Close Article Return to stream X

NBA • 10 months ago

5 Free Agents the Minnesota Timberwolves Should Target In 2015 Offseason

+Read full article

Bruce Kluckhohn-USA Today Sports

5 Free Agents T-Wolves Should Target This Offseason

Flip Saunders Minnesota Timberwolves — Flip Saunders and longtime veteran Kevin Garnett can still improve this young and talented team through free agency. If they do, they will quickly find themselves in the hunt for a playoff spot in the Western Conference sooner rather than later. Minnesota should consider adding these five players during the offseason.

Flip Saunders and longtime veteran Kevin Garnett can still improve this young and talented team through free agency. If they do, they will quickly find themselves in the hunt for a playoff spot in the Western Conference sooner rather than later. Minnesota should consider adding these five players during the offseason.

5. SF - KJ McDaniels

5. SF - KJ McDaniels

KJ McDaniels is a winner, and I really believe that. He was great as a Clemson Tiger and has been a very well-rounded player in his first season in the league. The Timberwolves are still learning how to win, and adding a proven youngster with the right mindset can truly make all the difference. He can help establish that winning attitude Minnesota has craved. Pair him with all the other youngsters on the T-Wolves and watch them grow.

4. PF - Cory Jefferson

4. PF - Cory Jefferson

Cory Jefferson was very underrated at Baylor. He hasn't had much playing time in the NBA yet, but he definitely has potential. Having Kevin Garnett mentor him would be a fantastic idea, and you honestly couldn't find anyone better. Jefferson is built the same way as KG too -- long arms, athletic build and about 6-foot-10. If Garnett can take him under his wing, he will become dangerous. Jefferson has great potential just waiting to erupt.

3. SF/SG - Gerald Green

3. SF/SG - Gerald Green

It would be great to pair the high-flying Gerald Green with pass-first point guard Ricky Rubio and company. Minnesota wants to get out on the fast break every chance they get, and Green would help them do that. His minutes may fluctuate, but he will definitely make the practices more intense. The more high-flying action for the Timberwolves next year, the better. Plus, he already had a brief stint with the T-Wolves in 2007.

2. PG - Russ Smith

2. PG - Russ Smith

Russ Smith was a known entity in college with coach Rick Pitino, and now with his first year in the books, he'll be looking to make a similar impact. Smith may be small, but he's very talented and tough. That's why Minnesota would be a very good fit -- he's still very young and could easily find a niche with these Timberwolves as they love to run fast break pick-n-rolls. His speed could be a very dangerous asset.

1. PF - Kevin Love

1. PF - Kevin Love

Who says LeBron James going back home to Cleveland was a one-time story? Kevin Love going back home would be just as special to Minnesota fans, and now with Andrew Wiggins and Zach LaVine in the mix, the Wolves would have a chance to win in the West. Love is obviously lost right now and looking for a home, but wouldn't it be great if he went back? He could get everything he ever wanted from Minnesota -- a chance to compete in the playoffs.

Samuel Martell is Oklahoma City’s beat writer at www.RantSports.com. To stay connected, ‘follow’ him on Twitter, ‘like’ him on Facebook, or ‘add’ him to your network on Google.

Teams in this article »
Minnesota Timberwolves

Samuel Martell is a writer for RantSports. Follow him on Twitter and like him on Facebook.

Your Favorites

Close Article Return to stream X

NBA• Videos• 3 hours ago

Watch Draymond Green's Shove Of Ricky Rubio

Draymond Green gets the benefit of the doubt from referees, but his two-handed shove of Ricky Rubio should not have been ignored and should have been whistled for a foul.

Comment

0 Comments

Close Article Return to stream X

NBA• 5 days ago

Timberwolves Need To Focus On Towns And Wiggins In Stretch Run

Breaking News

The Minnesota Timberwolves aren't a threat yet, but developing the right players in the right ways could make them a force to be reckoned with.

Comment

0 Comments

Close Article Return to stream X

NBA• Videos• 1 week ago

Watch Ricky Rubio And Andrew Wiggins Connect On Alley-Oop

Ricky Rubio and Andrew Wiggins were clearly on the same page during an out-of-bounds play Monday night, and the result was a sick alley-oop.

Comment

0 Comments

Close Article Return to stream X

NBA• 1 week ago

5 Questions Timberwolves Must Answer In 2015-16 Stretch Run

Breaking News

As another lottery-bound season winds down, here are five questions the Minnesota Timberwolves must answer.

Comment

0 Comments

Close Article Return to stream X

NBA• Videos• 1 week ago

Timberwolves' Ricky Rubio Devastates OKC With Game-Winning Three

Ricky Rubio, clutch.https://t.co/BsnOXkKLZe

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) March 12, 2016

The Oklahoma City Thunder have started to slump at the absolutely worst time as we enter the stretch run of the regular season, having lost six of their last 10 games. Russell Westbrook and Co. lost another close game on Friday night, as Minnesota's Ricky Rubio nailed a clutch three-pointer as time expired.

Comment

0 Comments

Close Article Return to stream X

NBA• 2 weeks ago

5 Players Who Won't Be Back With The Timberwolves Next Season

Breaking News

With what has become a perpetual look-ahead to next season, here are five players who won't be back with the Minnesota Timberwolves for the 2016-17 NBA season.

Comment

0 Comments

Close Article Return to stream X

NBA• Videos• 2 weeks ago

Watch Zach LaVine's Fantastic 360 Dunk

Zach LaVine is the two-time reigning slam dunk champion at All-Star Weekend, and he offered a nice reminder of his dunking ability on Monday night.

Comment

0 Comments

Close Article Return to stream X

NBA• 2 weeks ago

Spurs Add Another Valuable Veteran With Signing Of Kevin Martin

Breaking News

After finally agreeing to a buyout with the Minnesota Timberwolves, Kevin Martin will now head to the San Antonio Spurs for the rest of the season.

Comment

0 Comments

Close Article Return to stream X

NBA• 3 weeks ago

Kevin Garnett Is Still In His Prime As A Trash Talker

Breaking News

Kevin Garnett is clearly not the player he once was, but he showed recently his trash-talking game is still in its prime.

Comment

0 Comments

Close Article Return to stream X

NBA• 3 weeks ago

5 Most Likely Landing Spots For Kevin Martin

Breaking News

Kevin Martin has fallen out of favor in Minnesota, averaging his lowest minutes total since his rookie season. Martin can still be a help to a team and these five are the most likely to benefit from his services.

Comment

0 Comments