Minnesota Timberwolves season preview: Lineup, roster and prediction

The alternative would be stagnation, and the Minnesota Timberwolves went into this offseason clearly determined to avoid that at all costs.

The focus was on generating more offensive creation and shot opportunities outside of All-NBA shooting guard Anthony Edwards, who has been the face of the franchise . So Minnesota traded away Julius Randle and Naz Reid in separate deals, both clearing up cap space and adding former Hornets guard LaMelo Ball , who will have to embrace efficiency in Minnesota.

NBA commissioner Adam Silver poses with 2026 draft prospects before the NBA Draft at Barclays Center.