Best Bally Sports North Minnesota Timberwolves Podcasts (2025)

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Joe Boylan 42:22

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1+ y ago42:22

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Wolves+ host Marney Gellner is joined by Timberwolves director of player development and assistant Coach, Joe Boylan. The conversation kicks off around the Michigan FAB 5 and how they ignited Joe's passion for basketball. Marney wonders how Joe made ends meet taking an unpaid internship with the Celtics. Joe shares his favorite KG story from his ti…

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Kevin Hanson 36:29

1+ y ago36:29

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Kevin Hanson and host Marney Gellner dive into his collegiate career at the University of San Diego. Hanson shares what he learned about life and culture during his 5 years playing professional hoops in Europe. Marney wonders what it was like to work alongside Greg Popovich in San Antonio, and Hanson shares his thoughts on what he thought of Chris …

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Josh Minott 31:50

1+ y ago31:50

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Josh Minott and host Marney Geller dip their toes into the beaches of Boca Raton Florida where Josh grew up. They take a detour in Memphis where Josh played a season under NBA great Penny Hardaway. Marney wonders about the difficulties of being a 2-way player and Josh gives shares the meaning behind some of his most prominent tattoos. All of that a…

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Troy Brown Jr. 30:18

1+ y ago30:18

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Host Marney Gellner and Brown Jr. talk about his roots in Vegas, his parent working as correction officers and how the Vegas community, at large, shaped his wise worldview. They get into his journeyman career in the NBA and how it all started by revisiting draft night of 2018. Gellner wonders what he thought of Minnesota before coming here, and Tro…

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Corliss Williamson 31:42

1+ y ago31:42

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Wolves+ host Marney Gellner asks Corliss Williamson about the impact of winning an NCAA title. Corliss shares some of his favorite memories of being selected in the lottery (13th) by the Sacramento Kings. Then, of course, they touch on the 2004 title with the Detroit Pistons and wax poetic about his remarkable 12-year NBA career.…

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Leonard Miller 26:12

1+ y ago26:12

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This week on Wolves+, host Marney Gellner sits down with Wolves Rookie Leonard Miller. The two start off talking about his basketball career in Canada and some of his NBA Canadian countrymen. Leonard shares what it was like to fulfill a lifelong dream to reach the NBA, and Marney wonders what the young rookie has already learned from some of his ve…

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Shake Milton 25:45

1+ y ago25:45

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Marney Geller is back in the hosting chair with Shake Milton in the studio, and this conversation goes all across America. We start in Oklahoma, stop by Texas , hang out in Philadelphia, and then end up in Minnesota. The pair chat about his journey to becoming the 54th pick in the 2018 draft, playing in the turnstile that was the 76ers franchise fo…

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Nickeil Alexander-Walker 51:54

2y ago51:54

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This week we welcome Nickeil Walker-Alexander (NAW) onto Wolves+ for our penultimate episode. In this heartfelt chat, NAW tells host Marney Gellner about how crucial his mother was to his early basketball success. Marney asks how being Canadian affected his basketball journey, and NAW walks us through what it's like to be traded in the NBA.…

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Mike Conley 26:00

2y ago26:00

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Mike Conley talks about his historic HS basketball career, how he became an Oscar winner, what it's been like adjusting to Minnesota and more.By Bally Sports North

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Napheesa Collier 31:46

2+ y ago31:46

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After a brief hiatus, Wolves+ host Marney Gellner is back at it with one of the WNBA's best, and Lynx star, Napheesa Collier. The pair start out tracking her path to UConn and eventually the WNBA. Marney wonders if playing for Team USA in the 2020 Olympics was as cool as it looked. Then, Napheesa shares what motherhood has been like, plus, some ins…

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Luka Garza 34:32

2+ y ago34:32

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This week on Wolves+ we have one of the greatest players in Big Ten history in Timberwolves center Luka Garza! Host Marney Gellner dives into her research asking about his family's storied history in basketball and soccer. Luka talks about his path to Iowa and becoming one of their greatest basketball players in school history (his jersey is alread…

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Pablo Prigioni 40:03

2+ y ago40:03

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As we start off the new year, we welcome on former NBA player, and current Timberwolves Assistant, Pablo Prigioni. Wolves+ host Marney Gellner inquires about his 15 years playing pro basketball overseas. Then, Pablo shares what it was like to be the oldest rookie in NBA history at 35. Lastly, Pablo talks about getting his pilots license and shares …

