Minnesota Timberwolves: 3 wings for the Wolves to sign in free agency

Derrick Jones Jr. of the Miami Heat celebrates with the trophy after winning the 2020 NBA All-Star - AT&T Slam Dunk Contest. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
Derrick Jones Jr. of the Miami Heat celebrates with the trophy after winning the 2020 NBA All-Star - AT&T Slam Dunk Contest. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /
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Jae Crowder and Derrick Jones Jr. could both be free agent targets for the Minnesota Timberwolves. (Photo by Ashley Landis – Pool/Getty Images) /

Believe it or not, free agency is less than a week away. Here are three wings for the Minnesota Timberwolves to sign.

Free agency is set to start Nov. 20 and the Minnesota Timberwolves are looking to build up a playoff-worthy roster around Karl-Anthony Towns and D’Angelo Russell, as well as whomever is acquired on draft night, when the Wolves hold the No. 1, No. 17, and No. 33 picks.

The team’s biggest need right now is on the wing. At the same time, the Wolves don’t have much room to sign a big time free agent, and especially if they still plan on re-signing restricted free agent Malik Beasley.

However his future is still unknown. His recent arrest and the ensuing investigation have only added layers of serious complications on top of his free agency.

There are a few notable unrestricted free agents that could be a good addition to the Wolves for a good price. Although there aren’t too many exciting names in the free agent market this year, there are some good players that the Wolves should definitely consider signing.

Yes, whomever the Wolves pursue in free agency is at least somewhat dependant on what happens on draft night, but at the moment the Wolves could stand to bulk up at the two and three.

Let’s take a look at three players who Minnesota should consider. Their salary requirements will likely range from a minimum deal to something that will be on the edge of what the Wolves can afford, but it’s important to get a sense for who is out there and what role they could play on Ryan Saunders’ squad.

We’ll begin with a young wing looking for an increased role in his new home.