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Minnesota Timberwolves: 3 free agents the Timberwolves could still sign

By Dylan Jackson

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 09: Kelly Oubre Jr. #12 of the Golden State Warriors looks on against the Washington Wizards during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Chase Center on April 09, 2021 in San Francisco, 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 09: Kelly Oubre Jr. #12 of the Golden State Warriors looks on against the Washington Wizards during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Chase Center on April 09, 2021 in San Francisco, 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /
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PORTLAND, OREGON – APRIL 11: Andre Iguodala #28 of the Miami Heat, possible Minnesota Timberwolves target. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
PORTLAND, OREGON – APRIL 11: Andre Iguodala #28 of the Miami Heat, possible Minnesota Timberwolves target. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) /

Minnesota Timberwolves free agency target: Andre Iguodala

The Minnesota Timberwolves need a veteran presence in their locker room, and the 37-year-old Iguodala would bring a lot of that – as well as championship and playoff experience. While his on-court fit would be as a frontcourt defender and playmaker, Iguodala’s impact would be more-so in the locker room – which is, again, something that the Timberwolves need with the departure of Ricky Rubio.

Over the course of the past four seasons, Iguodala has been a low-voluem role player that brings between four and six points nightly. He’s a high-level rebounder and playmaker, and makes most of his free throw attempts. Last season, Iguodala appeared in 63 games, averaging 4.4 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 0.9 steals per game on 33-percent from three. Again, it’s not much, but the Timberwolves would be more-so signing him for the off-the-court impact, which cannot be overstated.

The last time that Iguodala averaged over ten points per game was 2012-13 while palying for the Denver Nuggets. That was nearly a decade ago. Since that point, though, Iguodala’s game has aged gracefully, being an impact bench piece for every team he’s been on – a lot of which were the dynasty Warriors squads, and most recently the Miami Heat for the past two seasons.

For Iguodala to consider the Timberwolves as a potential landing spot, Minnesota may have to offer a bit more than the veteran minimum. There is also a possibility that Iguodala does not care about money given his age and prefers to chase another ring (and in that case, can you blame him?). Anyways, a solid deal for both sides would be a single year contract worth about $7-8 million – most of the mid-level exception.