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Tired Of Being Tired from 2022-02-18T16:47:34
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, ...
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Moving Further Above .500 from 2022-02-11T01:57:05
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 acquiri...
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The Prince In The Palace from 2022-02-04T16:45:55
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 pe...
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Vando Drawing National Attention! from 2022-01-28T16:37:25
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!
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A True Leader Emerges from 2022-01-21T16:49:45
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 ...
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Ant Is Shooting The Lights Out from 2022-01-14T16:25:26
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...
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Getting The Band Back Together from 2022-01-07T16:50:17
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....
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Golden Opportunities Abound! from 2021-12-31T16:43:15
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 ...
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Ball Movement! from 2021-12-17T16:15
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!
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Perimeter System Failure from 2021-12-10T16:15
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 shoot...
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The Good, The Bad, The Amazing! from 2021-12-03T16:37:05
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 in...
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Don't Push Us Around! from 2021-11-27T03:15
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,...
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Something Rooted Here... from 2021-11-12T00:20:25
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 operatio...
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Beating The Bucks! from 2021-10-28T15:02:37
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!
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Season Preview 2021-2022 from 2021-10-16T17:50:23
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...
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Gersson Rosas Fired from 2021-09-23T05:03:33
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.
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Free Agency 2021 from 2021-09-06T23:10:55
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 twee...
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State Of Timberwolves 2021 from 2021-07-22T15:45
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...
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Playoffs Preview 2021 from 2021-05-21T20:31:23
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!
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Garnett Enters Hall, New Owners Emerge from 2021-05-17T03:36:34
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!
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Winning Culture Needed from 2021-04-23T16:09:23
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, lik...
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Get A Rebound! from 2021-04-16T15:47:53
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 se...
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A-Rod And Marc Lore from 2021-04-11T18:31:34
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!
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Defense Goes From Bad To Worse from 2021-04-09T10:56:23
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 ...
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Volatility Is The Name from 2021-04-02T16:03:54
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 comp...
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Three Steps Back... EP300 from 2021-03-26T15:59:43
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.
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41 And 42! from 2021-03-19T15:59:04
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 showi...
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Finch's First Win! from 2021-03-12T15:14:14
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!
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Time Will Tell from 2021-02-26T15:43:34
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 ...
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Ryan Saunders Fired from 2021-02-22T14:51:24
The Fairy tale is over, Ryan Saunders is no longer the Timberwolves coach, and Chris Finch will take over immediately, per sources.
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The IT Factor from 2021-02-19T15:34:44
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.
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Karl Is Back! from 2021-02-12T15:49:44
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 ...
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Too Many Collapses from 2021-02-05T15:45:03
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 lineu...
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A New D-Low from 2021-01-29T16:04:24
Losing and injuries are one thing, but obvious disinterest is another. No one wants to pile on, but D'Angelo Russell has lost many a Wolves fan the past month or so. As to what's really happening b...
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Question The ProRosas! from 2021-01-22T16:03:34
With the never ending collapses, and lineups that make NO SENSE, it's more than time to question the entire process or "ProRosas" of this current regime of coach and President of Basketball Operati...
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80 Points In The Paint from 2021-01-15T16:23:34
Another frustrating week of runs, leads evaporating and a stat that barely makes any sense. At the Wolves won one game this week, and hopefully Towns' angry post game rant can lead to more success ...
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Junkyard Dawg Jr. from 2021-01-08T16:27:03
In a nasty week where the Wolves went 0-4 in despicable fashion, we're literally digging for positives. At least Rosas and Co may have found a pretty solid rotation player in the new Junkyard Dawg!...
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More Injuries from 2020-12-31T20:28:44
Timberwolves Basketball is finally back in full force! Of course after an extremely positive night, in which the Wolves won in Utah, Karl Anthony Towns is injured again, this time dislocating the s...
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Season Preview 2020-2021 from 2020-12-18T16:02:03
The Minnesota Timberwolves and NBA Season Preview is here! We look at the Wolves overall roster and hopes for the future, your host certainly sees reason for optimism. We then talk about who makes ...
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Draft And Free Agency 2020 from 2020-11-27T16:27:23
The Timberwolves ended up taking Anthony Edwards first overall, but after that is when trades slowly starting slipping threw the cracks throughout the 2020 NBA Draft. The Wolves wound up reacquirin...
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What Is The Best Scenario? from 2020-08-22T16:44:53
The Minnesota Timbewolves really did get the number one pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, but of course there is no consensus number one guy. That's why we have to discuss all the different possible scen...
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Timberwolves For Sale! from 2020-07-25T15:49:43
In a summer that appeared to be uneventful, something unexpected always seems to happen. Glen Taylor has put the Minnesota Timberwolves up for sale, and guess who's interested!
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State Of The Timberwolves 2020 from 2020-06-20T03:15:54
Here is the annual granddaddy of them all, State of the Timberwolves 2020 edition! We wrap the 2019-2020 season in a bow, where we would see a season of change, and lots of it. In fact, outside of ...
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Last Dance and Garnett Reminiscing from 2020-05-23T16:08:28
Your host finally gives his personal take on "The Last Dance" for an extended period. Joey also waxes nostalgic some more after seeing a pretty cool back and forth with Kevin McHale and Kevin Garne...
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Garnett HOF and Sour Grapes from 2020-04-09T03:10:19
Joey is back to wax nostalgic about the NBA, and about Kevin Garnett's Hall of Fame career. Unfortunately The Big Ticket's beef with Glen Taylor has continued to spill over this passed week, so we ...
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No Resistance from 2020-03-13T15:53:08
We talk about D'Angelo Russell and a glaring weakness he does have, and exactly what particular area defensively that he desperately needs to work on. This show is short, because of course there ar...
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The Little Beast from 2020-03-06T15:39:12
Malik Beasley talks big, plays big, and appears more and more to be a great acquisition by Wolves POBO Gerson Rosas.
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Beating The Butthead! from 2020-02-28T16:00
This show was going to focus around the frustrations of "Planned Rest", but when D'Angelo Russell, Malik Beasley and co. took care of business against arch Nemesis Jimmy Butler the way they did, we...
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It's 48 Minutes! from 2020-02-14T16:23:57
The Minnesota Timberwolves are a heck of a lot more fun to watch, especially against the Clippers, but the third and fourth quarters have continued to plague the club, regardless who is suiting up ...
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All Roads Lead To D'Angelo from 2020-02-07T16:17:28
Oh my goodness was this past week a whirlwind of epic proportions! Gerson Rosas and the Timberwolves front office had to have been working around the clock for months to consummate what they did in...
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The Settler from 2020-01-24T16:13:44
The Timberwolves had a very frustrating week, as their losing streak has now reached seven games. Ryan Saunders finally had enough, and blew up at the team during halftime after a lackluster first ...
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Replacement Parts from 2020-01-17T16:10:35
The Minnesota Timberwolves made their first of what might be multiple trades in the coming weeks and months, moving Jeff Teague and Treveon Graham to Atlanta, for Allen Crabbe, a name we've mention...
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Gorgui Needs To Start Fulltime Again from 2020-01-10T16:32:28
The Minnesota Timberwolves continued solid play this past week, and the ongoing question is, what will happen to Gorgui Dieng when KAT finally returns? Your host gives you his opinion on that, reso...
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Shabazz, Naz, And David Stern from 2020-01-03T16:16:27
In this slightly longer than normal episode, Joey has a lot to say about the much improved play of the Timberwolves and certain players that have surprised him a bit. Your host then goes down memor...
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Newark Basketball from 2019-12-27T15:53:43
The Minnesota Timberwolves losing streak reached eleven games before ending it by the skin of their teeth in Sacramento California. What is Newark Basketball? Listen and find out!
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Listless In Target Center from 2019-12-20T16:15:35
The Minnesota Timberwolves fell way behind vs Kawhi Lenard, Paul George and the Los Angeles Clippers, then mounted an impressive comeback that fell short. Karl Anthony Towns hurt his already sore k...
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Chris Paul and 'efense from 2019-12-13T16:16:30
The Minnesota Timberwolves losing streak has reached six games, due to forgettable defensive efforts, and Chris Paul's manipulation tactics didn't help either.
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Live And Die By The Three from 2019-12-06T15:54
Not the best two games by the Minnesota Timberwolves this past week, as we continue to see the good and the bad of this new system with the current personnel on this club.
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From The Top Of The Key from 2019-11-29T15:45:45
Karl Anthony Towns continues to scorch from downtown, but took a pretty ill advised shot late Saturday against the Suns. Other than that, it was a pretty solid week for the Timberwolves, winning on...
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Ups, Downs and Towns from 2019-11-21T14:57:19
In an up and down stretch, in which we also saw Wiggins miss three games with personal reasons, the Wolves are now 8-7. Minnesota is 5-2 on the road, which is a stark contrast to last season, now t...
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Encouraging Signs from 2019-11-10T19:36:09
The Minnesota Timberwolves are off to a solid 5-3 start to the season. Despite their three losses being stinkers, there are some pretty encouraging signs, as Andrew Wiggins is becoming very clutch ...
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Season Preview 2019-2020 from 2019-10-05T19:57:42
The Minnesota Timberwolves embark an a new era, with Gersson Rosas and Ryan Saunders leading the way into a completely new and modern style. Andrew Wiggins is motivated to prove everyone wrong, and...
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Draft And Free Agency 2019 from 2019-07-06T10:25:50
The Minnesota Timberwolves were aggressive as they've ever been, trading up to the sixth pick and ended up with Jarrett Culver, when they apparently wanted Darius Garland. It looked more and more l...
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State Of The Timberwolves 2019 from 2019-06-16T21:14:45
The annual Super Megasode is here! We put a bow on the 2018-2019 Timberwolves season, discussing all the ups and downs of what was a strange season of change, and pass out the awards and demerits. ...
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Rosas To Revitalize Timberwolves from 2019-05-08T10:41:16
We talk about the new President of Basketball Operations of the Minnesota Timberwolves: Gersson Rosas. Rosas' vision is to modernize this team and franchise, in hopes to make vital players enjoy pl...
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Time For The New POBO! from 2019-04-12T11:34:10
The Minnesota Timberwolves are prepared to begin their search for the new President of Basketball Operations, we discuss who might be a good choice to lead this team. We also go extensively into NB...
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Dissecting The Future Part 2 from 2019-04-06T11:00:39
We continue talking about the future of this team, while wrapping up conversation about this present and not-so-good season. Who will stay, who will go? Major players continue to gush about Ryan Sa...
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Dissecting The Future from 2019-03-29T10:57:19
In this episode, your host dissects the future of the Timberwolves and the result is more positive than initially expected. The current state of the team is not good, but there are glimmers of hope...
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The Number 3 from 2019-03-22T10:55:08
The number three is the main gist of today's show, as three players have been shut down for the remainder of the season, along with two other aspects that showed up particularly in the Houston game...
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Road Worriers from 2019-03-15T11:08:49
The Minnesota Timberwolves have won six games in a row at home, where they are 23-10 so far, which is great. The road is another story however, as the Wolves have lost seven in a row, and are an ab...
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We Own OKC, But... from 2019-03-08T11:02:17
The Timberwolves, if they want Ryan Saunders to get hired, need to show some form of defense vs somebody other than the OKC Thunder. Don't get me wrong, beating OKC is great, but... what about seve...
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Defense Is Optional from 2019-03-01T10:40:45
T.E. is finally back in the saddle again, as we cram five games into a busy week, involving Karl-Anthony Towns missing the first two games of his career. For the most part this past week, defense a...
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7-11 Saric Starts! from 2019-02-15T11:26:33
Ryan Saunders made the move a lot of us were pining for, and Dario Saric is now the starting power forward for the Minnesota Timberwolves. In the two remaining games before the break, things went v...
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Really Wiggins? from 2019-02-09T11:08:36
Continued frustration with the lifeless effort of Andrew Wiggins is boiling over locally and nationally. With that said, no one wants the guy to fail, on the contrary, it's knowing how good Wiggins...
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Point Guard Anyone? from 2019-02-01T11:21:33
Jerryd Bayless is the only healthy point guard on the roster, and he's been making the most of it, despite some mediocre shooting at times. Isaiah Canaan was brought in on a ten day contract to pro...
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Reciprocals from 2019-01-25T12:07:11
The Minnesota Timberwolves had a very solid week after last week's nasty showing. Karl Anthony Towns and Derrick Rose traded huge halves in a back and forth home games versus the Phoenix Suns, with...
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Trolling Sixers from 2019-01-18T11:24:34
The Minnesota Timberwolves had a pretty frustrating week to say the least. There were some positive indicators in the Pelicans game, more threes, much better use of the bench, but nothing went righ...
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Flip's Vision Returns from 2019-01-11T11:29:06
Flip Saunders had a vision for this franchise, his untimely death and the actions of his "replacement" Tom Thibodeau appeared to have destroyed what Flip had in mind. Four years later, maybe, just ...
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Timberwolves Fire Thibodeau from 2019-01-06T20:17:59
In a fairly surprising move, at least the timing of it, the Minnesota Timberwolves have parted ways with President and Coach Tom Thibodeau.
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Dropping Like Flies from 2019-01-04T11:09
Andrew Wiggins had one of the most embarrassing games in Timberwolves history, and misguidedly called out the fans after the game. Karl Anthony Towns was downright fantastic all week, putting up hi...
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The Silent Assassin Returns! from 2018-12-28T10:54:37
Andrew Wiggins generally speaking has been a different player since the departure of the toxic Jimmy Butler. In Oklahoma City however, we saw the return of the "Silent Assassin". Wiggins showed the...
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Another Identity Crisis from 2018-12-21T11:01:53
With back and forth performances, this Timberwolves club is yet again in another identity crisis. The only thing consistent this season has been the fact that this team cannot win on the road, incl...
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Big Relapse from 2018-12-14T10:38:52
The Minnesota Timberwolves took a few steps back this past week, relapsing into the near nonexistent defense we'd become accustomed to the past several years. Luckily, the club has a pretty good op...
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In The Hunt! from 2018-12-07T11:13:04
The Minnesota Timberwolves are back in the playoff hunt! Andrew Wiggins is becoming the defensive player that he was supposed to be coming out of the 2014 NBA Draft. Wiggins is changing shots, bloc...
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Filling The Gap from 2018-11-30T11:16:32
The Timberwolves have filled the gap, getting all the way back to .500. The Wolves have gone 7-2 since the Butler, or should we say Covington trade, including a 4-0 week, despite some awful indivi...
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Better Vibe from 2018-11-23T11:20:51
Robert Covington has brought exactly what the Timberwolves have lacked for so long, three and D! Despite finishing the past week with two disappointing losses, the vibe around the entire team has b...
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Butler Is Finally Gone! from 2018-11-11T10:04:15
The mindless drama is over, the toxic atmosphere is finally being aired out of the building and locker room at long last. The Timberwolves acquisitions of Robert Covington and Dario Saric should m...
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Precautionary Rest from 2018-11-06T10:39:33
The Jimmy Butler situation just won't end, and it's been taking its toll on many a Timberwolves fan, not to mention many a Timberwolves player. Thibs and Taylor continue to act as if it's business ...
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Season Preview 2018-2019 from 2018-10-20T14:39:33
The NBA Season is here, and Jimmy Butler is still playing for the Timberwolves. We discuss the ongoing saga, and weigh who's at fault more than anyone else at the end of the day. We preview the NBA...
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Butler Wants Out from 2018-09-20T10:58:15
Minnesota Timberwolves apparent rental "Star" Jimmy Butler has requested a trade at the very end of an off-season filled with his rants and self absorption. We of course talk about this, along with...
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Draft And Free Agency 2018 from 2018-07-07T11:02:15
"Vinrok" Vince Germano joins Joey in a mega first segment to talk about the ongoing Butler effect, which continues to worsen for the Timberwolves on a daily basis. We also get into free agency, and...
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State Of The Timberwolves 2018 from 2018-06-16T21:00:08
The annual megasode of Timberwolves Explosion is finally here! Joey has finally returned, now that the move is over, to discuss the current state of our team, putting a bow on 2017-2018 with the se...
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A Team Divided from 2018-04-26T11:17:30
The Minnesota Timberwolves season is over in five games against the top seeded Houston Rockets. It's not losing in this particular series that's concerning, it's what's going on behind the scenes, ...
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Towns' Reality Check from 2018-04-20T11:03:28
The Minnesota Timberwolves are back in the playoffs, and as many expected, they're down 2-0. What wasn't expected however, is Karl Anthony Towns averaging a mere 6.5 Pts per game thus far. Towns ha...
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The Drought Ends! from 2018-04-13T10:50:20
The 14 year drought is over, regardless of our tough opponent, the Minnesota Timberwolves are in the NBA Playoffs again, at long last! The crazy part is just two or three more wins and our Wolves w...
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Something's Missing from 2018-04-06T11:02:41
Another frustrating week for the Timberwolves, which boiled over into the overall worst game of the season on Easter Sunday against Ricky Rubio and the playoff bound Utah Jazz. The Wolves are fight...
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Maddening Split from 2018-03-30T11:29:26
The Minnesota Timberwolves have definitely been floundering a bit during the month of March, but nothing compares to the 11 point fourth quarter against Memphis. Luckily Karl Anthony Towns followed...
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Golden Capital Towns from 2018-03-16T11:37:24
Karl Anthony Towns showed us that take-over ability we know he has, and did it against the Golden State Warriors and Washington Wizards, whom the Timberwolves almost never beat!
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Living In The Past? from 2018-03-09T11:05:07
Tom Thibodeau apparently is showing more and more of his east coast personality, as he prefers to work with people he knows from the past. Derrick Rose now will join the frey, but to what avail? We...
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Coming Of Age from 2018-03-02T11:18:47
With Jimmy Butler being sidelined indefinitely, the Timberwolves needed to see someone take charge out there, and for the most part this week, that man was Karl Anthony Towns. We've seen Jeff Teagu...
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Tying Up Loose Ends from 2018-02-23T10:57
With no games to review, we dive into previewing the next four games, on what should be a pretty difficult schedule coming up for quite awhile. Before all of that, Joey gives his opinion on what to...
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Wayward Wiggins from 2018-02-16T11:14:20
The Timberwolves in general weren't as sharp this week as they had been of late, but they did maintain their home court winning ways. (except against Houston) Andrew Wiggins, after two ok games vs ...
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Cavaliers Explosion from 2018-02-09T11:33:20
In a very entertaining couple of games, the Timberwolves end up getting a split, hammering the depleted Pelicans and not finishing a great effort in Cleveland. We discuss the insane trade deadline,...
