Timberwolves Roster Preview: Examining two-way signees and Exhibit 10 players

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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The end of the Timberwolves' roster is much improved + a Wolves what-if: The Minnesota Timberwolves roster is better than it was a year ago. The starting lineup will be better, the first line of reserves will be better, and yes, even the end of the bench will be much improved over last season. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down where the largest improvements will be, and why it doesn't make sense that the Wolves' offseason is being panned in some spots compared to some Western Conference rivals who remained largely quiet. Plus, the Joe Smith, Steph Curry, and Sam Cassell what-ifs. 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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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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A surprising Karl-Anthony Towns stat, plus the Timberwolves' impossible upcoming schedule: The Minnesota Timberwolves have been lights-out from beyond the arc of late, and several players are progressing to their career averages. However, one Karl-Anthony Towns-related 3-point stat remains absolutely shocking. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down the surprise, as well as the upcoming schedule for the Wolves that includes seven straight games against playoff (non-play-in) teams. Plus, Wolves-Bucks this weekend. 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 next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Start 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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Where will the Timberwolves rank over the next three years among NBA franchises?: The Minnesota Timberwolves are set up to be one of the NBA's best teams over the next three years, but where, exactly, do they fall in the "future power rankings" hierarchy? Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) debates the answer, as well as which teams definitely shouldn't be ranked ahead of the Wolves, given the young star power of Anthony Edwards, the win-now impact of Rudy Gobert, and a bit of both in Karl-Anthony Towns. 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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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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Revisiting preseason Timberwolves predictions, plus more on D'Angelo Russell's future: The Minnesota Timberwolves season is over, and it's time to revisit preseason predictions. From individual player predictions to overall team stats, Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) discusses the four (okay, three-and-a-half) predictions he nailed and the one that he missed badly. Plus a bit more discussion surrounding D'Angelo Russell and the recent rumor that the Wolves will try to trade their star guard this offseason. 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 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 Aut by Locked On Wolves - Daily Podcast On The Minnesota Timberwolves

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Breaking down the newest contracts and the Timberwolves' current roster and cap space situation: Contract details have emerged from the Minnesota Timberwolves latest signings of Nate Knight, Josh Minott, and Austin Rivers. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down how Tim Connelly and the front office have situated the Wolves for the upcoming season, including potential cap and roster spot flexibility down the road. Plus, what the cap sheet looks like for next season as of right now. 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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Minnesota Timberwolves overcome the LA Clippers behind Anthony Edwards and Patrick Beverley: The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Los Angeles Clippers, grabbing the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference. The Wolves overcame a double-digit deficit in the fourth quarter and just 24 minutes from Karl-Anthony Towns, who was ineffective and saddled with foul trouble. Despite an ineffective offensive game plan, the other two-thirds of the Wolves' Big Three were fantastic on both ends of the floor, and the Wolves hit enough big shots to win. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down the game plan issues, as well as the areas in which the Timberwolves performed better than expected. 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 ge by Locked On Wolves - Daily Podcast On The Minnesota Timberwolves

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Antonio Daniels on the Timberwolves, Rudy Gobert, Anthony Edwards, the Pelicans, and the West: Thirteen-year NBA veteran and current New Orleans Pelicans TV analyst Antonio Daniels joins the show to discuss the Minnesota Timberwolves' eventful offseason and their current outlook in the stacked Western Conference. Antonio talks about the fit between Rudy Gobert and Karl-Anthony Towns, the Wolves' front office's obvious faith in Anthony Edwards, and if the Wolves are serious top-four-seed contenders in the West. Also, an update on the Pelicans and if the Pels and Wolves could strike out something of a rivalry this season. Plus, Ben Beekcen (@bbeecken) breaks down what Kyle Anderson did for the Memphis Grizzlies last year and what his most optimal lineup combination might be with the Timberwolves. 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 ord by Locked On Wolves - Daily Podcast On The Minnesota Timberwolves

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Is Timberwolves' star Karl-Anthony Towns on track to be the best scoring big man ever?: Karl-Anthony Towns continues to dominate opposing defenses, and it's far to start asking if he's on track to become the best all-around scoring big man of all time. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down the suggestion from ESPN's Zach Lowe, and questions whether or not the supporting cast is truly where it needs to be for Towns and the Minnesota Timberwolves to make a deep playoff run. Also, a look at the Wolves' place in the standings and a Wolves-Magic preview. 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 next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever b by Locked On Wolves - Daily Podcast On The Minnesota Timberwolves

