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Minnesota Timberwolves: What if there was an expansion draft?

By Dylan Jackson

19 Jan 2001: Terrell Brandon #7 of the Minnesota Timberwolves jumps to shoot the ball the ball during the game against the Seattle SuperSonics at the Key Arena in Seattle, Washington. The Timberwolves defeated the SuperSonics 98-93. NOTE TO USER: It is expressly understood that the only rights Allsport are offering to license in this Photograph are one-time, non-exclusive editorial rights. No advertising or commercial uses of any kind may be made of Allsport photos. User acknowledges that it is aware that Allsport is an editorial sports agency and that NO RELEASES OF ANY TYPE ARE OBTAINED from the subjects contained in the photographs.Mandatory Credit: Otto Greule Jr. /Allsport
19 Jan 2001: Terrell Brandon #7 of the Minnesota Timberwolves jumps to shoot the ball the ball during the game against the Seattle SuperSonics at the Key Arena in Seattle, Washington. The Timberwolves defeated the SuperSonics 98-93. NOTE TO USER: It is expressly understood that the only rights Allsport are offering to license in this Photograph are one-time, non-exclusive editorial rights. No advertising or commercial uses of any kind may be made of Allsport photos. User acknowledges that it is aware that Allsport is an editorial sports agency and that NO RELEASES OF ANY TYPE ARE OBTAINED from the subjects contained in the photographs.Mandatory Credit: Otto Greule Jr. /Allsport /
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Minnesota Timberwolves, Jarrett Culver
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – JANUARY 09: Jarrett Culver #23 of the Minnesota Timberwolves dribbles the ball. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /

Jarrett Culver

Jarrett Culver is a young player that dramatically improved throughout the 2019-20 season. He is absolutely worth betting on becoming a better basketball player in the future, despite his shooting woes. Culver is another player that should be protected, simply because of his raw potential. He carries a decently large cap hit, but Culver is worth keeping on the roster long-term.

Verdict: Protected (three of eight)

Josh Okogie

Josh Okogie is the best defender on the Timberwolves. He is capable of guarding most wings and guards with relative ease. Okogie has shooting concerns, but his defensive capabilities make him worth keeping past 2020-21. He, like Culver, has tons of upside worth betting on in the future. Okogie is athletic and fluid in transition and should be protected in an expansion draft by the Timberwolves.

Verdict: Protected (four of eight)

Malik Beasley

Malik Beasley showed incredible scoring this past season for the Timberwolves. He proved that, in an expanded role, he is worth keeping long-term. Beasley, despite being a restricted free agent that will undoubtedly cost a lot of money this offseason, should at least be protected, as he could either start for the Timberwolves in 2020-21 or potentially be the first player off of the bench.

Verdict: Protected (five of eight)

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