Check out the Minnesota Timberwolves depth chart.
The Minnesota Timberwolves head into the 2026-27 season with new hope after making major changes that have brought about a new starting lineup.
The Timberwolves started the offseason off with a bang, trading Julius Randle to the Brooklyn Nets in a salary dump as they attached a first-round pick and got back only a second-round pick.
The move was a precursor to a much bigger move as they dealt Naz Reid and an unprotected 2033 first-round pick, three first-round pick swaps (2028, 2029, 2030), and three second-round picks (2029, 2032, 2033) to the Charlotte Hornets for LaMelo Ball and Josh Green.
Green was later traded to the Utah Jazz for Cody Williams and John Konchar, whose contract was waived and stretched.
Between all the trades, they re-signed Ayo Dosunmu and added Trey Lyles, bringing him back from the EuroLeague.
To cap everything off, they signed Jonathan Kuminga, who spent last season with the Atlanta Hawks and Golden State Warriors.
Updated Depth Chart
PG: LaMelo Ball, Ayo Dosunmu, Bones Hyland
SG: Anthony Edwards, Jaylen Clark, Terrence Shannon Jr, Donte DiVincenzo (IR)
SF: Jaden McDaniels, Cody Williams
PF: Jonathan Kuminga, Trey Lyles
C: Rudy Gobert, Joan Beringer
Strengths - Guards
The Timberwolves should get plenty out of their guards this season. Ball and Edwards could end up being the best backcourt in the league, and Dosunmu will likely be in Sixth Man of the Year conversations with his scoring off the bench.
Hyland, Clark, and Shannon Jr all have strong athletic traits that fit with Minnesota’s new commitment to pace and transition.
If DiVincenzo can work himself back into rhythm by the playoffs, he adds strong shooting on high volume coming off the bench.
Weaknesses - Forwards
McDaniels and Kuminga are a strong starting duo, but it’s bleak behind them.
Trey Lyles spent last year in the EuroLeague, and while he proved to be a strong shooter, knocking down 45% from his threes, he’s a career 34% three-point shooter in the NBA. He’ll have to prove his shooting will translate.
Williams is listed as a forward because that’s his best opportunity to get playing time. He was the 10th overall pick in 2024, so there is upside, but Utah wasn’t sold on him after two seasons and his lack of shooting could be a detriment. With how Minnesota should play, this will be his best chance to stick in the league.
Question Mark - Centers
Rudy Gobert is a known commodity, but he’s getting older and his defensive metrics did slip last season. Offensively, he could slow down how Minnesota plays.
They are high on Joan Beringer, and he brings great physical tools, but he’s played just 314 minutes in the league and has a lot to prove.
