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This offseason, the Minnesota Timberwolves' biggest need was to find a reliable second option alongside star player Anthony Edwards. To fill that void, they traded for Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball.
Minnesota traded away forward Naz Reid and multiple draft picks to acquire Ball, and now that Reid is no longer on the roster, it leaves a hole at the forward spot. This is now the Timberwolves' biggest need ahead of 2026, and they could be looking to fix the issue sooner rather than later.
ClutchPoints' NBA insider Brett Siegel recently spoke on the matter on his Clutch Scoops Podcast. Siegel revealed there is one free agent forward who has been linked to the Timberwolves since trading for LaMelo Ball.
Courtesy of Bill Streicher
Trendon Watford spent last season with the Philadelphia 76ers and played 16.3 minutes per game. He averaged 6.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 2.5 assists. Watford, 25, is a player who brings a strong physical presence inside, but he's not a player a team should expect to consistently space the floor.
Watford has a career three-point percentage of 32.5 up to this point in his career, and if he does end up on the Timberwolves, he may be a rotational piece instead of being a consistent starter.
The current projected starting power forward is Jaden McDaniels. McDaniels is a player who is known for his length and defense for the Timberwolves over the years. He has also had big games where he can contribute significantly on offense. During their first-round series against the Denver Nuggets, McDaniels scored a playoff career high of 32.
Courtesy of Matt Blewett
While McDaniels has a lot of size and skill, he naturally plays the small forward or shooting guard position. A big advantage the Timberwolves have with McDaniels on the court is that he can guard nearly every player in the NBA.
A player like Trendon Watford can do similar things on defense since he stands at 6'8 and provides a lot of length on the wing, and he could be a solid depth piece in Minnesota.
The Timberwolves will miss having a player like Naz Reid on their roster because he was such a versatile player with the ball in his hands, especially with his frame. While his offensive production will be hard to replace, the biggest need in the frontcourt now is their defense.
If Minnesota can have stability on defense in the frontcourt to match their dynamic backcourt, they could be in a position for a deep playoff run next season.
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Minnesota traded away forward Naz Reid and multiple draft picks to acquire Ball, and now that Reid is no longer on the roster, it leaves a hole at the forward spot. This is now the Timberwolves' biggest need ahead of 2026, and they could be looking to fix the issue sooner rather than later.
ClutchPoints' NBA insider Brett Siegel recently spoke on the matter on his Clutch Scoops Podcast. Siegel revealed there is one free agent forward who has been linked to the Timberwolves since trading for LaMelo Ball.
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Courtesy of Bill Streicher
Trendon Watford spent last season with the Philadelphia 76ers and played 16.3 minutes per game. He averaged 6.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 2.5 assists. Watford, 25, is a player who brings a strong physical presence inside, but he's not a player a team should expect to consistently space the floor.
Watford has a career three-point percentage of 32.5 up to this point in his career, and if he does end up on the Timberwolves, he may be a rotational piece instead of being a consistent starter.
The current projected starting power forward is Jaden McDaniels. McDaniels is a player who is known for his length and defense for the Timberwolves over the years. He has also had big games where he can contribute significantly on offense. During their first-round series against the Denver Nuggets, McDaniels scored a playoff career high of 32.
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Courtesy of Matt Blewett
While McDaniels has a lot of size and skill, he naturally plays the small forward or shooting guard position. A big advantage the Timberwolves have with McDaniels on the court is that he can guard nearly every player in the NBA.
A player like Trendon Watford can do similar things on defense since he stands at 6'8 and provides a lot of length on the wing, and he could be a solid depth piece in Minnesota.
The Timberwolves will miss having a player like Naz Reid on their roster because he was such a versatile player with the ball in his hands, especially with his frame. While his offensive production will be hard to replace, the biggest need in the frontcourt now is their defense.
If Minnesota can have stability on defense in the frontcourt to match their dynamic backcourt, they could be in a position for a deep playoff run next season.
Continue reading...
