keys to the weekend will be. Also, a look at the NBA's Last Two Minutes report from the Wolves' controversial loss to the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night. Support Us By...

Anthony Edwards had another fantastic performance but the Minnesota Timberwolves ultimately fell short to the Boston Celtics. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) gives thoughts on the ... controversial officiating down the stretch in the game, and what bothers him most about how this one went down. Plus, praises for Edwards's performance and the Wolves' defensive game plan. Plus, individual studs and duds and more. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes...

The Minnesota Timberwolves hung in against a powerful Boston Celtics team and had a chance to win at the end, but a combination of missed open shots and spotty officiating was too much for the Wolves to overcome. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) and Marney Gellner (@MarneyGellner) attempt to put words to the loss. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your...

The Minnesota Timberwolves currently sit No. 7 in the Western Conference and are coming off a solid win last time out, but there are a couple glaring issues with their play of late -- one has been an ongoing issue, and one is more of a recent problem. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) details what Wolves fans should be anxious about and if (and how) the problems might be fixable. Also, a spin through the stats behind Kyle Anderson's career season and a preview of Wolves-Celtics. Support Us By...

The Minnesota Timberwolves put together a well-rounded win over the Atlanta Hawks, getting 32 from Anthony Edwards and a triple-double from Kyle Anderson and dominating the paint. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down the victory, including Ant's performance, solid games from Anderson and Rudy Gobert, and a strong bench performance from several Wolves players. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use...

The Minnesota Timberwolves led nearly wire-to-wire in a dominate road performance as Anthony Edwards dropped 32 in his hometown and Kyle Anderson notched a triple-double in the win over the Atlanta Hawks. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) and Marney Gellner (@MarneyGellner) break down the big win. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. Ibotta...

Karl-Anthony Towns appears to be taking another step in the right direction at practice for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken_) predicts when we may see KAT back on the floor for a game and takes a peak at the upcoming schedule and current Western Conference standings. Also, a preview of Timberwolves-Hawks on Monday night and checking in on second-round draft pick Matteo Spagnolo's recent play overseas. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein...

The Minnesota Timberwolves led for most of the game before falling behind late and ultimately forcing overtime on a Naz Reid buzzer-beater -- but they lost by a single point in overtime. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) and Marney Gellner (@MarneyGellner) break down an exciting game and disappointing loss. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order....

The Minnesota Timberwolves are in a three-way tie for sixth place in the Western Conference and are only a half-game behind the No. 5 spot. Plus, Karl-Anthony Towns made an appearance at practice on Thursday as things continue to look up for the Wolves. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down the seemingly good news and handicaps the current playoff race in the West, plus, a preview of Timberwolves-Nets on Friday night. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar...