The Minnesota Timberwolves will be proven right for spending big money to keep one of their stars.
Instead of making any major signings during the offseason, the Minnesota Timberwolves focused on keeping key pieces on their roster.
To start the offseason, the Timberwolves re-signed Naz Reid for $125 million over five years, securing the former Sixth Man of the Year for years to come.
But they didn’t stop, as Julius Randle also earned a $100 million extension from the Timberwolves. It looks like Minnesota is looking to run it back with a similar roster.
And one of these two $100 million stars will be their most exciting asset, as they assist Anthony Edwards and lead the charge for the Timberwolves.
Naz Reid could have a breakout season
Naz Reid impressed massively in his 2023-24 campaign, as he came off the bench and made a massive difference for them.
That season, he averaged 13.5 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game en route to a Sixth Man of the Year award and helped the Timberwolves reach the Western Conference Finals.
Last season, as he continued to come off the bench, he took his game to another level. He averaged 14.2 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 2.3 assists in 80 games.
Now, as Reid will take on a starting role on the team, expect his numbers to go up, as he becomes the third offensive option for the Timberwolves.
With the departure of Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Rudy Gobert’s defensive presence on the decline, Reid could even be their starting center next season.
Anthony Edwards will have to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves once again
In the aftermath of Karl-Anthony Towns’ departure from the Minnesota Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards took on the mantle of team leader.
While Edwards had been the better player of the two for a while, Towns’ seniority made him the de facto leader of the group.
Last season, as he embraced the new role, Edwards didn’t shine as the leader. In fact, Edwards called out his Timberwolves teammates publicly on more than one occasion during the season.
But they still managed to reach the Western Conference Finals, even if they did get dispatched quite easily. Next season cannot end the same way, as Edwards might demand a trade if the Timberwolves fail again.
