Three bold predictions for the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2020-21

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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MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – DECEMBER 12: Ricky Rubio #9 of the Minnesota Timberwolves. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /

Bold prediction #3 – The Minnesota Timberwolves lead the league in assists.

The Minnesota Timberwolves added one of the league’s best passers in Ricky Rubio, who was on the Suns this past season. Phoenix, though, led the league in assists this past season, and while, yes, they did replace Rubio with Chris Paul, his assist numbers have been trending down since he last played in Los Angeles.

Ricky Rubio isn’t the only high-level passer on the Timberwolves, though. The team also has D’Angelo Russell, who has averaged over six assists each of his past three seasons. Towns is also a high-level passer for the center position, averaging over more than four assist per game last season.

With the additions of score-first wings such as Anthony Edwards and Malik Beasley, the Timberwolves have a really good chance at finishing first in the NBA in assists – or at least getting as high as the top-5.

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