How the Timberwolves can round out their roster in free agency
With draft assets depleted and cap space tight, Minnesota is expected to target minimum contracts, two-way deals and reserve depth to finish its roster.
- With NBA free agency beginning Tuesday evening, The Wolves face a constrained salary cap after trading Naz Reid for Charlotte point guard LaMelo Ball, requiring low-cost roster additions.
- The Wolves recently traded Julius Randle for cap space and drafted Isaiah Evans in the second round of last week's NBA draft, re-signing Jaylen Clark to bolster depth.
- Minnesota should pursue Kenrich Williams, the Oklahoma City stretch four who saw valuable minutes during the Western Conference Finals, offering defensive versatility and outside shooting ability.
- Anderson remains a strategic target for a bench role, offering defensive toughness and familiarity with coach Chris Finch while serving as a reserve point guard if needed.
- Managing cap constraints, the Wolves could trade Donte DiVincenzo, Terrence Shannon, or Josh Green to create flexibility. Ideally, Minnesota will secure a reserve point guard to support Conley.
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How the Timberwolves can round out their roster in free agency
Much of Minnesota’s offseason work is complete ahead of the start of NBA free agency on Tuesday evening. The Wolves moved Julius Randle for cap space, drafted Isaiah Evans early in the second round of last week’s NBA draft, re-signed Jaylen Clark, and traded Naz Reid and future picks for Charlotte point guard LaMelo Ball. The draft assets are dried up and the salary cap space is marginal, to put it lightly. Yet there are still roster spots to fi…
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