The Canis Hoopus staff gives their thoughts a quarter of the way through the 2020-21 NBA season.

With more than a quarter of the season somehow already behind us, it’s time for the Canis Hoopus crew to look back at the best and worst of the Minnesota Timberwolves’ season thus far, and what we’re looking forward to in the weeks and months ahead.

What’s been the best part of the season?

Kyle Theige: Despite the disappointing results so far this season, I still think there’s been a lot of things to get excited about: Jaylen Nowell’s development, Naz Reid taking a mini leap, and as Mike points out below — Malik Beasley’s intoxicating (and inspiring) effort on both ends.