Minnesota Timberwolves

Roster (15)

Karl Anthony-Towns C

Andrew Wiggins SF

Jeff Teague PG

Gorgui Dieng C

Robert Covington SF

Jarett Culver SF

Jake Layman SF

Josh Okogie SF

Noah Vonleh PF

Shabazz Napier PG

Treveon Graham SG

Jordan Bell C

Tyrone Wallace SG

Keita Bates-Diop SF

Naz Reid SF

Two Way

Jared Terell SG

CJ Williams SG

Starting 5

Jeff Teague PG

Jarrett Culver SG

Andrew Wiggins SF

Robert Covington FF

Karl Anthony Towns C

Outgoing Players (9)

Taj Gibson PF (FA, NYK)

Jerryd Bayless PG (FA)

Anthony Tolliver PF (FA, POR)

Dario Saric PF (Trade PHX)

Tyus Jones SG (FA, MEM)

Derrick Rose PG(FA, DET)

Luol Deng SF (FA)

Cam Reynolds F (FA)

Mitch Creek G (FA)

Incoming Players (8)

Jarrett Culver SF (Trade, Suns 6th Pick 2019 NBA Draft)

Noah Vonleh (FA, NYK)

Shabazz Napier (Trade, GSW via BRK)

Jake Layman (Trade, POR)

Jordan Bell (FA, GSW)

Treveon Graham SG (Trade, GSW)

Tyrone Wallace SG (FA, LAC)

Naz Reid SF (Undrafted, 2019 NBA Draft)

2018-19 Final  Regular Season Standing: 11th Western Conference, (36-46)

2019-20 Projected Regular Season Standing: 11th Western Conference (40-42)

The Timberwolves lost Derrick Rose who was a big part of their 36 wins last season, not to mention Gibson and Saric. Though Saric never really fit there after being traded from Philadelphia. For the most part they have been replaced and then some. Minnesota traded Phoenix for rookie Jarrett Culver who could have a bright future in the the league. They signed Oregon big man, Jordan Bell, along with three ex Trail Blazers in, Noah Vonleh, Shabazz Napier and Jake Layman (who they sign and traded). They also signed undrafted Naz Reid.

They are a little better than last year, though it won’t amount to much change in their season, because the most of the rest of the west got better too. The Progress is there, at least on paper. We will  see how it plays out. Star Karl Anthony Towns hasn’t been the greatest leader, and has hurt his team at times more than he has helped. The Twolves will find themselves once again in the middle looking down. They will likely fight with Dallas for the 10th spot, but lose out. Not that either of those spots will get them into the playoffs.