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Home Sweet Home from 2018-02-02T11:31:26
The Timberwolves home record has been outstanding, as said record reached 12 wins in a row this week! The Wolves on the road was another story, as Jeff Teague literally gave the game away in Atlant...
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Butler's Blessing from 2018-01-26T11:31:11
Jimmy Butler missed this entire week with a sore knee. In a video interview with the Star Tribune's Jerry Zgoda, Butler raved about Wiggins talent, saying "Wigs" is only 40 percent of what he will ...
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100s Are Back from 2018-01-19T11:28:31
So much for keeping teams under 100 points, as the Wolves gave up triple digits in all four of last week's games. The home club played great however in games vs NY and Portland, and seemed to take ...
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The Springboard from 2018-01-12T10:51:35
The Minnesota Timberwolves are a different team since N.Y.E, as they have kept teams under 100 points ever since. Other than a poor shooting speed bump in Boston, the Wolves built huge leads agains...
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Hitting Stride from 2018-01-05T11:06:30
The Minnesota Timberwolves rang in the new year by scorching the Indiana Pacers and L.A. Lakers, with 17-0 and 16-0 starts in which the Wolves never relinquished the lead. The game against Brooklyn...
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He Who Dons 23 from 2017-12-29T11:08:24
Jimmy Butler reminded us of the old number 23 from his former team with some Jordanesque like performances, especially against Denver this past week. The Wolves also enjoyed their first Christmas D...
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Getting Personal from 2017-12-15T11:18:56
There was a lot of extracurricular activity this week, along with a winning record for the Timberwolves. After a not so interesting win over Dallas, things got a little personal between Karl-Anthon...
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Question The Process from 2017-12-08T10:46:27
In this episode, we open pandora's box and are going to "Question The Process" that has been going on with Tom Thibadeau the past year and change. Karl Anthony Towns has appeared to take a step bac...
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Lacking Identity from 2017-12-01T09:58:44
The Timberwolves had a 2-2 week, and if not for Anthony Davis' ejection, it might have been 1-3. The Wolves' young star players have been having an identity crisis of late, almost as if they're avo...
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Predictable from 2017-11-23T10:23:20
In this rare Thanksgiving day edition of Timberwolves Explosion, we talk about the predictability of the Timberwolves play of late. Literally three steps forward, two steps back, as was first broug...
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Three Steps Forward... from 2017-11-14T11:10:16
...Two steps back... That's been the story for the Timberwolves the past two weeks. At least we're coming ahead by one for the most part, including a nice five game winning streak before two awful ...
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Fluid Situation from 2017-10-31T10:54:57
The past five games showed how the Timberwolves start to the season is a "Fluid Situation" as you've seen the best, and the worst of this club in a matter of a few days. Luckily Jimmy Butler was ab...
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Season Preview 2017-2018 from 2017-10-07T12:06:03
The annual Season Preview Megasode for TE is once again upon us! We talk about each player and what they bring to the club this season, along with our overall expectations coming into the Timberwol...
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Wiggins, Kyrie Sagas from 2017-08-26T22:02:13
Kyrie Irving finally has a new home, or will the trade by voided ultimately? The Andrew Wiggins new contract has been said to be done, but now he's fired agent Bill Duffy, and again we wait.
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Gibson, Crawford, Kyrie? from 2017-07-23T04:40:42
We're back to talk about the Timberwolves additions of Taj Gibson, the long awaited arrival of Jamal Crawford after several attempts the last 6 years or so, and could Kyrie actually be acquired as ...
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Free Agency Alert! from 2017-07-01T15:46:26
Thibadeau and Layden aren't wasting any time, as on the eve of the free agency negotiation window, they had back channeled a contract agreement with Jeff Teague to take over the reigns of the Timbe...
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State Of The Timberwolves 2017 from 2017-06-24T18:07:34
(PLEASE NOTE! The first segement of this show was recorded BEFORE The Jimmy Butler Trade!)
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Draft Preview & Catching Up from 2017-05-29T21:06:19
Joey is finally back, and has a lot to say about the draft, rants a little about LaVarr Ball, and of course talks about scenarios involving who the Wolves take/trade. We catch up with these mostly ...
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Garnett Talks More from 2017-04-20T14:35:09
Kevin Garnett sat down with AP Krawczynski, and continued his ongoing beef with Glen Taylor, covering many different things the past two years. Joey your host gives his opinion on this, also leadin...
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NBA Playoffs Preview from 2017-04-13T15:50:14
We wrap up the regular season, catching up on an abysmal month of April, that had a few great individual performances, one where Karl Anthony Towns reaches a team single season scoring record. In t...
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Grande Rubio from 2017-03-31T15:48:35
In a week where Jordan Clarkson went off from downtown, and C.J. McCollum did his usual Wolves thrashing, the club went 2-2. Ricky Rubio went from playing well, to looking like an all-star this pas...
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...While It Lasted from 2017-03-24T15:26:28
Rough week for the Wolves, as they drop all three games vs Miami, New Orleans, and San Antonio. After getting blown out in the second half by the Heat and Pelicans, the Timberwolves once again foun...
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Good, Bad, And Painful from 2017-03-17T15:08:49
A roller coaster week to say the least, as the Wolves survive a tough 4th quarter to squeak past the Golden State Warriors. After that, things went from down, to up, and to painful in the next thre...
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Serious Steps Forward from 2017-03-10T15:14:03
The Minnesota Timberwolves defense has been a work in progress for a long time now, and suddenly, no one is scoring over 100 points against them anymore! Lance Stephenson is welcomed back with anot...
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Knocking On The Door from 2017-03-03T15:05:09
After a 3-1 week, the Timberwolves are knocking on the door of the 8th seed in the Western Conference. Karl Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins, with their franchise record 20+ point streaks, are also...
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Great Wiggins Debate! from 2017-02-17T16:21:21
Despite the amazing week by Andrew Wiggins on the scoring side, a great debate has begun regarding his super-star status, due to his lack of defensive awareness. Yet another injury, this time to La...
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Next Man Up from 2017-02-10T14:53:26
During a frustrating game at The Palace, Zach Lavine had an awkward landing, after staying in the game, he limped off to the locker room. Most of us thought he'd miss a few games, until the morning...
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Sacrificial Lambs from 2017-02-03T16:07:41
After two strong games against the Nets and Magic, the Wolves were in the National spotlight against an angry Cavs team, and the result was devastating. With all said, Towns had another great week,...
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Clutchability from 2017-01-27T16:22:54
Despite some sloppy play, the Wolves are starting to win the close games that they wouldn't have, earlier in the season. Against Phoenix, Andrew Wiggins hit the first official buzzer beater in Timb...
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Towns Showing Identity from 2017-01-20T15:44:34
In a week that looked sloppy, the Wolves came out fine, with a 2-2 week. Karl Anthony Towns is assuming his true role with this club, and the results have been remarkable.
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Split Personality from 2017-01-13T16:44:07
We're seeing interesting trends from Timberwolves star players, including two different players inside of both of them. After two frustrating losses to Washington and Utah, the club got things tog-...
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Two Steps Backwards from 2017-01-06T20:01:54
After a very impressive win over the Milwaukee Bucks, the Timberwolves took two stark steps backwards, starting with the third quarter vs the Blazers, to utter embarrassment in Philly.
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Consistency Is The Key from 2016-12-30T16:38:04
There clearly is more to Andrew Wiggins compared to what we have been seeing of late. When Wiggins is aggressive, he can take over a game as good as anyone. In general, the lack of consistency defe...
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A Different Feel from 2016-12-23T15:12:27
There's definitely a different feel around the Timberwolves players the past week. You're seeing more confidence that they can win, despite blowing one against Houston, the Wolves stuck with it, an...
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Laying A Foundation from 2016-12-16T16:32:06
After getting stomped by Detroit, and getting called out hypocritically by Ricky Rubio, the Timberwolves starting showing signs of improvement. After an awful fourth quarter against the Warriors, a...
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Dunn Is Brewing from 2016-12-09T16:10:21
Kris Dunn has been showing significant progress the past week and change, and the best part is, it's been consistent! Unfortunately, the defense of this team has been consistently bad...
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Separation Of Coach And Players from 2016-12-01T16:49:06
The main theme of this show is the apparent failure to communicate between the coach and players at to this point this season.
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The Pothole from 2016-11-25T15:58:17
Andrew Wiggins and the Timberwolves had a pothole of a week. Wiggins couldn't buy a basket, especially from beyond the arc in all three games. The defense wasn't good, and the offense was even wors...
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Keys To The Frachise from 2016-11-18T15:27:07
Despite a frustrating start to the Tom Thibadeau era, the coach has made what appears to be a great decision, in handing the keys to the franchise over to Andrew Wiggins. Hear how so on this episod...
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Being Targeted from 2016-10-30T19:15:04
The Timberwolves are 0-2 to start the season, much due to the fact of being out muscled, and a lot of similar problems we've seen in the past. It appears Karl Anthony Towns has a target on his back...
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Season Preview 2016-2017 from 2016-10-15T20:06:28
It's the annual Timberwolves Explosion season preview! Your host talks about the roles of each player on the roster, and how they will contribute this coming season. We then preview the NBA season,...
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Garnett Retrospective from 2016-09-24T02:38:24
Kevin Garnett will retire from the NBA after 21 seasons. Joey your host, will get into those many "Big Ticket" years from his perspective, particularly as a season ticket holder back in the early ...
