Recently, Bleacher Report's Eric Pincus predicted that the Minnesota Timberwolves will sign Malcolm Brogdon. At face value, this adds up, as the 32-year-old guard has long been linked to the Wolves, and point guard is a clear area of improvement for Minnesota. However, according to both The Athletic's Jon Krawczynski and trusted NBA insider Jake Fischer, the Wolves are likely to sign Bones Hyland.
Sure, signing both players is possible, but it's highly unlikely the Wolves would actually go this route. Instead, they are likely to leave a roster spot open heading into the season for some extra financial flexibility. Another option is that Johnny Juzang, who is on a training camp deal, earns this final roster spot. At the very least, the Wolves will give Juzang a chance to make the roster. Simply put, adding two point guards doesn't make sense for Minnesota, and it's unlikely to come to fruition.
Signing Hyland over Brogdon might seem like a mistake, but it's not
Some would argue that signing Hyland over Brogdon doesn't make sense. Hyland spent the second half of last season with the Wolves on a two-way contract. The VCU product played just four games with Minnesota, averaging just 4.3 minutes and 1.3 points. Undoubtedly, Brogdon is more talented and would have a case to be the Wolves' best point guard. His blend of playmaking and shooting would make him a clear fit.
However, Hyland is better than he showed in his limited time with the Wolves. The 2021 first-round pick got off to a strong start during his first one and a half seasons with the Denver Nuggets, before struggling to find his groove with the Los Angeles Clippers.
Still, Hyland is a gifted bucket getter who can play minutes if needed. Notably, he has averaged 9.5 points for his career. Additionally, the Wolves need to see what they have with Rob Dillingham, whom they traded up to get in the 2024 draft. Brogdon would hinder Dillingham's minutes and development, which is the main reason why signing Hyland is a better move for Minnesota.
The perfect team for Brogdon
While signing Brogdon isn't the right move for the Wolves, the 2022-23 Sixth Man of the Year is still a solid contributor who could fit nicely with multiple teams. The Golden State Warriors have been linked to him, but they have been waiting to sort out the Jonathan Kuminga fiasco before making any other moves.
The Warriors could use a backup point guard behind Steph Curry. Given this, paired with the Warriors having open roster spots, they seem like the best suitor for Brogdon.