5 offseason needs for the Minnesota Timberwolves

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2. Who’s going to play point guard?

Barring an aforementioned trade to offload his salary, Teague is proverbially locked in as Timberwolves’ starting point guard next season. But he barely played half a season in 2018-19 (42 games), as he battled foot and ankle issues. After Teague on the depth chart, there are more questions looking to next season.

Derrick Rose is coming off a resurgent season (18 points and 4.3 assists per game in 51 games). But his injury history precedes him, and he’s going to be a free agent.

Tyus Jones played well down the stretch this past season, averaging 9.4 points and 6.3 assists per game (0.8 turnovers per game) over the final 25 games (17 starts), and when given the opportunity in his career thus far he has generally played well. But he’s going to be a restricted free agent, and the Timberwolves may simply not be able to match a significant offer from another team.

Jones deserves more of an opportunity to play, in Minnesota or elsewhere, and elsewhere seems likely to win out. Teague truly can’t be counted on to stay healthy now, so at minimum, a capable, affordable backup has to be brought in. If Teague is dealt, which has to be on the table, then a starter who is in his prime would automatically be on the radar.

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