Locked On Wolves - Daily Podcast On The Minnesota Timberwolves

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Tim Connelly's Roster Building DEFIES ESPN's Win-Now Narrative About the Timberwolves Aug 06, 2025

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Are the Minnesota Timberwolves truly concentrated on being "all in" when it comes to winning a championship for this season, or have they given themselves flexibility and multiple ways to build a championship-caliber roster moving forward? Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) debunks an ESPN opinion on the Wolves' positioning heading into the season, as well as Kendrick Perkins' off-base comments about Anthony Edwards's contract and his future with the Timberwolves.

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Timberwolves Add Two to Roster | Why the Wolves Signed Johnny Juzang and Enrique Freeman Aug 05, 2025

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The Minnesota Timberwolves signed Johnny Juzang to a camp deal and added Enrique Freeman on a two-way contract. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) explains why the Wolves chose Juzang, plus why he's so excited about the addition of Freeman. Also, does this mean that Jesse Edwards is the odd man out, and where does the Timberwolves' roster stand now?

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The Minnesota Timberwolves Are TOO LOW in Many NBA Power Rankings | Opinions Vary About the Wolves Aug 01, 2025

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How do the Minnesota Timberwolves rank against the rest of the NBA after most of the offseason movement has wrapped up? Not all power rankings agree on where the Wolves stand. Should the Lakers and Clippers actually be ranked ahead of the Timberwolves? What about the Rockets with the addition of Kevin Durant? Also, Donte DiVincenzo is injured and will not play for Italy at EuroBasket.

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SNEAK PEEK: How Many Minnesota Timberwolves Will Be On Locked On NBA's Top 100 List? Jul 30, 2025

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As Locked On NBA embarks on announcing a Top 100 player list, Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) gives a sneak peek at his own rankings, including how many Minnesota Timberwolves players are on his list and how they stack up against the rest of the league. How high does Anthony Edwards? Where do Julius Randle and Rudy Gobert land? And how many of Jaden McDaniels, Naz Reid, and Donte DiVincenzo made the list?

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What Donte DiVincenzo Needs To Improve for the Timberwolves | Plus Other Wolves Improvements Needed Jul 29, 2025

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Why the Minnesota Timberwolves need Donte DiVincenzo to play more like he did with the New York Knicks, as well as areas in which Rudy Gobert and Anthony Edwards need to improve this year, too. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down the adjustments in DiVincenzo's game that would make the biggest difference for the Wolves and lift their offense. Also, why ESPN's grade of the Timberwolves' offseason so far is too harsh.

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Timberwolves Still CONSIDERING Malcolm Brogdon | Would A Signing Impact Young Player Development? Jul 28, 2025

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The Minnesota Timberwolves and Malcolm Brogdon have reportedly shown mutual interest in a free-agent signing as the Wolves consider options for their remaining open roster spots. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down the potential fit and why it would be mutually beneficial. Plus, a glass half-full look at how the vacated Nickeil Alexander-Walker minutes might be filled, and a couple of areas in which the Wolves could actually improve with more minutes for Terrence Shannon Jr. and Rob Dillingham.

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Will Joan Beringer FORCE His Way Into Minutes For the Timberwolves? | Front Office Execs Rave About Beringer Jul 25, 2025

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Is there a chance that rookie Joan Beringer could "force his way into some minutes" this year? A Minnesota Timberwolves front office executive thinks that could be the case. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down Beringer could make an impact as an 18-year-old rookie and what the rotation may look like, including the emergence of Terrence Shannon Jr.

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Tim Connelly's Trade Record is FLAWLESS | Timberwolves Always Taking On the Right Amount of Risk Jul 24, 2025

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Tim Connelly has yet to make a bad trade since taking over the Minnesota Timberwolves -- an incredible track record that shows more about Connelly's ability to be judicious than simply being risk-averse. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down the full list of trades that Connelly has made thus far, and just how calculated he's been, from the Rudy Gobert trade to the Julius Randle move last year. Turns out, he knows exactly what he's doing. Plus, notes on Pablo Prigioni and Terrence Shannon Jr.

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Why the Minnesota Timberwolves Are (Rightfully) AVOIDING Ben Simmons | Durant Trade Aftermath Jul 23, 2025

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Why the Minnesota Timberwolves are right to (reportedly) not have interest in Ben Simmons, and why their dabbling in the Kevin Durant trade sweepstakes was so interesting. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) also breaks down the trickle-down effect of Durant not having interest in signing an extension in Minnesota. Plus, Malcolm Brogdon is still a free agent...will the Wolves make a move?

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What are the BIGGEST TAKEAWAYS from the Summer League Timberwolves? | Are Shannon, Dillingham ready? Jul 22, 2025

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Time for the biggest Minnesota Timberwolves takeaways from Las Vegas Summer League. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) asks and answers the important questions: How well did Joan Beringer display his potential? Is TJ Shannon ready for a rotation role? Did we see progress from Rob Dillingham and Jaylen Clark? Can Jesse Edwards fill the role held by Luka Garza the last couple of years? What will the Wolves do with their remaining roster room, including the two-way spot?

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