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How will the Minnesota Timberwolves cover Juancho Hernangomez’s absence?

Juancho Hernangomez of the Minnesota Timberwolves celebrates with teammate Anthony Edwards. (Photo by Harrison Barden/Getty Images)

The Minnesota Timberwolves will likely be without Juan Hernangomez for at least the first several weeks of the 2021-22 season.

How will head coach Chris Finch cover Hernangomez’s minutes, and which players will find themselves getting the opportunity for more playing time?

Recapping Juancho Hernangomez’s 2020-21 season with the Timberwolves

Juancho Hernangomez’s injury is reportedly a serious one, suffered during an exhibition game with Team Spain prior to the Tokyo Olympics. It’s a serious blow to the Wolves’ depth moving forward.