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The Dave Benz News, Sinclair's Streaming War and The Growing Influence of the Wolves New Owners with Michael Rand
The Dave Benz News, Sinclair's Streaming War and The Growing Influence of the Wolves New Owners with Michael Rand
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Length:
38 minutes
Released:
May 5, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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On today’s show, Dane is joined by Michael Rand of The Star Tribune to discuss the news that Timberwolves play-by-play voice Dave Benz will not return to Bally Sports North’s broadcast team next season and to discuss his article on Bally’s new, stand-alone streaming service that will retail for $20 a month next season. The conversation, necessarily, also hits on the role of Wolves new ownership beginning to make significant changes the fan experience, the broadcast crew being but a first breadcrumb.
— The role of Sinclair Broadcast Group, who owns Bally Sports, in the dysfunctional relationship between fans who want to watch the Timberwolves but have not had the opportunity with their current television provider
— Is $20 a month a fair price point?
— The frustration of our friend, Dave, losing his job
— The role Timberwolves new ownership played in the Benz decision, as part of a larger plan to change the Timberwolves fan experience — on both television and in-person
— How we are seeing the influence of Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez grow, and how their style is different than Glen Taylor’s
— The role ownership might play in the D’Angelo Russell and other offseason decisions yet to come this summer
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— The role of Sinclair Broadcast Group, who owns Bally Sports, in the dysfunctional relationship between fans who want to watch the Timberwolves but have not had the opportunity with their current television provider
— Is $20 a month a fair price point?
— The frustration of our friend, Dave, losing his job
— The role Timberwolves new ownership played in the Benz decision, as part of a larger plan to change the Timberwolves fan experience — on both television and in-person
— How we are seeing the influence of Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez grow, and how their style is different than Glen Taylor’s
— The role ownership might play in the D’Angelo Russell and other offseason decisions yet to come this summer
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Released:
May 5, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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What We've Learned About The Timberwolves So Far: Dane is flying solo on this week's Monday-episode, but don't worry, he has plenty to talk about when it comes to the #1 team in the NBA! How excited should the fanbase be after this quick 3-0 start to the season? Has Andrew Wiggins turned the page? How has the team looked offensively & defensively? Is KAT an MVP-contender in this system? Buckle up, it's going to be an interesting season! In this episode: The Minnesota Timberwolves are 3-0 [2:00] Can Karl-Anthony Towns be an MVP in this system? [6:00] Defensive improvements so far this season [13:00] Wiggins performance through the first three games [25:00] Treveon Graham; permanent fifth-starter? [30:00] The importance of Josh Okogie and a disappointing start for Jarret Culver [33:00] The Dane Moore NBA Podcast is a weekly podcast wherein Host Dane Moore interviews experts around the league on the state of the Minnesota Timberwolves and the latest NBA news. --- Dane Moore (@DaneMo by The Dane Moore NBA Podcast