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Free Agency 2016 from 2016-08-14T03:16:37
Joey is back on TE to talk Timberwolves and NBA Free Agency. We first talk about the Wolves three signings, and then go into some of the big and even some semi small moves in the league, that gener...
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State Of The Timberwolves 2016 from 2016-06-28T05:03:04
Here we are once again, our annual State Of The Timberwolves, granddaddy of them all episode! Joey gives out his yearly awards and demerits, gets into the drafting of Kris Dunn, and then talks some...
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Thibs, Trades, Draft, and Playoffs! from 2016-05-29T18:30:01
Tom Thibideau, and Scott Layden have pretty much cleaned house of the former Timberwolves regime, like it or not. We discuss the continued direction of this team via trade rumors, and the draft. La...
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Thibodeau Is The Guy from 2016-04-21T15:08:13
Tom Thibodeau has been hired as Timberwolves President of Basketball Operations, and head coach, Scott Layden has also been acquired to take over as GM. We also talk playoffs, and get to all your c...
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Job Opportunities from 2016-04-14T15:42:37
Sam Mitchell and Milt Newton will not be retained as head coach and general manager of the Minnesota Timberwolves. Glen Taylor indeed will go after a big fish to run this quickly rising franchise, ...
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Gold Diggers! from 2016-04-08T16:17:03
After three stinker performances against the Clippers, Jazz, and Mavs, TNT in Oracle was a much different story. The Timberwolves were "The Aggressors" from the beginning against the Warriors, as W...
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The Octopus! from 2016-03-30T16:45:50
Timberwolves Explosion is finally back, and your host has so many tentacles to this episode, we might as well call it The Octopus! Joey talks extensively about the improved play of Ricky Rubio, and...
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Fix It! Fix It! from 2016-03-09T15:40:45
Many Wolves players had an up and down two weeks, Wiggins goes from quiet to aggressive, back to quiet again. Lavine shoots too much, too little, too much... etc... Gorgui has focused more on defen...
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Common Sense Stuff from 2016-02-25T16:13:05
The Timberwolves returned to action after Zach Lavine, and Karl Anthony-Towns stole the show on All Star Friday, and Saturday night. Gorgui Dieng continues to blossom into a very valuable starter i...
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High Flying Stars from 2016-02-11T15:58:45
Joey sends you off into the All-Star break with a fun, positive, "High Flying" show, regarding some pretty strong play. Other than another rough showing vs New Orleans, Karl the "Ignighter" Towns, ...
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Kobe's Blessing from 2016-02-06T16:28:15
The Timberwolves continue to show positive signs, and at the same time have struggled to finish in close games. After struggling mightily against Utah and Portland, shooting 5-29 overall, something...
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Forward Strides from 2016-01-27T16:43:47
The Minnesota Timberwolves have been taking some forward steps the past two weeks. Even though the Wolves only won two games, they continue to look better for the most part, particularly against Cl...
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Moral Victories from 2016-01-14T16:08:49
The Minnesota Timberwolves started to accumulate moral victories, but when can we start to get real wins again?
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Disconnect from 2016-01-05T16:13:06
The Minnesota Timberwolves, outside of the Utah game at Target Center, didn't show up to play this past week, especially complete no shows against Milwaukee and Philadelphia.
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Caught Sleeping from 2015-12-27T15:58:57
The Minnesota Timberwolves were caught sleeping several times this week, especially defensively on the perimeter. The Wolves offensive awareness was also falling asleep time and again vs Indiana, w...
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Wile E. Coyote Wall from 2015-12-21T00:07:07
The Minnesota Timberwolves game after game the past two weeks, would start things off well, and on cue every single time, would crash and burn in the second and third quarters, giving themselves mi...
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SeeSaw Effect from 2015-12-09T15:05:27
This past week was a major frustration, and a strange seesaw effect seems to have emerged: It seems of late that when Wiggins is doing well, Towns' numbers and playing time drop, and when Towns pla...
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Battling The Rim And The Refs from 2015-11-08T23:49:29
Andrew Wiggins struggled mightily the first four games of this season, and finally broke threw with 31 in Chicago. Many people think K.A.T is already the best player on the team now, and long term,...
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Double Towns from 2015-11-01T23:57:14
The Minnesota Timberwolves started out the season 2-0, winning for Flip, which is downright wonderful, but what's also great is who lead the way. Ricky Rubio started out the season with a Chris Pau...
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The Heaviest Of Hearts from 2015-10-25T21:23:50
Words cannot describe my sadness for what has taken place, in the death of Flip Saunders.
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Season Preview 2015-2016 from 2015-10-12T03:54:28
The NBA Season is nearly upon us again, time for Joey to dust off the Timberwolves Explosion podcast, and get back to work! In this episode, we dive into extensive Wolves talk, getting caught up on...
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Super State Of The Timberwolves Part 2 from 2015-07-12T04:00
The 2015 version of the annual State Of The Timberwolves is here at long last! Just like last year, this dragged into July, also like last year, someone from the great Courtside Podcast joins Joey....
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Making The Right Decision from 2015-06-01T03:22:05
The Minnesota Timberwolves are in great position to put this franchise on the road to bigger and better things. As the Wolves head into this summer, making the right decision will be history making...
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It's About Time! from 2015-05-25T02:03:53
For the first time in their 26 year history, the Minnesota Timberwolves won the 2015 NBA Draft Lottery, securing themselves the top pick in said draft! Joey continues talking about the NBA Playoffs...
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Clutch City All Around! from 2015-05-18T02:38:31
Joey talks about the NBA draft Lottery, as he uses the ESPN Lotto simulator, to imagine how things will go, and gives his opinions on the main guys in the top 4. We then go extensively into the pos...
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Wiggins ROY, Playoff Talk from 2015-05-04T03:28:46
Joey is back after a week off, and we talk about Andrew Wiggins officially being named rookie of the year, as well as his extremely bright future in this league. Joey talks more about the playoffs,...
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Lotto Balls, Playoff Talk from 2015-04-20T03:34:23
The Minnesota Timberwolves will have the most lotto balls in the NBA Draft Lottery once again come May, will it mean anything this time? Joey then goes hard core into playoff talk, predictions, as ...
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Dominique Wiggins, And LaVine Machine! from 2015-04-13T03:18:41
Yes, the Minnesota Timberwolves lost all four games this past week, but Andrew Wiggins and Zach LaVine were nothing short of amazing! Wiggins is showing the offensive skills of a perennial super st...
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Broken Record from 2015-04-06T03:15:09
Talking about the Minnesota Timberwolves of late, is sounding like a broken record, not all on the negative mind you, though there is a share of that too. The Timberwolves continually lose by 15 to...
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Tear Down That Wall from 2015-03-30T02:07:15
Andrew Wiggins and Zach Lavine this week tore down that rookie wall in a big way. The Lavine "Machine" hit two clutch threes to help the Wolves get to OT to beat Utah, along with adding huge dunks ...
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The Dog Days from 2015-03-23T03:30:11
The Dog Days of the Timberwolves season are back in their annual boom, as we're simply playing out another late season swoon filled with injuries, loosing.
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Payneful Week from 2015-03-16T02:08:30
A rough week overall for the Timberwolves, accept at the power forward position. Adrian Payne was outstanding against the Clippers, and much to his chagrin, Justin Hamilton played very well, taking...
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All Kinds Of Surprises from 2015-03-09T03:19:16
Joey has a blast recording this episode in general for so many reasons, mostly because he just loves this show so much. With the above said, Joey rants about the Clippers, and the surprisingly disa...
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Energy, Defense, Leadership, Wisdom from 2015-03-02T01:55:58
Kevin Garnett is here, and he's already making himself a factor on the court, as well as even more-so off it, as well as intensifying the culture of the team, while NOT taking leadership away from ...
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Becoming Winners from 2015-02-23T01:28:46
The energy of key players for the Timberwolves present and future is
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Becomming Winners from 2015-02-23T01:20:10
The energy of key players for the Timberwolves present and future is already taking a step up, as Rubio and Wiggins lead the team to victory against the Phoenix Suns. Rubio and Wiggins connected on...
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Garnett Is Back! from 2015-02-20T04:53:30
Welcome to this emergency episode of Timberwolves Explosion, as we welcome Kevin Garnett back to Minnesota! Joey talks about all the positives that such a crazed energized mentor can bring to a tea...
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Rising Stars from 2015-02-17T01:38:04
After losing to two of the best teams in the league, including an extremely winnable game against the Warriors, that had your host fuming, the "Rising Stars" of the Timberwolves played a huge part ...
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Difference Maker from 2015-02-09T03:21:39
Ricky Rubio is back, and his presence has more than been noticed, as the Timberwolves had a 3-1 week, including a mere 6 points keeping them from beating the Mavericks for an undefeated week! Rubio...
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Wiggins Becoming Special Talent from 2015-02-01T04:48:15
Andrew Wiggins is beginning to show a fearless nature to his game, that we didn't see early on. Wiggins is attacking the lane, to dunk on whoever is there, regardless how big, or talented the defen...
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Encouraging Signs, and Individual Excellence from 2015-01-19T03:31:41
Andrew Wiggins continues to show flashes of what will be, and in the meantime, Mo Williams single handedly ended the Timberwolves 15 game losing streak, by scoring a single game franchise record 52...
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Wiggins Getting Better from 2015-01-12T02:57:17
Andrew Wiggins and Gorgui Dieng had a huge week, along with Wiggins narrowly missing a game winning shot on ESPN against the Suns. Ultimately, the young and undermanned Wolves have struggled late i...
