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The Minnesota Timberwolves will have to make up for the loss of Nickeil Alexander-Walker with a few different bench options, but in what areas should the bench actually improve with Terrence Shannon Jr. and others playing more? Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) explores what the impact of Shannon should be on the Wolves' offense, and what to expect from Naz Reid and Donte DiVincenzo in their second season working together with the second unit. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnba for 50% off your first yearGametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wa

Could the Minnesota Timberwolves' frontcourt rotation change at all this year? In light of Naz Reid's new contract and the need to eventually replace Rudy Gobert, Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) digs into what minutes with Naz at the 5 and Jaden McDaniels at the 4 looked like for the Wolves last year and if it might suggest any rotational adjustments from Chris Finch this season. Plus, a Locked On NBA Top 100 Players update... Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGYTime to fuel up and turn it up with 5-hour ENERGY®️ Transfusion! Go to https://5hourenergy.com today and use my promo code LOCKEDONGOLF to receive 20% off your order.This offer is only valid until September 30th on one order and cannot be used with other promotions. The code is not good on subscription orders.OpenPhoneStreamline and scale your customer communications with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at www.openphone.com/lockedonnbaMonarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at monarchmoney

Are the Minnesota Timberwolves truly concentrated on being "all in" when it comes to winning a championship for this season, or have they given themselves flexibility and multiple ways to build a championship-caliber roster moving forward? Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) debunks an ESPN opinion on the Wolves' positioning heading into the season, as well as Kendrick Perkins' off-base comments about Anthony Edwards's contract and his future with the Timberwolves. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGYTime to fuel up and turn it up with 5-hour ENERGY®️ Transfusion! Go to https://5hourenergy.com today and use my promo code LOCKEDONGOLF to receive 20% off your order.This offer is only valid until September 30th on one order and cannot be used with other promotions. The code is not good on subscription orders.OpenPhoneStreamline and scale your customer communications with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at www.openphone.com/lockedonnbaMonarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. U

The Minnesota Timberwolves signed Johnny Juzang to a camp deal and added Enrique Freeman on a two-way contract. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) explains why the Wolves chose Juzang, plus why he's so excited about the addition of Freeman. Also, does this mean that Jesse Edwards is the odd man out, and where does the Timberwolves' roster stand now? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGYTime to fuel up and turn it up with 5-hour ENERGY®️ Transfusion! Go to https://5hourenergy.com today and use my promo code LOCKEDONGOLF to receive 20% off your order.This offer is only valid until September 30th on one order and cannot be used with other promotions. The code is not good on subscription orders.OpenPhoneStreamline and scale your customer communications with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at www.openphone.com/lockedonnbaMonarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnba for 50% off your first yearGametimeDownload the Gametime app, cre

How do the Minnesota Timberwolves rank against the rest of the NBA after most of the offseason movement has wrapped up? Not all power rankings agree on where the Wolves stand. Should the Lakers and Clippers actually be ranked ahead of the Timberwolves? What about the Rockets with the addition of Kevin Durant? Also, Donte DiVincenzo is injured and will not play for Italy at EuroBasket. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGYTime to fuel up and turn it up with 5-hour ENERGY®️ Transfusion! Go to https://5hourenergy.com today and use my promo code LOCKEDONGOLF to receive 20% off your order. This offer is only valid until September 30th on one order and cannot be used with other promotions. The code is not good on subscription orders. Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnba for 50% off your first yearGametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Dow

As Locked On NBA embarks on announcing a Top 100 player list, Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) gives a sneak peek at his own rankings, including how many Minnesota Timberwolves players are on his list and how they stack up against the rest of the league. How high does Anthony Edwards? Where do Julius Randle and Rudy Gobert land? And how many of Jaden McDaniels, Naz Reid, and Donte DiVincenzo made the list? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGYTime to fuel up and turn it up with 5-hour ENERGY®️ Transfusion! Go to https://5hourenergy.com today and use my promo code LOCKEDONGOLF to receive 20% off your order. This offer is only valid until September 30th on one order and cannot be used with other promotions. The code is not good on subscription orders. Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnba for 50% off your first yearGametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Ter

Why the Minnesota Timberwolves need Donte DiVincenzo to play more like he did with the New York Knicks, as well as areas in which Rudy Gobert and Anthony Edwards need to improve this year, too. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down the adjustments in DiVincenzo's game that would make the biggest difference for the Wolves and lift their offense. Also, why ESPN's grade of the Timberwolves' offseason so far is too harsh. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGYTime to fuel up and turn it up with 5-hour ENERGY®️ Transfusion! Go to https://5hourenergy.com today and use my promo code LOCKEDONGOLF to receive 20% off your order. This offer is only valid until September 30th on one order and cannot be used with other promotions. The code is not good on subscription orders. Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnba for 50% off your first yearGametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your

The Minnesota Timberwolves and Malcolm Brogdon have reportedly shown mutual interest in a free-agent signing as the Wolves consider options for their remaining open roster spots. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down the potential fit and why it would be mutually beneficial. Plus, a glass half-full look at how the vacated Nickeil Alexander-Walker minutes might be filled, and a couple of areas in which the Wolves could actually improve with more minutes for Terrence Shannon Jr. and Rob Dillingham. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGYTime to fuel up and turn it up with 5-hour ENERGY®️ Transfusion! Go to https://5hourenergy.com today and use my promo code LOCKEDONGOLF to receive 20% off your order. This offer is only valid until September 30th on one order and cannot be used with other promotions. The code is not good on subscription orders. Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnba for 50% off your first yearGametimeDownload

Is there a chance that rookie Joan Beringer could "force his way into some minutes" this year? A Minnesota Timberwolves front office executive thinks that could be the case. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down Beringer could make an impact as an 18-year-old rookie and what the rotation may look like, including the emergence of Terrence Shannon Jr. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnba for 50% off your first yearGametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelRight now, new customers can get ONE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as non

Tim Connelly has yet to make a bad trade since taking over the Minnesota Timberwolves -- an incredible track record that shows more about Connelly's ability to be judicious than simply being risk-averse. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down the full list of trades that Connelly has made thus far, and just how calculated he's been, from the Rudy Gobert trade to the Julius Randle move last year. Turns out, he knows exactly what he's doing. Plus, notes on Pablo Prigioni and Terrence Shannon Jr. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnba for 50% off your first yearGametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelRight now, new customers can get ONE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get start

Why the Minnesota Timberwolves are right to (reportedly) not have interest in Ben Simmons, and why their dabbling in the Kevin Durant trade sweepstakes was so interesting. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) also breaks down the trickle-down effect of Durant not having interest in signing an extension in Minnesota. Plus, Malcolm Brogdon is still a free agent...will the Wolves make a move? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnba for 50% off your first yearGametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelRight now, new customers can get ONE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money w

Time for the biggest Minnesota Timberwolves takeaways from Las Vegas Summer League. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) asks and answers the important questions: How well did Joan Beringer display his potential? Is TJ Shannon ready for a rotation role? Did we see progress from Rob Dillingham and Jaylen Clark? Can Jesse Edwards fill the role held by Luka Garza the last couple of years? What will the Wolves do with their remaining roster room, including the two-way spot? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnba for 50% off your first yearGametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelRight now, new customers can get ONE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Part

The Minnesota Timberwolves fell just short of a perfect Las Vegas Summer League record, but the finale was a chance for Tristen Newton, Jesse Edwards, and Amari Bailey to vie for the Wolves' final remaining roster spots. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down each of their performances, including a comparison of Newton and Bailey, who have definite similarities to one another but are unlikely to both make the team. Plus, who else stood out in the Vegas finale? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnba for 50% off your first yearGametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelRight now, new customers can get ONE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Part

Damian Lillard's return to Portland shakes up the NBA landscape. What's behind this unexpected move? The Locked on NBA Squad Show panel dives into Lillard's decision, debating its impact on the Blazers and young star Scoot Henderson. They explore summer league insights, revealing which players might not cut it in the big leagues. Plus, get ready for some hot takes on NBA team predictions, including the Nuggets, Lakers, and Pelicans. Tune in for expert analysis on defensive strategies, the evolving Eastern Conference, and bold projections for the upcoming season. Don't miss out on the squad's insider perspectives and lively debates! 0:00 Intro: Summer league and Damian Lillard discussion 5:13 Damian Lillard's return to Portland analyzed 11:48 Summer league's value and networking aspect 18:23 Denver Nuggets' outlook for next season 25:26 Debate on perimeter vs backline defense 31:32 Anthony Davis vs Jaren Jackson Jr comparison 37:21 Eastern Conference team projections discussed 41:42 Bottom Eastern Conferenc

