Minnesota Timberwolves: Bargain Basement Bigs – VIII Chris Boucher

In the NBA Free Agency market, the Minnesota Timberwolves will likely not be making any big splashes. On the contrary, the Timberwolves will likely be focused on making little ripples. While that may be frustrating to some fans, and make perfect sense to others, it is what it is. Even with the addition of new team president Tim Connelly, there are plenty of reasons to be patient, to just ponder, and to be observant.

There is an old adage: “Measure twice, cut once.” It means that even if you believe you know what the next move is, wait, and rethink it one more time. Even as we slice and dice the team, and throw out some names that could be intriguing to the Minnesota Timberwolves, we know that the team can and should look the other way, even if it makes perfect sense.

I’ve yet to see some consensus from the fans in forums or comments section. Some love D’Angelo Russell, others do not. Some love Karl-Anthony Towns, others do not. Some love Patrick Beverly, others do not. And the funny part is that there are logical reasons to be adamant on either side of the debate.

Even something as benign as a low-risk high-reward signing of an NBA Free Agent veteran center is a signal to bring out the fighting spirit in some fans.

NBA Free Agency – VIII Chris Boucher

While Chris Boucher is one of the smaller options who could be available in free agency for the Minnesota Timberwolves, he is a solid addition to any NBA roster.  Boucher stands 6-foot-9 and weighs 200-pounds. While he is not exactly the size and power for banging bodies under the basket, Boucher is a hustler who can deliver quite a bit. Whether he is expected to grab rebounds, give spacing as a stretch-4, or just give quality minutes, he is up for the challenge.

Coming off a two-year $13.3 million deal with the Toronto Raptors, Boucher has been a solid contributor. His playoff performance this year was his best yet, as he averaged 11.2 points per game in 21 minutes, and shot an eye-popping 40 percent from three-point range. He also averaged 5.8 rebounds and 1.2 blocks per game.

Are there better options? Absolutely. But to sign them, bring sacks of cash. Boucher is a sneaky solid player who can be a solid addition for the Timberwolves who need to add talent, and a bit more NBA Playoff experience.