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Minnesota Timberwolves: Where were current players selected?

By Dylan Jackson

Jarrett Culver of the Minnesota Timberwolves. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
Jarrett Culver of the Minnesota Timberwolves. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /
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MIAMI, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 26: James Johnson #16 and Josh Okogie #20 of the Minnesota Timberwolves celebrate against the Miami Heat during the second half at American Airlines Arena on February 26, 2020 in Miami, Florida. 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 Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 26: James Johnson #16 and Josh Okogie #20 of the Minnesota Timberwolves celebrate against the Miami Heat during the second half at American Airlines Arena on February 26, 2020 in Miami, Florida. 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 Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /

MID-LATE FIRST ROUND

Malik Beasley (19th pick), Omari Spellman (30th pick), Jacob Evans (28th pick), James Johnson (16th pick), Juan Hernangomez (15th pick), Josh Okogie (20th overall)

The Minnesota Timberwolves are littered with players taken in the mid-late first round, as most teams are. The players listed here, though, are some that Minnesota is going to rely on a lot this coming season, should they remain with the team.

Malik Beasley was incredible during his 14-game stint in Minnesota. He averaged over 20 points per game on really efficient splits. Beasley is a pending restricted free agent and will, most likely, be on the Timberwolves’ roster this coming season – should there be no further complications regarding his recent legal troubles.

Omari Spellman has not played a single minute in a Timberwolves jersey since being acquired in February. Most recently, he averaged eight points and five rebounds on 43/39/73 splits. Spellman is an interesting talent and would seemingly pair well with Karl-Anthony Towns’ skill set. While it’s strange that he has yet to play minutes for Minnesota, he still has lots of potential moving forward.

Jacob Evans played a whole two games for the Timberwolves – averaging two minutes per game in those appearances. He did not play much for the Golden State Warriors before being dealt, but was a defense-first wing. His future role with Minnesota is in question, and he may not be apart of the team for much longer.

James Johnson has had a long and successful career for not being a lottery pick. He has appeared in over 630 games, and will likely be a key member of the Timberwolves’ rotation in 2020. Johnson has averaged eight points, four rebounds, and two assists over his decade-long career, and might start alongside Karl-Anthony Towns in the frontcourt this coming season.

Another pending restricted free agent, Juan Hernangomez is a stretch-four that will probably be with the Timberwolves moving forward. Hernangomez was acquired in the same trade that landed the Wolves Malik Beasley. He looks to be a long-term bench player for Minnesota going forward.

Josh Okogie is the Timberwolves’ best most recent draft pick. He is a defensive stud and is almost always tasked with guarding the opposition’s best wing scorer. If Okogie can add a decent 3-point jumper, he will be one of the best players on Minnesota’s roster, possibly vying for a consistent starting spot.

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