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Minnesota Timberwolves waive F/C Rondae Hollis-Jefferson

By Dylan Jackson

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - DECEMBER 14: Rondae Hollis-Jefferson #24 of the Minnesota Timberwolves dribbles the ball against the Memphis Grizzlies during the preseason game at Target Center on December 14, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Grizzlies defeated the Timberwolves 123-104. 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 Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - DECEMBER 14: Rondae Hollis-Jefferson #24 of the Minnesota Timberwolves dribbles the ball against the Memphis Grizzlies during the preseason game at Target Center on December 14, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Grizzlies defeated the Timberwolves 123-104. 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 Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /
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In a surprising turn of events, the Minnesota Timberwolves have waived a training camp/preseason standout.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have waived forward/big Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, who has excelled in his role for the team throughout preseason. The Wolves presumably did this due to the fact that they are about $2.5 million away from the luxury tax threshold.

Through three games, Hollis-Jefferson averaged eight points, two rebounds, one assist, and one steal per game. He shot nearly-90-percent from the floor – and while that certainly is not sustainable, it is promising to see RHJ buy into a role of getting to the rim offensively.

Hollis-Jefferson was arguably the Timberwolves’ second-best defender throughout preseason (only after Josh Okogie), and brought intensity, rebounding, and versatility to the power forward position.

Regardless of how he played, Hollis-Jefferson almost assuredly would have brought a unique and much-needed skill set that complemented the Timberwolves roster – he is the type of player that can improve upon a team that is attempting to build a playoff berth. Waiving him is not only disappointing, but counter-intuitive given there is unnecessary money on the roster currently.

Rondae Hollis-Jefferson was only brought in on a training camp deal, but he played well enough to where most teams would offer a regular season roster – especially a team that has the flexibility to make a roster spot available.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have to find a way to help the frontcourt of their team, as it is currently led by Karl-Anthony Towns, followed by Ed Davis, Naz Reid, Jake Layman, and Juan Hernangomez. Not great!

While some of those players have shown some improvements, there is a lot that is to be desired.

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Presumably, Gersson Rosas has a plan – or at least, that’s the hope. Time after time, he has proven to have had a vision in terms of roster construction. And for a team that has a make-or-break season ahead of them, that’s exactly what they need.

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