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The Wolves Watch
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The show formerly known as The Tough Watch narrows its focus to its hosts beloved Minnesota Timberwolves. Join Dan and Rick on Sunday afternoons for a spirited conversation about the Wolves and all things NBA.
Episodes
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Wolves Stock Watch: Who’s Up, Who’s Down?
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWolvesWatchPodcast Who's raising their stock, who's losing ground, and what are we making of the Wolves halfway through preseason? Dan and Rikki get into Jaden McDaniels, Cody Williams, and the players whose performances are changing how we see this team.…
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Wolves What-Ifs: Putting Each Other on the Spot
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWolvesWatchPodcast What if this happens? What if that goes wrong? And what if the answer isn't as obvious as you think? Dan and Rikki take turns posing leading questions about different Timberwolves scenarios, forcing each other to think through the...
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Two Games In: What Do We Actually Think of the Wolves?
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWolvesWatchPodcast The Wolves have finally played some basketball. Dan and Rikki break down the first two preseason games of the season and talk through what we've actually seen so far — what's encouraging, what's concerning, and what we're still trying to...
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Get Your Wolves Takes In Now — The Games Are Coming
Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWolvesWatchPodcast Subscribe to The Wolves Watch on YouTube, and subscribe/follow here on Spotify so you don't miss an episode. One more episode before we actually get to see this team play. Dan and Rikki get their final takes off...
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Are We Buying the “Good Vibes”? | Timberwolves Season Preview
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWolvesWatchPodcast The first full Timberwolves episode of the season is here. Dan and Rikki react to everything that came out of Wolves Media Day, including the “good vibes” around the team, the players’ renewed commitment to defense, and whether…
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Western Conference Over/Unders — 2026-27 Season
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWolvesWatchPodcast The Wolves Watch is a podcast about the Minnesota Timberwolves and the NBA, hosted by longtime friends Dan and Rikki. We've been watching the Wolves together since 2008 and recording the conversation since 2019. Come hang out with…
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Eastern Conference Over/Unders: Knicks, Sixers, Magic & More | The Wolves Watch
The Wolves Watch is officially live on YouTube! For our inaugural livestream, Dan and Rikki work through the Eastern Conference's over/under win totals ahead of the 2026–27 NBA season. Are the Knicks and Celtics still regular-season juggernauts? Can the Sixers' collection of stars actually fit...
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The Wolves Watch Is Moving to YouTube | Our New 2-Episode Weekly Schedule
Watch and follow The Wolves Watch on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TheWolvesWatchPodcast The Wolves Watch is moving to YouTube, and we're changing up our schedule. Going forward, we'll release two episodes per week: One weekend episode One weekday episode Both recording times will be…
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5 Questions Going Into the Season
Dan and Rikki are back to discuss the lottery reform enacted by the NBA and the impact it will have on the season and the league more broadly going forward. Please share and subscribe and check back in the coming weeks for more episodes before the season begins!
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Free Agency Recap: What's next for the Wolves?
Dan and Rikki are back to discuss a week of free agent signings and a couple of massive trades. What can free agency tell us about player values? What impact is the new CBA having on players/teams? Also, they end the pod discussing Wolves news including the potential of Lebron signing in MN.…
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Recapping a WILD week for the Wolves
Dan and Rikki are back to discuss a monumental week for the Wolves. Julius Randle trade (and its coverage), the Lamelo Ball trade (WOW!), the recent draft selections, and how to fill out the roster and what could be on the horizon. Please share and subscribe and check back each week for a new...
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EMERGENCY LaMelo Ball Solo Pod
Rikki goes in on The Wolves Watch's first ever solo pod to react to a stunning 48 hours of Timberwolves moves.
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NBA Draft Mega Pod!
It's time for the annual NBA draft preview pod on the Wolves Watch. Dan and Rikki discuss the top 4 players in the draft, stack rank the 5 guards in the mid lottery, and throw in their personal favorites and a few players they are out on. Stay till the end for a brief chat about the inevitable...
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The NBA Offseason has arrived. What is next for the Wolves?
Dan and Rikki are back after a Knicks Finals win to discuss the possibility of a Julius Randle trade, a brief discussion about the upcoming draft, and what moves could be made in the next week. Please share and subscribe and check back each week for a new episode!
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Wolves go down to the Spurs and there are 3 paths forward
Dan and Rikki are back to discuss the end of the Wolves season and the 3 paths forward to reconstruct the roster. Please share and subscribe and check back each week for a new episode!
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Round 2 Recap (Games 1/2): Wolves split in SA and are headed back to MN
Dan and Rikki are back to discuss the first two games of the Wolves/Spurs 2nd round series. They break down the first two games and what lies ahead in this series for the Wolves. Please share and subscribe and check back throughout the playoffs for new episodes!
