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Off the Pine
by Jack & Trigg
No more riding the bench, its Jack and Trigg and we’re Off the Pine. Our focus is the daily drama of the NBA and all the excitement that comes with each game. Each week tune in for our accounts of the state of the league, and the rise and fall of teams and players as your squad makes it way to to the playoffs or the lottery.
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Wolves Underdogs Again - Ep. 100
Off the Pine is BACK! 100th Episode! Thank you to everyone who has listened. Enjoy our recap of the 1st Round, exiting thoughts to those who left and a preview of the 2nd Round.
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Donte DiVincenzo Why Did You Have to Go - Ep. 99
Off the Pine is BAAACK and we are sad!
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Wolves in ? (Playoff Preview) - Ep. 98
NBA PLAYOFFS ARE BACK BABY & SO IS OFF THE PINE
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You the Real MVP - Ep. 97
Off the Pine Award Show!!!
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Running Point - Ep. 96
Trigg's running point!
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Wolves Eyeing 3 Seed - Ep. 95
Off the Pine is back! Today's episode is all Wolves, Tanking and League Storylines for the rest of the season... Enjoy!
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AYOOO - Ep. 94
Off the Pine is BACK! Post Trade Deadline Words Thoughts Ideas Prayers....🏀 AYO to MN🏀 AD a Wizard?🏀 UNO to The Land🏀 Bulls Building?🏀 MORE
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Reckless Speculation - Ep. 93
NBA Trade Deadline !
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Super Soldier - Ep. 92
This was recorded before the Wolves lost to Utah..Off the Pine is back! - Timberwolves Update- All Star Reserve Selections- Trae Young Recap- Teams and Players trending down or out
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Trae Young on the Move? - Ep. 91
Off the Pine is back with another episode!- Timberwolves Update- Trae Young Movements- Magic Not Magical- Warriors Falling Apart
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Merry Christmas - Ep. 90
After a long hiatus due to injuries and travel, the Off the Pine duo is back with an exciting episode about hoops lore.....🏀 Minnesota Timberwolves Check In🏀 Rapid Fire Around the NBA🏀 Gambling on Christmas
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Giddey Up - Ep. 89
Off the Pine is BACK!Wolves Slow StartChicago Bulls best in the East??76ers New WaveMemphis Grizzlies time to Hibernate
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Gambling, Wolves & Award Predictions! - Ep. 88
Off the Pine is back! The mic is hot! NBA End of Season award predictions to conclude the show, and before that Jack & Trigg touch on the Minnesota Timberwolves and the recent gambling headlines in the NBA news spaces!
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We're Baaaaack - Ep. 87
Off the Pine is back and ready for action with the 2025 NBA season about to begin. Tune in for our look ahead to this upcoming season and some cast iron HOT analysis
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Off-Season Spectacular - Ep.86
Welcome To! The Off the Pine Podcast🏀 2025 NBA Draft Winners and Losers🏀 Free Agency & Trade Market Top Storylines
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Did the Thunder realize they won the NBA Finals? - Ep. 85
On this episode of the Off the Pine Podcast:🏀 NBA Finals: OKC Did it, What's Next IND🏀 Desmond Bane Trade🏀 Kevin Durant Trade🏀 Boston’s 2 Trades🏀 Poole & CJ Swap
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The Scrappy Wolves Chat - Ep. 84
A different style episode, featuring a panel of Scrappy Wolves gathered to discuss all things end of season Timberwolves:🏀 Breaking down the highs, lows, and everything in between of this year’s squad🏀 The players who could define the future of this franchise🏀 The big trade names that could shake up the Wolves🏀 Jack drops a bombshell you won’t see coming
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Wolves Back (in the WCF) - Ep. 83
On this Episode of the Off the Pine podcast:🏀 Wolves vs Thunder in the WCF🏀 Knicks vs Pacers in the ECF
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Wolves, The Adam Silver Show & More - Ep. 82
On this Episode of the Off the Pine podcast:🏀 The NBA Draft Lottery🏀 Timberwolves’ Chance at Returning to WCF🏀 Jalen Brunson is HIM🏀 Rest of NBA Playoffs
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Wolves in 6 - Ep. 81
Off the Pine is back with the First Round of the NBA Playoffs.
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End of the Season Award Show - Ep. 80
Off the Pine is back with the best episode of the year! 🎉We’re diving into all the individual awards, team honors, and our brand new, totally made-up awards(54:30). Trust us, there’s a lot to unpack and laugh about in this one—don’t miss it! 🏀🏆
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When In Doubt, Fire Your Coach - Ep. 79
Off the Pine is back!🏀 March Madness— Duke's Demise, Final Four, and all the Natty Champ talk you need.🏀 Memphis fires their head coach amid a decent season—what’s next for the Grizzlies?🏀 Denver Nuggets cleaning house—what the fuck is happening?🏀 The race to escape the play-in is tight—what teams make a late push for the playoffs?
