Dads And Dunks: Your To-The-Point Wolves Talk Podcast

Wolves are moving on. Tom and Josh preview Round 2 against the San Antonio Spurs.In this episode:What changes when you go from the worst rim protection in the league (Denver) to one of the best (Wemby and the Spurs). Whether the downhill attack that buried the Nuggets still works against San Antonio. Rudy Gobert vs Victor Wembanyama and what that matchup could look like. Ant's status and what the rotation looks like if he's still managing the knee. How Bones and Conley hold up against Spurs guard pressure. Why the every-other-day turnaround favors or hurts the Wolves. Our prediction.

The Wolves are moving on. Tom and Josh break down a Game 6 win in Minneapolis that had no business happening on paper. No Anthony Edwards. No Donte DiVincenzo. No Ayo Dosunmu. No Slo Mo. And the Wolves still ran Denver out of Target Center 110-98 to close the series.In this episode:Jaden McDaniels' legacy game (career-high 32 points, 10 boards, 3 assists, zero turnovers in 45 minutes) and the Jamal Murray lockdown job that came with it. Terrence Shannon Jr.'s breakout (24 points, 6 boards, zero turnovers in 35 minutes) and what an Ant–TJ–Ayo athletic core looks like going forward. Rudy Gobert as our Dads and Dunks Series MVP for what he did to Jokic across six games. Naz showing up when the Wolves needed scoring depth. Mike Conley keeping it together with 95 percent of the guard minutes unavailable. Why Denver should be in full panic mode about the Christian Braun extension and the David Adelman experience.Then a quick look ahead to the Spurs. Wemby in the paint changes everything about how the Wolves will try to score, and we get into it on the next pod as we drop our first-ever double header. Spurs preview pod is up next!

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets Game 4 recap. Wolves win 112-96 to take a commanding 3-1 series lead in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs, but the night came with major injuries.Donte DiVincenzo suffered an Achilles tear two minutes into the game and is out for the remainder of the playoffs and most of next season. Anthony Edwards hyperextended his left knee in the second quarter, diagnosed as a bone bruise with no ligament damage, out weeks, not months... hopefully. Aaron Gordon played hobbled and looked finished in 23 minutes.Then Ayo Dosunmu took over. Career-high 43 points on 13-of-17 shooting, 5-of-5 from three, 12-of-12 from the free throw line, 42 minutes. Jaden McDaniels is breaking Jokic.What to watch in Game 5 Monday night at 9:30 PM CT in Denver: the new starting lineup without Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo, Mike Conley likely sliding in, the 70 minutes that need redistribution, the chippy series energy heading into a hostile altitude road game, and the Wolves in 5 vs Wolves in 6 prediction.

Wolves take a 2-1 series lead with a statement Game 3 win at Target Center, 113-96. Tom and Josh break down the blowout on the first-ever instant reaction Fast Break pod.Jaden McDaniels backed up his postgame comments from Game 2 with 20 points, 10 rebounds, a block, and 41 minutes of setting the tone. Ayo Dosunmu erupted off the bench for 25 points and 9 assists on 66.7% shooting. Rudy Gobert held Jokic and the Nuggets to 9 points on 4-of-12 shooting as the primary defender, added 10 and 12 with 3 blocks, and went +18. DDV stayed plus-20 again. The Wolves dropped 66 points in the paint, past the 62-point threshold where Denver was 1-9 this season. Wolves shot 26% from three and still won by 17.We get into the Jaden tone-setter, Ayo as the story of the game, Rudy flowers part three, Ant's foul trouble, the Scott Foster officiating, the Wolves in 5 chant, Aaron Gordon's absence, and what to look for in Game 4 Saturday night at Target Center.