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Some Learn, Some Don't from 2015-01-05T05:01:39
The Minnesota Timberwolves had another tough week, and Joey focuses on how some veterans on this team make the same mistakes that the rookies make, and it's not healthy for the development of the f...
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A New Direction from 2014-12-27T05:26:41
The Timberwolves clearly are ready to go young completely, with the exception of a man with that very name, Young. Corey Brewer has been traded, to give way to Shabazz Muhammad, who has been on a s...
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Piece Of The Pie from 2014-11-17T04:14:35
Joey and Marcus are finally back, after a two month hiatus due to busy schedules. We do our best to catch up to the NBA and the Timberwolves. After a solid 2-2 start, Rubio got injured, and not onl...
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New Wolves Order from 2014-09-15T01:32:23
The Hall and Oates of basketball radio are back, as your hosts "Paladino Joey and Marcus the "Forecaster" talk about the biggest and best trade in franchise history. The Timberwolves in late August...
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Super State Of The Timberwolves from 2014-07-04T11:18:05
Talk about Super Show! A triforce of Paladino Joey, Marcus "The Forecaster" and the Courtside Podcast's alpha dogg Hank McCoy join together to talk everything Timberwolves, including the future dir...
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Do You Believe In Life After Love? from 2014-05-21T23:21:44
Marcus the "Forcaster rejoins your host Paladino Joey, and there is much to talk about: Rick Adelman has retired, and remains as a consultant, the coaching search as begun. In much larger news than...
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Symbolic Of This Season from 2014-04-06T21:34:28
This week right here summed up the Timberwolves 2013-2014 season in a nutshell: The Wolves lost to the Clippers, surprise us with a strong win over Memphis, play their hearts out, in a double overt...
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Post Mortem Wounds from 2014-03-30T23:01:35
Kevin Love's comments after a frustrating loss against the Phoenix Suns were misguided, not because he shouldn't have said what he did, but that he was WAY behind on what was the dagger to the Timb...
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Plus Minus from 2014-03-16T21:51:59
Joey rides solo in this episode, in which he talks about the pluses and minuses of Ricky Rubio vs J.J. Barea, along with the plus minus week of the Timberwolves as well. We then talk about an ongo...
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Polar Vortex from 2014-03-10T01:18:06
Paladino and the Forecaster return to discuss a Timberwolves team that is very polar in how they play, they blow people out, or get blown out, and sometimes in the same game!! How a team can go 4-1...
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A Shabazz Is Born! from 2014-03-03T10:28:11
The "Forcaster" has finally returned to reunite the Hall and Oates of basketball radio! Joey and Marcus also celebrate Shabazz Muhammed finally getting minutes, and being extremely productive, part...
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Fundamentals Over Style Points! from 2014-02-11T00:45:08
Paladino Joey is joined by the founder of theaudman.com, Audley Stephenson! Joey and Audley have a very diverse conversation about the importance of fundamentals in basketball, vs style, and/or bei...
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Here We Go Again from 2014-02-03T00:04:02
After a positive start to the week, finally getting over .500 for the first time since November, the Wolves than just as quickly lost two games in a row, to go back below par yet again. The home ga...
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A Glimmer Of Hope from 2014-01-26T22:03:57
A very surprising win in Oracle Arena is the feature presentation of this episode, because for this team, winning in that building is truly a big deal. Overcoming the "Golden Horrors" as Joey calls...
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The Big Picture from 2014-01-19T23:26:59
In this intense show, after being questioned if he sees the big picture or not, a solo Paladino Joey draws out what he truly believes is the "Big Picture" regarding this team, currently. We then pr...
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0-9 In 4 Point Games from 2014-01-05T21:09:36
Clutch is a word very foreign to the Timberwolves these days, even Kevin Love choked away a golden opportunity to hit three free throws to beat the Thunder on Saturday night. Joey rides solo in a p...
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Know When To Hold 'em, Know When To Fold 'em from 2013-12-31T00:09:24
Paladino Joey and Marcus the "Forecaster" review a couple of easy wins against Washington and Milwaukee, followed by a heart breaker against the closely ranked Dallas. Coach Rick Adelman as usual i...
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No Rhyme Or Reason from 2013-12-23T01:14:57
This episode is what we would describe as an "emotion show." Paladino Joey and The Forcaster are back to discuss a team where nothing really makes sense. The Timberwolves can't beat Boston, crush P...
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Is It Time For A Change? from 2013-12-15T22:37:26
Paladino Joey and Marcus the "Forecaster", the Hall and Oates of basketball radio are together again at last! The boys talk about the last few weeks, including what they believe is a trade the Timb...
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50 Percent From Beyond The Arc from 2013-11-29T23:04:51
Joey and Vince return once again, in the absence of Marcus The "Forcaster" The Timberwolves had a difficult week to say the least, it's no wonder that Derrick Williams was traded for Luc Richard Mb...
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Back And Forth from 2013-11-20T01:01:54
Paladino Joey is joined for the second consecutive episode with the Courtside's Vince Germano! In this show, we discuss a fairly up and down week with the Wolves, with huge blowouts vs Cleveland an...
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Becoming Legit from 2013-11-13T00:54:15
Paladino Joey is joined by The Courtside Podcast's "The People's Champ" Vince Germano, replacing Marcus the "Forcaster" for this week. Joey and Vince talk extensively about just how legit this Timb...
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Playing Time Conundrum from 2013-10-21T00:12:45
Paladino Joey and Marcus The Forecaster are back for this preseason prattle episode, in which the boys speak their minds about Rick Adelman's refusal to play the Timberwolves rookies. The extended ...
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Season Preview 2013-2014 from 2013-10-01T03:02:02
Paladino Joey and Marcus the "Forecaster" are back for this mega episode, where we give our annual predictions, and of course preview our Timberwolves, in what should finally be a long awaited retu...
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New Regime Brings Upgrades from 2013-09-03T00:48:16
Paladino Joey and Marcus the "Forecaster" are back in this large, and well rounded episode. The guru's go around the league a bit, then bring you all the way up to date with your Timberwolves, talk...
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Pekovic, Brewer, and NBA Banter from 2013-08-21T21:44:04
Joey rides solo in this "Minisode" (TM. Courtside!), as he talks about the signing of Nikola Pekovic, and his 5 year 60 million dollar deal. Joey also voices his displeasure with the choice of Chri...
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Asking Too Much from 2013-08-10T22:31:12
Joey and Marcus the "Forcaster" return to talk about the ongoing comings and goings this summer. The boys finally get a chance to talk about Corey Brewer returning to Minnesota, and of course bounc...
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Draft Review, NBA Free Agency 2013 from 2013-07-08T00:16:21
Joey and Marcus review the 2013 NBA draft, the good, the bad, and the shocking! The boys get into the Kevin Martin signing for the Wolves, Chase Budinger re-upping at a pretty hefty raise, along wi...
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State Of The Timberwolves 2013 from 2013-06-25T02:06:38
Joey and Marcus are finally back in this mega episode where we open up talking NBA Finals, then get to the coaching carousel, get stuck into the Timberwolves draft, preview free agency, and finally...
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What Took So Long? from 2013-05-07T02:13:19
David Kahn is the president of basketball operations no longer, and the man who maybe should have had this job all along, instead of coaching, that being Flip Saunders, takes over. A man with the a...
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The Big 100!! from 2013-04-21T23:53:22
Paladino Joey and Marcus the "Forecaster" celebrate their long awaited episode 100, the way only they can, but first they preview the playoffs first round briefly, talk about Kobe's injury, and the...
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Too Little Too Late from 2013-04-07T01:47:35
Paladino Joey and Marcus The Forecaster are reunited at long last, and the duo go deep into the Lakers conspiracy that's growing. Rick Adelman gains his 1000th win, Ricky Rubio gets even better, an...
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Courtside 2.0!! from 2013-03-29T21:36:54
Paladino Joey is joined by Courtside's own, "The People's Champ" Vince Germano in this episode! The boys yuck it up about everything basketball, we talk about Vince's Lakers, and of course your and...
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Budding Future For DWill? from 2013-03-26T00:49:32
In our first attempt at a "Minisode" Joey goes solo attempting to get listeners caught up with all things Timberwolves, and a few of the major stories NBA related as well. Your host talks extensive...
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Running In Place from 2013-02-24T00:49:29
The 2013 NBA trade deadline has come and gone, and once again, Timberwolves GM David Kahn does not make a move for a shooting guard when clearly at least a few were very attainable. Your hosts Pala...
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Trade Deadline 2013 Approaches from 2013-02-18T01:03:23
The NBA Trade Deadline is upon us, as Joey and Marcus the "Forcaster" talk about what could be coming, as well as what's likely just another rumor that will be swept under the rug. The boys go ove...
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Rubio Returning To Form from 2013-02-03T00:53:26
At least one of the two franchise players for the Timberwolves is not only healthy, but finally returning to form, that being Ricky Rubio. Despite a few frustrating losses to the Clippers and Laker...
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Double Edged Swords from 2013-01-27T00:31:27
Luke Ridnour and J.J Barea have become very debated members of the Timberwolves, especially during the struggles of this past week. Your hosts Joey and Marcus focus on the Wolves's two double edged...
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Weathering The Storm from 2013-01-20T01:57:11
The Timberwolves injuries continue to mount, as now Nikola Pekovic and Alexey Shved fall victim to a thigh contusion, and a sprained ankle. Donte Cunningham and others have also fallen ill to the f...
