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Minnesota Timberwolves: 1 free agency target from each Western Conference playoff team

By Dylan Jackson

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 17: Serge Ibaka #9 of the LA Clippers attempts to block a pass by Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz at Staples Center on February 17, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. 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 Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 17: Serge Ibaka #9 of the LA Clippers attempts to block a pass by Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz at Staples Center on February 17, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. 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 Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) /
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DENVER, COLORADO – MAY 24: Paul Millsap #4 of the Denver Nuggets. Possible Minnesota Timberwolves target. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
DENVER, COLORADO – MAY 24: Paul Millsap #4 of the Denver Nuggets. Possible Minnesota Timberwolves target. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) /

Minnesota Timberwolves free agency target: Paul Millsap

Paul Millsap has been one of the best NBA role players for basically his entire career. There was a four-year long stretch where he was a star level player for the Atlanta Hawks, averaging 17 points, eight rebounds, three assists, two steals, and one block per game on 46/34/75 splits.

Since those seasons, though, he’s been one of the Denver Nuggets’ best role players – and age 36 – is still playing relatively good basketball.

The Denver Nuggets have lots (and I mean LOTS) of young talent on their roster. While Millsap has been good, he is also declining in overall value that he brings. For the Timberwolves, it is possible that they could capitalize on this, signing him to a one-year contract worth most of their mid-level exception. This year, alone, Millsap is making just over that figure – at $10 million even.

For the Timberwolves, he would get around the same amount of minutes – although it would be for a team that needs him just as much.

Truthfully, it would be irrational to suggest that it would be likely that Millsap is leaving Denver for a mid-lottery team – but if he did – the fit would be nearly seamless.

Getting a consistent forward defender that can hit an at-least-average amount of 3-point shots is great, and the veteran leadership Millsap would add to the locker room is undeniable – especially on a Wolves team that desperately needs more veteran players.

PJ Dozier and Shaq Harrison both would also make a lot of sense for the Timberwolves.