Why the Wolves defense has been so good, and where it can improve

Picking apart a Timberwolves trade idea from ESPN, plus previewing Wolves-Grizzlies: Trade season is upon us, and that means there are some terrible ideas out there related to what the Minnesota Timberwolves could do. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) explains why a trade idea from ESPN would be a poor move for the Wolves, as well as gives updates on the Ben Simmons and Myles Turner trade fronts. Also, a preview of Wolves-Grizzlies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Wolves - Daily Podcast On The Minnesota Timberwolves

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Latest on Ben Simmons betting odds to Wolves, plus starting lineup possibilities: 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 what the Philadelphia 76ers are waiting for. Also, a look at some potential starting lineup combinations for head coach Chris Finch and the Wolves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Wolves - Daily Podcast On The Minnesota Timberwolves

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Timberwolves get near-triple-double from Karl-Anthony Towns, beat Heat for fourth straight win: The Minnesota Timberwolves trailed by double-digits at halftime against the shorthanded Miami Heat but used a huge third-quarter run to get back into the game and ultimately held on to win down the stretch. Karl-Anthony Towns nearly triple-doubled and Jordan McLaughlin, Anthony Edwards, and Jaden McDaniels keyed the second-half comeback. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down the Wolves' sudden ability to crack a zone defense, as well as other pros and cons from the Timberwolves' 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. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! LinkedIn LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk by Locked On Wolves - Daily Podcast On The Minnesota Timberwolves

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LOCKED ON WOLVES - June 26th: Why Keita Bates-Diop was a Steal: The Minnesota Timberwolves selected Keita Bates-Diop, Ohio State's Big Ten Player of the Year, with the 48th pick. Colton Molesky explains why the pick is a steal and how Bates-Diop fits with the Timberwolves. He also covers some Timberwolves news and talks about the silliness of the NBA Awards show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Wolves - Daily Podcast On The Minnesota Timberwolves

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The Timberwolves' roster is not "confusing" -- especially compared to the Rockets, Mavericks, etc.: Yes, the Minnesota Timberwolves gave up a lot for Rudy Gobert and their roster is not perfect, but it isn't "confusing." Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) explains why a recent Bleacher Report article is largely off-base when considering the Wolves' roster, and why essentially every post-Gobert-trade move made by Tim Connelly has been sound. Not only that, several other teams, including Western Conference foes such as the Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets, are fare more rudderless than the Wolves. Also, notes on Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Ibotta Right now, Ibotta is offering our listeners $5 just for trying Ibotta by using the code MLB when you register.Just go to the App Store or Google Play store and download the FREE Ibotta app and use code LOCKED. FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to by Locked On Wolves - Daily Podcast On The Minnesota Timberwolves

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Anthony Edwards Season Preview: How Ant can become an All-NBA player for the Timberwolves: Anthony Edwards took a huge step forward in his second season, but what does he need to do to become an All-Star, and, eventually, an All-NBA player for the Minnesota Timberwolves? Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) lays out three specific areas in which Ant can easily continue to improve in his third season, and why an All-NBA nomination may be closer than you think for the Wolves' budding star. 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. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Wolves - Daily Podcast On The Minnesota Timberwolves

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Anthony Edwards improved dramatically on both sides of the ball for the Timberwolves in Year Two: Anthony Edwards showed significant improvement on both sides of the ball from Year One to Year Two with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) dives into the numbers to analyze where the improvement was greatest, including all facets of his offensive game, as well as why his defensive improvement is so vital to the Wolves' success in the upcoming season. 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 “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices. by Locked On Wolves - Daily Podcast On The Minnesota Timberwolves

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Timberwolves escape against Detroit Pistons as Taurean Prince, Malik Beasley go off: The Minnesota Timberwolves escaped with a road win against the Detroit Pistons as Taurean Prince and Malik Beasley led the team with strong performances off the bench. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down the key takeaways, including the Wolves' continued defensive issues -- but also their impressive offense. Plus, individual studs and duds. 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 “LOCKED15” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. PrizePicks Don’t hesitate, check out PrizePicks.com and use promo code: “NBA” or go to your app store and download the app today. PrizePicks is daily fantasy made easy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Wolves - Daily Podcast On The Minnesota Timberwolves

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Week 8 DFS Main Slate Breakdown by The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast

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Mailbag Episode: Quarterbacks on the Verge of Superstar Status: Mailbag Episode: Bill answers your burning questions about the 2023 NFL season! by The Bill Barnwell Show

