What's the opportunity cost, if any, of Minnesota waiting on LeBron James to make his decision. Talked with @brittrobson about that and the internal options the Wolves have to play PF if LeBron in fact does not come to Minnesota. Original post

Thought this was a good take from @ChristopherHine on the relativity of being a "winning player" versus a "losing player". Chris, who has covered Andrew Wiggins, Karl-Anthony Towns, Anthony Edwards (and now LaMelo Ball), knows those labels can change quickly. Original post

Talked with @ChristopherHine about his interview with Chris Finch in Vegas. And here we got into what Chris thinks excites Finch most about the LaMelo Ball addition. Original post

Good question from @adukeMN, asking Isaiah Evans why he chose the number the 33. "I just need a constant reminder. I need a chip on my shoulder every day I wake up. When I put this jersey on, it's a subtle reminder." (Evans was the 33rd pick in the draft.) Original post

Joan Beringer had an impressive first summer league game. But Zyon Pullin has clearly been the Wolves' best player out here -- and one of the best players in the entire summer league. Original post

No Joan Beringer for tonight’s game (back tightness). But Isaiah Evans is playing. Original post

If the Wolves were to want to trade Josh Green… his contract can’t be aggregated in a trade for 60 days — i.e. Green + another player. He can immediately be traded in a deal where he is the only outgoing player from Minnesota. Original post

Today's show w/ @KyleTheige - Joan Beringer's summer league opener + Beringer's importance this season (3:00) - What we saw from Rocco Zikarksky, Zyon Pullin, Trey Kaufman-Renn + Enrique Freeman (19:00) - Is this Wolves team going to win 50+ games next season? (38:00) Original post

Just talked with Joan Beringer after the game, and he wanted to make it clear that he was a striker when he played soccer Original post

He’s on the plane I’m on to Vegas right now. So I’d assume he’s playing at some point. Repost of @WolvesWired: Original post

Some thoughts I had about 6'11" Joan Beringer "playing the 4" next to 7'4" Rocco Zikarsky for the summer league Wolves. And what from this experiment could actually be relevant for next season. Original post

Talked with @JaceFrederick about the holding pattern the Wolves are in as they wait for LeBron James to make a decision. And if he thinks waiting on LeBron comes with the opportunity cost of missing out on other options while they wait. Original post

Today's show w/ @JaceFrederick - The LeBron James holding pattern (3:00) - Which teams in the West have gotten better/worse this offseason? (28:00) - What is most intriguing about the Wolves summer league squad? (55:00) Original post

Talked with @ChristopherHine about this pattern by Tim Connelly and the Minnesota front office and coaching staff betting on polarizing players -- like Rudy Gobert, like Julius Randle, and now like LaMelo Ball. Original post

Traveling today — so might be slow to some news today. But the plan is for @KyleTheige and I to discuss whatever we have to discuss this evening. Original post

The Minnesota Timberwolves are signing Bones Hyland to a minimum contract, sources say. Original post

Big week. Thanks for listening. Not sure how we dropped a spot ha. But 8th-most listened to basketball podcast in the world feels pretty good. Original post

Was great to have @brittrobson back on the show today Original post

I've told this story before. But thought it made sense to share again, with the departure of Naz Reid. Original post

Jaylen Clark's contract will have a year one salary of $3.09M and Isaiah Evans will have a year one salary of $1.36M, source says. Original post

At a minmum, LaMelo Ball is going to have a big impact on the energy Anthony Edwards has to burn during the course of a game -- and the course of the season. Original post

A key is LaMelo helping Rudy on offense as much as Rudy is going to protect LaMelo on defense. Original post

Here's @JaceFrederick on how Anthony Edwards is going to benefit from playing next to LaMelo Ball. Did you know Anthony Edwards led the league on catch-and-shoot 3p% last season? Original post

Asked @tmetcalf11 about the caliber of shooter he sees Wolves 2nd round draft pick Isaiah Evans to be. Also great context in here about why Evans shot 42% from 3 his freshman year and 36% from deep as a sophomore. Original post

Repost by @DaneMooreNBA RT by @DaneMooreNBA: Great conversation with @DaneMooreNBA on all things LaMelo/Naz for this week’s JK Show Repost of @TalkNorthPod: Click to see original repost

Well, I guess we’ll see if this is right Original post

If Anthony Edwards makes All-NBA next season, he becomes eligible to sign a supermax contract extension. It was always important that the Wolves were in a good place by the summer of 2027, so as to secure that long-term commitment. Original post

$1 beers at @FallingKnifeBC this weekend if you show a Naz Reid tattoo. Actually a real promotion they're doing. Repost of @DLineCo: Original post

Repost by @DaneMooreNBA RT by @DaneMooreNBA: .@DaneMooreNBA retells my favourite Naz story on the @JonKrawczynski podcast of how the love the fans had for Naz helped him decided to stick around in Minnesota back in 2023: Click to see original repost

The skillsets this Wolves team was clearly lacking, LaMelo Ball possesses. Original post