# Wolves’ Power Forward Puzzle | Minnesota Timberwolves News

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Published: 2026-07-03T15:48:03+00:00
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The Minnesota Timberwolves pulled off a blockbuster trade for LaMelo Ball, but it came at a steep cost—losing Julius Randle and Naz Reid, leaving a glaring hole at power forward. With top free agents already signed, the Wolves must rethink their approach: do they need a traditional PF, or can they adapt? Look to the Spurs’ surprise run last season, where they started smaller forwards like Devin Vassell and Julian Champagnie, anchored by Victor Wembanyama. The Wolves have their own defensive anchor in Rudy Gobert, which could allow Jaden McDaniels—undersized but defensively explosive—to fill the void. With limited free agent options, they may need to get creative, possibly using Josh Green’s contract as leverage in trades. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/60deb8189a54af37

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