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Timberwolves' Big Move and Bench Concerns | Minnesota Timberwolves News
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- Jul 8, 2026
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- 119
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Summary
The Minnesota Timberwolves just pulled off a blockbuster trade, acquiring LaMelo Ball to pair with Anthony Edwards and form a star-studded starting five — but at a steep cost. In exchange for the electrifying playmaker, they shipped out Naz Reid, a reliable bench scorer, and now face a shaky second unit with Donte DiVincenzo sidelined by a torn Achilles. Young players like Rob Dillingham and Terrence Shannon Jr., once seen as key contributors, failed to deliver consistently, leaving the Wolves scrambling for depth. While Bones Hyland and Shannon Jr. can score in spurts, the bench lacks the consistency needed to compete nightly. With the starting five looking championship-ready, the Wolves’ real test lies in whether their reserves can rise to the occasion — or if they’ll need to fix this before next season’s trade deadline. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/dede72d00eaef5bc