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8 years of Kevin Love | Cleveland Cavaliers podcast: On a new episode of Locked on Cavs (Thursday, August 25th), hosts Chris Manning (@cwmwrites, DIME on UPROXX, SB Nation’s Fear the Sword, Forbes Sports) goes solo to talk about Kevin Love’s eight year tenure with the Cavs, talks through 5 significant Kevin Love moments and more before Locked on NBA insider Antonio Daniels comes on in segment three to talk about Love’s career to date, what the outlook for next season is 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. 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 Cavs - Daily Podcast On The Cleveland Cavaliers

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What to watch for during the Minnesota Timberwolves' final regular-season games: The Minnesota Timberwolves still have a shot at landing the No. 6 seed in the Western Conference playoffs, but they have to beat the San Antonio Spurs and Chicago Bulls while the Denver Nuggets lose their final two games. The Wolves have been struggling mightily on defense of late, however, and it's important they begin to pull it together against their upcoming opponents. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down the specific areas in which the Wolves need to improve in the next week, and the notable ways in which the matchups differ from one another. Plus, Chelanga Langason (@chelangason) from Zone Coverage joins the show to talk Wolves-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 tastes like a candy bar. Go to buil by Locked On Wolves - Daily Podcast On The Minnesota Timberwolves

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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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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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Karl-Anthony Towns, young Wolves contribute to a fantastic NBA All-Star Weekend: Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns and a pair of young Wolves contributed to one of the best all-around NBA All-Star Weekends we've enjoyed in recent years. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) gives his thoughts on Towns' 3-Point Contest championship and performance in the All-Star Game -- and the best-shooting-big-man-ever debate. Plus, Anthony Edwards' and Jaden McDaniels' appearance in Friday's Rising Stars Challenge. 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 next order. BetOnline BetOnline..net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! R by Locked On Wolves - Daily Podcast On The Minnesota Timberwolves

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Karl-Anthony Towns named All-NBA, plus Tim Connelly's first 3 items of business with the Timberwolves: Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Karl-Anthony Towns has been named All-NBA Third Team for the second time in his career. Did the voters get all three All-NBA teams right? Who was the biggest snub? Also, new Wolves president Tim Connelly will have a busy first few weeks on the job. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down his first three orders of business this summer. 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 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 p by Locked On Wolves - Daily Podcast On The Minnesota Timberwolves

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3 biggest takeaways from the Timberwolves' season so far: The Minnesota Timberwolves have surprised much of the basketball world with an impressive performance to this point in the season. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down the three biggest takeaways from the Wolves prior to the All-Star Break, including the roller-coaster defense, the tantalizing offense, and an overarching thought about the team overall. 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 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 Rock by Locked On Wolves - Daily Podcast On The Minnesota Timberwolves

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Timberwolves Summer League Preview: Players to watch at Las Vegas Summer League: The Minnesota Timberwolves kick off their Las Vegas Summer League schedule this weekend. In addition to the three rookie draft selections, Wendell Moore Jr., Josh Minott, and Matteo Spagnolo, the Wolves will bring several other intriguing players to Vegas. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down the Exhibit 10 players and undrafted rookies making up the roster, as well as a handful of players with NBA experience. Find out who to keep an eye on in Las Vegas on today's episode. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! TrueBill Don’t fall for subscription scams. Start canceling today at Truebill.com/LOCKEDONNBA. 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 Am by Locked On Wolves - Daily Podcast On The Minnesota Timberwolves

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More praise for Anthony Edwards, plus what to watch in Game 2 of Timberwolves-Grizzlies: Anthony Edwards is in the midst of another impressive stretch of play, and the NBA Playoffs only seem to be making the Minnesota Timberwolves' second-year wing even stronger. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) talks about the most noteworthy traits of Edwards' performances against the Los Angeles Clippers and Memphis Grizzlies over the past week, including why the Memphis Grizzlies will struggle to slow him down in this series. Plus, three specific things to watch for in Game 2 of the series. 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 next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds by Locked On Wolves - Daily Podcast On The Minnesota Timberwolves

