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Timberwolves Explosion -Minnesota Timberwolves Podcast

373 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★ - 13 ratings

Timberwolves Explosion is the original Minnesota Timberwolves Podcast, starting back in August 2008. Basketball knowledge is something that is always welcome here, much more than just endless homerism, this show is not for the overly sensitive types out there. Follow us on twitter: @TwolvesEx

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More Additions, Rants And Raves

August 14, 2022 03:13 - 35 minutes - 28.8 MB

Your host felt the need to catch up a little bit with the Timberwolves new additions since the last episode, being it was released so early into free agency. We also ode to Bill Russell, and appreciate what he brought to the NBA forever and ever. We hear from @TahnaeWilsonBro @march_mazness @158Wolves and @HoopsRandom! Vig It App Referral: Paladinolive Use my referral link for the Crypto.com App: https://crypto.com/app/mt4ysj25P7 to sign up for Crypto.com and we both get $25! facebook.com...

Draft And Free Agency 2022

July 02, 2022 19:06 - 58 minutes - 52 MB

The Minnesota Timberwolves made the splash some of us wanted, but did they give up too much? Rudy Gobert is headed to Minnesota for four players and four first round picks. The Wolves draft certainly looks different now, as we talk about it in this episode, along with a few veteran additions and your thoughts! We hear from: @TahnaeWilsonBro @LeviWB @Vinrok44 @HoopsRandom @rodman99mn @asiddiqui15 @reecepedretti @_landodamando_ @158Wolves and @Pat_Kc!! Vig It App Referral: Paladinolive Use my...

State Of The Timberwolves 2022

June 19, 2022 04:40 - 2 hours - 127 MB

Here it is, the annual granddaddy of them all, State of the Timberwolves 2022! We put a bow on the 2021-2022 Timberwolves season, with our annual awards and demerits. A brief rant about the end of the postseason with a classic segment 1.5. We then look towards the future with the upcoming draft and free agency period. Lastly, we get to all of your comments on facebook and twitter! We hear from @Vinrok44 @TahnaeWilsonBro @LeviWB @Nicktimus3000 @158Wolves @rodman99mn @AIIThingsWolves @WolvesFan...

Tim Connelly: Will He Do What McHale Couldn't?

May 28, 2022 21:23 - 1 hour - 71.9 MB

The Minnesota Timberwolves were able to snag Denver Nuggets President of Basketball of Operations Tim Connelly away with a big raise to take over in the same capacity. Can Connelly do what no POBO has truly done before, and take this team to the next plateau? Use my referral link for the Crypto.com App: https://crypto.com/app/mt4ysj25P7 to sign up for Crypto.com and we both get $25! facebook.com/timberwolvesexplosion @TwolvesEx [email protected]

Steep Hill To Climb

April 29, 2022 15:35 - 45 minutes - 36.7 MB

Karl Anthony Towns has responded incredibly in games four and five, but it will take more for this team to overcome a 3-2 deficit to ultimately defeat these talented but annoying Memphis Grizzlies in seven games. Another player needs to step up when needed most. Use my referral link for the Crypto.com App: https://crypto.com/app/mt4ysj25P7 to sign up for Crypto.com and we both get $25! facebook.com/timberwolvesexplosion @TwolvesEx [email protected]

Epic Performance, Epic Collapse

April 22, 2022 15:54 - 1 hour - 54.1 MB

Oh the roller coaster of emotions! We should be used to it here in Minnesota. Things look so good one day, and then two huge steps back, including a historic 26 point collapse at home vs the Memphis Grizzlies in front of a loyal fan base. Karl Anthony Towns looks less and less the part, as the moment has been too big for him in multiple occasions just the last two weeks. Use my referral link for the Crypto.com App: https://crypto.com/app/mt4ysj25P7 to sign up for Crypto.com and we both get ...

Memphis Here We Come!

April 14, 2022 15:29 - 53 minutes - 46 MB

Vig It App Referral: Paladinolive The Minnesota Timberwolves survived a tough battle with the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night, despite Karl Anthony Towns having his worst game in a very long time. Anthony Edwards looks more and more like a franchise player, stepping up when the lights are brightest. The Memphis Grizzlies should make a very fun and long series between these two elite offenses coming up. Use my referral link for the Crypto.com App: https://crypto.com/app/mt4ysj25P7 to ...