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MVPs, Talking Heads & Wolves Save the Best for Last? - Ep. 78
🏀 March Madness week – We pretend to break down all the madness.🏀 MVP debate – Who’s taking the crown this year, and why it’s getting heated.🏀 Stephen A. Smith vs LeBron & Draymond vs Everybody – The drama that’s lighting up off the court.🏀 Timberwolves’ last push for the top 6 seed – Is it doable? Can they make it happen before the playoffs?
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Contenders, Pretenders, and Wine - Ep. 77
Off the Pine is BACK with 4 Quarters of NBA Content and Our Wine Sponsor…🍷 2021 Creation Pinot Noir from OrdinaryPeopleWine • 🏀 Knicks: Are they really contenders, or is their recent success just a flash in the pan? • 🏀 Memphis: With Ja Morant’s injury concerns and JJJ’s upcoming contract, are they still contenders or facing a dangerous crossroads? • 🏀 Warriors: Despite age, Curry’s greatness keeps them in the mix – can they make another deep playoff run? • 🏀 76ers: A complete dumpster fire – can they fix things or is it time to blow it all up?
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Taking Glen Taylor Out to the Pastures: A New Era for the Wolves - Ep. 76
This week on Off the Pine,🏀Lakers and Luka: The trade that never was with Mark Williams failing a physical, and now the Lakers are rolling with Luka’s first game. The magic is real in L.A.! ✨🏀Dallas Mavericks dumpster fire: Injuries are piling up, AD might be done for the season, the GM is facing death threats, and the HC is avoiding the media – it’s a mess in Dallas.🍷Silverthorne 'The Genie' Brut Rose 🍷🏀Phoenix Suns sinking ship: The Bradley Beal trade is officially the worst move of the season as everything falls apart for Phoenix.🏀Wolves new era: Glen Taylor is out, ARod & Lore are in – it’s a fresh start for the Timberwolves, but they need to finish the week strong.Dribble, shoot, and sip—Off the Pine and Ordinary People Wine: Your game-winning combo!@ordinarypeoplewine on Instagram
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Biggest Deadline Ever - Ep. 75
Jack and Trigg break down the biggest trades of the NBA trade deadline, including final thoughts on the blockbuster Luka-AD swap. Could the Lakers have found their center of the future? Plus, we discuss De’Aaron Fox swiping his way to San Antonio, Zach LaVine joining DeMar in Sacramento, and Jimmy Butler finally leaving Miami. Brandon Ingram’s move to Canada also shakes things up. Who are the sneaky winners and losers? And of course, the biggest loser award goes to none other than Trigg’s Chicago Bulls. You won’t want to miss this wild ride!
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Luka to L.A. – The Trade Heard ‘Round the NBA! - Ep. 74
Emergency Podcast: Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis Jack and Trigg dive into the unthinkable – Luka Doncic traded for Anthony Davis! What does this massive move mean for the Los Angeles Lakers? Their long-term future is suddenly bright, no more doom and gloom with the Luka Show taking center stage in L.A. But does this turn Dallas into a championship contender? Or will fans go into full riot mode over the shock trade? Stay tuned as we break it all down, plus a wild conspiracy theory at the end you won’t want to miss.
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A King Lays Down His Sword - Ep. 73
A King Lays Down His Sword 🏀 Jimmy Butler Mega Deal Dies Because of Bradley Beal 🏀 De’Aaron Fox Leaving Sacramento? 🏀 Julius Randle and the Timberwolves in Trade Week 🏀 WOLFPACK Episode: A Surge from Jaden McDaniels – Where We Were, and Where We’re Headed
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Wolfpack: Ant Clutching his Bricks - Ep. 72
In this Wolfpack Edition of Off the Pine: 🏀 Ant’s been clutching his bricks—inefficient in crunch time throughout his career. Is it on him to step up, or does the blame lie with the coaching staff? We dive deep into the pressure on Edwards to perform when it matters most. 🏀 With Donte DiVincenzo out for the foreseeable future, will we finally see Rob crack the starting lineup? We discuss how the Timberwolves’ rotation could shift and whether Rob is ready for the spotlight.
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Weird Trades & Capture the Flagg - Ep. 71
“Off the Pine: 4 Quarters of NBA Action” 🏀 First Quarter : Phoenix just made a trade like we’ve never seen before—how does it impact their title chase? Or is it just a step toward getting back to .500? We break it all down and look at the Suns’ new trajectory. 🏀 Second Quarter: Deep dive into the Chicago Bulls—Trigg gets emotional as we analyze the team’s ups and downs, what’s working, and what needs to change for a possible postseason push. 🏀 Third Quarter: The MVP race is heating up, and right now, SGA seems to have it locked. But don’t forget about the Denver Yeti lurking in the shadows—could Jokic steal it again? 🏀 Fourth Quarter: Capture the Flagg!—We’re talking about the best places for Cooper Flagg, who’s in the running to land him, and whether there’s another potential first overall pick on the horizon. Who’s got the edge, and what does the future hold for these elite prospects?
