Raised By Wolves

Kyle Theige and Phil Mackey break down one of the biggest wins of the season for the Minnesota Timberwolves, who took down the Golden State Warriors in overtime on Wednesday night! Plus, Kyle rants about the national media's coverage of the Wolves, which includes absurd Anthony Edwards trade speculation. And what will the Wolves do with Naz Reid, who is set to become a free agent this summer? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle Theige and Phil Mackey start the podcast by reflecting on three highly entertaining home games over the past few days, then quickly transition into some crazy Anthony Edwards stats! Ant is absolutely making the third-year leap. Plus, how sustainable is D'Angelo Russell's recent excellent play? A Karl-Anthony Towns injury update. And a look at an upcoming brutal schedule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil Mackey and Kyle Theige ask the question: What would make this a successful season for the Minnesota Timberwolves? Can they still do damage in the playoffs? Plus, some fun Anthony Edwards stats, a question about D'Angelo Russell trade talks and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil Mackey and Kyle Theige dive into the latest Minnesota Timberwolves trade rumors, including Naz Reid potentially headed to the Denver Nuggets or Los Angeles Clippers for Bones Hyland or Terance Mann. Plus, Mackey rants about Chris Finch. Should he be on the hot seat? And the latest on D'Angelo Russell's potential trade status as well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil Mackey and Kyle Theige heap lavish praise on Kyle Anderson, who has been an incredibly valuable free agent signing by the Minnesota Timberwolves! Plus, an update on Karl-Anthony Towns' calf injury, a deep dive into the Wolves' salary cap situation this summer, and Phil & Kyle read the comments! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil Mackey and Kyle Theige pose this question: Who says no -- Rudy Gobert for Walker Kessler, straight up? Never mind all of the OTHER assets the Minnesota Timberwolves traded away too... Did the Wolves make an epic mistake with this trade? Or is there still hope that a Gobert, Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards nucleus can work? Plus, the boys discuss D'Angelo Russell's spicy comments to Yahoo! Sports earlier this week. 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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?? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices