The Minnesota Timberwolves are presumably on the hunt for their third star — one that will go along with Karl-Anthony Towns and D’Angelo Russell.
The Minnesota Timberwolves need a third star. Malik Beasley has the potential to be an excellent role player, and the same goes for Jarrett Culver and Josh Okogie, but none of those players have the ability to make Minnesota into a true contender. The Wolves do, in fact, need a third star — one that fits the overall timeline and team vision.
The Timberwolves have been on the hunt for a complimentary big to put next to Karl-Anthony Towns for several years now, ever since Taj Gibson was signed. Gibson was an average starter for the Wolves, averaging 12 points per game with solid interior defense. He helped Minnesota reach the playoffs for the first time in 14 years, albeit as the eighth seed (which resulted in a gentleman’s sweep by the Houston Rockets).
This past year, after Gersson Rosas was made general manager, the roster has effectively been reset. After only one calendar year, only two players remain from the 2018-19 Wolves team: Towns and Okogie. And that’s okay — because Rosas clearly has a vision.
Finding players that fit what Rosas wants can be somewhat difficult, especially after trading away one of the best 3-and-D forwards in the NBA in Robert Covington (especially for two expiring restricted free agent contracts). However, getting a big man that can stretch the floor as well as protect the rim will be of the essence — and Myles Turner is just that.