The Wolves went 1-3 this week despite adding Ayo Dosunmu at the deadline. Tom and Josh break down the team's defensive collapse (29th ranked after being 2nd the week before), Finch's confusing response to Rudy's callout, and why Julius Randle continues to frustrate. Special guest Justin from JTalksHoops joins to give the Bulls fan perspective on Ayo and Julian Phillips - what the Wolves are really getting in this deal. Plus: trade deadline winners and losers, why dodging the Giannis trade might have been the right move, and whether Finch's job is on the line.

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EMERGENCY POD! Tim Connelly made his moves at the trade deadline. The Wolves traded Rob Dillingham, Leonard Miller, and four second-round picks to acquire Ayo Dosunmu and Julian Phillips from the Bulls. We break down why this is a HOWL, dive into Ayo's elite shooting stats (95th percentile from three!), discuss cap flexibility, and why we're glad we didn't mortgage the future for Giannis.

Full league-wide trade deadline breakdown coming Monday at 6am!

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Minnesota Timberwolves podcast: Complete breakdown of the team's 4-0 week defeating the Golden State Warriors, Dallas Mavericks, Oklahoma City Thunder, and Memphis Grizzlies.

Episode highlights:

• Naz Reid's impact: +13 net rating, 10th in NBA in made threes since December 1st
• Jaden McDaniels shooting 44.5% from three - All-Star trajectory?
• Anthony Edwards' clutch mid-range mastery
• Beating the Thunder: Defense and spacing win games

Giannis Antetokounmpo trade analysis: Should the Timberwolves give up Jaden McDaniels, Naz Reid, Julius Randle, and draft picks for the injury-prone superstar? We break down the pros, cons, and what it means for Minnesota's championship window.

Plus: 65-game award rule debate, next week predictions (Grizzlies, Raptors, Pelicans, Clippers).