8 Stars Timberwolves Should Targets to Make Finals Run in 26-27, Including Irving & VanVleet
Andrew Dieb-USA TODAY Sports On Friday night, the Minnesota Timberwolves 2025-26 season came to a thunderous end when the San Antonio Spurs smashed their way to a Game 6 win on the road by a score of 139-109 . The loss means the Wolves remain among the 10 teams to never win an NBA championship. Yet, the Timberwolves aren’t far off after reaching the Conference Finals the previous two seasons and putting up serious resistance against the team with the second-best record in the league.
Nevertheless, change is, and must come this offseason if Minnesota wants to make another serious run at its first title next season. They have a superstar scorer in Anthony Edwards , and a ton of front-court depth they can use in a trade to land another elite scorer or impact veteran at point guard. With that in mind, we look at eight stars the team should make a run at this summer.
Jrue Holiday Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images Mike Conley has been a nice veteran piece for the last four seasons. However, at 38, his best days are well behind him, and he could retire this summer. Plus, Ayo Dosunmu improved his free agent value with a strong postseason performance.
That is why Jrue Holiday should be a target this offseason. Yes, he is overpaid, but he is a winner, and surprise, surprise, he played a key leadership role in the Portland Trail Blazers getting back to the postseason this year. With Damian Lillard returning next season, he will be the odd man out.
A swap of him for Rudy Gobert might be considered by both teams this summer. Giannis Antetokounmpo Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images After making a run at him in February, you can bet the Timberwolves will again pursue a trade for Milwaukee Bucks legend Giannis Antetokounmpo this summer. The big question is, do they have the young players with upside that the Bucks will want?
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