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Wolfpack: First Edition Wolves Podcast - Ep. 70
🏀 “Wolves Unleashed: Offseason Moves & More” In this episode, we dive deep into the Timberwolves’ number one goal: trade Julius Randle. How will this move shape the team’s offseason and potential future success? Plus, we’re talking about Donte DiVincenzo finally coming into his own—can he be a key piece going forward? And of course, we discuss Anthony Edwards, who needs to step up and prove he’s ready to be the Wolves’ undisputed best player. From trades to growth, it’s all about taking the next step for Minnesota!
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The All-Star Vault - Ep. 69
Off the Pine is back with 4 Quarters of NBA content: 🏀 All-Star Starters & Reserves: This episode breaks down the much-anticipated announcement of the All-Star rosters—who made the cut as starters, and who earned their spot as reserves. From fan favorites to surprise picks, we’ll discuss the deserving players and the snubs, giving you a complete look at the NBA’s brightest stars on the biggest stage. 🏀 Wemby & the Spurs: Victor Wembanyama is taking the NBA by storm in his rookie season, and the Spurs are slowly rebuilding around their generational talent. We’ll dive into his impressive debut, the impact he’s had on San Antonio’s future, and whether the Spurs are on the verge of returning to contender status with their new cornerstone. 🏀 Cade & the Pistons: Cade Cunningham is back and leading a young Pistons squad that’s looking to build around him. This segment focuses on Cade’s development, the team’s progress, and what Detroit needs to rise back to playoff contention. Can Cade lead the charge, or are they still in rebuilding mode? 🏀 Jokic & Russ with Denver: Nikola Jokić and Russell Westbrook make for an intriguing duo in Denver. With Jokić’s MVP-caliber play and Westbrook’s fiery intensity, how do these two superstars gel on the court? We’ll explore Denver’s season so far, how Russ has fit into their system, and what they’ll need to do to compete for another championship.
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Cold Exit for Jimmy with the Heat? - Ep. 68
Spitballin' around the NBA!
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End of an Era? - Ep. 67
This week on Off the Pine, we dive into the drama, surprises, and looming questions surrounding the NBA Cup, some teams heating up and cooling down! 🏆 NBA Cup: Who’s poised to take home the first-ever trophy? We break down the contenders and dark horses in this historic competition. 🏀 Dallas Mavericks: Luka and Kyrie have the team running hot, but is Klay Thompson in the starting lineup a ticking time bomb waiting to go off? 🏀 Atlanta Hawks: The building blocks are there for something special. If they can shore up their mistakes, the NBA better be ready! 🏀 Miami Heat: Jimmy Butler isn’t carrying the same Heat. Could Pat Riley hit the reset button and shift toward a Herro and Bam-led future? 🏀 Los Angeles Lakers (OT): With LeBron and AD showing signs of wear, what’s the exit strategy? Is the Lakers’ next big move around the corner?
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True Grit - Ep. 66
This week on Off the Pine, we dive into a surprising mix of early-season performances from teams exceeding, meeting, or falling short of expectations: 🏀 LA Clippers: Built on grit and defense, this team has been surprisingly successful even without Kawhi. With his return, they’re only set to improve. 🏀 Orlando Magic: Thriving without Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner has been incredible, and the rest of the squad is locking teams down on defense. 🏀 Toronto Raptors: A confusing team—Scottie Barnes and RJ Barrett are thriving, but the Quickley contract is a mess. Is it time to sell at the deadline? 🏀 Memphis Grizzlies: Rolling with Ja Morant’s minutes limited and major injuries to Zach Edey, it’s been the youth movement of Jaylen Wells, Scottie Pippen Jr., and soon GG Jackson and Vince Williams leading the charge. From unexpected successes to looming trade deadlines, this episode breaks it all down.
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Shooting Bricks & Silver Linings - Ep. 65
This week on Off the Pine: 🏀 Minnesota Timberwolves: Regression hits hard—players underperforming, questionable coaching, but could there be light at the end of the tunnel? 🏀 New York Knicks: All gas, no brakes! KAT is on fire and playing like a man on a mission. The Knicks look poised to make noise. 🏀 Sacramento Kings: Stuck in the mud with bad contracts and poor shooting, but De’Aaron Fox continues to shine. Can this team finally build around him? 🏀 Philadelphia 76ers: Jared McCain is a blast to watch and a breath of fresh air, but PG13 and Joel are draining the life out of every fan with untradable contracts and lackluster performances.