Series tied 1-1. The Wolves flipped a 19-point hole in Denver and stole Game 2 on the road, 119-114. Tom and Josh break it down: Anthony Edwards grinding out 30 and 10 on a bad knee, Julius Randle's massive bounce-back game (24-9-6 on 17 shots), Donte DiVincenzo going plus-20 with four catch-and-shoot threes and a game-sealing dunk, and Rudy Gobert holding Jokic to 1-of-8 with Rudy on the floor. Plus the coaching chess match: non-Rudy minutes that actually worked, Finch's new bench anchor lineup with Naz, Bones, Slo Mo, DDV, and Ayo, and the Ant-and-Ayo-on-ball wrinkle that freed DDV for clean looks. Full-court pressure at the logo. Jaden McDaniels calling out the Nuggets defense postgame. The third-quarter scare when it felt like the game was slipping away. Series heads back to Target Center for Game 3 Thursday night. Black out the building. Go Wolves.

Game 1 is in the books, and Tom and Josh are calling an audible for the playoffs: 15 to 25-minute drops after every game. Denver takes the opener 116-105, and there's a lot to unpack.First, the officiating. Jamal Murray shot 16 for 16 from the line. The Wolves as a team shot 19. We get into the uneven whistle, the Jaden flagrant, the Jokic-McDaniels scrum, and why Murray's free-throw rate was way above his season norm.Then the basketball. Rudy Gobert's best playoff game since the Lakers' closeout, a finishing package we haven't seen, and hands active on Jokic. Ant looked rusty and maybe not 100 percent on the knee. Julius had a rough night on both ends. Naz is still not himself with his shoulder. Jaden brought a first quarter. DDV and Ayo hustled.Plus, the lineup that broke the second quarter. Why Finch rolled out Conley, Slo Mo, Ayo, Bones, and Naz together with a 10-point lead is beyond us. Pace dropped to 13 percent transition (season average 18), and Denver erased the cushion.Game 2 is Monday, 9:30 Central. We think the Wolves steal it.

The regular season is done and the Wolves are locked in as the six seed headed to face Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. Today we do something a little different. A quick season in review, the Denver matchup broken down, Ant in the playoffs, the Rudy/Slo Mo/Jokic rotation puzzle, play-in predictions for both conferences, every first-round pick, and a full bracket all the way to the NBA Finals. We crowned a champion...and you'll never guess who! Go Wolves.

The Wolves go 1-3 this week, and it is not great. Tom took his five-year-old, Julien, to his first Wolves game on Easter Sunday against Charlotte -- spoiler, they left at halftime, and it was the right call. We break down the week, talk about what Ant and Jaden being hurt actually means heading into a first-round matchup with Denver, dig into the stat that shows Ant elevates against the best teams while Rudy quietly does the opposite, and close out with KG returning to Target Center on April 12th for the first time since 2018. Meaningless game. Still a sellout. Still a Howl.

The Wolves went 1-1 this week, but one of those games will go down in history. Minnesota came back from 13 points down in overtime to beat the Houston Rockets 110-108 — the largest overtime comeback since the NBA began tracking play-by-play data in 1997. Oh, and Scott Foster was the ref. Fuck that guy. We break down both games in full, get into the Scott Foster file, and debate whether the NBA needs to do something about him before the playoffs.Then we get into One Big Thing — the rumored new Wolves logo (we have thoughts), plus the end of year awards race. Is it Wembanyama or SGA for MVP? We make the case for Wemby. And is Kon Knueppel the Rookie of the Year over Cooper Flagg? We break down both races.Finally, Howl or Foul — fans ask whether Ant can return and play at the pace that has helped this team succeed in his absence. Tom says foul for now. Josh says howl. We explain why.

3-1 without Anthony Edwards! It's all good, right? Not so fast.This week, Tom and Josh break down a Wolves squad navigating the stretch run without their best player and discovering that Julius Randle might not be the alpha they were banking on. Finch publicly called him out for his rebounding effort. And Josh loved it. The bench outplayed Julius in three of four games. And Tom takes a detour to blast American Airlines...because it's his show and he can. Also on the pod: the 65-game awards rule and what it could cost Ant, the Celtics win you probably didn't expect, Naz Reid's case for more minutes, and a Howl or Foul on whether letting Nickeil Alexander-Walker walk in the offseason was a mistake. A quick dive into the Western Conference standings, and Tom still refuses to admit the Lakers are good. Dads and Dunks is your to-the-point Wolves talk podcast. New episodes every Monday at 6am.

Ant drops 40 on Memphis, posterizes RJ Barrett in Toronto, and the Wolves go two and one on the week, but Julius Randle shooting 15% from three in March is impossible to ignore. Tom and Josh recap all three games, dig into Randle's month-by-month three-point collapse, and work through six fan submissions covering the biggest questions facing this roster: Is this team deeper than the last two Western Conference Finals squads? Is the defense completely dependent on Rudy Gobert? Will Naz Reid, Rudy, Randle, and Joan Beringer all be back next year? And is Jaden McDaniels the number two scoring option of the future? The most audience-driven episode of the season - now 13 episodes in!

The Wolves went 3-0 this week, with wins over Portland (124-121), the Clippers (94-88), and Denver (117-108). Jaden McDaniels was the standout against the Blazers, drawing praise from Jamal Crawford, while Ant continued his clutch-time dominance despite some efficiency concerns. The Clippers win featured a gritty fourth-quarter comeback and sparked conversation about the Ant-Finch dynamic after Edwards hit a contested dagger three against his coach's wishes, though both sides say the relationship is strong. The Denver road win was highlighted by what may be Bones Hyland's best game in a Wolves uniform, plus a stellar all-around performance from DDV.The guys dive into the Wolves bench transformation, noting the team is 20-3 when bench players score 36+ points. With the addition of Kyle Anderson (Slo-Mo), the bench depth is looking better than it has all season. They debate whether Slo-Mo will crack 10+ minutes per game and break down how his basketball IQ, defensive versatility, and calming presence fill critical gaps heading into the playoffs.For One Big Thing, the focus turns to the Western Conference standings. Minnesota sits fourth, just percentage points behind Houston for the three seed, with a crucial positioning battle since the three seed likely draws the Lakers or Suns in the first round rather than Denver. Both Tom and Josh predict a 3-0 homestand against Memphis, Toronto, and Orlando to close out the week and potentially grab that third spot outright.

Ant drops 40 on Dallas, wins All-Star MVP, and then calls out Cade Cunningham — and the Wolves turn around and get smoked by the 76ers. Classic Wolves basketball. This week, Tom and Josh recap both post-All-Star break games, break down what Ant's All-Star MVP historically means for a player's future, and dig into the Wolves' brutal remaining schedule (third hardest in the league). Plus: Is Cade Cunningham really the best American basketball player in the NBA? And Beringer gets his first start! — which went about as well as you'd expect without Rudy and Naz.

We're halfway there and livin' on a prayer that this team figures it out in the second half.The Wolves hit the All-Star break sitting 6th in the West despite having better talent than last year. What went wrong, and can they turn it around?We break down Julius Randle's ridiculous All-Star snub (1000 pts, 250 rebs, 250 ast - only 7 players hit that, all All-Stars except him), recap the wild first-half storylines from continuity failures to Mike Conley's decline, and debate our expansion draft protection list.Plus: Ayo Dosunmu's instant defensive impact, the Rob Dillingham saga, Baron Beringer's raw potential, Jaden McDaniels shooting 45% from three, and why Ant's "just waiting for the playoffs" quote defined the season's effort problems.WHO WE'D PROTECT: Ant, Jaden, Naz, Ayo, DDV, Baron J, and two controversial choices.Second half prediction: Can effort and consistency save this season, or is this just Timberwolves basketball?

