Flagrant Howls - a Minnesota Timberwolves podcast: Recent Episodes
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Phil Mackey, Kyle Theige and Judd Zulgad made it through the David Kahn era of Minnesota Timberwolves basketball and lived to tell about it! Be a part of their Timberwolves community. Flagrant Howls, part of the SKOR North network of podcasts, is your destination for Timberwolves therapy, celebration and speculation! A Timberwolves Lifestyle Podcast.
Kyle Theige is back from vacation just in time to listen to Phil Mackey rank his top 100 Minnesota Timberwolves players of all-time! This is the Wolves podcast you didn't know you needed in your life... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Phil Mackey and Kyle Theige discuss Minnesota Timberwolves in the FIBA World Cup! Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns and Nickeil Alexander-Walker are thriving. Rudy Gobert and Kyle Anderson, not so much. Plus, are Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels among the NBA's top under-25 duos? Kyle ranks the best months. And an Immaculate Grid challenge! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kyle Theige and Phil Mackey are here to recap a potentially career-elevating weekend for Anthony Edwards, who carried Team USA from behind over Germany with a 34-point outburst! Steve Kerr, specifically, had some glowing things to say about Edwards. What does it all mean for the Minnesota Timberwolves? Plus, a first peek at the Wolves' schedule, and an Immaculate Grid challenge! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kyle Theige and Phil Mackey are here to defend Karl-Anthony Towns' honor! Well, kind of. He was listed outside the top 50 of The Athletic's latest player rankings. How accurate is this? Plus, Kyle rubs elbows at the Timberwolves' City Edition jersey unveil. And the boys try their hand at the Immaculate Grid for the first time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kyle Theige and Phil Mackey discuss the possibility of Anthony Edwards rising up yet another rung on the NBA ladder after this year's FIBA World Cup. Could he be on the verge of a 2006 Dwyane Wade-like season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kyle Theige and Phil Mackey talk with Star Tribune Minnesota Timberwolves beat reporter Chris Hine! Subjects include: Anthony Edwards' rise to stardom, what it's like covering an NBA beat, NBA travel and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Phil Mackey and Kyle Theige dive into a number of different Minnesota Timberwolves topics, including: Did Naz Reid show the Wolves are finally building a sustainable culture? How will Jaden McDaniels progress over the next few years? A Gersson Rosas update; How Phil and Kyle currently feel about Karl-Anthony Towns; Is 30% too much to tip? And more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kyle Theige and Phil Mackey dive into Leonard Miller's emergence as a potential rotation player for the Minnesota Timberwolves! Plus, more Karl-Anthony Towns trade steam from a credible reporter in New York (and a questionably credible reporter on Twitter?). And Kyle learns about new hotel technology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Will Minnesota Timberwolves hit the over on 43.5 wins which have been set by Draft Kings; Did the Wolves forgo future first-round picks because their young core is so good and more feedback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kyle Theige is back from NBA Summer League with a full slate of Minnesota Timberwolves updates! Including information on Leonard Miller, Josh Minott and Wendell Moore, Jr. A hilarious story about $25 blackjack tables and how Anthony Edwards' friends listen to Flagrant Howls. Why Phil Mackey is probably too hard on Karl-Anthony Towns. And much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Minnesota Timberwolves young core IMPRESS at NBA Summer League; Karl-Anthony Towns continues to talk trash; NBA in-season tournament is a go and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Phil Mackey and Kyle Theige dive into the Shake Milton and Troy Brown, Jr. additions by the Minnesota Timberwolves. Plus, thoughts on the Anthony Edwards max contract extension, the Timberwolves reportedly calling the Portland Trailblazers about a Damian Lillard trade, holiday rankings and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Phil Mackey and Kyle Theige react to Naz Reid's new contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves, which actually raises some interesting questions. Plus, reaction to the Timberwolves' two interesting second round draft selections, Rudy Gobert opting to play internationally this summer and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch joins Phil Mackey and Kyle Theige! Topics include: Why Anthony Edwards is so special; We know what Miami Heat culture is, but what is Wolves Culture?; What was going through Finch's mind when he saw Rudy Gobert punch Kyle Anderson?; What Minnesota lake does Finch hang out on in the summer? And much more!
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Phil Mackey and Kyle Theige discuss the latest Minnesota Timberwolves offseason reports and rumors. What will they do with Naz Reid? Is it smart for the Wolves to just "run it back" next season? Would Glen Taylor stand in the way of a Karl-Anthony Towns trade? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Phil Mackey and Kyle Theige start the episode by reacting to Karl-Anthony Towns' interesting comments on PatBev's podcast. Plus, the latest KAT trade proposals from across the internet, and some reflecting on what the Denver Nuggets' championship means for the Minnesota Timberwolves! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Emailer Andrew L sends in a list of the top 100 Minnesota Timberwolves of all-time. Phil and Kyle dive into THE ENTIRE LIST! Where do Kevin Garnett, Jimmy Butler, Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns and, most importantly, Darko Milicic fall on the list? Listen and find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Phil Mackey and Kyle Theige dive into The Ringer's Top 100 NBA players list, which lists three Minnesota Timberwolves in the top 50. Plus, if we were to redo the 2020 NBA draft today, where would Jaden McDaniels go? The boys also discuss Karl-Anthony Towns' cryptic tweet from earlier this week and update the Western Conference playoff picture!
Phil Mackey and Kyle Theige dive into Anthony Edwards' emergence as "Point Ant!" It sure seems like Edwards' teammates have appointed him leader of the franchise. Plus, what to make of D'Angelo Russell seemingly unfollowing the Timberwolves on social media, and The Ringer offered up four potential offseason trade scenarios involving Karl-Anthony Towns.
Kyle Theige and Phil Mackey are back after a holiday hiatus! The boys dive into the carnage that is the Minnesota Timberwolves, including a team-only meeting that took place after an embarrassing loss to the Detroit Pistons. Naz Reid had some cryptic things to say. Rudy Gobert isn't the same dude he was in Utah with the Jazz. Chris Finch could easily be on the hot seat. And does Tim Connelly regret trading for Gobert last summer? What happens next for the beleaguered Timberwolves?
Anthony Edwards is becoming an all-around explosive playmaker for the Minnesota Timberwolves, and Phil Mackey & Kyle Theige are here for it. Is Ant's new "pilot" role sustainable moving forward? How will the Wolves reintegrate Rudy Gobert and Karl-Anthony Towns? Plus, Phil and Kyle read the comments and update everyone on the Western Conference playoff picture!
Phil Mackey and Kyle Theige react to a Yahoo! Sports report that Patrick Beverley is open and interested in coming back to the Minnesota Timberwolves. How could a PatBev reunion benefit or hurt the Wolves? Could he take on a Udonis Haslem-like leadership and culture role? Plus, some D'Angelo Russell trade speculation, and the boys answer a question about not being mad enough at the Timberwolves.
Kyle Theige and Phil Mackey discuss the Timberwolves' latest rollercoaster ride on the west coast, including the math problem they're having a hard time overcoming. Plus, what have the boys learned in KAT's absence? Why is Malik Beasley such a hypocrite? Why can't the Timberwolves grab a rebound? And a game of Flagrant or No!
Phil Mackey and Kyle Theige dive into Rudy Gobert's biggest game of the season for the Minnesota Timberwolves! 20 boards and a huge, game-sealing block in the 4th quarter. D'Angelo Russell went off in the 4th quarter as well, and after the game he had some interesting things to say about Anthony Edwards' leadership. Plus, what will KAT's role be when he returns? And Phil and Kyle dive into the (negative) comments section!
Phil Mackey and Kyle Theige dive into some of the good and bad trends through the first 25% of the schedule -- the first 25% of the Rudy Gobert era - of Timberwolves basketball. Plus, why are the Wolves racking up so many technical fouls? What role could Wendell Moore serve moving forward? And why won't the Wolves give Luka Garza a chance??
The Minnesota Timberwolves -- led by Anthony Edwards -- dominated the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night, as Karl-Anthony Towns sat out with a calf strain. Phil Mackey and Kyle Theige ask the uncomfortable question: Are the Timberwolves better without Towns? Are we dealing with Bill Simmons' Patrick Ewing Theory here? Mackey thinks KAT may need to take on a complementary role, much like Kevin Love did when he left the Wolves 10 years ago. Plus, a breakout performance by Jaylen Nowell, Kyle and Phil Read the Comments and more!
