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Ranking the Timberwolves' Biggest Roster Holes: What Skills and Roles are the Wolves Missing? Sep 15, 2025

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What is the biggest hole on the Minnesota Timberwolves roster? It may not be exactly what you think. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down what qualities and skills are lacking and where the Wolves could use some help as they round out their roster for 2025-26. Plus, Malcolm Brogdon is off the board and the Wolves have officially announced the head coach of the Iowa Wolves G League team.

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The Rudy Gobert Trade Was a Resounding Success for the Timberwolves: Revisiting the Who and the Why Sep 12, 2025

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The Rudy Gobert trade was a resounding success for the Minnesota Timberwolves, full stop. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) digs into what the Wolves gave up for Gobert, Tim Connelly's motivation for making the deal in the first place, what the traded draft picks have turned into so far, and why it's been a clear win overall. Plus, recapping the Locked On NBA Top 100 Players and what the list can tell us about the league.

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The Timberwolves Lack of Presence in Top 25 of Locked On NBA Top 100 Proves Depth of the Roster Sep 11, 2025

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There are seven teams with two players in the top-25 of the Locked On NBA Top 100, and the Minnesota Timberwolves are not one of them. They're also the only Conference Finalist to not have two in the top-25. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) makes the argument that it speaks to the depth of their roster and the way that Tim Connelly has built the Wolves around Anthony Edwards.

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Timberwolves on Locked On NBA Top 100 List: Rudy Gobert Should Be Higher Than These Players... Sep 10, 2025

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Minnesota Timberwolves star Rudy Gobert continues to be disrespected by the NBA media at large; he finished outside the Top 50 on the Locked On NBA Top 100 Players List. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) explains why he should be higher, and lists three players who should be behind Gobert. Plus, diving into potential NBA expansion. What are the chances the Wolves get moved over to the Western Conference? (Yes, please!)

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Timberwolves Players on Locked On NBA Top 100 List: 3 Players Who Should Be Lower Than Julius Randle Sep 09, 2025

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The Minnesota Timberwolves have five players on the Locked On NBA Top 100 Player List, and the rankings for Julius Randle and Rudy Gobert are the most controversial. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) explains why three players ranked above Randle should be behind him, and why Randle should be higher than No. 43 on the list. Plus, diving into ESPN's Future Hall of Fame Tiers, including two current Timberwolves players and two former Wolves.

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Locked On Top 100 Player List: Where Minnesota Timberwolves Players Rank + Big Surprises Sep 08, 2025

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The Locked On NBA Top 100 List is live. How many Minnesota Timberwolves made the list, and how does it compare to LO Wolves host Ben Beecken's (@bbeecken) list, starting with Anthony Edwards? Also, other major discrepancies between the LO NBA list and the LO Wolves list - including some former Wolves players that are ranked too low on the LO NBA list.

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NBA SQUAD: Breaking Down The Crazy Kawhi Leonard, Steve Ballmer Scandal Sep 05, 2025

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Pablo Torre broke a crazy potential scandal involving Kawhi Leonard, the Los Angeles Clippers, Steve Ballmer and some suspicious money. NBA Squad breaks down all that we know, what this could mean for the league and much more!

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BOLD Predictions, Part II: How Many Timberwolves Wins On Jan. 1?? Plus, Ant's Scoring & Wolves' Pace Sep 05, 2025

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Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) leads Wolves Bold Predictions, Part II with a big prediction: exactly how many wins will the Minnesota Timberwolves have when the calendar flips to January 2026?? Plus, how many points can Anthony Edwards score this year and will the Wolves play at a much faster pace when it's all said and done? Lastly, Jaylen Clark as an under-the-radar rotation contributor.

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BOLD Predictions, Part I: Timberwolves' Offense, Finish in West + What Julius Randle Will Accomplish Sep 03, 2025

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It's time for Timberwolves Bold Predictions, Part I. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) predicts how high the Wolves' offense finish the season ranked, plus high they will finish in the Western Conference. Also ... what, exactly, will Julius Randle accomplish this season?? They're all more unlikely than likely to happen -- but they're all absolutely realistic predictions that could come true.

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If the Timberwolves Take a Step Back ... What Will Have Gone Wrong? | What Could Derail the Season Sep 02, 2025

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The Minnesota Timberwolves are likely to win more games in the regular season this year than they did last year -- but if they don't, what will have gone wrong? Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) digs in on what the primary issues are that could derail this season, from aging and decline of Rudy Gobert and Mike Conley, Anthony Edwards potentially not making another leap, and the end of the rotation.

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