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5 way-too-early free agents the Minnesota Timberwolves should look at

By Jake Paynting

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - NOVEMBER 22: Coach Tom Thibodeau of the Minnesota Timberwolves before the game against the Orlando Magic on November 22, 2017 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - NOVEMBER 22: Coach Tom Thibodeau of the Minnesota Timberwolves before the game against the Orlando Magic on November 22, 2017 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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ATLANTA, GA – OCTOBER 27: Marco Belinelli #3 of the Atlanta Hawks looks to pass against Malik Beasley #25 of the Denver Nuggets at Philips Arena on October 27, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA – OCTOBER 27: Marco Belinelli #3 of the Atlanta Hawks looks to pass against Malik Beasley #25 of the Denver Nuggets at Philips Arena on October 27, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

3. Marco Belinelli (SG/SF – Unrestricted)

Season averages: 25.8 MPG – 12.1 PPG – 2.2 RPG – 2.5 APG – 41.8% FG – 41% 3PT – 93.9% FT

Gone are the days of Marco Belinelli pulling Gregg Popovich’s San Antonio Spurs teams out of trouble with his flamethrower-like shooting off the bench, but Belinelli is still a productive NBA player to say the least.

Beli still shoots the ball, and he still shoots it at a rate that would have Minnesota fans foaming at the lips over the chance to see Belinelli off their bench.

After a couple of mediocre seasons, Belinelli is back to shooting the 3-ball at a high rate this season, burying nearly 41 percent of his attempts this season. That clip, if sustained, would be the highest mark for Marco since his 2013-14 campaign with the Spurs.

Although Belinelli still isn’t considered a defensive player, his season mark of 1.2 steals per game would be his career-best, beating his 0.9 per outing that he achieved all the way back in 2008-2009.

With a contract of just $6 million throughout this NBA year, and at age 32 by seasons end, he figures to be one of the free agents the Timberwolves will certainly target in the off-season.