Podcast appearances and mentions of Rudy Gobert

The Minnesota Timberwolves may have overpaid for Rudy Gobert, but that does not make them one of the worst three general manager or front office jobs in the NBA. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) explains why the recent Bill Simmons Podcast episode with Ryen Russillo was off-base with assertion. From Anthony Edwards to the top-level talent of Karl-Anthony Towns and Gobert, the Wolves are clearly in a better situation than several other teams across the league. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Birddogs Go to birddogs.com/lockedonnba and when you enter promo code, LOCKEDONNBA, they'll throw in a free custom birddogs Yeti-style tumbler with every order. eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. 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. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Minnesota Timberwolves President of Basketball Operations Tim Connelly traded a massive haul of first-round draft picks in the Rudy Gobert trade, but the Wolves may still have a few more picks in their cache than one might expect. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) resets the draft pick situation for the Wolves, including future picks owed and acquired -- did you know that Connelly received three second-rounders back in the D'Angelo Russell-Mike Conley trade? Plus, a look at Naz Reid's free agency from an asset control standpoint. 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. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. 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. 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. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Locked On NBA Off-Season expert Howard Beck joins Locked On Jazz to talk about his perspective on the Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell trades 11 months after they happened. Considering the success of last year and the findings of Lauri Markkanen and Walker Kessler should the Utah Jazz hit the accelerator? What can be learned from the Denver Nuggets and the Miami Heat or should we take nothing since Nikola Jokic and Jimmy Butler are such outlayers. It is a new NBA with much less discrepency from the top to the bottom and how does that impact how you approach winning in the NBA? Finally what will be the power structure of the West in 2029. Locked On Jazz Podcast

If the Minnesota Timberwolves re-sign free agent big man Naz Reid, it likely will indicate a future Karl-Anthony Towns trade, even if it isn't consummated until next summer. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) explains why the Wolves' cap situation is tenuous, and while they could survive a season with both bigs (plus Rudy Gobert) still on the roster, things become much trickier for the Timberwolves just a year from now. Towns could be traded now, or the Wolves could wait and see what happens this season before making the ultimate decision next summer. 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. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. 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. 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. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New Minnesota Timberwolves front office boss Tim Connelly sent out several players over the past year, including in the Rudy Gobert trade last offseason and the Mike Conley move at the trade deadline. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) takes a look at how they all performed this year, including in the playoffs. D'Angelo Russell and Malik Beasley both had mixed results with the Los Angeles Lakers, while Jarred Vanderbilt and another former Wolf and current Phoenix Sun Josh Okogie, both played well for their respective playoff teams. 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. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. 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. 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. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. Birddogs Go to birddogs.com/lockedonnba and when you enter promo code, LOCKEDONNBA, they'll throw in a free custom birddogs Yeti-style tumbler with every order. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A script for this year's NBA playoffs got leaked onto the internet... Or was that all simply part of the script? Victor Wembenyama is headed to San Antonio, just as the Illuminarmy Generals predicted, as we take you through the eurosteps that led Wemby to the Spurs. Tom did his own research on Jimmy Butler's flagrant disregard for technical fouls, while Rudy Gobert has returned from the darkness. Subscribe to Basketball Illuminati! On Apple or Spotify Merch: Shirt - Hoodie - Tank - Hat - Beanie Email us: basketballilluminati@gmail.com Twitter: @bballilluminati Instagram: @basketballilluminati Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A script for this year's NBA playoffs got leaked onto the internet... Or was that all simply part of the script? Victor Wembenyama is headed to San Antonio, just as the Illuminarmy Generals predicted, as we take you through the eurosteps that led Wemby to the Spurs. Tom did his own research on Jimmy Butler's flagrant disregard for technical fouls, while Rudy Gobert has returned from the darkness. Subscribe to Basketball Illuminati! On Apple or Spotify Merch: Shirt - Hoodie - Tank - Hat - Beanie Email us: basketballilluminati@gmail.com Twitter: @bballilluminati Instagram: @basketballilluminati Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should Minnesota Timberwolves run it back, and was the Rudy Gobert not all bad in retrospect; A reckless idea of Marc Lore potentially involved in the Gobert trade and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are a variety of factors that could encourage the Minnesota Timberwolves to opt for a Karl-Anthony Towns trade sooner rather than later. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) explores some of those factors, from his salary increase that takes effect next year, to concerns about future fit with Rudy Gobert and potentially selling low next offseason. Also, reviewing Howard Beck's thoughts on Naz Reid's pending free agency. 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. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. 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. 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. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. Birddogs Go to birddogs.com/lockedonnba and when you enter promo code, LOCKEDONNBA, they'll throw in a free custom birddogs Yeti-style tumbler with every order. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Minnesota Timberwolves watching Jimmy Butler is frustrating but the Miami Heat are the perfect fit for the NBA star; Rudy Gobert is heading towards an NBA MVP year; If the Denver Nuggets can build this, why can't the Wolves; Weekend statements on people not knowing how to walk on sidewalks and struggles of moving. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grands acteurs de la dernière intersaison, les Minnesota Timberwolves entamés la saison 2022/2023 avec de grandes ambitions. Malheureusement pour la franchise, entre la blessure de Karl-Anthony Towns et la difficile intégration de Rudy Gobert, elle n'a pas connu une saison réussie. De quoi remettre en question le projet ? Peut-être. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Minnesota Timberwolves big man Rudy Gobert emerges from a darkness retreat; Pat's thoughts on the NHL playoffs and Minnesota Twins opening a series against the Angles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 including details on Rudy Gobert's darkness retreat?!? Lavelle Neal makes his weekly appearance and Dan and Wobble argue about Emilio Pagan.

Minnesota Timberwolves big man Rudy Gobert emerges from a darkness retreat; Pat's thoughts on the NHL playoffs and Minnesota Twins opening a series against the Angles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Howard Beck (@HowardBeck) joins to talk all things Minnesota Timberwolves, from Karl-Anthony Towns trade rumors to the future of free agent big man Naz Reid and more. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) asks about Howard's perspective on the Rudy Gobert trade and the aftermath, which led to a worse record for the Wolves in 2022-23 than the season prior. Also, Howard's take on Tim Connelly and if he could be a candidate for the open Washington Wizards front office job. 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. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. 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. 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. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. Birddogs Go to birddogs.com/lockedonnba and when you enter promo code, LOCKEDONNBA, they'll throw in a free custom birddogs Yeti-style tumbler with every order. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Minnesota Timberwolves trade ideas regarding Rudy Gobert involving sending the big man to Golden State, Dallas and more; Why trading Gobert for pennies onthe dollar isn't the wisest of moves; Wolves fan idea on bringing in Bob Myers from the Warriors.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Minnesota Timberwolves paid a king's ransom for Rudy Gobert last summer and proceeded to win fewer games than they did the previous season. While Karl-Anthony Towns' extended absence due to injury was a huge reason for the dip, there were several other things that didn't exactly go to plan. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down the three worst and most disappointing things about the Wolves' 2022-23 campaign. 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. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. 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. 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. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. Birddogs Go to birddogs.com/lockedonnba and when you enter promo code, LOCKEDONNBA, they'll throw in a free custom birddogs Yeti-style tumbler with every order. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of The Heat Check, Trysta discusses the Philadelphia 76ers game 7 loss to the Boston Celtics and why "The Process" may be running out of time (0:54). Trysta also discusses Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant being back in the news for another firearm related incident that could see him sat down for the better part of next season (13:02). She also discusses the Phoenix Suns decision to fire head coach Monty Williams (20:01) and who may be a good option to replace him in the desert. In the final segment, Trysta discusses Demar Derozan's comments on why some NBA players just aren't good (24:58). She also discusses Ant Edwards' decision to spend part of his summer in France to work with Minnesota Timberwolves big man Rudy Gobert (28:54), and how the Warriors carried the tension of Draymond Green's punch for the entire year (34:37). Tune in! Follow us on TikTok @TrystaKrick and @ThisHeatCheck New episodes every Tuesday and Friday! Watch video versions on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/c/ThisLeague/featured To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of The Heat Check, Trysta discusses DeMar DeRozan's comments on why some NBA players just aren't good. She also discusses Ant Edwards' decision to spend part of his summer in France to work with Minnesota Timberwolves big man Rudy Gobert, and how the Warriors carried the tension of Draymond Green's punch for the entire year. Tune in! Follow us on TikTok @TrystaKrick and @ThisHeatCheck New episodes every Tuesday and Friday! Watch video versions on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/c/ThisLeague/featured To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Karl-Anthony Towns missed 52 consecutive games in the middle of the 2022-23 NBA season due to a calf strain, putting a massive damper on his season and a ceiling on what the new-look Minnesota Timberwolves could do in their first year with Rudy Gobert. But when Towns was healthy, he struggled to one of the worst all-around shooting years of his career and career-worst rebound and turnover rates. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) dives into the numbers to try to decipher what happened, and if a bounce-back is in the cards in 2023-24 for KAT and the Wolves. 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. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. 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. 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. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. Birddogs Go to birddogs.com/lockedonnba and when you enter promo code, LOCKEDONNBA, they'll throw in a free custom birddogs Yeti-style tumbler with every order. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony Edwards wants to be like Michael Jordan and also spoke about wanting to be better going forward; His chemistry with Rudy Gobert and more; Monty Williams was fired by the Suns and should the Wolves be interested; It's time for MLB to realign the Central Divison; Weekend statements and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports, which included a Target Field-record 29 runs for the Twins in their three-game series against the Cubs. An offense that was struggling is getting a big boost from Alex Kirilloff's return to health. Reusse and Rand also check in on the NBA playoffs, which included interesting second-round conclusions for the Knicks and 76ers. Also add another voice to the Rudy Gobert "worst trade of all time" chorus. The powerhouse Gophers softball team is in the NCAA tournament again. They've made it to 10 straight, excluding the COVID year of 2020. And Za'Darius Smith was right to put his house on the market, after all.

Introduction: The Twins got a sorely needed 4-3, 11 inning win on Wednesday against the Padres. The offense stalled again, getting just two runs in the first nine innings, but starting pitcher Pablo Lopez was excellent and the Twins got clutch hits in the 10th an 11th innings. It was a further reminder of their identity shift this year. 5:00: Star Tribune columnist Chip Scoggins and St. Paul Academy senior Tommy Verhey join Rand for a practical thought exercise. Rand, with the help of Verhey, put together a completely new Twins lineup comprised almost exclusively of players the Twins have traded in recent years. Plus they talk about recent Karl-Anthony Towns comments about the Rudy Gobert trade and examine Chip's column on sports gambling and college sports. 36:00: Not so fast on that new Phoenix Suns TV deal.

No matter how you slice it, Rudy Gobert's first season with the Minnesota Timberwolves was disappointing. From the cost it took to acquire him to his chemistry issues with the Wolves' guards, it was tough sledding for the majority of the season. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) takes a dive into the numbers to compare this season to past years in Gobert's career, including some surprising numbers that came up as near-career-worsts for the Stifle Tower. Also, lineup data showing his best and worst pairings on the Timberwolves roster. 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. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. 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. 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. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan is joined by TNT commentator Kenny Smith to talk about his new book and the NBA. Dan asks Kenny if Rudy Gobert and KAT can play on the same team.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand noticed a lot of angst over Jaden McDaniels not being named to an All-NBA defensive team on Tuesday. Rand's thought: McDaniels is good, but his time will come. The bigger takeaway from the defensive voting is that Wolves center Rudy Gobert -- a first-team defensive player the last six years and a Defensive Player of the Year three years -- didn't get a single vote to be on this year's team. It underscores that he was far from being the player the Wolves thought they were getting in last summer's blockbuster trade. 8:00: Star Tribune columnist La Velle E. Neal III joins Rand for a three-part conversation: How long will it take Emanuel Reynoso to be back on the field for Minnesota United? Is it a good thing that Byron Buxton seems to be the long-term DH for the Twins? And how much longer will Dalvin Cook be on the Vikings? 28:00: The Twins' offense is still stuck, but the Loons broke out on Tuesday.

