Two Words, Wolves Pod: Offseason Update with Jon Krawczynski

Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic appeared on the Two Words: Wolves Pod to discuss the Minnesota Timberwolves offseason. Key topics included Summer League takeaways, highlighting Terrence Shannon Jr.'s stellar play, Rob Dillingham's highs and lows, and Joan Beringer's raw talent.

Questions were raised about whether the coaching staff and front office believe Rob Dillingham can contribute significantly in the upcoming season, not just in the future. It was noted that the Wolves are likely to acquire a veteran point guard before the season starts, with Malcolm Brogdon and Cameron Payne mentioned as potential fits.

Discussion centered on the team's shift towards developing young players alongside winning next season, suggesting an end to relying solely on an eight-player rotation. The number of players in the rotation is expected to fluctuate throughout the season.

Krawczynski addressed why the potential Kevin Durant trade never materialized, examining the perspectives of both the Timberwolves and Durant himself. He also analyzed how the Timberwolves, having retained most of last season's roster, stack up in an improved Western Conference, questioning if they are now a step behind teams like the Houston Rockets and Denver Nuggets following their offseason moves.

The podcast explored whether Timberwolves fans should trust owners Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez, acknowledging their positive statements but emphasizing the need to see matching actions, while noting their tenure so far has been a success. Krawczynski also reflected on the significance of Game 7 in Denver during the 2024 playoffs as the best moment in franchise history, surpassing the 2004 Game 7 against Sacramento, and shared what he said to Karl-Anthony Towns afterward.