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Wolves close out the Nuggets!! Now bring on the Spurs!!
Dan and Rikki discuss an historic game 6 win for the Wolves at the Target Center over the Nuggets! Then they preview the Wolves/Spurs round 2 matchup. Please share and subscribe and check back throughout the playoffs for new episodes!
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Wolves/Nuggets Game 5 Recap: House Money Wolves lose in Denver
Dan and Rikki are back to breakdown a game 5 loss for the Wolves and look ahead to a pivotal game 6 at the Target Center on Thursday. Please share and subscribe and check back on Friday for a game 6 recap episode!
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Nuggets rattled, Wolves injured, and what comes next?
Dan and Rikki are back to discuss another Wolves win in game 4 against the Denver Nuggets. What has led to a 3-1 series lead? What will the Ant/Donte injuries mean for the team? And what will things look like going forward? Please share and subscribe and check back on Tuesday for a game 5 recap...
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2026 Playoffs: Nuggets/Wolves Game 3 (WOLVES WIN, AGAIN!)
Dan and Rikki are back on a Friday evening to discuss a game 3 home win for the Wolves. They break down a wire to wire to win in detail and discuss the trends forming in this series and what to look for going into game 4 on Saturday. Please share and subscribe and check back on Sunday for a game…
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2026 Playoffs: Nuggets/Wolves Game 2 Recap (WOLVES WIN!)
Dan and Rikki are back to discuss a HUGE road win for the Wolves in game 2 vs the Nuggets. They fully breakdown the win, hand out flowers to the impact players, and discuss strategy going into game 3 on Thursday. Please share and subscribe and check back throughout the playoffs for episodes after...
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2026 Playoffs: Nuggets/Wolves Game 1 Recap
Dan and Rikki are back and in playoff mode discussing game 1 of the Wolves/Nuggets 1st round series. A full breakdown of the game, likes/dislikes, and a look ahead to game 2. Please share and subscribe and check back throughout the playoffs for episodes after each Wolves game.
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End of Season Recap and Playoff Preview!
Dan and Rikki are back to wrap up the regular season and prepare for the playoffs! They discuss the disappointing end to the regular season, a full preview of the Wolves vs Nuggets 1st round series, and a brief look at the other 1st round matchups. Please share and subscribe and check back each...
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Week 24 Recap: Injuries continue, losses follow, playoffs looming
Dan and Rikki discuss a disappointing (and boring) 1-2 week for the Wolves. How do the Wolves stack up against the top teams in the West? What is the predicted playoff outcome and what could be the consequences of an early exit? And a look ahead at a 4 game week. Please share and subscribe and...
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Week 23 Recap: The injured Wolves and a fight for playoff position
Dan and Rikki discuss a an injury laden 2-1 week for the Wolves. What takeaways came from this stretch of games? Who stepped up and capitlized on increased opportunity and who did not? And what may have changed in the rotation as the team prepares for the playoffs? Please share and subscribe and...
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Week 22 Recap: The week without Ant (and Naz)
Dan and Rikki are back to breakdown a 2-2 week for the Wolves. Ant/Naz injured, a twin turbos backcourt, and Finchy publicly shaming Julius?! Plus, another reminder that Rudy needs to be involved on offense... Please share and subscribe and check back each Sunday for a new episode!
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The Newtonian Wolves
Dan and Rikki are back to discuss a rough week for the Timberwolves. After going 3-1 last week, the Wolves went 1-2 during a tough west coast road trip. Is Julius Randle a good enough 2nd best player to win a championship? Would the Wolves be helped by playing a point guard with Ant? And does…
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Week 21 Recap: The Wolves are BACK!!!!
Dan and Rikki recap a 3-1 week for the Wolves. Are the Wolves finally rounding into playoff form? What changes are happening to lead to this resurgence and are these a sign of things to come? Also, a look ahead to a challenging west coast road trip. Please share and subscribe and check back each...
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Week 20 Recap: Kyle Anderson is BACK!!!
Dan and Rikki discuss a 2-1 week for the Wolves. Ant's usage goes up, Julius Randle continues to struggle, and what is possibly behind the Wolves defensive strategy? Also, the Wolves bring back Slo Mo! What will his role look like and what impact will this have on the team? Please share and...
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Wolves vs Mavs Recap and which teams can make the conference finals?
Dan and Rikki are back to discuss the only game of week 18 for the Wolves, and whether there will be changes to the Wolves rotation in the final 25 games of the year. They also talk about which teams can make the conference finals, and a look ahead at week 19. Please share and subscribe and check...
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A State of the League Address
Dan and Rikki discuss a rough week for the league. Tanking issues, All Star weekend debacle, Adam Silvers leadership, and the decline of the overall product. Rikki then presents his idea for a change to the playoff format that fixes it all! Please share and subscribe and check back each Sunday…
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Week 16: Trade Deadline Recap!