Josh Lloyd looks at the 2022-23 NBA season for the Minnesota Timberwolves including what we got and can expect from Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns, Rudy Gobert, Jaden McDaniels and the rest of the roster. The Locked On Fantasy Basketball Podcast is brought to you by Basketball Monster. Join the Discord here Substack 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. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. 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. 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. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Intro Music by Ben Lloyd TikTok Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hear "The Buck Belue Show" every weekday morning from 10-11a on 680 The Fan ad 93.7 FM, the 680 The Fan App available on Apple and Android, with your Smart Speaker by saying Alexa or wherever you get and listen to your favorite podcast! Get the latest on Georgia sports, newsmakers, and more! Buck's BIG Take presented by Ace Hardware Atlanta Falcons The Mort Report with 680 The Fan NFL Insider Chris Mortensen Buck's College Football Nuggets presented by Ace Hardware Chop It Up Atlanta Braves Say What?! The Final Word presented by Howard Brothers  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hear "The Buck Belue Show" every weekday morning from 10-11a on 680 The Fan ad 93.7 FM, the 680 The Fan App available on Apple and Android, with your Smart Speaker by saying Alexa or wherever you get and listen to your favorite podcast! Get the latest on Georgia sports, newsmakers, and more! Buck's BIG Take presented by Ace Hardware Atlanta Falcons The Mort Report with 680 The Fan NFL Insider Chris Mortensen Buck's College Football Nuggets presented by Ace Hardware Chop It Up Atlanta Braves Say What?! The Final Word presented by Howard Brothers  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-28:16) – The Fan Midday Show opens on a hump day by already looking towards the 2024 NFL Draft with The Athletic's Dane Brugler having a team securing the first and second overall picks, where he has the Indianapolis Colts finishing the season along with who they would be drafting, and what it would take for Chris Ballard to lose his job.    (28:16-41:41) – Last night the Golden State Warriors trolled Lebron James with an empty bottle of powder, which made Brian realize that some of the top athletes in pro sports being “me” guys. Jimmy weighs in on the thought of teams being critical of prospects that seem to be about themselves compared to being a team player.   (41:41-52:45) – Hour one concludes with Brian and Jimmy revisiting the Rudy Gobert trade that changed the direction of the Minnesota Timberwolves because Brian's curious how Pacer fans would react if there was a trade that did not work out like that. Additionally, Brian admits that he's not a big believer in making win now moves. (52:45-1:17:29) – The Athletic's Dave DuFour joins Brian Noe and Jimmy Cook on the Fan Midday Show to voice his opinion on the shot by Jordan Poole last night that clanked off the rim that would have tied it, if he is surprised at all with Joel Embiid suiting up tonight for game two between the Celtics/76ers, speculates whether the Miami Heat were punting on game two last night with Jimmy Butler, and who he feels has the healthiest unit in the league. (1:17:29-1:33:53) – Brian and Jimmy shift their conversation back to the Indianapolis Colts questioning whether they will be able to start Gardner Minshew if they know that Anthony Richardson isn't ready to start week one.    (1:33:53-1:44:12) – The one o'clock hour concludes with Brian and Jimmy discussing which story line between the rookie QB's would be most intriguing in their eyes. They pretend they are the NFL and attempting to schedule a Thursday night game between two AFC South teams featuring their rookie quarterback. (1:44:12-2:11:26) – The Athletic's Joe Rexrode from Nashville joins the program with Brian Noe and Jimmy Cook to share how the Tennessee Titans fans felt about the franchise selecting Will Levis over Hendon Hooker, which quarterback they were trying to trade up for in the final moments of the draft, if there will be an actual quarterback competition in training camp, and has the hate for Levis in Nashville gone so far that they would rather start Malik Willis. (2:11:26-2:25:37) – Brian and Jimmy come back from break and then give away a pair of tickets for a listener to attend the GMR Grand Prix at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway next weekend. Additionally, they share their thoughts along with producer Eddie Garrison on Jordan Poole shooting a thirty-foot three to potentially tie the game against the Lakers last night. (2:25:37-2:35:34) – The final segment of the show is spent with Brian and Jimmy highlighting some of the draft picks that fans immediately hated from the time the name was announced. Also, Brian asks Jimmy for his JCook Plays of the Day!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show, Dane runs through Timberwolves exit interviews by playing the audio of the audio of Tim Connelly, Chris Finch and the five players who spoke to the media in end of season press conference form. After each of the interviews, Dane gives some thoughts and notes of what was said. If you're looking for a specific person's exit interview audio, follow the timestamps below that roughly account for commentary and ad breaks... — Tim Connelly (4:00) — Jaden McDaniels (28:00) — Chris Finch (44:00) — Mike Conley (1:07:00) — Rudy Gobert (1:27:00) — Karl-Anthony Towns (1:56:00) — Taurean Prince (2:04:00) Sign up today for a 14-day free trial of Aura's digital security at Aura.com/Dane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode, Jason kicks things off with a deep dive into Trae Young's heroic performance to keep the Atlanta Hawks' season alive (38 points, 13 assists and the game-winning three pointer in the final seconds). The Boston Celtics may have melted down a bit down the stretch, but Young still took advantage of it. All the 'Trade Trae Young' jabronis can take a seat after this one! Later, Super Producer Rob G (Robert Guerra) checks in to help preview the upcoming round two showdown between the Phoenix Suns and Denver Nuggets. Devin Booker has been the players in these playoffs and Kevin Durant is still an all-time great, but our guys are both picking Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets to win the series. Sticking in the Western Conference, J-Mac and Rob discuss what comes next for the Minnesota Timberwolves and Los Angeles Clippers after they were both bounced out of the playoffs. Would Minnesota look to deal Karl-Anthony Towns in an effort to fix that ghastly Rudy Gobert deal and re-tool around budding superstar Anthony Edwards? Are the Clippers more likely to push all-in for one last bite at the apple or blow up the Paul George-Kawhi Leonard tandem altogether? Finally, the guys close the show by previewing Wednesday night's NBA Playoffs action. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #Volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason kicks things off with a deep dive into Trae Young's heroic performance to keep the Atlanta Hawks' season alive (38 points, 13 assists and the game-winning three pointer in the final seconds). The Boston Celtics may have melted down a bit down the stretch, but Young still took advantage of it. All the 'Trade Trae Young' jabronis can take a seat after this one! Later, Super Producer Rob G (Robert Guerra) checks in to help preview the upcoming round two showdown between the Phoenix Suns and Denver Nuggets. Devin Booker has been the players in these playoffs and Kevin Durant is still an all-time great, but our guys are both picking Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets to win the series. Sticking in the Western Conference, J-Mac and Rob discuss what comes next for the Minnesota Timberwolves and Los Angeles Clippers after they were both bounced out of the playoffs. Would Minnesota look to deal Karl-Anthony Towns in an effort to fix that ghastly Rudy Gobert deal and re-tool around budding superstar Anthony Edwards? Are the Clippers more likely to push all-in for one last bite at the apple or blow up the Paul George-Kawhi Leonard tandem altogether? Finally, the guys close the show by previewing Wednesday night's NBA Playoffs action. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #Volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Minnesota Timberwolves pie chart of praise in Anthony Edwards' 34-point performance in a Game 4 win over the Denver Nuggets; Mike Conley being a professional point guard; Karl-Anthony Towns, Kyle Anderson and Rudy Gobert contributing and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Dallas Mavericks HAVE to take some risks should they consider Dillon Brooks or Rudy Gobert to bring in to help Luka Doncic? Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit) and Isaac Harris (@IsaacLHarris) discuss if Dillon Brooks or Rudy Gobert could be good risks for the Dallas Mavericks to help Luka Doncic next season. Is Dillon Brooks too much of a headcase for the Mavs? Should the Mavs consider trying Rudy Gobert with Luka & Kyrie Irving? What are the Brooklyn Nets going to do and could the Mavs get Dorian Finney-Smith back? Subscribe to Our Subtext to Get Texts from Nick & Isaac