Phil Mackey and Kyle Theige break down some VERY interesting post-game locker room comments from Chris Finch and Austin Rivers, who both questioned the toughness and effort level of the Minnesota Timberwolves. How do Phil and Kyle feel about the Wolves after 20 games? And if "Miami Heat culture" is all about "discipline, accountability, work ethic and enjoying other people's success," what is Timberwolves Culture?
Phil Mackey and Kyle Theige dive into Rudy Gobert's criticism of Minnesota Timberwolves fans who have been booing during this disappointing start to the season. Does Rudy need a lesson in Wolves history? Or do Wolves fans need to calm down a bit? Plus, Jordan McLaughlin continues to shine in his backup role, Karl-Anthony Towns is quietly having a great season, and why the Wolves' success is predicated on Anthony Edwards' energy.
Jim Petersen joins Kyle Theige and Phil Mackey to talk Minnesota Timberwolves! JimPete discusses why he is disappointed yet hopeful after the first 15 games, how Anthony Edwards and D'Angelo Russell can help ignite the offense more regularly, the state of the Wolves' chemistry, and how the Rudy Gobert - Karl-Anthony Towns pairing is going so far. Plus, what has it been like working with Michael Grady on the broadcasts?
Kyle Theige and Phil Mackey dive into DLo's best performance of the season in a Minnesota Timberwolves win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Does this game give you confidence the Wolves can go on a run? Plus, what to make of Rudy Gobert's on/off splits, Anthony Edwards' lack of joy and consistency, and which role players Kyle and Phil currently have their eyes on.
Kyle Theige and Phil Mackey dive into the current state of the Minnesota Timberwolves, including Kyle's first Pie Chart of Blame! Is it time to start thinking about major changes, or will patience prevail? Why don't Karl-Anthony Towns' stats result in more team success? What are the options with D'Angelo Russell? Why isn't Anthony Edwards playing better? And much more!
Phil Mackey and Kyle Theige dive into their favorite and least favorite things about the Minnesota Timberwolves over these past few days, including discussions about Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns' new productivity and Jordan McLaughlin's continued impact. Plus, does Ant take plays off? Should the Timberwolves trade D'Angelo Russell in-season? And why does Kyle have a weird mustache?
Phil Mackey and Kyle Theige dive into the Minnesota Timberwolves' tumultuous start to the season. When could Chris Finch make significant changes? Does Jordan McLaughlin deserve to play more over D'Angelo Russell? Plus, Phil and Kyle Read the Comments!
Phil Mackey and Kyle Theige dive into the Minnesota Timberwolves' first seven games of the season. Specifically, is the Karl-Anthony Towns - Rudy Gobert experiment working? Which lineup combinations ARE working for the Timberwolves? What does Anthony Edwards need to do to officially reach the next level? And do the Timberwolves have a DLo problem? Plus, another game of Flagrant or No?
Phil Mackey and Kyle Theige dive into a weird 48 hours in Timberwolves land, where Karl-Anthony Towns called out Anthony Edwards' diet after a blowout loss to the San Antonio Spurs. The boys LOVED Anthony Edwards' response both on and off the court. Plus, should the Timberwolves give serious consideration to handing out big contracts to both Jaylen Nowell AND Jaden McDaniels? Also, Phil and Kyle Read the Comments.
Phil and Kyle discuss their favorite and least favorite things about the Minnesota Timberwolves after the first three games! Rudy Gobert has been as-advertised, Anthony Edwards found his mojo with the second unit, and Karl-Anthony Towns is still getting adjusted. Plus, a game of Flagrant or No?
Phil Mackey and Kyle Theige believe the Minnesota Timberwolves are in for a HUGE season! The boys deliver some preseason predictions, plus they dive into just how deep this team is -- with Naz Reid, Jaylen Nowell, Luka Garza and other bench reinforcements -- the latest Rudy Gobert trade slander, Patrick Beverley being offended by Chris Finch and more!
Kyle Theige returns from Las Vegas to discuss the Minnesota Timberwolves' first preseason games with Phil Mackey! Anthony Edwards looks like a brick house. Rudy Gobert was doing Rudy Gobert things. And the general vibe surrounding the Timberwolves is all positive. Plus, the guys tell a few crazy Las Vegas stories from back in their youth.
