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Three biggest questions for the Minnesota Timberwolves this offseason

By Dylan Jackson

DENVER, CO - FEBRUARY 23: Malik Beasley #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves points to the crowd before the game against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center on February 23, 2020 in Denver, Colorado. 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 Justin Tafoya/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - FEBRUARY 23: Malik Beasley #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves points to the crowd before the game against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center on February 23, 2020 in Denver, Colorado. 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 Justin Tafoya/Getty Images) /
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1) What is the draft going to tell us about the Gersson Rosas Timberwolves?

The 2020 NBA Draft is going to be one of the most crucial for the future of this Timberwolves roster. The team has a golden opportunity do a multitude of things by bringing in a trio of quality young players.

With the first pick, the Timberwolves will likely be sitting in the top-5. There will be a plethora of talent available, and while there is no clear top player in this draft class, there are absolutely players that could become high-level contributors on playoff teams (think Robert Covington level).

In terms of primary initiators, both LaMelo Ball and Killian Hayes could be excellent additions to the team early in the draft. Having D’Angelo Russell slide over to the two-guard position while another player takes over primary playmaking could help the overall offense. Having Malik Beasley being the first guard off of the bench certainly does not hurt anything, either.

Other players that could fit the future of the team are Devin Vassell (wing, Florida State), Deni Avdija (forward, Israel), Onyeka Okongwu (big, Southern California).

The main thing to watch for the Timberwolves during the draft is the balance of taking the best player available or somewhat reaching for a need. Having a coach that can fit anyone selected into a certain scheme is what makes Nick Nurse and Brad Stevens such great coaches. It allows them to take players such as Jayson Tatum (over, say, Josh Jackson, who was considered a much better fit for Boston at the time).

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The Timberwolves taking the best overall player available would be ideal, and regardless of what Gersson Rosas decides, one thing is absolutely certain: he knows what he wants in a team.

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