Howl History

Back in the Saddle: Examining free agency and trade candidates for the 2022-23 Wolves

With the 2021-22 Timberwolves season behind us, Derek and Chad are getting a head start on looking forward to next year's team. Do the Wolves need a new starting power forward? Will they trade DLo? How do we replace PatBev when he doesn't have any miles left on his tires? We attempted to answer these questions with actual named targets that the Wolves might pursue this off-season. All possibilities are discussed ranging from Zach LaVine to Christian Wood to ... Aaron Holiday?

Wolves 2022 Recap (Part 3): Roster Stock Watch Finale

What did we learn about the Timberwolves players over the past nine months? Are we more encouraged or less encouraged? Where do we think they're going next? Chad and Derek attempt to answer these questions as they review the 2022 Timberwolves season.
In the season recap series finale they dive into the performances of Patrick Beverley, Jarred Vanderbilt, Malik Beasley, Naz Reid, Jaylen Nowell, and Jordan McLaughlin.

Wolves 2022 Recap (Part 2): Roster Stock Watch

What did we learn about the Timberwolves players over the past nine months? Are we more encouraged or less encouraged? Where do we think they're going next? Chad and Derek attempt to answer these questions as they review the 2022 Timberwolves season.
In this episode they dive into the team as a whole, Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns, D'Angelo Russell, and Jaden McDaniels.

Wolves 2022 Recap (Part 1): Comparing the Wolves roster to 1980s movie characters

What do Maverick, Marty McFly, and John McClane have in common? They are all relatable to current members of the Timberwolves roster! In this episode of Howl History, Chad and Derek picked a character from a 1980s movie to relate to each member of the Minnesota Timberwolves. Come for Tony Montana, stay for Boba Fett.

Wolves Back: It’s Playoff Basketball, Baby!

Wolves back, Howl History back, everybody is back! The Wolves are deep into a playoff series against the Memphis Grizzlies, so that means Derek and Chad are back in your ear holes to discuss the conclusion of the regular season and the previous five playoff games before going into what this offseason might look like. WOLVES BACK!!!

Don’t Worry, Be Happy: Preparing for the Wolves Stretch Run

Trade deadlines, contract extensions, wins, losses, All-Star games, three-point contests, and more. It has been a busy period since the last episode of Howl History, but Derek and Chad (AKA "Phoebe") are here to get excited about the remaining 23 games of the 2021-22 season and project how things will play out from here.

Take a look at yourself and make a change: Examining the Wolves history at the trade deadline

Timberwolves history is always interesting, sometimes frustrating, and occasionally inspiring. The Timberwolves history at the trade deadline is no different. Googs, Laettner, Marbury, RoCo, and more! Join us as we examine each deal and talk about what was, what is, and what could have been.

Eye of the Tiger: Looking into the future for the 2022 Timberwolves

Howl History is back for Season 3! Your favorite hosts, Derek and Chad, are back for 2022 to take a look not only at the state of this year's Wolves, but also look deep into the future. What do the finances look like? Can the Wolves re-sign DLo? What would a super-max for KAT do to the bottom line? And how does that all affect the strategy for this year's trade deadline? Join us for answers to all these questions and more!

Don‘t Turn Around: The Wolves are good again?

In an episode of tangents, Derek and Chad discuss the Wolves improved play as well as the recent five-game losing streak. They also compare Karl-Anthony Towns to Patrick Ewing and Kirk Cousins to Carmelo Anthony. Derek also made Chad finally have "the Jaden McDaniels conversation." 

Tubthumping: The Wolves are making waves throughout the NBA

We thought the Wolves were down, but we were wrong! After a brief Covid-induced break Chad and Derek are back to joyously celebrate the suddenly red-hot Timberwolves. They recap the recent run of victories and share their favorite moments from the recent stretch.
Derek also berates Chad for his unfortunate habit of leaving games early.