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Communist Hoops: Strength in Numbers - Ep. 64
Description: In this episode of Off the Pine, we dive into the early-season storylines shaking up the NBA: 🏀 Charlotte Hornets: LaMelo Ball is on fire, and those ankle braces seem to be working wonders. Could this team be gearing up for a “win-now” move? 🏀 Phoenix Suns: A promising start is dampened by a three-game skid. With injuries looming, will this revamped squad live up to its potential? 🏀 Houston Rockets: The Bench Mob is electric, and young stars like Tari Eason and Amen Thompson are making this team a must-watch. 🏀 Golden State Warriors: Steve Kerr’s “Communist Hoops” experiment has the team running a 12-man rotation. Could a blockbuster trade be brewing? Tune in for analysis, predictions, and a little chaos as we explore what’s next for these teams in a season full of twists and turns.
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Bucks Got a Fever and Rivers Ain't the Cure - Ep. 63
In this episode, we kick things off with the NBA’s undefeated dark horses – OKC and Cleveland. Are these early wins a sign of serious playoff runs, or are they just getting our hopes up? Next, we check on Milwaukee, where the Bucks have the talent, but Doc Rivers might need to brush up on his play-calling (or invest in a good luck charm). Then it’s onto the Timberwolves and Bulls – the Wolves are showing early signs of missing that bite, and Chicago’s “Play-In Bulls” might be right on track for their signature move of… almost making it. Finally, we turn to the Lakers, now under the “real” leadership of Coach J.J. Redick. Is Redick the missing piece, or just another chapter in the LA drama? Join us for all this and more in a fun-filled episode!
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Tree of Trophies - Ep. 62
Join us as we dive into NBA award predictions, covering all the major trophies, plus our picks for the three All-NBA teams, two All-Defensive teams, and two All-Rookie teams. But we’re not stopping there—get ready for our exclusive Off the Pine teams, spotlighting the league’s top bench players who bring game-changing impact night after night.
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Welcome to NBA 2024-25: The Season Unfolds - Ep. 61
In this episode of Off the Pine, we dive into the 2024-25 NBA season with a breakdown of the off-season’s most exciting moves. We’ll cover our favorite trades and signings, highlight the biggest draft winners and losers, and discuss the best free agency pickups. Plus, we’ll tackle some of the lingering question marks heading into the season: Which teams took the biggest risks? Who has the most to prove? Join us as we analyze what’s set to make this season one to watch!
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NBA Finals Are Here - Ep. 60
Off the Pine is back! - Western Conference Finals - NBA Finals - Lakers Head Coach?
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Conference Finals Preview - Ep. 59
Off the Pine is back! - Recapping the Eastern/Western Conference Semi-Finals - Analyzing the Conference Finals - Giving our predictions - Overall shock and wonder from Game 7 in Denver
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2nd Round Outlook - Ep. 58
Off the Pine is back talking about every 2nd Round matchup that we previously haven't spoke on(MIN vs DEN is Ep. 57)
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There was MJ, there was Kobe, and now there's Anthony Edwards - Ep. 57
All access to the Timberwolves Nuggets 2nd Round Series. Off the Pine dives into how Denver and Minnesota advanced, the next steps for LAL & PHX and our predictions on the biggest series of the 2nd Round.
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First Round of the Playoffs - Ep. 56
Off the Pine is back and we are talking about every first round matchup giving our predictions. At the end catch our full March Madness style bracket for the entire playoffs. Apologies in advance Wolves fans - we went in with low expectations so we couldn't be let down.
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NBA Awards 2024 - Ep. 55
On this episode of Off the Pine, we dive into all of the NBA Awards for this season. All-NBA, Defensive, Rookie Teams. The marquee awards MVP, ROY, DMVP and more. Finally the 2nd annual Off the Pine Awards given to the best bench players across the league.
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Down Goes KAT - Ep. 54
On this episode of Off the Pine, we tackle: - Timberwolves Post KAT Injury - Victor Wembanyama and His Ascension - The Eastern Conference Playoff Picture - What is Happening in NYK
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Post ASB Outlook - Ep. 53
Off the Pine is back to chat about whatever All-Star weekend was this year, the outlook for the rest of the season and we sprinkle in some random topics in OT.
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Trade Deadline Special - Ep. 52
Off the Pine is back with our annual Trade Deadline Special! Get ready for our Winners, Losers and Question Marks.
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2024 Olympic US Men's Roster - Ep. 51
A switch up from our usual programming, Off the Pine has a special episode directly concerning the upcoming roster for the Olympics. A 41-man list was created, the cuts will eventually come and the list will become just 12 - here are our takes on who they should be.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
No more riding the bench, its Jack and Trigg and we’re Off the Pine. Our focus is the daily drama of the NBA and all the excitement that comes with each game. Each week tune in for our accounts of the state of the league, and the rise and fall of teams and players as your squad makes it way to to the playoffs or the lottery.
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