Timberwolves basketball boss Tim Connelly said at the outset of free agency that Minnesota’s intended plan was to retain its free agents, of which there were few.
That didn’t come to fruition. The Timberwolves did re-sign Luka Garza, and that was it
Jordan McLaughlin reportedly has agreed to a one-year deal with Sacramento, meaning three of Minnesota’s top 10 players from last season will not return for the 2024-25 season. Previously, Kyle Anderson went to Golden State via a sign-and-trade and Monte Morris signed with Phoenix.
McLaughlin and Morris, both point guards, likely didn’t see much opportunity for playing time after the Wolves traded up to No. 8 overall in the draft to land Kentucky scoring guard Rob Dillingham, who is expected to back up veteran Mike Conley at point guard.
In Phoenix, Morris could be a candidate to play big minutes. McLaughlin will have an opportunity to cement a spot in Sacramento’s rotation.
Minnesota did sign other veterans to replace its lost pieces in Joe Ingles, a 37-year-old shooter and playmaker, and PJ Dozier, a potential two-way wing who has experience playing under Connelly in Denver and spent time two seasons ago suiting up for the Iowa Wolves in the G-League.
So while the core of Minnesota’s rotation, barring any unexpected changes, will look identical next season — the top seven players are all set to return — the edges of the roster will provide a different look.
Summer League roster set
Minnesota set its Summer League roster for the upcoming developmental, exhibition summer “season.” Featured on it are a number of guys who spent time bouncing between Iowa and the NBA club a year ago, such as Daishen Nix, Leonard Miller and Josh Minott.
First-round draft picks Dillingham and Terrence Shannon Jr. will draw the most interest from fans. Locally, DeLaSalle grad Gabe Kalscheur will be on the team for the second straight year, while Lakeville’s Tyler Wahl joins the roster after recently wrapping his collegiate career at Wisconsin.
The Timberwolves’ first game is July 12 against New Orleans.
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