Chip Scoggins: Tim Connelly needs to rid the Timberwolves roster of 'moody' behavior this offseason
Naz Reid said the Wolves need to be less moody and more selfless as Tim Connelly weighs major roster changes this offseason.
- On Tuesday, Timberwolves President of Basketball Operations Tim Connelly signaled significant offseason changes, stating the team is not content after finishing sixth in the Western Conference again.
- Players revealed underlying dysfunction rooted in "moody" behavior, prompting sixth man Naz Reid to say the team must focus on being "less moody and more selfless."
- Minnesota lost 11 playoff games against the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder over two seasons, driving Connelly to prioritize augmenting the "sub-26" core with "basketball IQ and toughness."
- "I think everything's on the table," Connelly said, noting Minnesota must be "creative" given limited cap space, making trades the primary path to roster change.
- Closing the "Grand Canyon-sized gap" requires bold moves, though Connelly warned against blind risk-taking while seeking quality players around Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels.
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The News-GazetteChip Scoggins: Tim Connelly needs to rid the Timberwolves roster of 'moody' behavior this offseason
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Timberwolves held standard exit interviews with reporters Saturday to recap the season. Based on admissions from multiple players, it’s clear Chris Finch made a major strategic mistake this season.
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