Dec 18, 2025: Timberwolves Mid-Year Review with Andrew Dukowitz Artwork

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Dec 18, 2025: Timberwolves Mid-Year Review with Andrew Dukowitz

December 19, 2025 • Steve Hartman • Episode 19

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One-third of the way through 2025, the Minnesota Timberwolves are right in the thick of a crowded West. Steve Hartman and Andrew Dukowitz (The Missing Wolves Podcast and ZoneCoverage.com) break down the biggest surprises of the year, the evolution of Jaden McDaniels, and why Rudy Gobert remains the most polarizing (yet essential) piece of the puzzle.

1:39 Andrew Dukowitz joins and shares his journey into the world of basketball and media

8:46 KG is officially back as part of the Timberwolves organization

14:00 How the 2025-26 team is living up to expectations

24:42 How pace plays a role in the team's and individual success

30:07 The Wolves bench players and their importance

42:22 What has been the biggest difference in Jaden McDaniels' offense

48:35 The polarization of Rudy Gobert: The metrics tell one story, but the eye test tells another one

57:00 Steve and Andrew discuss the upcoming stretch of games vs Oklahoma City, Milwaukee Bucks, New York Knicks, and Denver Nuggets

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