It has been a wild, whiplash-inducing stretch for professional basketball in Minnesota, and we are breaking it all down in this jam-packed episode.

First, host Steve Hartman welcomes Derek Long (aka "Croonch" on social media) to process a stunning wave of Minnesota Timberwolves offseason moves. They unpack the emotional fallout of the blockbuster trade sending fan-favorite Naz Reid to Charlotte in exchange for All-Star guard LaMelo Ball.

From the "business side" vs. the "emotional side" of losing a homegrown legend, to analyzing how LaMelo's elite pick-and-roll play will mesh with Anthony Edwards and Rudy Gobert, they leave no stone unturned. Plus, they dive into the Julius Randle trade, the re-signing of Ayo Dosunmu, NBA draft night featuring second-round pick Isaiah Evans, and assistant coach Micah Nori landing the head coaching job in Portland.

Then, the conversation shifts to the sizzling-hot Minnesota Lynx, who are currently sitting atop the WNBA standings. The Star Tribune’s Cassidy Hettesheimer joins the show to discuss the immediate, generational impact of rookie point guard Olivia Miles, the #2 overall pick in the draft. Cassidy gives us the latest timeline updates on Napheesa Collier's return from injury, evaluates the elite defensive schemes of Cheryl Reeve using Nia Coffey and Natasha Howard, and explores the legendary player-evaluation and organizational culture built by head coach and GM Reeve.

• Host: Steve Hartman
• Guests: Derek Long (@Croonch) & Cassidy Hettesheimer (The Star Tribune)
• Check out more: Read Cassidy's work at StarTribune.com/sports and follow Derek's writing on Substack.

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