Timberwolves Mid-Preseason Winners and Losers

Oct 12, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins (22) drives to the basket against Toronto Raptors forward Luis Scola (4) at Air Canada Centre. The Raptors beat the Timberwolves 112-107. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Winner #4: Wolves Fans

If there is one thing the preseason has done, it is justify the hope that Wolves fans have.

Zach LaVine was named the starting shooting guard, which is his natural spot. (In other words, he won’t be playing point guard anymore.) It will be extremely fun to watch him run the floor with Andrew Wiggins, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Rubio.

Towns has looked like he’s fit in the NBA since Day One. He’s played well in the preseason, continuing his success from Summer League. Bjelica is playing well, Shabazz Muhammad looks like he will keep improving, and Kevin Garnett is primed to play in the majority of games.

Even if the Wolves don’t contend for a playoff spot, this will be one of the most exciting teams in the league to watch, and should be a lot more entertaining than last year’s 16-win team.

Next: Loser #1: Shooting Guards, Not Scoring Guards