Flagrant Howls - a Minnesota Timberwolves podcast

*Will the Wolves losing streak end tonight in San Francisco? Danny Cunningham & Manny Hill examine what has gone on since the last time Minnesota won a game. - Should there be concerns about Jarrett Culver? Danny & Manny discuss how a stint down with the Iowa Wolves could help the Wolves' rookie. - More on why the Wolves have struggled defensively: Do they need a more traditional big playing next to KAT? - Positives from the season so far: Why Keita Bates-Diop continues to impress.

With the Wolves set to visit the Bay Area to take on the Warriors on Monday, Danny Cunningham is joined by John Dickinson of 95.7 The Game in San Francisco with discussion on a struggling Golden State squad. Could the Dubs explore trading Draymond Green? Is a D'Angelo Russell trade still a possibility?

*Danny Cunningham & Dane Moore react to the continued defensive woes from the Wolves and what can be done to potentially fix the problem: - Danny: "I don't know how much I trust the defensive system they're running to work." - Dane: "You need a defender... the offense is fine!" Also, why trading for D'Angelo Russell wouldn't be the top need at this time for the Wolves. However, what could some other options be now that more players around the league are eligible to be moved?

Danny Cunningham, Manny Hill & Phil Mackey look back at the last 10 years of Timberwolves basketball and decide who makes the All-Decade team. We know the obvious names (KAT, Kevin Love, Wiggins, etc.), but who comes off the bench? Who is the head coach? Who is the 15th man AKA the towel-waver?

*Danny Cunningham & Manny Hill try to make sense of the Wolves current losing streak, which stands at 7 games. The defense has been nonexistent, and now the question is: Is it time to look into moving some pieces? They speculate on what the futures of Jeff Teague & Robert Covington could be.

*Danny Cunningham & Dane Moore examine the Wolves 6-game losing streak, and try to make sense of why their defense has been so porous during that span. *Teams will be able to trade recently acquired players on December 15, but how active will the trade market really be? Danny & Dane discuss; Will the Wolves make a move for D'Angelo Russell?

*The Timberwolves have lost 4 in a row and are in the midst of a road trip that has not gone in their favor. Danny Cunningham & Manny Hill highlight what has gone wrong, and if the Wolves can get themselves out of this rut. - Andrew Wiggins & Jeff Teague are having their struggles when they share the court together. Is there room for an adjustment? - What changes, if any, will we see once Jake Layman returns to the lineup?

We're 1/4 the way through the NBA season already, and Danny Cunningham & Manny Hill hand out their awards for the Wolves at this point of the season. Later, they do the same for the entire NBA. Is LeBron the MVP?

*Danny Cunningham & Manny Hill dive into the state of the Timberwolves at 10-9. - Why have the Wolves struggled so much at Target Center, and in contrast, what has led to their 7-2 start on the road? - Danny explains why moving Jeff Teague to the bench has worked out well for the starters and for Teague himself. - Should there be a change to the starting lineup once Jake Layman is healthy? - Manny may be ready to rent some property on Wiggins Island

*Danny Cunningham and Manny Hill revisit the standings in the NBA's Western Conference, with the Wolves sitting firmly at 8-8 in the 8th playoff spot. Which teams behind them could be a threat to surpass them? Is it fair to count out the 6-11 Spurs? Can Portland at 5-12 get hot at the right time to get back in the mix? Or is Sacramento the biggest threat? *Also, have teams figured out the best way to defend the Wolves? Danny and Manny dive into why the Wolves poor 3 point shooting has hurt them in recent games.

Danny Cunningham & Dane Moore dive into Wednesday night's Wolves loss to Utah. How did Andrew Wiggins look in his first game back after missing the previous 3? Also, the Wolves are sitting on the inside of a playoff spot, but with a tough December schedule around the corner, can they stay afloat?

Danny Cunningham chats with Gina Mizell of The Athletic, who covers the Phoenix Suns, on what the biggest key to the strong start for the Suns has been so far. Also, Gina weighs in on the Wolves and the improvement of Andrew Wiggins.

Danny Cunningham & Manny Hill recap the rough weekend for the Wolves - How badly was Andrew Wiggins missed against Washington & Houston? - Are the Wolves struggles against dynamic scorers a huge concern? - Manny & Danny also look at the Western Conference as a whole: Will the Wolves be able to stay in the mix for a playoff spot as the season progresses?

*Danny Cunningham & Dane Moore dive deeper into the recent success of Andrew Wiggins: - Dane: "He is playing basketball in a way that will lead to long-term success" - Danny: "There's only been two games where Andrew hasn't been the best player on the floor for the Wolves, and that's wild to think about because they're 7-4" *Have expectations changed now for what a successful season will be for the Wolves? *What do Danny & Dane think about Jeff Teague coming off the bench, at least temporarily?

(1:30): The Realtor of Wiggins Island, Phil Mackey, joins Danny to discuss the growth and improvement of Andrew Wiggins. (25:30): Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington joins with the state of the Wizards and also why there should still be patience with Andrew Wiggins. (45:00): Rockets play-by-play and PA Announcer Matt Thomas talks with Danny and Manny on the state of the Rockets.