Minnesota Timberwolves: 5 best lineups

4. Crawford, Butler, Wiggins, Nemanja Bjelica and Towns

Although this lineup lacks a traditional point guard, it’s very intriguing because of its offensive potential.

It trots five players on the floor who can score from almost anywhere on the court. This ensures the defense stays honest and close to their man. With the defenders preoccupied with not giving up open outside shots, driving lanes will be open for the taking.

While neither Crawford nor Butler are traditional point guards, they will be able to share ball-handling responsibilities. They both excel as secondary playmaking options but Butler has increased his court awareness and pocket passing each season. If that takes another leap this year, he will be able to handle more and more responsibilities.

Wiggins could also be an X-factor in terms of playmaking. It’s one of the many skills he’s lacked since entering the league, however, he’s still young and has plenty of time for improvement. If he’s even able to take a small step next season in creating shots for others he will be helpful in this lineup.

Towns will be the big indicator defensively. If he can take that step up most experts are expecting, he will be able to anchor almost any lineup.

Wiggins and Butler will be fine guarding their men, especially now that Wiggins has gone down a rung on the defensive assignment ladder. Bjelica will try hard but struggle like always.

That leaves Crawford. Although he’s not nearly quick enough to stick with the majority of point guards, he can use his size and length to his advantage.

This five man crew is a bit of a different take on the traditional lineup but may help in certain situations.