Flagrant Howls - a Minnesota Timberwolves podcast

Derek James and Manny Hill give their thoughts on the Timberwolves' season opening loss in San Antonio, and both have decided that not much has changed from last year. Karl-Anthony Towns struggled to stay out of foul trouble, and there were more defensive breakdowns. Will these same deficiencies continue?

Derek James and Manny Hill discuss Jimmy Butler's interview with Rachel Nichols after Wednesday's practice, and why things just haven't worked out with Butler since he arrived to Minnesota. Is Jimmy's personality just not a great fit? How much of this falls on Tom Thibodeau or Glen Taylor?

Darren "Doogie" Wolfson joins Manny Hill and Judd Zulgad on the Mackey & Judd show to discuss Jimmy Butler's blow up at Timberwolves practice on Wednesday.

Manny Hill and Derek James talk more about the Jimmy Butler saga and ask the question; What would the Wolves look like today if they hadn't traded for Jimmy on draft night in 2017? Later, Kyle Ratke joins to quiz the guys.

Manny Hill and Derek James talk Timberwolves Media Day, as Derek was in attendance at Target Center. What did Tom Thibodeau have to say about Jimmy Butler's trade request? Manny and Derek also speculate on the timeline for a potential trade. Should it be sooner rather than later? Also, Sean Highkin (@highkin), who covered Butler and Thibs in Chicago joins for his perspective, and shares why he thinks a deal with the Miami Heat might make the most sense for Butler and the Wolves.

Jimmy Butler has reportedly requested a trade from the Timberwolves, and Manny Hill and Derek James are here to discuss that and what it means for the Wolves going forward. Jace Frederick of the Pioneer Press joins to weigh in on the news.

Manny Hill and Derek James discuss Karl-Anthony Towns' contract situation. Could KAT potentially sign a shorter deal instead of the max? Also they discuss the reports that Luol Deng could be signed by the Wolves.

Manny talks with Jon Krawczynski (@JonKrawczynski) of The Athletic on the Timberwolves offseason, the draft picks Josh Okogie and Keita Bates-Diop, free agency and all the rumors and Jimmy Butler's and Karl-Anthony Towns' contract situations.

Manny Hill and Derek James are joined in studio by Kyle Ratke of Timberwolves.com to chat about Lindsay Whalen's retirement announcement from the Lynx. They also talk about Lindsay's cultural impact on basketball in Minnesota and a little on the Lynx on the court this season.

With things quiet surrounding the Timberwolves this week, Derek and Manny catch up with Meredith Minkow (@murrminks) of Bleacher Report to chat about WNBA All-Star Weekend in the Twin Cities. Later, Manny and Derek go around the League with news and notes around the NBA, including Kyle Lowry having zero interest in discussing the Derozan/Kawhi trade.

Manny Hill and Derek James discuss Nemanja Bjelica's decision to perhaps leave the NBA and return to Europe, the WNBA announced their All-Stars, and the Lynx have 3. Then Jared Dubin (@JADubin5) of various media outlets joins to discuss the Wolves' salary cap situation, and what their options might be going forward now that they're up against the cap. Manny and Derek also breakdown the Kawhi Leonard trade to the Raptors.

Derek James and Manny Hill take a look at the Wolves' two rookies Josh Okogie and Keita Bates-Diop and how they've looked so far in Summer League. They then introduce a new segment with your best Wolves-related Hot Takes, and look at some other news and notes from around the NBA.

Manny Hill sits down with Judd Zulgad and Matthew Coller on Saturday SportsTalk on 1500 ESPN to talk about the current state of the Wolves. The guys take a look at the Jimmy Butler trade in hindsight and evaluate if this core group can coexist.

Derek James and Manny Hill discuss the latest news and rumors surrounding the Timberwolves, including the piece in the Chicago Sun Times earlier this week reporting that Jimmy Butler is "Fed-up" with Karl-Anthony Towns. The question is, how much of this is true, and if it is, can Tom Thibodeau be the one who can fix the issues? Also, they discuss the signing of Anthony Tolliver, the departure of Nemanja Bjelica, and the rest of NBA free agency.

Manny Hill joined Mackey and Judd to discuss a report that Jimmy Butler is unhappy with Karl-Anthony Towns.