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Kyle Anderson 34:19

2+ y ago34:19

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Today on the pod we slow things down with Wolves forward Kyle "Slo Mo" Anderson. Host Marney Gellner asks how big of an influence street ball was on Kyle growing up on the East Coast. Kyle shares why he felt it was important to go to the West Coast for college. Then, Kyle gives some insight on last year's 6-game series against the Grizzlies in the …

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Matt Lloyd 34:13

2+ y ago34:13

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This week host Marney Gellner sits down with Timberwolves Senior Vice President of Basketball Operations Matt Lloyd. The Chicago native talks about how his grandparents' fandom of Chicago sports sparked his interests in athletics. Matt shares the story about how he broke into the NBA with the Chicago Bulls, including learning scouting from arguably…

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Rudy Gobert 40:33

2+ y ago40:33

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Rudy Gobert and host Marney Gellner discuss growing up in France, how he switched from karate to basketball and how he eventually found his way to the NBA. Rudy shares his passion for bees and how he has honey "almost every single day". The pair talk screen-assists and also venture into what has made him such a profound defensive player. Then, of c…

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Jeff Munneke 40:27

2+ y ago40:27

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On the fourth episode of season 3 we welcome the Timberwolves VP of Fan Experience Jeff Munneke! Jeff has been with the Timberwolves for over 34 years from the very beginning. Jeff talked about pickup basketball games in the Metrodome with Kirby Puckett and Tom Kelly, Dennis Rodman, explains his connection to Gopher basketball great Randy Breuer an…

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Tim Connelly 38:23

2+ y ago38:23

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For episode 3, we go upstairs to the Timberwolves front office and chat with their President of Basketball Operations Tim Connelly! Host Marney Gellner asks what it was like growing up being 1 of 7 kids in Baltimore, Maryland. Tim sheds some light on the odd jobs he had to do before becoming a regular in the NBA, including working at Camden Yards, …

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Austin Rivers 34:42

2+ y ago34:42

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Wolves+ Season 3. Ep. 2 Austin Rivers Our second guest for Season 3 of Wolves+ is former Duke Blue Devil and current Wolves guard Austin Rivers! Marney Gellner asks what it was like playing 1-on-1 with KG and Paul Pierce when Austin's dad Doc coached for the Celtics. Rivers shares his thoughts on the Timberwolves' young talents Anthony Edwards and …

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D'Angelo Russell 36:54

2+ y ago36:54

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Wolves+ is back, and we start off season three with the former all-star, Ohio State great, and Timberwolves Guard D'Angelo Russell. Marney Gellner and DLo talk about learning lessons at Montverde Academy playing with Ben Simmons, developing good habits as a professional, and his enthusiasm to continue developing a rapport with Wolves' young core of…

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Nathan Knight 26:38

3y ago26:38

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Timberwolves big man Nathan Knight chats Marney Gellner about his early years out East and his long journey towards getting an offer from William & Mary. Knight discusses being a part of the Atlanta Hawks' Eastern Finals run last year, this year's Wolves team and his impact on the culture. The show concludes with a great addition of the Final Five.…

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Taurean Prince 31:18

3y ago31:18

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Wolves+ host Marney Gellner chats with Taurean Prince about his early years growing up in Texas and what it was like getting drafted 12th overall in 2016. Later, TP and Marney go back and forth about parenting and what it's like raising a family. Prince shares his experience as a "silent leader" for this young Timberwolves team, and Marney wonders …

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Elston Turner 35:19

3y ago35:19

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Timberwolves assistant coach Elston Turner speaks with host Marney Gellner about being on the 1986-87 Bulls when Michael Jordan had his greatest PPG season ever putting up 37.1 a game and what it took for him to stick around in the NBA for his 8-year career. Then Elston shares the things he learned playing overseas, which included wine on gamedays …

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Cheryl Reeve 55:59

3y ago55:59

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This week we are graced by the presence of a 4x WNBA champion, current USA women's basketball coach and Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve. Reeve talks about some of the friction she faced when she decided to pursue coaching, Wolves+ host Marney Gellner asks if she can clearly distinguish her four title runs, and the pair laugh over some insider info bro…

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Pooh Richardson 46:00

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This week on Wolves+ we welcome beloved former Timberwolves guard Pooh Richardson. Host Marney Gellner and Pooh talk about his first season playing in the old Metrodome, Marney wonders what it was like being Reggie Miller's teammate at UCLA and the pair share a laugh about Pooh's new obsession with pickleball! Pooh also shares how fans used to invi…

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John Thomas 57:42

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Host Marney Gellner and John Thomas go way back. They dive into Thomas' magical run on the 1997 Final Four Minnesota Gophers basketball team he captained, Marney asks about what it was like being picked 25th in the NBA draft and Thomas shares with us the impact George Floyd's death had on him and his community. Thomas also shares insights on Black …

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Karl-Anthony Towns 54:14

3+ y ago54:14

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In our longest interview in Wolves+ history, Karl-Anthony Towns gives us an incredible look at his entire life, from growing up in New Jersey to how his sister, Lachelle, inspired his basketball journey, Marney Gellner is there all along getting us the scoop on which veterans impacted his early career, the meanings behind his newly minted tattoos a…

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Alex Rodriguez 33:03

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A-Rod and Marney Gellner talk about his high-school days alongside former Twins 1st basemen Doug Mientkiewicz, going from a #1 pick to World Series champion, and then Marney gives some advice for his first winter in Minnesota. We also get some insider info from his nephew Nick, Alex's thoughts on being a "girl dad", and of course we end with the Fi…

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Craig Kilborn 32:49

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Wolves+ host Marney Gellner and Craig Kilborn talk about his underrated basketball career, interviewing athletes, KAT's game, and Craig’s passion for the Timberwolves. Hang with Marney, Craig and tune in for arguably our most entertaining Final Five yet!By Bally Sports North

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Micah Nori 28:21

3+ y ago28:21

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Micah Nori walks us through his journey to becoming an NBA assistant coach with Marney Gellner and talks tactics to building bonds with a new era of athletes. We learn about some of Micah’s quirks that you must stick around for. Then, of course, we end on the Final Five but not before unpacking his infamous halftime interviews.…

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Marc Lore 43:47

3+ y ago43:47

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Marc Lore is many things; a father, a serial entrepreneur, and now he can add to his list a (soon-to-be) partial owner of the Timberwolves and Lynx franchises. Marney Gellner and Marc discuss his childhood out East, how his habits then lead to his success now and the pair also dive into his early startup successes. They also discuss Telosa, his mom…

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McKinley Wright IV 29:10

3+ y ago29:10

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McKinley Wright IV was a standout at Champlin Park, a record setter at Colorado and now a member of the hometown Minnesota Timberwolves. Host Marney Gellner and Wright talk about his turbulent childhood, the recent surge in Minnesota basketball players receiving national acclaim and his path to the NBA. They also venture into a few NBA legend run-i…

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Patrick Beverley 31:45

3+ y ago31:45

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Host Marney Gellner is joined by NBA veteran and Wolves guard Patrick Beverley. The pair talk about Pat's early years dominating the Chicago basketball seen, his infatuation with another Chicago great in Kevin Garnett and his many stopping points in his wide spanning professional basketball career. Marney also inquires about his keen fashion sense …

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Head coach Chris Finch 38:48

4y ago38:48

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Host Marney Gellner gets to know Chris Finch, who was hired as the new head coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves on Feb. 22. Finch reflects on his time coaching in Europe and his tremendous college career. Plus, the head coach shares his first impressions of Minnesota.By Bally Sports North

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Rebekkah Brunson 47:08

4y ago47:08

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Host Marney Gellner chats with former Minnesota Lynx forward Rebekkah Brunson about her WNBA career, “Sweet Troo VI” waffles, celebrating a championship at Paisley Park and more.By Bally Sports North

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Doug West, former Wolves shooting guard 33:19

4+ y ago33:19

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Host Marney Gellner talks with former NBA shooting guard Doug West, who played for the Timberwolves from 1989-98. West reminisces on playing home games at the Metrodome, participating in the 1992 dunk contest and having a young Kevin Garnett as a teammate.By Bally Sports North