The Seventh Seed

April 08, 2022 15:29 - 56 minutes - 45.8 MB

The seventh seed in the play-in tournament is where the Timberwolves will be if we like it or not, and the Los Angeles Clippers with Paul George will visit the Target Center on Tuesday the 12th on TNT for this very event. Vig It App Referral: Paladinolive Use my referral link for the Crypto.com App: https://crypto.com/app/mt4ysj25P7 to sign up for Crypto.com and we both get $25! facebook.com/timberwolvesexplosion @TwolvesEx [email protected]

Lack Of Confidence

April 01, 2022 15:25

Not a great week for the Minnesota Timberwolves. After a solid win vs the Dallas Mavericks, the local club struggled mightily in Boston and Toronto, with turnovers, and the overall defense reverting back to where it was earlier in the season. D'Angelo Russell sited "Lack Of Confidence" as the reason for his very poor play of late, drawing the ire of Timberwolves faithful. Vig It App Referral: Paladinolive Use my referral link for the Crypto.com App: https://crypto.com/app/mt4ysj25P7 to sig...

Lack Of Confidence

April 01, 2022 15:25

Not a great week for the Minnesota Timberwolves. After a solid win vs the Dallas Mavericks, the local club struggled mightily in Boston and Toronto, with turnovers, and the overall defense reverting back to where it was earlier in the season. D'Angelo Russell sited "Lack Of Confidence" as the reason for his very poor play of late, drawing the ire of Timberwolves faithful. Vig It App Referral: Paladinolive Use my referral link for the Crypto.com App: https://crypto.com/app/mt4ysj25P7 to sig...

Tougher Hills To Climb

March 25, 2022 15:25 - 48 minutes - 48.2 MB

If the Timberwolves are going to climb out of the play-in games, they will have to earn it against tough opponents, as we saw last week. Better execution down the stretch is needed, as layups have no business being missed at the rate they have been. Vig It App Referral: Paladinolive Use my referral link for the Crypto.com App: https://crypto.com/app/mt4ysj25P7 to sign up for Crypto.com and we both get $25! facebook.com/timberwolvesexplosion @TwolvesEx [email protected]

60 Point History!

March 18, 2022 15:45 - 57 minutes - 57.8 MB

Karl Anthony Towns did something new Timberwolf has ever done: score 60 points in a game. Towns utilized his true strength, driving to the basket over and over and over again. The Wolves also crushed the LA Lakers yet again, and resorted to trolling Russell Westbrook. Vig It App Referral: Paladinolive Use my referral link for the Crypto.com App: https://crypto.com/app/mt4ysj25P7 to sign up for Crypto.com and we both get $25! facebook.com/timberwolvesexplosion @TwolvesEx paladinolive@yahoo...

Kill A Mosquito With An Axe

March 11, 2022 16:41 - 1 hour - 60.6 MB

The Minnesota Timberwolves took advantage of teams with depleted rosters, and didn't mess around one bit this week, going 4-0, while winning with wide margins across the board! Vig It App Referral: Paladinolive Use my referral link for the Crypto.com App: https://crypto.com/app/mt4ysj25P7 to sign up for Crypto.com and we both get $25! facebook.com/timberwolvesexplosion @TwolvesEx [email protected]

Winning For The Most Part

March 04, 2022 16:46 - 48 minutes - 48 MB

The Minnesota Timberwolves opened up last week by getting demolished by Philadelphia. Luckily, the home club took care of business against two very good teams that were noticeably short handed, despite some pretty poor defense still plaguing this team. Vig It App Referral: Paladinolive Use my referral link for the Crypto.com App: https://crypto.com/app/mt4ysj25P7 to sign up for Crypto.com and we both get $25! facebook.com/timberwolvesexplosion @TwolvesEx [email protected]

Fun Rivalry?

