Minnesota Timberwolves New Additions

There’s no Love this year around the Target Center, but there’s a lot of talent. First off, the Timberwolves are going to look a lot different this year. Any time a team loses a superstar like Kevin Love, there will be holes to fill. In this situation, scoring is the deepest hole. However, I would give Flip Saunders an A for his efforts in putting together a solid, young and high-potential team.

New Additions

SF Andrew Wiggins: This highly touted 19 year old out of  Toronto, Canada has basically been considered the first pick in the NBA draft since high school. Wiggins was the main piece of the deal for Kevin Love and averaged 17.1 ppg at Kansas. He also averaged 5.9 rpg and made 34.1% of his three-pointers. Our new 6-8 small forward will likely be a cornerstone of this franchise for years to come.

SF Anthony Bennett: The second piece of the Kevin Love trade also hails from Toronto, Canada and was also a first pick in the draft. Bennett, to put it nicely, didn’t have his best season as a rookie for the Cavaliers last season. However, he’s had a solid preseason and will be looking to silence those giving him the tag of “bust”. Bennett has slimmed down, gotten a much needed eye-surgery and comes into the season with a chip on his shoulder.

PF Thaddeus Young: A bonafide NBA veteran, Thaddeus young comes into this season looking to rebound from a tough season with the Philadelphia 76ers where they won 19 games last year. He goes from one rebuilding team to a much better rebuilding team. Thaddeus has averaged 13.1 ppg in his career, including 17.9 last season. He also averaged 2.11 steals per game last season, third in the NBA.

PG Mo Williams: At age 31, Mo Williams brings consistent point guard play and veteran leadership to the table. He is an underrated guard and will play a lot of minutes for us this year. Williams has averaged 13.3 ppg and 4.9 apg over his career and has been to the playoffs five times. This team needs solid point guard play to spread the ball to  various finishers, as it won’t be the Kevin Love show anymore.

Including their new high-flying 13th pick Zach Lavine, the Timberwolves have a whole new look this year. They won’t score as many points or give up as many points as last year. There will be ups and downs, top plays, and plenty of learning this season, as the Timberwolves look to build something special for fans to finally enjoy.

Oct 19, 2014; Tulsa, OK, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Andrew Wiggins (22) handles the ball against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the fourth quarter at BOK Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports