Listen: What did we learn watching the Wolves for the first time this year?

Intro: Impressions of the Wolves' preseason debut against the Lakers, including the first look at Jimmy Butler; 14:00: Jerry Zgoda checks in with Ricky Rubio in Utah. 20:00: How will the Timberwolves' bench and rotation work itself out? 25:00: Just sign the contract already, Wiggins. 31:00: Twitter questions and hot takes.

October 2, 2017 at 11:47PM
Minnesota Timberwolves center Gorgui Dieng (5) watched as forward Jimmy Butler (23) tried to swat away the ball from Los Angeles Lakers center Ivica Zubac (40) in the first half.
Minnesota Timberwolves center Gorgui Dieng (5) watched as forward Jimmy Butler (23) tried to swat away the ball from Los Angeles Lakers center Ivica Zubac (40) in the first half. (Tom Wallace — STAR TRIBUNE/The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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