The Wolves went 1-3 this week despite adding Ayo Dosunmu at the deadline. Tom and Josh break down the team's defensive collapse (29th ranked after being 2nd the week before), Finch's confusing response to Rudy's callout, and why Julius Randle continues to frustrate. Special guest Justin from JTalksHoops joins to give the Bulls fan perspective on Ayo and Julian Phillips - what the Wolves are really getting in this deal. Plus: trade deadline winners and losers, why dodging the Giannis trade might have been the right move, and whether Finch's job is on the line.Drop us your thoughts at dadsanddunks.gmail.com

EMERGENCY POD! Tim Connelly made his moves at the trade deadline. The Wolves traded Rob Dillingham, Leonard Miller, and four second-round picks to acquire Ayo Dosunmu and Julian Phillips from the Bulls. We break down why this is a HOWL, dive into Ayo's elite shooting stats (95th percentile from three!), discuss cap flexibility, and why we're glad we didn't mortgage the future for Giannis.Full league-wide trade deadline breakdown coming Monday at 6am!Follow us:Instagram/X: @dadsanddunksEmail: [email protected]#Timberwolves #NBA #TradeDeadline #AyoDosunmu #Wolves #MinnesotaTimberwolves

Minnesota Timberwolves podcast: Complete breakdown of the team's 4-0 week defeating the Golden State Warriors, Dallas Mavericks, Oklahoma City Thunder, and Memphis Grizzlies.Episode highlights:Naz Reid's impact: +13 net rating, 10th in NBA in made threes since December 1stJaden McDaniels shooting 44.5% from three - All-Star trajectory?Anthony Edwards' clutch mid-range masteryBeating the Thunder: Defense and spacing win gamesGiannis Antetokounmpo trade analysis: Should the Timberwolves give up Jaden McDaniels, Naz Reid, Julius Randle, and draft picks for the injury-prone superstar? We break down the pros, cons, and what it means for Minnesota's championship window.Plus: 65-game award rule debate, next week predictions (Grizzlies, Raptors, Pelicans, Clippers).

Listener note: If you need a full break from the weight of the world right now, feel free to skip the first five minutes of this episode. We open by addressing the Timberwolves game postponement, why it happened, and how the ongoing ICE presence and violence in our community is affecting families, kids, and the city as a whole. We didn’t feel it would be honest or authentic to move straight into basketball without naming what’s happening around us.After that, we pivot to Wolves basketball.The Timberwolves drop three more games and extend their losing streak to five, with ugly losses to the Jazz and Bulls and a flat, heavy-energy blowout against Golden State. We break down what’s going wrong, why the Warriors loss gets a pass, and why the Chicago and Utah losses absolutely do not.We dig into lineup questions, defensive breakdowns, and why the Wolves continue to let hot players cook without adjusting. We talk Beringer minutes (or lack thereof), Rob Dillingham’s disappearing act, Mike Conley’s shooting cliff, and why the “veteran calm” argument is wearing thin when the losses keep piling up.In Stat Chat, the numbers slide as Minnesota tumbles in weekly net rating, then we look ahead to a brutal four-game stretch against Golden State, Dallas, OKC, and Memphis and make our predictions.We close with an easy Howl or Foul: Anthony Edwards should be an All-Star starter. We rank the top players in the Western Conference, make the case for Ant as a top-five player, and talk legacy picks, defense, clutch play, and why Ant still doesn’t get the superstar whistle.Helping the Pack highlights StandWithMinnesota.com, a hub for supporting Minnesota families through food access, rent relief, mutual aid, and volunteer opportunities.As always: Go Wolves.

The Wolves go 1–2 this week, and somehow we still feel good about it. We break down the full week: a 139–106 stomp of the Bucks, a sloppy 110–105 loss to the Rockets without Ant, and an all-time fun 126–123 comeback loss to the Spurs featuring Anthony Edwards’ 55 points and a nuclear fourth quarter.We also dig into the feel-good story of Joan Beringer earning real rotation minutes (and why Finch’s rotations have fans losing it), plus the Wolves’ bench scoring problem and what this team still needs for a deep run.In Stat Chat, we talk team rankings and the wild stat of the month: Donte DiVincenzo leading the NBA in plus-minus since January 1 — and what he’s doing that matters even when the shot isn’t fully falling.We close with One Big Thing: the passing of the torch (Ant vs Wemby vibes, and who what young stars to watch), Howl or Foul on Beringer's role even after Rudy returns, and Helping the Pack + a community care shoutout (Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Committee food card fundraiser).Next up: Jazz, Bulls, Warriors. Tom and Josh both say 3–0.Follow/subscribe for weekly Wolves talk every Monday at 6 a.m. Go Wolves.https://www.givemn.org/organization/Mirac?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio

The Wolves had a big week: they blew out the Heat 122–94, beat the Cavs 131–122, got outscored in the Cavs rematch 146–134, and then pulled off a monster 19-point comeback to beat the Spurs 104–103.Ant continues to improve as a scorer and becomes the third-youngest player ever to reach 10,000 points (10K in the land of 10,000 lakes). We break down what’s changed in his game. The shot-making from all three levels, the footwork, and the way he’s getting to his spots.We also hit the concerns: giving up 146 in regulation, bench scoring drying up, and the ongoing need for a steady clutch-time guard and more non-Rudy defensive minutes. Then we get into the Ja Morant rumor and explain why it’s a foul for both of us (Ja is bad). The fit, the availability, the contract, and what the Wolves really need.Finally, we preview the road trip (Bucks, Rockets, Spurs), and close with Helping the Pack — this week supporting Neighborhood House in St. Paul. Go Wolves.

This week on Dads and Dunks, the Timberwolves finish 3–1 with wins over the Bulls, Wizards, and Heat — and one ugly, frustrating loss to the Hawks.We break down:A dominant blowout of Chicago, powered by Naz Reid, elite ball security, and full-team buy-inA bad Hawks loss defined by turnovers, paint defense, effort, and some despondent postgame quotesA bounce-back win over Miami, led by Anthony Edwards, Naz Reid, and improved reboundingWhy beating the lowly Wizards still matters when consistency has been an issuePlus: Stat Chat, Western Conference standings, what Jokic’s injury actually means for the West, and a Howl or Foul fan prediction that sparks a bold Wolves discussion.Go Wolves.

The Wolves go 1–2 in a weird holiday week: a solid win over the shorthanded Knicks, an OT Christmas thriller loss to Denver, then a total letdown vs the Nets. We talk about the Ant ejection, his unreal corner 3 to force OT, and why you never want refs deciding the ending of a game that good.We also hit the stuff that’s starting to feel like a pattern: free throws (25th in the league), getting wrecked in the paint by a team that shouldn’t do that to you, and the clunky fit of the Naz + Julius minutes. Plus: Rudy’s on/off splits vs Denver (+18 with Rudy, -22 without), whether the Wolves need a real backup big, and why the trade machine is firing up again.Then we run the Christmas Day slate (Knicks/Cavs, Spurs/Thunder, Warriors/Mavs, Rockets/Lakers) and get into Howl or Foul, including one take we both agree on: the Wizards are brutal to watch.Follow us for clips all week on X, Instagram, and YouTube, and tell us your Play of the Week - Go Wolves.

The Timberwolves took us on a full emotional roller coaster this week. A frustrating loss to the lowly Grizzlies, followed by a statement win against the best team in the West in OKC, and then a gritty, not-pretty win over an unimpressive Bucks team. Plus, Tom gets to defend Mike Conley. We break down what the OKC game tells us about this team’s ceiling, why playing down to competition is still a real concern, and how to think about progress when the vibes swing wildly but the wins keep stacking. AND KG IS BACK! Go Wolves.

In our first official episode, we review a weird, mostly fun, and inconsistent week for the Minnesota Timberwolves. We break down the Wolves’ wins and losses against the Clippers, Suns, Warriors, and Kings, digging into lineup data, shooting struggles, key performances, and what it all means for Minnesota going forward.

Join Tom and Josh on "Dads and Dunks" as they dive into the latest Minnesota Timberwolves action. This week, they discuss the team's impressive 4-0 run, highlight standout performances, and analyze key moments from recent games against the Celtics, Spurs, and Pelicans. Tune in for sharp insights, engaging conversation, and a look ahead at the Wolves' upcoming challenges. Don't miss out on the community vibes and fan engagement!