February 25, 2022 16:44 - 52 minutes - 44.6 MB

Only one game to review here, but what a fun game it ended up being vs the vaunted Memphis Grizzlies! Ja Morant was asked if there is a budding rivalry between the teams, and he gave a somewhat answer. Regardless if there is a rivalry or not, this has become a very fun match up that could last many years. Vig It App Referral: Paladinolive Use my referral link for the Crypto.com App: https://crypto.com/app/mt4ysj25P7 to sign up for Crypto.com and we both get $25! facebook.com/timberwolvese...

Tired Of Being Tired

February 18, 2022 16:47 - 46 minutes - 46.4 MB

The Minnesota Timberwolves had an up and down frustrating week, that ended up with an angry head coach Chris Finch saying he's "Tired of hearing about people being tired" because the sad truth is, the whole league plays the same amount of games. Vig It App Referral: Paladinolive Use my referral link for the Crypto.com App: https://crypto.com/app/mt4ysj25P7 to sign up for Crypto.com and we both get $25! facebook.com/timberwolvesexplosion @TwolvesEx [email protected]

Moving Further Above .500

February 11, 2022 01:57 - 55 minutes - 55.8 MB

The Minnesota Timberwolves continue to take care of business, despite Anthony Edwards not playing up to par of late. The Wolves stood pat on the trade deadline, which is mostly good, though acquiring a rebounder might have been nice. Vig It App Referral: Paladinolive Use my referral link for the Crypto.com App: https://crypto.com/app/mt4ysj25P7 to sign up for Crypto.com and we both get $25! facebook.com/timberwolvesexplosion @TwolvesEx [email protected]

The Prince In The Palace

February 04, 2022 16:45 - 46 minutes - 46.6 MB

Another strong week for the Timberwolves, going 3-1, and even in the loss, they hung in close the whole game in Phoenix. Taurean Prince really showed up to play this week, shooting upwards of 70 percent from beyond the arc, and helped prevent the Wolves from an embarrassing loss in Detroit. Vig It App Referral: Paladinolive Use my referral link for the Crypto.com App: https://crypto.com/app/mt4ysj25P7 to sign up for Crypto.com and we both get $25! facebook.com/timberwolvesexplosion @Twolv...

Vando Drawing National Attention!

January 28, 2022 16:37 - 52 minutes - 52.5 MB

The Timberwolves had another solid week, going 2-1, with Anthony Edwards eclipsing 40 points in Portland, and Jarred Vanderbilt drawing national attention in Chase Arena on TNT! Vig It App Referral: Paladinolive Use my referral link for the Crypto.com App: https://crypto.com/app/mt4ysj25P7 to sign up for Crypto.com and we both get $25! facebook.com/timberwolvesexplosion @TwolvesEx [email protected]

A True Leader Emerges

January 21, 2022 16:49 - 58 minutes - 58.1 MB

What was a very nice week ended with a thud in Atlanta, where a lot of immature tendencies came back to the surface, seeing Ant get ejected, and Karl's endless scuffles with officials. Despite all of this, there is a silver lining, someone once unexpected has emerged as a true leader. Vig It App Referral: Paladinolive Use my referral link for the Crypto.com App: https://crypto.com/app/mt4ysj25P7 to sign up for Crypto.com and we both get $25! facebook.com/timberwolvesexplosion @TwolvesEx p...

Ant Is Shooting The Lights Out

January 14, 2022 16:25 - 45 minutes - 45.5 MB

it was an okay week that started strong until the Pelicans hit nine straight three pointers to beat the Timberwolves in New Orleans. Anthony Edwards' shooting has been on a significant up trend for the past few months, and it's really showing in 2022! Vig It App Referral: Paladinolive Use my referral link for the Crypto.com App: https://crypto.com/app/mt4ysj25P7 to sign up for Crypto.com and we both get $25! facebook.com/timberwolvesexplosion @TwolvesEx [email protected]

Getting The Band Back Together

January 07, 2022 16:50 - 51 minutes - 51.7 MB

Finally the team is much more complete with Karl Anthony Towns, and D'Angelo Russell returning to the lineup, which now means statistically one of the best starting fives in the NBA is reassembled. With a fairly light schedule this next week, this could lead to a nice winning streak! Vig It App Referral: Paladinolive Use my referral link for the Crypto.com App: https://crypto.com/app/mt4ysj25P7 to sign up for Crypto.com and we both get $25! facebook.com/timberwolvesexplosion @TwolvesEx pa...

Golden Opportunities Abound!

December 31, 2021 16:43 - 56 minutes - 57.5 MB

With all the covid nonsense spreading throughout the NBA and other sports, opportunities have certainly opened up for players that either had been pushed out of the league because of style changes (Greg Monroe) or simply underutilized talent that deserves a closer look! Vig It App Referral: Paladinolive Use my referral link for the Crypto.com App: https://crypto.com/app/mt4ysj25P7 to sign up for Crypto.com and we both get $25! facebook.com/timberwolvesexplosion @TwolvesEx paladinolive@yah...

Head Fake

December 24, 2021 16:38 - 49 minutes - 50.9 MB

The Minnesota Timberwolves started out the week so well, winning easily in Los Angeles, and overcoming some poor shooting vs Dallas, only to see covid take over a huge chunk of the team. Suffice to say, the Wolves were not victorious in Dallas our Utah in the next two games. Vig It App Referral: Paladinolive Use my referral link for the Crypto.com App: https://crypto.com/app/mt4ysj25P7 to sign up for Crypto.com and we both get $25! facebook.com/timberwolvesexplosion @TwolvesEx paladinoliv...

Ball Movement!

December 17, 2021 16:15 - 48 minutes - 48.8 MB

After a horrible mess vs the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Timberwolves cleaned up their perimeter game in a big way, moving the ball around nicely, and guess what, the threes started falling! Vig It App Referral: Paladinolive Use my referral link for the Crypto.com App: https://crypto.com/app/mt4ysj25P7 to sign up for Crypto.com and we both get $25! facebook.com/timberwolvesexplosion @TwolvesEx [email protected]

Perimeter System Failure

December 10, 2021 16:15 - 57 minutes - 58.3 MB

Outside of an impressive performance while short handed in Brooklyn, things have regressed big-time defensively, particularly beyond the arc. Not to mention the fact that multiple players are shooting career lows from downtown as well. Vig It App Referral: Paladinolive Use my referral link for the Crypto.com App: https://crypto.com/app/mt4ysj25P7 to sign up for Crypto.com and we both get $25! facebook.com/timberwolvesexplosion @TwolvesEx [email protected]

The Good, The Bad, The Amazing!

December 03, 2021 16:37 - 1 hour - 62.5 MB

We saw a bit of everything this week, including winning in Philadelphia in unbelievable fashion! This is the 1000th overall podcast of my career, so we will reflect and celebrate that in the fan interaction segment Vig It App Referral: Paladinolive Use my referral link for the Crypto.com App: https://crypto.com/app/mt4ysj25P7 to sign up for Crypto.com and we both get $25! facebook.com/timberwolvesexplosion @TwolvesEx [email protected]

Don't Push Us Around!

November 27, 2021 03:15 - 55 minutes - 55.8 MB

After an a great game vs the Lakers, and an awful one the next night vs the Clippers, the Wolves won five games in a row. In the fifth win, things got test between Anthony Edwards and Jimmy Butler, as fans got to see someone stand up to the Wolves Arch Nemesis, once and for all! Vig It App Referral: Paladinolive Use my referral link for the Crypto.com App: https://crypto.com/app/mt4ysj25P7 to sign up for Crypto.com and we both get $25! facebook.com/timberwolvesexplosion @TwolvesEx paladin...

Something Rooted Here...

November 12, 2021 00:20 - 1 hour - 63.8 MB

The Minnesota Timberwolves are reverting back to a lot of the frustrating lackadaisical style that has tormented fans for many years. When it's time to decide on a new leader of basketball operations, there is an opportunity to come out of this nonsense, once for all Vig It App Referral: Paladinolive Use my referral link for the Crypto.com App: https://crypto.com/app/mt4ysj25P7 to sign up for Crypto.com and we both get $25! facebook.com/timberwolvesexplosion @TwolvesEx [email protected]

Beating The Bucks!

