The Minnesota Timberwolves need to improve their guard rotation

What the Timberwolves need in backcourt players

The Minnesota Timberwolves desperately need more defense in the backcourt. While Okogie and Culver are both solid on that end of the floor, both are more-so wings than guards and are best utilized at the small forward position.

Getting a defensive backcourt player that can complement both Russell and Beasley would tremendously boost the Timberwolves’ odds against elite guards – especially in a Western Conference headed by James Harden, Luka Doncic, Steph Curry, and Damian Lillard (the list runs much deeper).

Another major need for the Wolves is a primary playmaker. Russell averaged over six assists this past season, yes, but in order for him to become the elite scorer that he has the potential to be, getting a primary elite-level passer will only help both he and Beasley’s development.

Minnesota also could use a 3-and-D guard that can hit spot-up jumpers and play solid defense. They do not have to be particularly elite at either skill, but obtaining a guard that is efficient at both would help most NBA rotations, not just the Timberwolves.