Chase Thomas is the Sports Renaissance Man, Atlanta Sports Guy & VFL. On today's program, The Daily Beast's Robert Silverman and AL.com's Andrew Hammond sit down with Chase to talk about the Alabama spring game offensive debacle, how the Knicks have pounded the Cavaliers, Bob's latest NFL Draft Dude, Dillon Brooks getting tossed versus Lakers, if Memphis is in trouble, why Rudy Gobert to the Mavs may happen and much more.Host: Chase ThomasGuests: Robert Silverman & Andrew HammondKeep up with Chase on social media:Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodChaseThomasFollow me on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3kFHPDnFollow me on TikTok: https://bit.ly/3JdZ3RF'Like' me on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3ZmURo4 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedian Nate Craig stops by to talk about global warming in baseball, the Milwaukee Bucks, the Brewers, an absolute blasting of Aaron Rodgers, load management and whether or not the Mavericks tanked, losing a no-hitter by giving up 7 runs, Rudy Gobert punching a teammate, and we get a voicemail from OJ Simpson, and so much more!

Kyle and Seerat start their conversation by talking about the end of March Madness and the general scramble around the league at the end of the NBA's regular season. This leads to an examination of the highly publicized on-court altercation between Rudy Gobert and Kyle Anderson (8:12). They then dissect, analyze, and share their picks for each of the play-in matchups this week. Timberwolves-Lakers (20:01) Hawks-Heat (23:18) Thunder-Pelicans (36:36) Bulls-Raptors (47:08) Hosts: J. Kyle Mann and Seerat Sohi Associate Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Benjamin Cruz and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 Did the Timberwolves have to suspend Rudy Gobert for the Lakers game? ((Read our 2023 NBA playoff predictions HERE)) 24:06 Anonymous agent says that giving OBJ $15M guaranteed for one year is “crazy” 38:08 What do you think of Darvin Ham saying “the sky is the limit” for the Lakers ((Read how Lamar reportedly helped recruit OBJ to Baltimore HERE)) We're nominated for Webby Awards! Vote here: Sports Social Content Series Best Mobile User Experience Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

00:00 Did the Timberwolves have to suspend Rudy Gobert? ((Read our 2023 NBA playoff predictions HERE)) 24:12 Anonymous agent calls OBJ's $15M guaranteed contract “crazy” /How will the 2023 playoffs impact LeBron's legacy? ((Read how Lamar reportedly helped recruit OBJ to Baltimore HERE)) 56:14 Should the Hawks keep Trae Young long-term or move him? 1:06:32 Draymond Green says Rudy Gobert gained “a little respect from me” for standing up for himself 1:19:56 Darvin Ham says “the sky is the limit” for the Lakers 1:32:02 Who wins tomorrow's play-in game: Thunder or Pelicans? 1:40:08 Eddie House joins the show to discuss the Lakers potential 1:51:18 Can the Heat make another deep playoff run this season? 1:55:36 Expectations for King James in Play-In game? We're nominated for Webby Awards! Vote here: Sports Social Content Series Best Mobile User Experience Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the 500th episode of The Ryen Russillo Podcast! Russillo starts by handing out his annual NBA Care/Don't Care Awards. Recipients include the Mavericks, the Rockets, Rudy Gobert, the Western play-in tournament, Kyrie Irving, and more (1:07). Then, comedian Nate Bargatze returns to the show to discuss marriage, bombing comedians, the great Tennessee migration, Nate's time in Los Angeles as a young comedian, terrible acting auditions, and more (12:52). Finally, Ryen, Ceruti, and Kyle recap Season 4, Episode 3 of HBO's 'Succession,' "Connor's Wedding" (40:53), before answering some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (55:18). Host: Ryen Russillo Guest: Nate Bargatze Producers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Verno and KOC begin the episode by discussing Rudy Gobert's suspension after throwing a punch at teammate Kyle Anderson (04:19). Will the Lakers make quick work of the T-Wolves in the midst of all this drama? They then move on to the other West play-in game between the Thunder and Pelicans (27:53). After debating the Clippers' chances against the Suns and the Nets' chances against the 76ers, the guys dive into the Hawks' future (36:12). Will Trae Young remain a Hawk after this offseason? Also, KOC shares his NBA awards ballot as well as his picks for all three All-NBA teams (58:28). Hosts: Chris Vernon and Kevin O'Connor Producer: Jessie Lopez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Draymond Green discusses the end of the NBA regular season including the drama that unfolded between Kyle Anderson, Rudy Gobert, and Jaden McDaniels of the Minnesota Timberwolves. Then he gives his predictions on the various play-in games including the Wolves matchup up with LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. Then Dray gives his preliminary thoughts on the Golden State Warriors first round matchup with the Sacramento Kings, the Eastern Conference matchups, and more.  Produced by: Jackson Safon #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Logan and Raja are back to discuss Rudy Gobert's thrown punch at Minnesota Timberwolves teammate Kyle Anderson after a confrontation during the final game of the regular season (3:00). Next, they react to the news of Gobert's one-game suspension against the Los Angeles Lakers before previewing the upcoming play-in tournament games (30:00). Finally, Kerm joins the guys for ‘Snowfall' talk (51:00). Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell Producer: Jonathan Kermah Production Assistant: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys discuss the Rudy Gobert incident with Hanif Abdurraqib before going into the rest of the playoff slate. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin, Rob, and Wos recap the wild final day of the NBA's regular season. They start with the altercation between Rudy Gobert and Kyle Anderson (8:51). Then, they discuss how all the seeding in the Western Conference shook out and who has the easiest path to the Finals. They preview all the play-in tournament matchups and who they expect to make the playoffs. They also talk about the contenders in each conference (38:32) before wrapping up with some coaching carousel news. Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre Producer: Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about Jon Rahm winning The Masters in convincing fashion, an incredible Easter weekend for sports, Odell Beckham surprisingly signing with the Ravens, and more. Joining the show to break down everything about OBJ, if this means Lamar back to the Ravens is a done deal, if there have been any snags in the Aaron Rodgers to the Jets deal, and what we should expect ahead of the NFL Draft is NFL Network Senior Insider, Ian Rapoport (19:18-49:45). Next, NBA Insider for Stadium and The Athletic, Shams Charania joins the progrum to chat about the NBA Playoffs starting this week, a Zion Williamson update, and the breaking news that Rudy Gobert has been suspended for the T-Wolves' play-in game against the Lakers this week (1:02:51-1:40:36). Later, Chris “Soly” Solomon of No Laying Up joins the show to recap The Masters, give his big takeaways, chat about what's next for Rory and Tiger, why Brooks might be back, Jon Rahm moving forward, the slow play at Augusta, and much more (1:49:48-2:21:28). Make sure you subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. See you tomorrow, cheers.

Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon come together to discuss the biggest topics in sports including their thoughts on Jon Rahm beating Brooks Kopeka for the green jacket, what the most compelling secondary storyline was from The Masters, and the Timberwolves' outlook after incidents with Rudy Gobert and Jaden McDaniels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach and old friend Howard Beck discuss the debacle in Minnesota and Rudy Gobert's suspension, then reveal some of their awards choices and preview Lakers-Wolves, Pelicans-Thunder, and Heat-Hawks. Then (1:01:49) ESPN's Tim MacMahon discusses the fallout of the Mavericks late-season tank and the futures of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss the Timberwolves sending Rudy Gobert home mid-game after he punched teammate Kyle Anderson, as well as the Lakers' updated playoff path (4:13). Then, they discuss the Mavericks punting on the 2023 playoffs and how this season affects Luka's legacy (24:45). They also talk finalized NBA standings, play-in games, and most fun first-round series (48:39) before debating some last-minute NBA awards and making All-NBA arguments before the ballots are due (1:14:14). Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Ryen Russillo Producer: Kyle Crichton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices