Early grades for the Minnesota Timberwolves offseason moves

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Jamal Crawford Signing: B

Minnesota’s bench struggled a season ago, and that’s an understatement. Once the starting five left the court, the second unit did not have anybody to get their own shot — although Shabazz Muhammad might say otherwise.

With the bench in mind, Minnesota was able to reel in Jamal Crawford for two years and $8.9 million. The 17-year vet has been a perennial Sixth Man of the Year candidate, winning the word three times. Crawford also has the innate ability to knock down tough shots; he is the al-ttime leader in NBA history when it comes to four-point plays.

Crawford’s ability to catch fire in an instant and get his own shot makes him instant offense coming off the bench. He has also been a very good playmaker in the beginnings of the season. Crawford is making the rest of the bench players around him better, finding them open looks. He has already come up big for the Wolves with a game-winner against the Jazz in the home opener.