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Karl-Anthony Towns scores 60 in Minnesota Timberwolves win over the Spurs: Karl-Anthony Towns dominated to the tune of 60 points and 17 rebounds in the Minnesota Timberwolves' high-scoring win over the San Antonio Spurs. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down how Towns went about his business, and what was so impressive about his performance given the way the Spurs chose to defend him. Also, what happened to the Wolves' defense? 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 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 by Locked On Wolves - Daily Podcast On The Minnesota Timberwolves

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Why Kyle Anderson is a fantastic signing by the Minnesota Timberwolves, plus what might be next: In the opening hours of NBA free agency, the Minnesota Timberwolves signed former Memphis Grizzlies forward Kyle Anderson to a two-year contract. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down Anderson's fit on the roster, where he will slide into the rotation, and why he's a fantastic addition to this Wolves team. Plus, what moves could come next, and what happens now that the Wolves have a full roster? 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 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 by Locked On Wolves - Daily Podcast On The Minnesota Timberwolves

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Defensive areas to keep an eye on for the Minnesota Timberwolves + Wolves-Kings matchup: The Minnesota Timberwolves have had the NBA's best defense so far, but there are a couple of areas in which the Wolves have succumbed to some back-sliding of late. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) explains what we have to keep an eye on, which areas are completely sustainable for the Wolves, and why they'll still likely have one of the league's defenses over the course of the season. Plus, previewing the Wolves-Kings In-Season Tournament matchup and taking a look at the upcoming schedule. 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 ap by Locked On Wolves - Daily Podcast On The Minnesota Timberwolves

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The Minnesota Timberwolves were disrespected in ESPN's Future Power Rankings: The Minnesota Timberwolves were ranked far too low in ESPN's flawed Future Power Rankings. After all, a double-digit jump in the rankings in six months' time underscores the unreliability of such an exercise. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) discusses which teams the Wolves should be ahead of, as well as the inconsistencies in the process. Plus, a look at NBA power rankings and a preview of Wolves-Wizards. 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 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. Reli by Locked On Wolves - Daily Podcast On The Minnesota Timberwolves

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POSTCAST: Timberwolves reserves fall late to Bulls in exciting regular-season finale: The Minnesota Timberwolves rested a pair of their stars and all of their starters in the second half, but the bench battled back to make things entertaining against the Chicago Bulls in the regular-season finale. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) and Chelanga Langason (@chelangason) break down the key takeaways and look ahead to Tuesday's play-in game against the Los Angeles Clippers. 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 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 by Locked On Wolves - Daily Podcast On The Minnesota Timberwolves

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Why the Timberwolves starting lineup is the perfect combination of players: The Minnesota Timberwolves starting lineup continues to be the league's best five-man unit. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) unpacks exactly why that is, as the Wolves have found the perfect compliments to Karl-Anthony Towns, D'Angelo Russell, and Anthony Edwards. Plus, a look at Wolves-Thunder and what the Wolves need to do differently to win Friday night's rematch by a more comfortable margin. 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. PrizePicks Don’t hesitate, check out PrizePicks.com and use promo code: “NBA” or go to your app store and download the app today. Prize 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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Reaction to Wolves player rankings, plus four signed to camp deals: ESPN and Sports Illustrated have each released the first part of their player ranking series, and there were a couple of Wolves-related surprises. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) gives an immediate reaction to each Minnesota Timberwolves player ranked. Who was too high, who was too high, and who was missing from one of the lists? Also, the latest on Ben Simmons and thoughts on the four newest members of the Wolves' training camp roster. 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. by Locked On Wolves - Daily Podcast On The Minnesota Timberwolves

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Minnesota Timberwolves Summer League Preview Part I: New faces to watch in Las Vegas: In addition to draft picks from last year and this year, the Minnesota Timberwolves have several new faces that will be playing for them in Las Vegas Summer League. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) lists the three new faces to keep an eye on, as well as a few words on each non-roster player the Wolves will have suit up for them in Vegas. From a native Minnesotan and former Duke Blue Devil to a Purdue standout and a virtual unknown with a 41-inch vertical, it's an intriguing group of players. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! BetterHelp This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA for 10% off your first month and get on your way to being your best self. 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. D by Locked On Wolves - Daily Podcast On The Minnesota Timberwolves

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