The New Look Timberwolves

[jonathanlambert33]

The overhaul is (mostly) complete.

Or, at least, most of the heavy lifting is done. There will likely be a couple of roster-balance-type moves (J.J. Barea), but the new lineup has largely taken shape.

In: Zach LaVine, Andrew Wiggins, Anthony Bennett, Thaddeus Young, Mo Williams, Glenn Robinson III

Out: Kevin Love, Luc Richard Mbah a Moute, Alexey Shved, Dante Cunningham, J.J. Barea (likely), Othyus Jeffers

There remains a slight chance that Cunningham could return, and Barea is all but certain to be traded or bought-out, as Williams was clearly signed to be the new backup point guard. Nobody wants a third-string J.J. Barea, thats for sure.

So heres what the depth chart looks like on the morning of August 24:

PG: Ricky Rubio, Mo Williams, (J.J. Barea)
SG: Kevin Martin, Zach LaVine, Corey Brewer
SF: Andrew Wiggins, Chase Budinger, Glenn Robinson III
PF: Thaddeus Young, Anthony Bennett, Robbie Hummel
C: Nikola Pekovic, Gorgui Dieng, Ronny Turiaf

http://dunkingwithwolves.com/2014/08/24/new-look-timberwolves-roster/?utm_source=FanSided&utm_medium=Network&utm_campaign=Around%20the%20Network

 

[Pugz]

idk wtf they want to do but they need to deal pek

 

[buzzy]

How could they break up Pretty Ricky, Sexy Alexy and Acceptable Face Chase?

 

[BwareDWare94]

Corey Brewer should be listed as second string SF. Dieng should be the starter, imo. Pekovic is a good player but he can't protect the rim. 

 

[RipCity32]

Pek is much better than Dieng. 
 
They are going to be an interesting team to watch though.

 

[Pugz]

this team is gonna do what they always do, twolve.

 

[CameronCrazy06]

Gorgui Dieng showed really good signs towards the end of the season, idk. I think they're better off just starting him and seeing if he can handle it. They aren't going to win anyways.

 

[BwareDWare94]

That's my point. I think they should continue to develop Dieng. He was pumping out fairly consistent double doubles, even with his limited offense, and he can actually play defense. Pekovic might be a very good player, but he doesn't protect the rim, and he doesn't stay healthy. It doesn't pay to give him starter minutes when his body can't handle it. 

 

[mamba]

I Feel like they should try and trade Pek for some young players and picks and then let dieng start so he can develop

 

[elcheato]

If I had the free time to watch league pass, I'd buy league pass to watch the Wolves. 

 

[The Young One]

If Lavine and Wiggins both pan out they'll be really good in like 2-3 years.

 

[BwareDWare94]

What happened to 701? 
 
FYI, that's North Dakota's area code.

 

[footballplaya52]

What happened to 701? 

Hopefully he grew the fuck up

 

[Pugz]

Hopefully he grew the fuck up

lolol