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Three bold predictions for the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2020-21

By Dylan Jackson

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - DECEMBER 12: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves has the ball against the Memphis Grizzlies during the preseason game at Target Center on December 12, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Grizzlies defeated the Timberwolves 107-105. 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 12: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves has the ball against the Memphis Grizzlies during the preseason game at Target Center on December 12, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Grizzlies defeated the Timberwolves 107-105. 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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The Minnesota Timberwolves have a huge season ahead of them, and the team has a lot of pressure to deliver at least a play-in game appearance.

The Minnesota Timberwolves are, if nothing else, going to be a fun team to watch this season. There should be a lot of points, 3-point attempts, and various close-games and competitive settings given the state of the Western Conference.

The Timberwolves had a really busy offseason, and it’s crucial that their trades/draft picks work out. Ryan Saunders was not on the hot seat this past season – but he very well could be following a poor showing this season with a healthy roster (I’ve noted this in the past before but D’Antoni currently is not a head coach – and has a Rockets connection with Gersson Rosas).

The Timberwolves are seemingly always looking for ways to improve the roster via trade, and that will be no different this season, with a lack of a true starting power forward. It should also be noted that Minnesota is very, very close to the luxury tax threshold, with about $129 million in payroll (tax line is at $132 million). With virtually all of the Timberwolves’ players under contract next season, the payroll is set to increase to about $131 million, assuming every team option is picked up.

Let’s get into the bold predictions.

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