The Minnesota Timberwolves still have an open roster slot ahead of the 2024-25 NBA season. Although, due to already being over the second apron of luxury tax spending, they can only sign a player to a veteran minimum contract. This limits their options significantly.
One might argue the Timberwolves have no need to add another player. After all, they carried just 14 players for the bulk of last season, opting to keep the final spot open for potential 10-day contracts, such as T.J.
Warren. Another way they could fill that roster spot in-season is if they took on an additional player via trade. However, the Timberwolves may be better off signing one of the top free agents available.
After all, the Wolves are finally contenders, which means they’re actually an attractive landing spot for once. But who would the Timberwolves even sign? There’s one obvious option sitting right there in front of us. Do the Timberwolves need another point guard? Let’s dive into the point guard situation before we get too deep into the weeds here.
With Mike Conley and Rob Dillingham, the Timberwolves’ floor general rotation is already strong. But Chris Finch loves his point guards, especially if they can bring a high IQ to the floor. It’s why Monte Morris, who has one of the NBA’s best assist to turnover ratios, was a great fit.
But Morris is gone now, and so is Jordan McLaughlin. Again, with Conley and Dillingham, it wouldn’t seem like there are any point guard minutes available. Yet, .