Minnesota Timberwolves: Top priority at each position this offseason

Small Forward

Draft a small forward with the team’s first pick

The forward positions are the two most important spots the Timberwolves need to address.

At small forward, Josh Okogie has shown he has the ability to lock-down some of the best offensive players in the game, but he needs to improve his own offense.

If he can improve his outside shooting, he has the opportunity to be a coveted 3-and-D player, but his shot still needs a lot of work. Okogie shot just 26.6 percent from 3-point range this season. Right now, his skill-set best fits him to come off the bench as an energy guy.

With Okogie coming off the bench, the Wolves have a hole at the starting 3-spot. They are currently slotted with the third-best odds in the upcoming NBA draft and should focus on drafting their small forward of the future.

If the Wolves have the opportunity to draft Anthony Edwards, they should jump all over it. The University of Georgia product could fit in right away in the starting lineup. However, he is likely a top-2 pick in this draft and may not be on the board for the Wolves.

If this is the case, Deni Avdija would be the next-best option for the Wolves. He may not be a starter right away, giving Okogie the chance to prove himself as a top 3-and-D player, but give Avdija a few years and he has the chance to be a versatile wing for the Wolves. The 19-year-old has the ability to play both forward spots and be the steady 3-point shooter the Wolves are looking for.