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Minnesota Timberwolves
Roster
- Karl-Anthony Towns
- Daniel Oturu
- Naz Reid
- Omari Spellman
- Aaron Gordon
- Juan Hernangomez
- Josh Okogie
- Devin Vassell
- Jake Layman
- Malik Beasley
- Jarrett Culver
- Aaron Nesmith
- D’Angelo Russell
- Bryn Forbes
- Kira Lewis Jr.
Head coach: Sam Cassell (hired in offseason)
2019-20 NBA season results:
- Missed playoffs
Who they re-signed:
- Malik Beasley re-signed to a three-year, $32.4 million contract
- Juan Hernangomez re-signed to a three-year, $24.2 million contract
Who they signed in FA:
- Bryn Forbes signed to a one-year, full mid-level exception contract
Trades they made:
- Sixth overall draft pick, James Johnson and Jarred Vanderbilt for Aaron Gordon and 16th overall draft pick
- 33rd overall draft pick and cash to the Charlotte Hornets for 32nd overall draft pick
- 2022 Minnesota Timberwolves second-round draft pick and 2023 Minnesota Timberwolves second-round draft pick to the Memphis Grizzlies for 41st overall draft pick
Who they drafted:
- Drafted Devin Vassell, Aaron Nesmith, Daniel Oturu, Kira Lewis Jr.
Other moves:
- Cut Jaylen Nowell
- Cut Jacob Evans
Summary: After a 2020 trade deadline that saw the Minnesota Timberwolves totally shake up their roster by trading away Robert Covington and landing Karl-Anthony Towns’ friend in D’Angelo Russell, they continue to make some big changes here.
First off, they decide not to be patient as the clock is ticking on making Karl-Anthony Towns happy in Minnesota and hire for Minnesota point guard Sam Cassell as their head coach. Cassell has been a highly touted assistant coach and was always thought to be a future coach in this league even in his playing days. The Timberwolves trade back for young forward Aaron Gordon who could be a great fit next to Towns in the frontcourt.
In the draft, they add shooting mostly to have different shooters rotating on the wing around their Towns/Gordon/Russell trio. They bring back Malik Beasley and Juan Hernangomez in free agency and hope Bryn Forbes could provide some playmaking off of the bench as well.