October 28, 2021 15:02 - 54 minutes - 55.8 MB

The Timberwolves have opened up the season with a 3-1 record. The strong start wasn't without some nasty moments, but beating the Milwaukee Bucks took the cake! Vig It Referral: Paladinolive facebook.com/timberwolvesexplosion @TwolvesEx paladinolive

Season Preview 2021-2022

October 16, 2021 17:50 - 1 hour - 94.1 MB

The Minnesota Timberwolves and NBA Season Preview is here! We go up and down the roster, and talk about the show's expectations for each player and the overall team. We then preview the NBA and see how everyone stacks up, including coming up with the 2022 NBA Champion! We wrap things up hearing from you out there on twitter and facebook! Vig It App referral: Paladinolive facebook.com/timberwolvesexplosion @TwolvesEx [email protected]

Gersson Rosas Fired

September 23, 2021 05:03 - 46 minutes - 45.9 MB

In a very surprising move, the Timberwolves fired Gersson Rosas Wednesday afternoon, which reminded your host a bit of when the Minnesota Wild fired GM Paul Fenton a mere two years ago. Vig It App Referral: Paladinolive Facebook.com/timberwolvesexplosion @TwolvesEx [email protected]

Free Agency 2021

September 06, 2021 23:10 - 42 minutes - 41.8 MB

It hasn't been much of an off-season, but still the Timberwolves made a few decent moves at the very least, that are worth discussing, and it's good to get caught up! As always, we get to your tweets and comments! Vig It App Referral: Paladinlive facebook.com/timberwolvesexplosion @TwolvesEx [email protected]

State Of Timberwolves 2021

July 22, 2021 15:45 - 2 hours - 165 MB

Here is the annual granddaddy of them all, where we look back at the 2020-2021 Timberwolves season, as we come up with our individual awards and demerits for the year. We congratulate the Milwaukee Bucks, winning their first title in 50 years. We then look at the upcoming offseason, which could be very interesting for the local club, and wrap things up hearing from all of you awesome listeners, including a call in from Tahnae! Vig It Referral: Paladinolive facebook.com/timberwolvesexplosion...

Playoffs Preview 2021

May 21, 2021 20:31 - 45 minutes - 42 MB

I kept my word, here is your NBA Playoffs Preview for 2021! It's definitely a different setup, and some very new teams in high places this year, so expect the unexpected! Vig It App Referral: Paladinolive facebook.com/timberwolvesexplosion @TwolvesEx [email protected]

Garnett Enters Hall, New Owners Emerge

May 17, 2021 03:36 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MB

Kevin Garnett is now a Hall Of Famer, and it's time to reminisce again, like only your host can do. Also, the we have a new deal, to welcome in new ownership at long last! Vig It App Referral: Paladinolive facebook.com/timberwolvesexplosion @TwolvesEx [email protected]

Winning Culture Needed

April 23, 2021 16:09 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MB

It was a generally positive week for the Timberwolves, going 2-2 in four games, but it so easily could have been better. What this team needs most is real veteran leadership in the locker room, like the NHL team east of the river acquired this past year. Vig It App Referral: Paladinolive facebook.com/timberwolvesexplosion @TwolvesEx [email protected]

Get A Rebound!

April 16, 2021 15:47 - 1 hour - 58.1 MB

The Timberwolves had a couple of very entertaining games vs Boston and Chicago, but with no Karl Anthony Towns in the next two games, things down spiraled into some of the worst basketball we've seen all year. Vig It App Referral: Paladinolive facebook.com/timberwolvesexplosion @TwolvesEx [email protected]

A-Rod And Marc Lore

April 11, 2021 18:31 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MB

We may have new ownership taking over the Timberwolves, over the course of the next two and a half years: Former MLB Super Star Alex Rodriguez and Former Walmart CEO Marc Lore! facebook.com/timberwolvesexplosion @TwolvesEx [email protected]

