Minnesota Timberwolves: 3 names to watch in free agency

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 06: Jae Crowder #99 of the Miami Heat reacts to a three point basket during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game Four of the 2020 NBA Finals at AdventHealth Arena at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on October 6, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, 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 Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

1 of 4

The Minnesota Timberwolves seemingly had a successful draft night. Looking forward, there is still work that needs to be done to improve the overall rotation of the roster.

The Minnesota Timberwolves need to continue to build on what most considered to be a really, really good draft night – one which they landed two surefire starters along with two additional first round picks.

There are a few needs that the Timberwolves need to address in free agency. The first is adding another versatile forward. While the team did select Jaden McDaniels with the 28th overall pick, he is at-best a project-player that needs time to develop his body and skillset before playing real, consistent NBA minutes. Jake Layman is also a really good role player, but probably not best utilized in the starting lineup.

After those two, Juan Hernangomez is also a restricted free agent. He is not a starting caliber power forward either. The Timberwolves also traded away James Johnson in the deal that acquired Ricky Rubio.

The Timberwolves have a lot of momentum heading into free agency, and roughly $9 million to spend through a mid-level exception afforded by the league. With only four teams that have legitimate salary cap space, Minnesota has the opportunity to land a player worth more than that exception.

Home/Timberwolves News