Ali Siddiqui

Joined: Nov 13, 2023

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 31: Head coach Tom Thibodeau of the Minnesota Timberwolves. Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images

Minnesota Timberwolves: Where should expectations be for 2018-19?

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 27: Jimmy Butler #23 of the Minnesota Timberwolves scored 12 of the Timberwolves 14 points in overtime to lead them to a 128-125 victory over the Denver Nuggets on December 27, 2017 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Minnesota Timberwolves: Was the Jimmy Butler trade worth it?

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - APRIL 21: Jeff Teague. Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Top 5 Minnesota Timberwolves games from the 2017-18 season

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - APRIL 21: Derrick Rose

Derrick Rose is proving to be a solid addition for the Timberwolves

SACRAMENTO, CA - 1997: Stephon Marbury and Kevin Garnett. Copyright 1997 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)

Minnesota Timberwolves: Top 5 playoff games in franchise history

PORTLAND, OR - JANUARY 24: Tom Thibodeau talks to Nemanja Bjelica #8 and Andrew Wiggins #22. Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images)

Taking a look at the Timberwolves remaining schedule…

HOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 23: Jimmy Butler (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Will the Timberwolves reach the playoffs without Jimmy Butler?

OAKLAND, CA - JANUARY 25: Head coach Tom Thibodeau of the Minnesota Timberwolves complains about a call during their game against the Golden State Warriors at ORACLE Arena on January 25, 2018 in Oakland, 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Is losing big leads a concern for the Timberwolves moving forward?

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 31: Jimmy Butler #23, Tyus Jones #1, Karl-Anthony Towns #32 and Jamal Crawford #11 of the Minnesota Timberwolves celebrate on the bench against the Indiana Pacers during the second half at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on December 31, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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 Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Taking a look at the Timbrewolves’ pre-All-Star Game schedule

Karl-Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins of the Minnesota Timberwolves. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

The Minnesota Timberwolves are starting to heat up…

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - NOVEMBER 24: Taj Gibson #67, Karl-Anthony Towns #32 and Jimmy Butler #23 of the Minnesota Timberwolves look on during the game against the Miami Heat on November 24, 2017 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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)

Are the playoffs alone good enough for the Minnesota Timberwolves?

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - NOVEMBER 24: The Minnesota Timberwolves make their way back on court as they play against the Miami Heat on November 24, 2017 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Jordan Johnson/NBAE via Getty Images)

It’s too early to be worried about the Timberwolves

SHANGHAI, CHINA - OCTOBER 05: Jimmy Butler #23 of the Minnesota Timberwolves in action during the game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Golden State Warriors as part of 2017 NBA Global Games China at Mercedes-Benz Arena on October 8, 2017 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Zhong Zhi/Getty Images)

As expected, Jimmy Butler is making an impact on the Timberwolves

MINNEAPOLIS , MN - JULY 19: Jamal Crawford of the Minnesota Timberwolves speaks to the press regarding signing to the Minnesota Timberwolves at The Courts at Mayo Clinic Square on July 19, 2017 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images)

Will the Timberwolves bench be significantly improved?

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - NOVEMBER 21: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the San Antonio Spurs shoots against Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Minnesota Timberwolves on November 21, 2014 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2014 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

5 key games for the Timberwolves this season

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - APRIL 11: Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks on during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on April 11, 2017 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Not trading Andrew Wiggins for Kyrie Irving is a good idea