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Minnesota Timberwolves: Needs to consider when filling out the roster

Jarred Vanderbilt brought defense and energy to a Minnesota Timberwolves front court that sorely needed it. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

The Minnesota Timberwolves already have 12 players on their roster, but they still have plenty of clear needs.

Let’s take a look at what the roster already has, and what President of Basketball Operations Gersson Rosas and the front office must shore up heading into 2021-22.

How the Minnesota Timberwolves should fill out the roster: Point guard

One clear area of need for the Timberwolves is at point guard.

While the Wolves have former All-Star D’Angelo Russell locked up for the next two years on a max contract and Ricky Rubio on the roster for next season as well, the position could still use some work.