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Broken Love from 2013-01-06T22:45:03
Kevin Love has broken his shooting hand again, at first it was believed to be re-fractured in the same place, now it's apparently a different bone in the same hand. The historical string of injurie...
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Playoff Hopes In Question from 2012-12-29T02:49:40
With a frustrating loss in New York, to a demoralizing defeat at home against the close in the standings Houston Rockets, leaves your hosts wondering. Kevin Love's play continues to miff many a Wol...
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Stepping Up In Different Ways from 2012-12-22T02:43:47
In a 2-2 week, while some players struggled in certain areas, they excelled in others, some very surprising, others in areas maybe less unbelievable. Joey rants about Derek Fisher, the boys discuss...
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Love Hate Relationship from 2012-12-15T02:21:45
Kevin Love has been at it again, with yet another media rant, regarding his unhappiness with the Timberwolves handling of his contract, and player personnel moves over his years in Minnesota. Palad...
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Now Hiring: Shooting Guard: Full Time, Center: Part Time from 2012-12-09T00:28:46
Paladino Joey and Marcus the Forecaster discuss openings of two vital positions for the Timberwolves, a starting shooting guard and a backup center. Clearly the latter position is absolutely not fi...
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Backcourt Woes from 2012-11-24T11:19:50
After a sluggish few games, Kevin Love returns from his broken hand surprisingly early, yet the struggle continues with disappointing losses to Denver and Portland. Brandon Roy's knee situation ha...
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Depth And Defense! from 2012-11-12T16:59:21
Two words very foreign to the Timberwolves the last several years clearly have come to the surface in the early going this season, with a surprising 4-2 record has been accomplished despite missing...
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Preseason Wrap Up, NBA Movement! from 2012-10-29T02:14:18
Paladino Joey and Marcus the "Forecaster" wrap up the Timberwolves and NBA preseason in the way they can, as well as discuss the rather interesting James Harden trade to Houston! Call into our Phon...
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The Frustration Is Back Full Force from 2012-10-21T03:06:48
Paladino Joey and the Forecaster discuss the bad news of K-Love being out 6-8 weeks with a broken hand. We go over the Wolves playoff possibilities or lack their of, with now missing both of their ...
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Preseason Prattle, And More Predictions! from 2012-10-12T10:01:20
Joey and the Forecaster share their excitement at finally seeing the new Wolves editions playing in live action, as positivity abounds! We also give our predictions as to which eight teams will mak...
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NBA Season Preview 2012-2013 from 2012-09-29T15:45:07
In this enormous episode, Joey and Marcus preview the coming NBA season for the 5th consecutive year! We talk extensive Timberwolves up and down the roster, and as per usual have our season predic...
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A Method To The Madness from 2012-08-05T00:03:10
Joey and the Forecaster are back to discuss a very exciting Timberwolves off season that finally took shape, after multiple changes of plan, the end result, which including Andrei Kirilenko, proved...
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Free Agency 2012 from 2012-07-09T22:51:47
Joey and Forecaster are back at it again, where we briefly review the NBA draft, go hard into free agency, and everything Wolves, including Brandon Roy's return to the league with our team, Nic Bat...
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State Of The Timberwolves 2012 from 2012-06-23T17:17:29
In this massive episode, Joey and Forcaster review the NBA Finals extensively, and then talk everything Timberwolves from the draft, to free agency, in this annual mega show. Clearly this team nee...
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Playoff Saga Continues, New Target Center! from 2012-05-21T02:29:53
The boys return for more playoff talk, but they first get into the nice renovation of the Target Center, that will be underway very soon. Chris Bosh is yet another victim of the injury bug, as the ...
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Playoff Talk, Wolves Comings And Goings from 2012-05-07T10:01:10
Joey and the Forecaster are back to discuss the end of the Wolves season, and whats to come, in what will be a very aggressive summer. The boys make new playoff predictions with Rose's ACL injury d...
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Ups And Downs from 2012-03-25T15:02:36
The great duo of Joey and Marcus the "Forecaster" are reunited at long last to discuss a season that's been fun, but has had lots of "ups and downs" We discuss Rubio's injury, Beasley's future, Lov...
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Blueprint For Success from 2012-03-08T14:13:47
This team is similar to the '96-97 team, with a young PG and PF leading the way. This team however, has a better chance of longevity, with a better attitude, better coach, and ultimately a much mor...
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A Few Backward Steps from 2012-01-12T20:01:37
After a strong start to the season, the Wolves have taken a few steps backwards, in losses to Memphis, Cleveland, and Toronto. Poor shooting, turnovers, and injuries have been the Wolves achillies ...
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Competance and Accountability from 2012-01-04T19:34:34
Steps towards competance are very evident in the first week of the season, along with players being held accountable for their actions by this much better coach. Joey rides solo in this emotional, ...
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2011-2012 Season Preview Description from 2011-12-06T21:22
The NBA is back, and so are the dynamic duo of Paladino Joey and Marcus the "Forecaster" for the fourth traditional Timberwolves and NBA season preview! In this massive episode, we talk extensively...
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State Of The Timberwolves Part 2 (2011) from 2011-09-26T18:59:41
The boys are finally back, as Joey and Marcus the "Forecaster" discuss the dismissal of coach Kurt Rambis, and the hiring of established coach Rick Adelman. We also talk Derek Williams, the draft, ...
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State Of The Timberwolves 2011 from 2011-06-15T21:39:03
In this mega episode, Joey and the "Forecaster" talk everything Timberwolves. The dynamic duo also talk NBA playoffs/finals, we the get into the "Rubio Revolution" Kurt Rambis' future, and of cours...
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Leadership Needed from 2011-02-27T11:43:35
Joey is joined again by the Forecaster, in this episode, we talk about all the movement among the NBA. The Timberwolves as expected, acquired Anthony Randolph, our host's vent their frustration in ...
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Trades, Wins, And Rumors from 2011-02-10T20:03:55
Forecaster returns to join Joey on T.E. in this exciting episode where we cover the Wolves up and down. We discuss everything from Ricky Rubio, Kevin Love, and Michael Beasley, to trades and rumors...
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All Offense, No Defense from 2011-01-28T20:16:17
The title of this episode says it all: The Timberwolves can score, but they can't guard anybody. The perimeter defense of this team is as bad as ever, along with transition defense. Kevin Love con...
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Love Deserves To Be All-Star, Guards Need Face life Again! from 2010-12-07T01:17:02
The ranting and raving level is high in this episode, as Joey raves about Kevin Love's amazing ascension to star status, and rants about Luke Ridnour, and demands more shot attempts for Wesley John...
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Darko Dominance, And Feeling The "Love" from 2010-11-25T09:41:14
The best center in Timberwolves history has emerged the past week, in Darko Milicic's incredible play. Kevin Love has unseated Michael Beasley as the team's MVP. Clutch play down the stretch, outsi...
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Beasley and Love Blossom Before Our Eyes from 2010-11-16T11:12:25
The Timberwolves 2010-2011 begins with a roller coaster ride, that now has us very optimistic about this team's future. Michael Beasley's 42, 35, and 28 point games, and Kevin Love's 31-31 and 23-2...
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2010-2011 Season Preview from 2010-10-25T00:00:58
In this massive episode, The Forecaster returns to T.E. as he joins Joey to talk everything positive and negative, regarding the Timberwolves and the NBA leading into this coming season.
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Tainted Love from 2010-08-27T23:26:52
Another animated episode, as Joey raves about Anthony Tolliver and his entertaining youtube video, announcing his "Decision Part DEUX" on coming to Minnesota. We also cover the Wolves new simplifie...
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Improved Positivity? from 2010-08-01T23:54:23
Paladino Joey responds to a pretty significant response on facebook to EP59. We also get into the Sessions trade, more into the Ridnour signing and the Flynn injury.
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Draft, Free Agency, and a Conspiracy? from 2010-07-17T16:04:20
The Forcaster returns, and here we go again, another episode absolutely filled with Wolves news, starting with the draft. We then get into free agency, mostly just Wolves related on that front, and...
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State of the Timberwolves 2010 from 2010-06-12T19:10:06
The Forcaster returns to join Paladino Joey on this epic show, where we discuss literally an "explosion" of topics. We talk about the NBA Finals, then we finally drop a bomb on something Garnett sa...
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Playoff Talk, Lotto Luck Continues from 2010-05-25T19:58:35
Joey is finally back in the saddle again in this mega episode, which is also a prelude another episode that will be the "State of the Wolves" In this episode, we talk about the playoffs, and also t...
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The Sweet 16! from 2010-03-30T23:57:39
No, not the Gophers making it to the sweet 16. Our Wolves have lost 16 in a row. Better play has made the recent games more watchable, but regardless, these losses are taxing. We talk a little more...
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Wolves Set Another Record And Darko Does A 180! from 2010-03-24T10:37:26
For the second time this year, this year's Wolves are record breakers, giving up 152 regulation points in Phoenix. We also talk about three other losses, including two fairly well played games agai...
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World Of Ruin from 2010-03-17T00:31:23
Tensions did arise this past week in multiple quotes from players and coach Kurt Rambis, where players are questioning the offensive and defensive schemes. Rambis in return is questioning certain p...
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Turnover Turmoil from 2010-03-09T19:25:28
Turnovers helped the Wolves go 0-3 this past week in fairly ugly fashion, which leads to a few rants. We also get a little deeper into the draft, and your host endorses two player scenarios which w...
