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Minnesota Timberwolves: The General Manager Game

By Dylan Jackson

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - MARCH 03: Anthony Edwards #1 of the Minnesota Timberwolves hugs LaMelo Ball #2 of the Charlotte Hornets after the game at Target Center on March 3, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Hornets defeated the Timberwolves 135-102. 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 - MARCH 03: Anthony Edwards #1 of the Minnesota Timberwolves hugs LaMelo Ball #2 of the Charlotte Hornets after the game at Target Center on March 3, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Hornets defeated the Timberwolves 135-102. 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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Minnesota Timberwolves: The General Manager Game – Final Recap

In this offseason simulation (The General Manager Game), the Minnesota Timberwolves take lots of high-upside swings in addition to adding core rotational pieces to a team that desperately needs them.

Full transaction list:
Drafted B Evan Mobley with the second overall pick in the NBA Draft.
Traded F Jarrett Culver, F Juan Hernangomez, future 2nd in 3-team deal landing F Kenrich Williams.
Signed G Patty Mills to 2-year, $10 million contract (2nd year is team option).
Signed F Gerald Green to 1-year, $3.5 million contract.
Signed B Moses Wright to 2-way contract.
Signed G Jared Harper to 2-way contract.

Final Roster:
PG: Ricky Rubio, Patty Mills, Jared Harper*
SG: D’Angelo Russell, Jaylen Nowell
SF: Anthony Edwards, Malik Beasley, Josh Okogie
PF: Evan Mobley, Kenrich Williams, Jaden McDaniels
C: Karl-Anthony Towns, Naz Reid, Moses Wright*
*denotes 2-way contract

The Minnesota Timberwolves have to find ways to add veteran talent to a young, growing roster. Bringing in three veterans that can content on both ends of the court and get minutes right away is a start – and the problems that lie within the roster are largely dependent on how the overall player development under head coach Chris Finch.

Next. Mock Draft 2.0: Wolves trade down, Warriors surprise. dark

This is a fun exercise, sure, but it is important to remember that this team needs a lot – and is not going to become a playoff contender overnight.

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