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NBA Power Rankings: 2016-17 Training Camp Edition

Jun 19, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) celebrates with the Larry O
Jun 19, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) celebrates with the Larry O
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Apr 3, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins (22) high fives center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) in the third quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at Target Center. The Dallas Mavericks beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 88-78. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 3, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins (22) high fives center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) in the third quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at Target Center. The Dallas Mavericks beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 88-78. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

After years of developing, this could finally be the year for the Minnesota Timberwolves. With that said, I’m going to temper my expectations on the young Wolves. Now led by Tom Thibodeau, it’s easy to see why many expect them to be a top 5 or 6 team in the Western Conference.

Karl-Anthony Towns is coming off an amazing rookie season and Andrew Wiggins continues to quietly makes strides in his game. This could finally be the year it all comes together for those two, in addition to a healthy – and fed up – Ricky Rubio.

Throw in an underrated Zach LaVine, the best-kept secret in the NBA (Gorgui Dieng) and Kris Dunn, who impressed in Summer League, and the Wolves could be ready to make a step into the playoffs.