Phil Mackey and Kyle Theige provide their new Timberwolves leadership power rankings, now that Patrick Beverley is gone. Who will step up in moments of basketball crisis to verbally lead this talented Wolves team? Plus, Kyle's Wolves Media Day takeaways and a game of "Flagrant or No" that turns into a Jaden McDaniels love fest.
Kyle and Phil break down Patrick Beverley and Kevin Garnett's critical comments about the Minnesota Timberwolves, following the Rudy Gobert trade. Do PatBev and KG have a point? Plus, a debate and discussion about the value of D'Angelo Russell, and three Timberwolves showing up in ESPN's top 25 NBA players list.
Dane Moore joins Kyle and Phil to do a deep dive into Rudy Gobert! How will Gobert impact the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2022-23 and beyond? The boys discuss Gobert's perceived playoff failures, how well he may or may not age, whether he can add to his offensive game, and they go down a strange rabbit hole of former 7-foot Timberwolves.
New Timberwolves TV voice Michael Grady joins Phil and Kyle to dish his takes on the team, his favorite NBA memories growing up, how he's watching every single game from last season, and his general approach to connecting with fans!
Phil and Kyle discuss the potential for Anthony Edwards to experience a Year 3 breakout. According to reports and social media videos, Ant has taken his offseason workouts very seriously! Plus, reaction to a New York Post report that questions Alex Rodriguez's ability to come up with enough cash to stay in the mix as a future majority owner of the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Phil (from his COVID Cave) and Kyle discuss whether the Timberwolves inadvertently threw a wrench into Kevin Durant trade discussions. Plus thoughts on the Timberwolves' schedule, Patrick Beverley signing with the Los Angeles Lakers, Michael Grady landing the Wolves' TV job, and more!
Phil and Kyle go into the "war room" and hash out the all-time 15-man Timberwolves roster. Some ground rules: This isn't necessarily the top 15 Timberwolves of all-time, but rather the most cohesive roster for winning games.
Noted Minnesota Timberwolves fan and actor/TV host Craig Kilborn joins the show to offer up his thoughts on the Rudy Gobert trade, Anthony Edwards’ potential, his five favorite obscure Wolves and more! You may recognize Kilborn from his time hosting The Daily Show, The Late Late Show on CBS, SportsCenter, or from just sitting courtside at Timberwolves games, hoping to snag a free t-shirt. He also told stories about celebrities he encountered during his TV hosting days. Find Craig’s new podcast -- The Life Gorgeous -- on YouTube, Apple, Spotify or anywhere you find podcasts!
Phil and Kyle do a deep dive into the upside of Minnesota Timberwolves star guard Anthony Edwards. Are comparisons to Dwyane Wade accurate? Or is there even another level to his upside? Plus, a crazy hypothetical trade involving D'Angelo Russell and Kyrie Irving, and reaction to Karl-Anthony Towns' super max press conference.
Phil and Kyle both think the Minnesota Timberwolves are now a perennial 50-win team in the NBA. And don't sleep on Anthony Edwards' "prime" window opening up in 4-5 years from now! Also, Gus Johnson as a potential Wolves TV play-by-play man, thoughts on the Austin Rivers signing, and reaction to NBA executives "bitching" about the Rudy Gobert trade!
Kyle returns from NBA Summer League in Las Vegas with some interesting tidbits about the Minnesota Timberwolves! Will Josh Minott and Wendell Moore be part of the regular season roster? What was Marc Lore's role in the Rudy Gobert trade? Plus, discussing Tim Connelly's first few weeks as Timberwolves POBO and more!
Kyle is back from his Mexico trip with plenty of takes on the Minnesota Timberwolves trading for Rudy Gobert! Was it a good trade? What do the next 4-5 years look like for the Timberwolves? How does this trade impact Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards? This is Flagrant Howls, a Minnesota Timberwolves podcast!
Welcome to the debut episode of Flagrant Howls with Phil Mackey and Kyle Theige! Before diving into Chris Finch's raving review of Jaylen Nowell and his potential impact on the Timberwolves' future, Phil and Kyle kick around some "get to know 'em" questions about their Timberwolves fandom. Plus, what would you give up in a trade for Dejounte Murray? And what if the Timberwolves make no impact roster moves?