Has Las Vegas Summer League had any influence on what the Minnesota Timberwolves might do with the remaining roster spots? Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) debates the impact of TJ Shannon and Rob Dillingham's performances in Vegas and if what they've done (or haven't done) to this point may cause Tim Connelly to do something different in free agency as he fills out the roster. Also, will the Wolves add another guard/wing or a big? Finally, what's next in the NBA offseason for the Timberwolves? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! OpenPhoneStreamline and scale your customer communications with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at www.openphone.com/lockedonnbaHungryrootWith Hungryroot, it’s like having a personal shopper and a nutritionist all in one.For a limited time, get 40% off your first box and a free item in every box for life! Just go to Hungryroot.com/lockedonnba and use codeLOCKEDONNBA. Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at monarchmoney.com/lockedonn

Rob Dillingham turned in his best performance of Las Vegas Summer League as the Minnesota Timberwolves moved to 4-0 despite Terrence Shannon Jr. sitting out the second half of the back-to-back due to rest. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down what was most encouraging about Dillingham's performance, as well as what it said about others, including Jaylen Clark, Amari Bailey, and Tristen Newton. Also, another strong game from Leonard Miller. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! OpenPhoneStreamline and scale your customer communications with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at www.openphone.com/lockedonnbaHungryrootWith Hungryroot, it’s like having a personal shopper and a nutritionist all in one.For a limited time, get 40% off your first box and a free item in every box for life! Just go to Hungryroot.com/lockedonnba and use codeLOCKEDONNBA. Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnba for 50% off your first yearGametimeDownload t

The Minnesota Timberwolves improved to 3-0 in Las Vegas Summer League behind another dynamic scoring performance from Terrence Shannon Jr. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) dives into what we are consistently seeing from TJ Shannon and why it's so imporatnt. Plus, another strong box score line from Leonard Miller -- is his production real and sustainable and will it help him get a role on the Wolves? Lastly, checking in on Joan Beringer and Amari Bailey. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! OpenPhoneStreamline and scale your customer communications with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at www.openphone.com/lockedonnbaHungryrootWith Hungryroot, it’s like having a personal shopper and a nutritionist all in one.For a limited time, get 40% off your first box and a free item in every box for life! Just go to Hungryroot.com/lockedonnba and use codeLOCKEDONNBA. Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnba for 50% off your first yearGametimeDown

Terrence Shannon Jr.'s playmaking, Joan Beringer's rebounding, and Rob Dillingham's defensive effort -- all things to be watching as the Minnesota Timberwolves continue play in the Las Vegas Summer League. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down what needs to happen over the next few games, as well as some potentially surprising players to keep an eye on moving forward. Plus, the Wolves rank highly in NBA.com's continuity rankings. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! OpenPhoneStreamline and scale your customer communications with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at www.openphone.com/lockedonnbaHungryrootWith Hungryroot, it’s like having a personal shopper and a nutritionist all in one.For a limited time, get 40% off your first box and a free item in every box for life! Just go to Hungryroot.com/lockedonnba and use codeLOCKEDONNBA. Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnba for 50% off your first yearGametimeDownload the Gametime

The Minnesota Timberwolves are off to a strong start in Las Vegas Summer League. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) is joined by Andrew Dukowitz (@adukeMN) from Vegas to discuss their biggest takeaways through the first two games, including Joan Beringer's first impression, TJ Shannon's push for a rotation spot, Rob Dillingham's progress, Jaylen Clark's tenacity, a potentially surprising player to watch in the coming games, and more. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! OpenPhoneStreamline and scale your customer communications with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at www.openphone.com/lockedonnbaHungryrootWith Hungryroot, it’s like having a personal shopper and a nutritionist all in one.For a limited time, get 40% off your first box and a free item in every box for life! Just go to Hungryroot.com/lockedonnba and use codeLOCKEDONNBA. Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnba for 50% off your first yearGametimeDownload the Gametime app,

Minnesota Timberwolves first-round pick Joan Beringer dominated the defensive end of the floor in the Wolves' win in the Las Vegas Summer League opener. Plus, TJ Shannon, Rob Dillingham, and Jaylen Clark all turned in strong performances, and Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) details why Jamal Cain and Amari Bailey could each push for a two-way contract over the course of Summer League. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnba for 50% off your first yearGametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelRight now, new customers can get ONE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money w