With a roster that is bursting with talent, and limited discretionary minutes to distribute to younger players, the Minnesota Timberwolves must quickly pivot from an NBA team that wants to compete in the annual NBA Playoffs, into a team that expects to compete in the NBA Playoffs.
While that may not seem like much of a distinguishable difference, it does carry a noticeable difference in how this team manages minutes. And how this team manages those limited minutes can have a huge say in the direction of this team, the future of this team, and the future of young players who are competing on the Minnesota Timberwolves roster.