Antonio Daniels on the Timberwolves, Rudy Gobert, Anthony Edwards, the Pelicans, and the West

Timberwolves Roster Preview: Examining two-way signees and Exhibit 10 players: Part One of the Timberwolves Roster Preview series examines the Wolves' two-way contract signees and Exhibit 10 players. Will any of them make an impact for the Minnesota Timberwolves this season? Who is most likely to see rotation minutes at any point this season? Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) previews Eric Paschall, A.J. Lawson, C.J. Elleby, and Luka Garza. Plus, a look at where Kevin Garnett is in ESPN's ranking of the NBA 75. 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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NBA veteran Antonio Daniels weighs in on the Donovan Mitchell Knicks-Jazz trade rumors: Alex and Gavin are joined by 13-year NBA veteran Antonio Daniels to get into the Donovan Mitchell trade rumors. What and who should the Knicks be prepared to give up for Mitchell? What player does Mitchell most remind Antonio of? Could a Jalen Brunson / Donovan Mitchell / RJ Barrett / Julius Randle core actually work? And much 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 “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 Knicks - Daily Podcast On The New York Knicks

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Timberwolves rotation options and predicting roles for Taurean Prince and Kyle Anderson: The Minnesota Timberwolves have a pair of long, versatile veteran forwards in Kyle Anderson and Taurean Prince. What will their respective roles be for the Wolves this season, and in which lineups might they be most effective? Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) dives into Prince's lineup data from last year, as well as what head coach Chris Finch's options will be with an extremely flexible 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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Why Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jaylen Nowell will get votes for the Sixth Man of the Year Award: Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jaylen Nowell will garner votes for the NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award this year. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) explains that Nowell's increase in opportunity, steady production, and impact on winning will allow him to showcase his scoring talents. Plus, Nowell's numbers alongside Karl-Anthony Towns last year are an encouraging sign pointing toward what he should be able to do this season, both with Towns and Rudy Gobert. 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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Previewing Kyle Anderson + Timberwolves most and least likely long-term D'Angelo Russell solutions: Kyle Anderson will be the Minnesota Timberwolves' most important bench player this season. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) previews his most likely role, and what Wolves fans can expect from the veteran forward. Plus, D'Angelo Russell's max contract expires at the end of the season. Are the Wolves most likely to trade him, extend him, or let him walk in free agency next 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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Minnesota Timberwolves remain undefeated at home after downing the New York Knicks: Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards each turned in strong performances as the Minnesota Timberwolves moved to 6-0 on the season at home, defeating the New York Knicks by 17 points. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down the victory, including the Wolves' impressive response to a difficult start to the game against a physical Knicks squad. Plus, the best thing about the Wolves' offense in this game, and why Towns' continued strong play is so encouraging. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit at eBayMotos.com. Let’s ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. PrizePicks Go to PrizePicks.com/lockedonnba and use code lockedonnba for a first deposit match up to $100! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use co by Locked On Wolves - Daily Podcast On The Minnesota Timberwolves

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Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns, Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert all rise in ESPN NBArank: The Minnesota Timberwolves were the only team to have three players land in the top 25 of ESPN's NBArank. Karl-Anthony Towns, Anthony Edwards, and Rudy Gobert all saw large jumps from where they were ranked last year. Just how high did they rank, and were they ranked properly? Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down all three players' ranks, as well as D'Angelo Russell's No. 93 ranking. 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! RocketMoney Cancel unnecessary subscriptions with Rocket Money today. Go to RocketMoney.com/LockedOn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Wolves - Daily Podcast On The Minnesota Timberwolves

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James Harden Makes Sixers Debut | Suns Without Chris Paul For 6-8 Weeks | Karl Anthony-Towns & Timberwolves 7th Out West, Can They Climb Higher?: Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by Keith Pompey (@Locked On Sixers) to discuss James Harden's Philadelphia debut over the weekend and how dominant the duo of Harden and Joel Embiid already look. Are the Sixers the team to beat out East now? Is Tyrese Maxey growing into a third star for Philly? What weakness, if any, does this Sixers team have? Next, Brendon Kleen (@Locked On Suns) stops in talk about the state of Suns with Chris Paul set to miss the next 6-8 weeks due to a thumb fracture. How much does Paul's injury hurt Phoenix during this final stretch of the season? Have they created enough separation in the standings to not worry about taking a few losses? Who steps up with no CP3? Lastly, Ben Beecken (@Locked On Wolves) joins to break down Karl Anthony-Towns and the Minnesota Timberwolves' success this season. How close is KAT to by Locked On NBA – Daily Podcast On The National Basketball Association

