Ranking each Timberwolves player on the roster by importance
By Will Eudy
15. Eric Paschall
Retaining the Two-Way contract with the Wolves that he signed back in the summer, Eric Paschall will be looking to revive his career in Minnesota.
Coming off a disappointing season with the Utah Jazz after being traded from the Warriors, Paschall will do his best to prove he’s still a valuable rotation player in the NBA.
Fortunately, his reworked shot profile should go a long way toward making that happen. He’ll be pretty far down the rotation, but should be able to provide decent minutes when called upon.
14. Luka Garza
After his outstanding showing in preseason, Luka Garza earned his way to a Two-Way contract after signing with the Timberwolves on a training camp contract.
His less-than-spectacular first NBA season with the Detroit Pistons was forgotten quickly when he dropped 15 points in the fourth quarter and knocked down three three-pointers against the Lakers in preseason action last week.
While he still won’t be part of the regular rotation, Garza definitely has the mystery factor around his game to intrigue fans. What can he become? We’ll have to wait and see.
13. Nathan Knight
Entering his second season with the Timberwolves, Nathan Knight will look to break into the rotation and improve on his career average of 7.8 minutes played per game.
Standing at 6’10”, Knight has the frame to play inside and has enough skill to step outside as well. His 31% mark from three-point range in 2021-22 will give him a big boost in lineup considerations.
He won’t be super impactful to this team’s success, but he can still be useful in the right situation.