Dan and Rikki are back to discuss a disappointing 1-2 week for the Wolves, interesting post game comments from Rudy Gobert, and a recap of the trade deadline. Please share and subscribe and check back each Sunday for a new episode!
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Week 15 Recap: The Win Streak Wolves!
Dan and Rikki discuss the 4-1 week for the Wolves. What led to such a decisive win over the Thunder and what is expected before the Thursday trade deadline. Please share and subscribe and check back each Sunday for a new episode!
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Pre Trade Deadline Special/Week 12-14 Recap
Dan and Rikki make their return to breakdown the past 3 weeks of the Wolves season, do a vibes check given the current 4 game losing streak, and discuss trade scenarios prior to the upcoming deadline. Please share and subscribe and check back for new episodes every Sunday!
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Week 11 Recap: The Jekyll and Hyde Wolves
Dan and Rikki discuss week 11 of the Timberwolves season. This week contained 2 great wins and 2 demoralizing losses and the guys talk about the ingredient's that show up in these bad losses. This episode wraps up with some trade talk and a look ahead to the upcoming week of games. Please share…
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Christmas Day Classic!/Week 10 Check In
Dan and Rikki record the rare Friday episode to discuss the Christmas Day OT thriller between the Wolves and Nuggets and check in on the Wolves week 10 performances. Then a brief look ahead at the week of games coming up. Please share and subscribe and check back for new episodes each week!
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Week 9 Recap: The Holiday Return!
Dan and Rikki are back after a short hiatus to recap week 9 of the Timberwolves season including a massive win over the OKC Thunder at the Target Center! Please share and subscribe and check back for new episodes each week!
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Week 6 Recap!
Dan and Rikki are back to discuss week 6 of the Wolves season. Another late game collapse against Sacramento, a spirited effort against the Thunder (moral victory?), and a win over the Celtics. Please share and subscribe and check back each Sunday for a new episode!
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Week 5 Recap : Phoenix Collapse
Dan and Rikki breakdown week 5 of the Timberwolves season which included an epic collapse against the Phoenix Suns. This episode breaks down that particular game in detail. One game really can be worth a thousand words. Please share and subscribe and check back each Sunday for a new episode!
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Week 4 Recap!
Dan and Rikki break down week 4 of the Timberwolves season. The Wolves are 3-1 on the week but lose at home to the Nuggets. What can take the Wolves from good to great? What is holding the team back from beating good teams? All that and more on this weeks episode. Please share and subscribe and...
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Bonus Pod: Trade Edition!
Dan and Rikki hop on for a bonus pod and survey the trade landscape for the Wolves before going deep on a Kyrie Irving scenario. Please subscribe and check back each Sunday for a new episode!
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Week 3 Recap!
Dan and Rikki are back to discuss Week 3 of the Timberwolves season. Ant is BACK! The Wolves are finding their identity on both ends of the floor, and a 40 point win over Utah! Please subscribe and check back each Sunday for a new episode!
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Week 2 Recap!
Dan and Rikki are back to discuss Week 2 of the Timberwolves season. Ant is out and Julius Randle is cooking. What is the problem with the Wolves Defense? And why are the vibes off with this team? Please subscribe and check back in for new episodes every Sunday.
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We're Back Baby!
Dan and Rikki make their triumphant return to mark the start of the '25-'26 Timberwolves season!
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if the team would just trade kat, we wouldn't have to keep doing these episodes
Dan and Rikki are back by popular demand to lay out a few realistic paths the Wolves front office can take to get this team back on track and in the good graces of the fan base.
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Nah we were right all along
The game 3 postmortem we all should have seen coming.. NOTE: the audio on this one isn't great but the content is.
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Head, heart, cajones?
Instant reaction from Dan and Rikki on last night's stunningly dominant victory over OKC. They discuss the vibes, what this game meant for the individual players and take a little look at Sunday's matchup against Denver.
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OKC Play-in preview. The beginning or the end?
Dan and Rikki are back to discuss a very eventful week in Wolves basketball and look ahead to Friday night's matchup against OKC.
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3 games left and we're talking KAT trades. Just like we drew it up
Happy groundhogs day!
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Wolves Back?
The glass is over flowing here with optimism. Let's ride it until in inevitably turns.
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The show formerly known as The Tough Watch narrows its focus to its hosts beloved Minnesota Timberwolves. Join Dan and Rick on Sunday afternoons for a spirited conversation about the Wolves and all things NBA.
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The show formerly known as The Tough Watch narrows its focus to its hosts beloved Minnesota Timberwolves. Join Dan and Rick on Sunday afternoons for a spirited conversation about the Wolves and all things NBA.
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