Making the Case: Minnesota Timberwolves

The lack of execution D’Angelo Russell provided the Minnesota Timberwolves during the playoffs was concerning. For a player on such a major contract, he should be uplifting the unit in ways that he just wasn’t capable of doing.

There would be some value of addition by subtraction for the Timberwolves as a result.

Kyle Kuzma would provide the Timberwolves with an intriguing option at the four next to Karl-Anthony Towns. The progression that Kuzma has experienced in his development could be fully maximized playing alongside a stretch-five.

Adding a 3-and-D talent like Kentavious Caldwell-Pope could be an intriguing option. The Timberwolves could use all of the depth they can get. Ish Smith could serve as a stopgap option at point guard, too.

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Not having to part with Jaden McDaniels is a helpful outcome for the Timberwolves. They can maximize their depth at the four with him continuing to develop behind Kuzma.