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$James Harden Makes Sixers Debut | Suns Without Chris Paul For 6-8 Weeks | Karl Anthony-Towns & Timberwolves 7th Out West, Can They Climb Higher?: Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by Keith Pompey (@Locked On Sixers) to discuss James Harden's Philadelphia debut over the weekend and how dominant the duo of Harden and Joel Embiid already look. Are the Sixers the team to beat out East now? Is Tyrese Maxey growing into a third star for Philly? What weakness, if any, does this Sixers team have? Next, Brendon Kleen (@Locked On Suns) stops in talk about the state of Suns with Chris Paul set to miss the next 6-8 weeks due to a thumb fracture. How much does Paul's injury hurt Phoenix during this final stretch of the season? Have they created enough separation in the standings to not worry about taking a few losses? Who steps up with no CP3? Lastly, Ben Beecken (@Locked On Wolves) joins to break down Karl Anthony-Towns and the Minnesota Timberwolves' success this season. How close is KAT to$

Anthony Edwards and Patrick Beverley beat Paul George and the Clippers | Kyrie Irving is nearly perfect: The NBA Play-In Tournament has already produced memorable moments as Anthony Edwards led the Minnesota Timberwolves to a win over the Los Angeles Clippers. The win gives the Timberwolves the 7th and Patrick Beverley got revenge on his former team. Plus, is this a sign of things to come for Karl-Anthony Towns? Hosts Jake Madison (@NolaJake) and John Karalis (@John_Karalis) recap Kyrie Irving's near perfect night for the Brooklyn Nets as the beat the Cleveland Cavaliers, but do the Boston Celtics have anything to fear? Finally, they preview tonight's games between the Charlotte Hornets and Atlanta Hawks and New Orleans Pelicans and San Antonio Spurs. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks 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! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tast by Locked On NBA – Daily Podcast On The National Basketball Association

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Previewing Jaylen Nowell and Taurean Prince + Timberwolves in ESPN NBArank: The Minnesota Timberwolves roster preview continues with Jaylen Nowell and Taurean Prince. What role will Nowell play this season, and which players is he most likely to steal minutes from if he plays well? What can we expect from Prince, and will he primarily be Jaden McDaniels' backup at the 3 or will he get the chance to play at the 4, where he excelled for the Wolves' bench last season? Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) also breaks down the early returns from the newly-released ESPN NBArank, including a big Wolves-related surprise. 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! RocketMoney Cancel unnecessary subscriptions with Rocke by Locked On Wolves - Daily Podcast On The Minnesota Timberwolves

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Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns' drives have increased -- at the expense of his 3-point attempts: Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Karl-Anthony Towns is driving the ball more often and getting to the free throw line more frequently this season, but his 3-point attempts have plummeted of late. Can he find a more proper balance that will allow him to take his offensive game to yet another level? Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down the recent numbers and trends, and why these splits are a result of the Wolves' offensive adjustments. Plus, previewing the Wolves' Friday night showdown with the Denver Nuggets in the battle to avoid the Play-In Tournament. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks 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! 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 ne by Locked On Wolves - Daily Podcast On The Minnesota Timberwolves

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Rudy Gobert Season Preview + Timberwolves' win total projection at ESPN: Let's dive into the numbers that prove just how impactful of an addition Rudy Gobert will be to the Minnesota Timberwolves rotation this season, including his pick-and-roll impact, rebounding, rim protection, and more, including a couple of surprising metrics. Also, how will head coach Chris Finch stagger Gobert and Karl-Anthony Towns within his rotation? Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) also reviews the Wolves' place in Kevin Pelton's win total projections at ESPN. Which teams in the West are ranked too high and which are too low? 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/ad by Locked On Wolves - Daily Podcast On The Minnesota Timberwolves

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Anthony Edwards, Jaylen Nowell lead Timberwolves' bounce-back win over Spurs: The Minnesota Timberwolves rode big first and fourth quarters from Anthony Edwards and a strong night from Jaylen Nowell to hold off the San Antonio Spurs in an important bounce-back performance after a blowout loss the last time around. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down Edwards' night, plus a solid and under-control game from Karl-Anthony Towns and a well-rounded showing from the team as a whole. 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 to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONNBA PrizePicks First time users can receive by Locked On Wolves - Daily Podcast On The Minnesota Timberwolves

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Tennessee Vols to kickoff 2023 season with Virginia at Nissan Stadium, not at BYU: Tennessee Athletics Director Danny White made the announcement Monday afternoon that Josh Heupel and the Vols would be kicking off the 2023 slate in Nashville against Virginia, instead of in Provo against BYU. Thoughts? We breakdown Tennessee’s signing of five-star wing Julian Phillips for Rick Barnes, talk Grant Williams and the Celtics and answer your Twitter Tuesday Questions. Locked on Vols is your go-to Tennessee Volunteers podcast, every weekday morning when you wake up. It’s on YouTube and wherever you find your podcasts. The Locked On Vols podcast is your daily show covering Tennessee Volunteers football and basketball with Eric Cain. SUBSCRIBE to the show and catch it on every platform, completely free, right HERE. 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 y by Locked On Vols - Daily Podcast On Tennessee Volunteers Football & Basketball

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