Howl History

Dynamite: To blow it up or run it back, THAT is the question for the 2023 Timberwolves

The Timberwolves have another important offseason ahead of them with lots of big decisions to make.
Do they run it back and tinker around the edges, or do they blow it up and abandon the "two bigs" strategy?
Who would be the targets in each scenario? 
Should they prioritize NAW or Naz in free agency?
Do the lottery results change the likelihood of a major trade?
Can Derek find a realistic trade proposal for Karl or Rudy that Chad would accept?
These questions and MORE are all answered on this episode of Howl History.

Reunited and it Feels So Good: A 2023 review after a season apart

After a 301 day break, Derek and Chad are back to, once again, talk about all things Timberwolves. Who impressed this year? Who disappointed? Can KAT and Rudy work? What does Ant need (and what does he need to improve on?) And where do we go from here? All covered in this reunion episode of Howl History.

More Gobert Analysis: Continuing the discussion about the Rudy Gobert trade and what it means for the Wolves

Derek and Chad are still buzzing about the Rudy Gobert trade one week after the initial announcement are are back to share more thoughts. Where does Rudy rank among the league's best players? Where will the Wolves land in the standings this season? How screwed are the Lakers? And why the future of the Wolves might hinge as much on Jaden McDaniels as any other player. 

EMERGENCY POD!!! The Timberwolves have traded for Rudy Gobert!!!

It's Howl History's first ever emergency podcast episode as the Timberwolves shocked the NBA world by trading five players, four picks, and a pick swap for RUDY GOBERT!!! Who's outgoing, who's left, and where do we go from here? Derek and Chad cover it all.
WOLVES BACK BABY!!!

Reckless Speculation: A 2022 free agency primer (and NBA Draft recap)

The offseason is in full swing and it's about to get busier. The Wolves have three new rookies and brought back Taurean Prince, and now it's time to blow up the roster (but not really). Murray, Gobert, Hartenstein, Tyus, JaVale, and Monk are all discussed, as well as how the Timberwolves even find playing time for the 14 players already on the roster.

The DLo Conversation: How does D’Angelo Russell compare to other max players?

The DLo rumors are heating up as both he and the Wolves are going "shopping" so it was time to take a break from our regularly scheduled programming to, once again, evaluate Russell's value throughout the league. Of the 37 players that DLo could legally be traded straight-up for, where would he rank?

Timberwolves Competitive Analysis (SW Division)

Derek and Chad are back to continue checking in with the rest of the league. Where do they stand? Which players aren't going anywhere and which ones might be available? Do the Wolves have anything they might want?
Today's episode evaluates the Southwest Division: Houston Rockets, San Antonio Spurs, New Orleans Pelicans, Dallas Mavericks, and Memphis Grizzlies. We even had some breaking Wolves front-office news happen while recording with the signing of Matt Lloyd.

Timberwolves Competitive Analysis (Atlantic Division)

Derek and Chad are back to continue checking in with the rest of the league. Where do they stand? Which players aren't going anywhere and which ones might be available? Do the Wolves have anything they might want?
Today's episode evaluates the Atlantic Division: New York Knicks, Brooklyn Nets, Toronto Raptors, Philadelphia 76ers, and and the Boston Celtics.

Timberwolves Competitive Analysis (Central Division)

Derek and Chad are back to continue checking in with the rest of the league. Where do they stand? Which players aren't going anywhere and which ones might be available? Do the Wolves have anything they might want?
Today's episode evaluates the Central Division: Detroit Pistons, Indiana Pacers, Cleveland Cavaliers, Chicago Bulls, and the Milwaukee Bucks. Included is the all-important Zach LaVine trade conversation.

Timberwolves Competitive Analysis (SE Division)

Now that Derek and Chad have taken a good hard look at the state of the Wolves roster, it's time to check in with the rest of the league. Where do they stand? Which players aren't going anywhere and which ones might be available? Do the Wolves have anything they might want?
Today's episode evaluates the Southeast Division: Orlando Magic, Washington Wizards, Charlotte Hornets, Atlanta Hawks, and Miami Heat.