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The Bad And The Ugly from 2010-03-02T19:15:58
A win in Miami is followed by a major decline in play game by game that followed, especially another demolision at the hands of the Trailblazers. What made matters worse was something really unexpe...
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Dark"O" Times At Center, Rescued By Milicic? from 2010-02-23T19:23:35
Darko Milicic is now are Timberwolf, via trade of expiring contracts, as Brian Cardinal goes to the Knicks (and is waived). The Wolves "Dark" history at the center spot, has never yielded anything ...
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Tyrus Thomas In Wolves Future Plans? from 2010-02-16T04:28:27
In the 50th episode of T.E. we discuss two losses by our Wolves. We then dive into the trade deadline and who might be coming to the Wolves. Your host Paladino Joey expresses his opinions on how he...
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Signs Of Progress Begin from 2010-02-10T19:17:14
By no means are we saying this is this a playoff team in a year, but signs of maturity are becoming more and more evident. Corey Brewer and Jonny Flynn are becoming more clutch down the stretch, an...
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Polar Wolves from 2010-02-01T22:23:43
You can have your ups, and you can have your downs, but the ups and downs of the Wolves this past week have been pretty astonishing. Joey discusses two lopsided games with the N.Y. Knicks, one a 27...
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Finishers Wanted, Al for Am are' Revisited? from 2010-01-26T19:21:33
The Wolves go 0-3 the past week, two of them ended on the final play of the game, in ugly fashion. Bad defensive plays and bad defense in general continues to plague this team, and in Milwaukee it ...
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Crazy Comebacks, One Worked, One Didn't from 2010-01-19T20:59:18
Two very exciting games this past week, and one garbage performance in Memphis, in all three, the Wolves trailed by enormous amounts early. We also cover two small stories with gems inside! Call in...
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Who, Where, and When? from 2010-01-12T22:02:41
The question isn't whether the Wolves make a trade, its who, where, and when? Rumors about Big Al to Indiana were refuted by President David Kahn, yet a source mentioned on the Paul Allen show mere...
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Flynn's Persistence Will Pay Off from 2010-01-06T05:57:39
Jonny Flynn has been up against many obstacles since draft day, and he's facing them head on. In this episode, we talk about Steve Aschburner's article regarding this very subject, and review two n...
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Al & The Triangle Just Might Work from 2009-12-31T00:05:52
The Wolves go 2-2 in the past week, and signs are really beginning to show that Big Al just might fit in the triangle after all. Kevin Love continues to show what he can, and will, become, and Ryan...
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How Long Will Al Jefferson Be Here? from 2009-12-23T17:04:08
Joey reviews the past four games, and goes in depth on details in the games, as well as some general analysis of certain players. Joey also gets to Bob's good and detailed call in. In the end, the ...
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Pain, Frustration, and Growth from 2009-12-15T19:38:06
Jonny Flynn continues to learn valuable lessons right before our eyes, as he'll improve, struggle, and then be a step further then he was before he struggled. High's and lows are all over this epis...
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Love Returns: Signs Of Encouragement from 2009-12-08T18:00:14
We review the past three games, one of which the Wolves win another game against a playoff team. In all three games, Joey eyes several signs of improvement and reasons to be encouraged for the futu...
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A Pulse, Love Finally Practicing As Well from 2009-12-01T22:28:04
The Timberwolves finally show a pulse, in a huge win in Denver on Sunday the 30th. That pulse however did not appear before the Wolves lost two more home games, badly, making it 15 losses in a row ...
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Triangle Trouble from 2009-11-24T21:06:27
In this emotional and breakless episode, Joey sounds off on the pathetic play of the Minnesota Timberwolves. Joey also goes as far as to question whether the triangle offense properly equipped for ...
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Season Preview from 2009-10-27T21:44:16
The NBA season is upon us, and Paladino Joey gives you his season preview on the Wolves. Joey also goes into his predictions for the Northwest Division, along with how the 8 playoff teams will be i...
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Love Hurts, Preseason Wrap Up from 2009-10-24T01:30:48
The injury bug hits the Wolves with Kevin Love's broken bone in his non shooting hand, along with Al Jefferson's sore Achilles. Joey also wraps up the final five preseason games, as we prepare for ...
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Scrap the Sessions with Flynn Idea from 2009-10-16T00:51:04
Kurt Rambis has already scrapped the idea that Ramon Sessions would be able to play along side Jonny Flynn at the two guard position. Rambis see's Sessions as the primary backup point guard to Flyn...
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Free Agent Moves - Present and Future from 2009-09-29T07:53:27
Marcus "The Forecaster" returns to join Joey in this entertaining episode discussing everything Timberwolves. Marcus makes a HUGE prediction for the Wolves 2010 free agency, on which mega star he b...
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Wolves add Sessions, Daniels; Lose Carney from 2009-09-13T10:40:31
In another week of unexpected moves, the Timberwolves were able to sign Ramon Sessions to an offer sheet that the Bucks ultimately decided not to match - officially giving us Sessions. The Wolves a...
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Rubio To Stay In Spain Until 2011 from 2009-09-04T00:41:33
The patience of Timberwolves fans and management will be tested over the next two years as Ricky Rubio takes us through a dramatic saga that can only be rivaled by that of Brett Favre. Joey also ge...
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Kurt Rambis Named Wolves Coach from 2009-08-13T06:47:25
In this episode, Joey talks about the hiring of lifetime Laker Kurt Rambis to be the 9th coach of the Timberwolves. Joey also discusses the probable introduction of the much coveted fast break offe...
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Kahn the "Thriller" and Selfbury from 2009-07-29T23:13:40
Paladino Joey celebrates his 30th birthday with his 30th episode of T.E. Joey talks about David "Thriller" Kahn making more moves under our noses as he shapes things up for 2010 free agency. Also, ...
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Rubio Revolution? from 2009-07-18T03:33:43
In this episode, Paladino Joey talks about the very busy NBA offseason including many trades, signings, and rumors. Joey then gets into the Wolves summer league and some positive news on Ricky Rubio.
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Timberwolves Explosion Ep#28:Draft Rewiew: Weird, But Good from 2009-06-28T11:47:35
In this episode, Joey covers the draft with a blanket, and talks about the possibilities with or without the unexpected Ricky Rubio falling into our supposed laps. Joey then praises Jonny Flynn and...
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McHale Out/Draft Talk/Trade Rumors from 2009-06-19T09:55:50
In this mega episode, the 100th overall of Joey's podcasting career, we discuss McHale being let go, his Wolves career, coaching candidates, crazy and interesting trade rumors and of course the com...
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State of the Wolves from 2009-05-28T23:42:22
In this episode, Paladino Joey talks about the Wolves' season that was; along with his opinions on the team's MVP, biggest disappointment, and biggest surprise. Joey also chimes in about new Presid...
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Love for R.O.Y.? Only in Minnesota. from 2009-04-03T03:29:44
In this episode, Paladino Joey reviews five almost unwatchable games (apart from the win against Rusty's Nets). Joey also discusses a "Kevin Love for R.O.Y." commercial, but dismisses it as just an...
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Guards Need a Facelift from 2009-03-24T07:56:54
In this episode, Paladino Joey reviews an 0-4 week for the Timberwolves, but thats not what has him so upset. Joey voices his unhappiness with Timberwolves guards Sebastian Telfair and to a slightl...
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.500 Week, Catching Up With Al from 2009-03-15T16:36:07
In this episode, Paladino Joey reviews 4 games in which we went 2-2 surprisingly, but don't we want the most ping pong balls? Joey also talks about Al finally speaking to the media again after the ...
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Bad Bad Bad... from 2009-03-08T18:05:34
The title of this episode says it all, except for the last of the four games reviewed, but that was a loss as well. Good news is McHale will not return as VP, but will he as coach?
Anyone say Draft? from 2009-02-28T14:38:38
In this episode, Paladino Joey talks about the putrid 2-11 month of February the Wolves have had, going 0-3 since EP 20. Joey also talks draft prospects, especially Greg Monroe, and weighs in on Ma...
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McCants and Booth traded for Shelden Williams and Bobby Brow from 2009-02-22T22:34:10
In this episode, Paladino Joey reviews the three most recent Wolves games, in which they fared 1-2, but played very entertaining basketball, with the exception of some pretty awful defense against ...
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rade Talk and Draft Analogy from 2009-02-18T20:06:54
In this exciting episode, Paladino Joey first talks about a frustrating loss to the Washington Wizards, and rants about Mike James, who hit two late three pointers to bury our Wolves. Then Paladino...
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Jefferson Tears ACL from 2009-02-10T23:09
In this Episode, Paladino Joey reviews three games in which the Wolves went 0-3 and the most devastating news of all occurs after a loss in New Orleans when the next day it is learned that "Big Al"...
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McHale Wins Coach of the Month from 2009-02-06T18:52:02
Kevin McHale lead the Wolves to a 10-4 record in January, giving him the well deserved coach of the month honor for January. Many Wolves fans want McHale back, as the new attitude and style on the ...
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Baby Steps and Lessons Learned from 2009-02-01T05:34:49
The young improving Timberwolves win three straight games against the Hornets, Bulls and Bucks, but then are taught a lesson by the veteran Pistons and manhandled by the L.A. Lakers. This team clea...
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Nets Eye Mike Miller from 2009-01-22T19:36:55
The Timberwolves strong play continues, as the Wolves beat the Suns and Clippers, as well as hold their own in tough Utah. Host Paladino Joey goes off on a vicious rant when he talks about Ricky Da...
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McHale, Foye And Carney Make Progress from 2009-01-14T23:48:37
The positivity continues for the Minnesota Timberwolves, as coach Kevin McHale has his team playing well with a dose confidence and common sense. Rashad McCants not playing (Being he lacks common s...
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4th Quarter Foye Lives! from 2009-01-09T11:57:59
What an amazing 3 weeks! The Wolves lose their 13th in a row, finally end the slide in NY, get blown out by Orlando, then regain their footing, next blow a 29 point lead in Dallas, and follow up wi...
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McHale: 0-7 and Counting from 2008-12-23T19:29:31
How many more consecutive games will the Wolves lose? Now at 12 straight, and 7 so far under "Coach" McHale, how much longer can we stand? The malaise surrounding the fanbase of this organization i...
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Wittman gone: McHale the Answer? from 2008-12-11T19:31:07
Well, Randy Wittman's maddeningly inconsistent rotation is gone, and with McHale relinquishing his VP duties, its time to get down to business and coach the team HE put together. The good part is, ...
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McCants and Wittman have to go from 2008-12-05T14:47:45
Clearly this team is on course for another 25 wins or less type of season once again, as I retract from my original prediction of 35. Randy Wittman has proven that he cannot coach and has no consis...
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Wolves Arre Back To Their Old Ways from 2008-11-08T16:57:57
Well the Timberwolves look a lot like last year's club in losing
all four games since the last show. Randy Foye struggles mightily and is
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Northwest Division Preview from 2008-10-31T17:28:38
In this episode, Paladino Joey previews the last of his NBA division previews, the Timberwolves home: The Northwest Division. Player movement, and opinionated comments are as always a part of this ...
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Pacific Division Preview from 2008-10-16T21:58:01
In this episode, Paladino Joey previews the Pacific division, makes his predictions, and discusses teams' news. Timberwolves Sebastian Telfair suspended 3 games, team makes nice comeback in Chicago...
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Southwest Division Preview from 2008-10-12T09:05:53
In this episode, Paladino Joey previews the Southwest Division, and gives his opinions on players and predictions of this tough division. Timberwolves sign former Pacers Center David Harrison to ad...
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Southeast Division Preview from 2008-10-02T19:53:06
In this episode, Paladino Joey does the preview for the Southeast Division, in which he gives his opinions on how the teams will fair this year, along with their offseason moves or lack there of. T...
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Central Division Preview from 2008-09-23T19:19:02
In this episode, Paladino Joey does the Eastern Conference's Central Division preview. Predictions, and salary cap situations for teams are discussed as well. Wolves Star Al Jefferson hurt, but how...
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Atlantic Division Preview from 2008-09-17T09:10:10
In this episode, Paladino Joey talks about the Atlantic Division as a whole, and previews how the season will go for these particular teams. Wolves News: Jason Collins injures his elbow, Shaun Livi...
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Wolves Unveil New Uniforms And Forecaster Joins The Show from 2008-08-22T19:17:25
Timberwolves unveil their new uniforms, some think they look like WNBA jerseys, others think its a neat new look. Paladino Joey and Marcus Forecaster are somewhere in between on this one. Both give...
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Taylor Speaks Of Yesteryear from 2008-08-14T22:05:14
In this episode, the first of many to come, Paladino Joey discusses a major Star Tribune article in which Wolves owner Glen Taylor speaks about the past, present and future of the organization and ...
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Wild Waive Parrish, Wolves Sign Gomes, Twins Call Up Liriano from 2008-08-05T01:53:40
A very detailed show involving the classic Minnesota "Tri-fecta" The Wild sign Bouchard despite trade rumors early on, Mark Parrish is sent packing as his tenure with the Wild was disappointing to ...
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Wolves Sign Telfair, Twins: 2-4, Need To Call Up Liriano. from 2008-07-24T19:47:14
The Timberwolves finally ink PG Sebastian Telfair to a 3 year deal, leaving only Ryan Gomes remaining on their 3 FA list. Twins lose four in a row, including a nasty sweep at the hands of the dread...
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Wild Making Moves,Twins Talk, Wolves Sign Craig Smith from 2008-07-17T19:20:35
Wild's Veilluex put on waivers, then clears, other moves and ideas. Wolves finally make a decision on someone, signing Craig Smith, rumors begin about the PG position. Twins Justin Morneau wins the...
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Wild Add Nolan, Wolves Get 1st Round Pick. Twins Go 4-3. from 2008-07-11T09:14:56
The Wild add another older guy in Owen Nolan, and still don't add a center. Wolves make a small deal and get yet another 1st round pick, which helps. Twins have an up and down week, involving two s...
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Wolves Trade For Love/Miller, Wild Sign Brunette, Twins Surg from 2008-07-03T23:55:27
A huge show that covers 3 major things going on in Minnesota. The Timberwolves Draft O.J. Mayo only to trade him and spare parts to Memphis for Kevin Love, Mike Miller and spare parts. Minnesota Tw...
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Celtics Win Number 17/ Wolves Draft Talk from 2008-06-18T22:44:28
How ironic indeed with the 17th title, the date of the title and the number of this episode? Kevin Garnett winning was very emotional despite the fact he's no longer here. Paul Pierce proves that h...
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NBA Finals continue, Wolves draft talk, Wild aquire D Berger from 2008-06-11T22:34:19
Wild try to address the blue line, NBA Finals pretty much as expected thus far, Wolves need to take the right guy, reguardless if he wants to be here or not
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Lakers vs Celtics Preview, Detriot Redwings Win Stanley Cup from 2008-06-05T00:00:46
Detriot Redwings win the coveted Stanley cup, but is it their last for awhile? NBA Finals finally get their dream match up again, as the Lakers and Celtics reunite in the NBA for the first time sin...
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NBA Playoffs and Draft Talk. Stanely Cup Finals from 2008-05-27T23:23:35
Talk about two teams headed in different directions in the Stanley Cup Finals and long-term. In Depth Wolves draft talk, along with heavy NBA Conference Finals talk, as things are going as Paladino...
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Wolves get 3rd Pick, NBA/NHL Playoff Talk from 2008-05-20T23:30:23
Wolves again don't move up in draft lotto, Paladino Joey officially endorses his pick at number 3 in this show. Lots of NHL and NBA Playoff talk and predictions. Also, an interesting Gaborik Article.
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NBA and NHL Playoffs and Coaching Decisions/Changes from 2008-05-11T12:09:18
In this energetic episode, your host Paladino Joey talks about Jacques Lemaire's decision on whether to stay with the Minnesota Wild or move on, along with another NHL coaching move. NBA coach hiri...
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NBA And NHL Playoff Talk, Twins In First Place! from 2008-05-06T23:18:29
In this episode, Joey covers the NBA (where the Hornets lead the Spurs 2-0 and the Celtics have finished off the Hawks) and NHL playoffs (where Colorado has already been knocked out). Joey also men...
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Wild And Wolves Season Wrap Ups, Vikings Pursuing Jered Alle from 2008-04-22T19:48:01
Vikings are pursuing Jared Allen, also some talk about who the Vikings can and should get in the draft if they keep their pick. Wild blow too many opportunities and your Minnesota Wild season is ov...
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Wild Win Division, Face Avs in Playoffs. Wolves: 0-4 from 2008-04-09T20:27:08
The Minnesota Wild finally win the Northwest Division, and are primed for a great series with huge rival Colorado in round one. The Minnesota Timberwolves bomb, but thats ok, we need the highest pi...
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Wild Close To Division Title, Wolves Teeter Totter from 2008-04-03T22:53:27
Paladino Live Ep#8: Wild Close To Division Title, Wolves Teeter Totter.
The Wild win some major games, and if they can finally take out the HATED Calgary Flames, we finally win the Northwe...
Wild Barely In The Lead, Wolves Win 6 Of 9 from 2008-03-25T20:45:30
Vikings make small moves, Wild win some, and lose some, while the Wolves show signs of improvement for next year!
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Wild Totally Nosedive, Wolves Actually Go .500 from 2008-03-10T20:15:01
Paladino Live Ep#6:Wild Totally Nosedive, Wolves Actually Go .500
This last week, The Minnesota Wild went 0-4, against weak competition for the most part, and blow two more shootouts. The Timbe...
Vikings Add Berrian, Wild Recover Despite Bad Start, Wolves from 2008-03-03T21:52:30
Paladino Live Ep# 5: Vikings Add Berrian, Wild Recover Despite Bad Start, Wolves Drowning.
Vikings offense is beginning to come together, Berrian changes the landscape. Wild make small/lam...
Wild take a nose dive, and Gerald Green is traded as expecte from 2008-02-25T23:32:03
Paladino Live Ep#4:Wild take a nose dive, and Gerald Green is traded as expected by Paladino Joey
The Wild lose three in a row in very crappy fasion, and the Wolves as predicted here on this sh...
MN Wild And Wolves Talk from 2008-02-12T21:51:45
The Wild remain inconsistant and a team I cant count on in the playoffs, while the Wolves revert to their 2007-2008 swoon.
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Crazy Superbowl / Wolves Transaction Talk from 2008-02-04T21:44:15
Paladino Live Ep#2:Crazy Superbowl / Wolves transaction talk
What a good and painful superbowl indeed... Continued Wolves talk, as they are a different team the last few weeks