Defense Goes From Bad To Worse

April 09, 2021 10:56 - 56 minutes - 52 MB

There are moments when it looks like this team is figuring it out defensively, and then you see it get even worse. Sure it's nice to comeback and make games interesting, but falling behind by over 20 points to depleted teams is not going to cut it. Vig It Referral: Paladinolive facebook.com/timberwolvesexplosion @TwolvesEx [email protected]

Volatility Is The Name

April 02, 2021 16:03 - 1 hour - 58.9 MB

A lot to say here, as we saw two horrendous games vs Houston, that left us again questioning the seriousness and professionalism of the leadership of this team. The Wolves followed up with two competitive games, where they fell short in Brooklyn, and ultimately a clutch performance vs Thibs' Knicks in Target Center, by the future stars of this franchise! Vig It App Referral: Paladinolive facebook.com/timberwolvesexplosion @TwolvesEx [email protected]

Three Steps Back... EP300

March 26, 2021 15:59 - 1 hour - 55.7 MB

It was the old two steps forward, three steps back for the Wolves this past week. After such a great game against Phoenix, things just didn't go so well for Minnesota. Vig It App Referral: Paladinolive facebook.com/timberwolves @TwolvesEx [email protected]

41 And 42!

March 19, 2021 15:59 - 1 hour - 56.6 MB

Anthony Edwards is showing signs of what he really can be in this league. Your host is seeing what he saw before the draft, and the reason why "Ant" was taken number one overall. Chemistry is showing with the stars on this team, along with the connection between Rubio and Edwards. The Timberwolves appear to be a more organized and more confident bunch under Chris Finch, who looks to be the best coach we've had in many years. Vig It App Referral: Paladinolive facebook.com/timberwolvesexplosio...

Finch's First Win!

March 12, 2021 15:14 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MB

The Timberwolves bench responded in kind to coach Finch's warning before the break, and it was as if they couldn't miss in a 30 point blowout of the New Orleans Pelicans! facebook.com/timberwolvesexplosion @TwolvesEx [email protected]

No Rhyme Or Reason

March 05, 2021 15:49 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MB

The Timberwolves head into the break with another bad week, losing all three games. The home loss to Charlotte by 33 points took the cake, it left us all wondering like Ricky Rubio, what is the direction of this franchise? facebook.com/timberwolvesexplosion @TwolvesEx [email protected]

Time Will Tell

February 26, 2021 15:43 - 1 hour - 63.9 MB

With Ryan Saunders out and Chris Finch in, we will see how this new offense improves this team in the next few weeks and months ahead. Anthony Edwards couldn't hit the broad side of a barn most of the week, and we'll be losing Malik Beasley for 12 games, with the suspension being levied out. facebook.com/timberwolvesexplosion @TwolvesEx [email protected]

Ryan Saunders Fired

February 22, 2021 14:51 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MB

The Fairy tale is over, Ryan Saunders is no longer the Timberwolves coach, and Chris Finch will take over immediately, per sources. facebook.com/timberwolvesexplosion @TwolvesEx [email protected]

The IT Factor

February 19, 2021 15:34 - 1 hour - 58.5 MB

Anthony Edwards received big praise this past week from Dwayne Wade and Ricky Rubio, as "Ant" continues to show signs of true leadership along with his incredible skills. facebook.com/timberwolvesexplosion @TwolvesEx [email protected]

Karl Is Back!

February 12, 2021 15:49 - 1 hour - 56.1 MB

The Timberwolves played somewhat competitive basketball this past week, making things interesting in multiple games where they were trailing by over 20 points. D'Angelo Russell hit a three to beat OKC, and Naz Reid had a huge week. Karl Anthony Towns finally returns after a tough battle with Covid-19, in a pretty entertaining match-up vs the Clippers. facebook.com/timberwolvesexplosion @TwolvesEx [email protected]

Too Many Collapses

February 05, 2021 15:45 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MB

To be fair, one positive this week was Anthony Edwards officially becoming a starter and very much has looked the part, when we analyze some very important indicators with him in the starting lineup. Other than that though, we saw yet another epic collapse, this time vs San Antonio, which left many of us wondering, what in God's Name is D'Angelo doing? facebook.com/timberwolvesexplosion @TwolvesEx [email protected]