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Jaylen Nowell 38:14

4+ y ago38:14

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Host Marney Gellner chats with Wolves guard Jaylen Nowell about being a big WWE fan, having his mom as an elementary teacher and winning the Pac-12 Player of the Year award. Plus, the two banter about playing in the G League and MC’ing a talent show.By Bally Sports North

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Jim Petersen, television analyst 1:04:45

4+ y ago1:04:45

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Host Marney Gellner talks with Wolves television analyst Jim Petersen about how hockey was initially his first love, getting recruited by Mike Krzyzewski at Duke and dealing with adversity. Plus, he chats about coaching in the WNBA and being a master on the grill.By Bally Sports North

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Josh Okogie 33:57

4+ y ago33:57

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Host Marney Gellner sits down with Wolves guard Josh Okogie to talk about preparing for defensive matchups, his shoe collection, being an uncle and (of course) Krispy Kreme donuts. Plus, the two banter about Okogie’s choice to wear socks and shoes on a boat.By Bally Sports North

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Kevin Burleson, Wolves player development coach 39:38

4+ y ago39:38

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Host Marney Gellner chats with Timberwolves player development coach Kevin Burleson about his role with the team, his basketball career at the University of Minnesota and his brother Nate, a former Vikings receiver. Plus, the two banter about Burleson giving up candy at the age of 12 and discuss which Wolves coach is in the best shape.…

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Jordan McLaughlin 30:35

4+ y ago30:35

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Host Marney Gellner chats with Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jordan McLaughlin about his J-Mac merchandise, playing basketball against high schoolers as a sixth grader and wearing ankle weights to improve his hops. Plus, McLaughlin talks about his plans to become a coach or broadcaster after basketball, and laughs about sharing a nickname with teamm…

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Jarrett Culver 27:54

4+ y ago27:54

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Jarrett Culver, the Minnesota Timberwolves’ first-round pick in 2019, chats with host Marney Gellner about his shooting technique, experience in the NCAA tournament and the reality TV show “Big Brother.” Plus, Culver talks about his newfound passion in golf and his mom’s famous scrambled eggs.By Bally Sports North

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Dr. Robby Sikka, VP of basketball performance 38:00

4+ y ago38:00

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What does Dr. Robby Sikka do for the Minnesota Timberwolves? Host Marney Gellner has a fascinating conversation with the VP of basketball performance to learn how the Timberwolves utilize nutrition on a daily basis and analyze sports science data from every practice and game.By Bally Sports North

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Ricky Rubio 34:28

4+ y ago34:28

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Host Marney Gellner chats with Timberwolves point guard Ricky Rubio about playing chess, watching the show “Friends,” celebrating his son’s first birthday and the Minnesota accent. Plus, Rubio jokes about the struggles of being left-handed and his experience shooting a shampoo commercial.By Bally Sports North

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Anthony Edwards 26:31

4+ y ago26:31

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Host Marney Gellner shares a few laughs with Anthony Edwards, the No. 1 overall pick by the Timberwolves in the 2020 NBA draft, about football, ping pong, his two dogs and his first impressions of Minnesota weather. Plus, Edwards talks about meeting former MVP Allen Iverson and the NBA player he’s most looking forward to battling on the court.…

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Preview: 2020 No. 1 overall pick Anthony Edwards 2:43

4+ y ago2:43

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Host Marney Gellner talks to former Georgia star Anthony Edwards, who was selected No. 1 overall by the Timberwolves in the 2020 draft. Edwards opens up about his favorite NBA players, his two dogs and more. The full episode will be available Dec. 22.By Bally Sports North

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President of Basketball Operations Gersson Rosas 37:26

4+ y ago37:26

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Timberwolves basketball is officially back! Host Marney Gellner chats with president of basketball operations Gersson Rosas about the new-look roster in 2020-21, the process of drafting top 2020 pick Anthony Edwards and the return of Ricky Rubio to Minnesota. Plus, Rosas talks about building a young core around All-Stars Karl-Anthony Towns and D'An…

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Wolves+ Coming Soon 0:46

4+ y ago0:46

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FOX Sports North and the Minnesota Timberwolves will be launching Wolves+, a brand new podcast on Tuesday, December 15. The show will feature entertaining discussion with players about music, lifestyles and how they spend their time off the court. In addition to players, the show will feature executives and front office staff who are working to cre…