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Who's going, who's staying, and season reflections - Michigan Basketball Insider: Reflecting upon the disappointing season, Jett Howard's and Kobe Bufkin's draft decisions, will Jaelin Llewelyn and Joey Baker return, portal target BJ Mack, and more. by The Michigan Insider

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Buffalo Bills make huge commitment to Ed Oliver with contract extension, does it make sense?: The Buffalo Bills gave defensive tackle Ed Oliver a massive contract extension to continue his role on defense alongside Von Miller and Matt Milano. Did general manager Brandon Beane get it right? How can Sean McDermott unlock more from Ed Oliver moving forward? How did the Buffalo Bills apply lessons learned to the timing of the deal? What do they do with the added cap space? On today's podcast, Joe Marino breaks down the extension from every angle before discussing the addition of WR Marcell Ateman. CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE LOCKED ON BILLS SUBTEXT COMMUNITY Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… ? https://link.chtbl.com/LOBills?sid=Yo... Locked On NFL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft & More ? https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNFL Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED D by Locked On Bills - Daily Podcast On The Buffalo Bills

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10-10-23 Mike Detillier Says Brian Kelly Won't Change DC's: Bo asks Mike if fans think that Brian Kelly can bring a championship to LSU and Mike says that people still have faith as long as the defense shows it can improve. by Out of Bounds with Bo Bounds

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Taking first look at Peach Bowl, how Buckeyes can beat Georgia by Tim May on Ohio State Football

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3 specific ways Rudy Gobert helps the Timberwolves' defense + Taurean Prince update: Rudy Gobert will bring immediate improvement to the Minnesota Timberwolves defense in three specific ways. Ben Beecken expands on an NBA.com film study and adds commentary on why the Wolves will continue the rapid defensive improvement that began last season. Plus, an update on Taurean Prince's arrest from last week and a note on the Wolves' pursuit of Kevin Durant earlier in the summer. 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. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Wolves - Daily Podcast On The Minnesota Timberwolves

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Should the Browns trade up -- or down -- in the NFL Draft?: The NFL Draft is inching closer and we're going all draft today. Tim Bielik hops on the podcast to answer questions from our Football Insider subscribers.He talks about trading up, trading down, could the Browns find a developmental backup quarte... by Orange and Brown Talk: Cleveland Browns Podcast

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POSTCAST: Timberwolves hang on to win in season opener behind impressive Rudy Gobert debut: The Minnesota Timberwolves held on to win in what appeared to be an easy opening-night victory before a second-half collapse caused the game to come down to the wire. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) is joined by Marney Gellner (@MarneyGellner) to discuss Rudy Gobert's fantastic Wolves debut, as he put up 26 points and 13 rebounds while Jaden McDaniels came up big on both ends of the floor and the Wolves held on to win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Wolves - Daily Podcast On The Minnesota Timberwolves

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Minnesota Timberwolves struggle in all facets in deflating loss to league-worst Houston Rockets: The Minnesota Timberwolves struggled in all facets of the game in a disappointing loss to the Houston Rockets, owners of the worst record in the NBA. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down the biggest issues, from defensive rebounding to turnovers to all levels of the Wolves' defense, with a special focus on Anthony Edwards's horrific effort on the defensive end of the floor. 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. PrizePicks First time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That’s PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDON LinkedIn LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONNBA FanDuel Make Every Moment More. P by Locked On Wolves - Daily Podcast On The Minnesota Timberwolves

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Why the Minnesota Timberwolves signed Shake Milton to fill the Jaylen Nowell role: The Minnesota Timberwolves signed Shake Milton earlier this month to fill a very specific role. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down how and why Milton will take the role formerly held by Jaylen Nowell, including second-unit playmaking and scoring and an improvement in several categories: cutting, spot-up shooting, and all-around polish. Also, Bruce Brown was impressed by the Wolves in the playoffs, and what Ben thinks conference alignment could look like when the NBA eventually expands. Wolves in the East? Yes, please. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks First-time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That’s PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDON FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. by Locked On Wolves - Daily Podcast On The Minnesota Timberwolves

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Minnesota Timberwolves off to HISTORIC start! by Flagrant Howls - a Minnesota Timberwolves podcast

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Timberwolves sign CJ Elleby + how the Wolves have built flexibility at the end of the roster: The Minnesota Timberwolves added former Portland Trail Blazers wing CJ Elleby to an Exhibit 10 contract in their latest addition to the training camp roster. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down the flexibility that the Wolves' front office has given themselves at the end of the roster, including a host of partially-guaranteed deals, plus Exhibit 10 players and two-way contract signees. What might the Timberwolves have in store with this flexibility? 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 “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Wolves - Daily Podcast On The Minnesota Timberwolves

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McKinley Wright, Leandro Bolmaro star for Iowa Wolves, plus Timberwolves-Warriors preview: Minnesota Timberwolves two-way player McKinley Wright IV and rookie first-round draft pick Leandro Bolmaro both starred for the Iowa Wolves this week, leading the G League squad to a double-overtime victory. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) details their impressive performance, as well as taking a spin around Week Three of NBA power rankings and previewing the Timberwolves matchup against the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night. 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 “LOCKED15” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will eve by Locked On Wolves - Daily Podcast On The Minnesota Timberwolves

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LOCKED ON WOLVES - October 18th: Encouraging takeaways from a Loss: Colton Molesky tells you why there are plenty of positives despite the end result in San Antonio. He dives into some strengths and weaknesses of the Minnesota Timberwolves' outing before launching a new NBA segment to finish the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Wolves - Daily Podcast On The Minnesota Timberwolves

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Breaking down the Timberwolves' schedule + the Wolves are undersold in ESPN's 'All-In Tiers': The Minnesota Timberwolves schedule has been released. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down what should be an easy start to the season, and why it's important they bank as many wins as they can before the calendar turns to winter. Plus, ESPN released their "All-In Tiers", and it's clear that the Wolves continue to be undersold on a national level. Lastly, the Timberwolves have a new play-by-play voice, hiring Michael Grady away from the Brooklyn Nets' broadcasts. 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. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Wolves - Daily Podcast On The Minnesota Timberwolves

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Wolves offense non-existent in rough loss to Pelicans: The Minnesota Timberwolves scored under 100 points for the second consecutive game but this time didn't play enough defense to escape with a win. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down the biggest issues with the offense, including a lack of creativity in halfcourt sets and some interesting rotation choices by head coach Chris Finch. Plus, individual studs and duds, featuring Karl-Anthony Towns (good!) and D'Angelo Russell (not good). Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! SweatBlock Get it today for 20% off at SweatBlock.com with promo code LockedOn, or at Amazon and CVS. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Aut by Locked On Wolves - Daily Podcast On The Minnesota Timberwolves

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BONUS: Is it a successful offseason for the Twins if it ends today?: Is the Twins offseason successful if they don't do anything else to improve the club? Why aren't the big-name free agents signed yet? And would you take these computer projections of Byron Buxton and Miguel Ssano? Phil Mackey, Derek... by The SKOR North Twins Show -- a Minnesota Twins podcast

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10-11-23 Michael Bratton Says Tennessee Can Beat Texas A&M: SEC Insider Michael Bratton joins the show on the Farm Bureau guest line talking about SEC teams pulling away live in the BankPlus Studio. by Out of Bounds with Bo Bounds

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LOCKED ON WOLVES - October 26th: Can the Timberwolves keep up with the Bucks?: Colton Molesky breaks down the matchups between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Minnesota Timberwolves, explaining what has gotten into both teams. After giving some predictions, he dives into the Jimmy Butler trade update and why the Timberwolves should pull the trigger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Wolves - Daily Podcast On The Minnesota Timberwolves

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The Wolves should be starting Malik Beasley, plus more lineup data: The Minnesota Timberwolves should have Malik Beasley in their starting lineup. Despite Beasley's early-season struggles, Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) makes the case that his skill-set meshes much better with Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns, and D'Angelo Russell than it does with the second unit. Plus, on Towns' struggles inside the arc, and a preview of Wolves-Lakers. 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 “LOCKED15” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your by Locked On Wolves - Daily Podcast On The Minnesota Timberwolves

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Why national media offseason grades for the Timberwolves are wrong + a Wolves trade possibility: The national media did not love the Minnesota Timberwolves' offseason, despite the acquisition of Rudy Gobert and new pairing of two top-25 players in the frontcourt. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) explains why the offseason grades from ESPN and CBS Sports are wrong, even flying in the face of their own methodology to erroneously trash the Wolves' offseason. Plus, a trade rumor involving the Timberwolves and the fringes of the roster. 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 “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Wolves - Daily Podcast On The Minnesota Timberwolves

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