According to well-known ESPN reporter Adrian Wojnarowski, the Timberwolves will sign a one-year contract with free agent Rivers Jr. to continue to upgrade the depth of the lineup.
In his past career, Rivers has played for teams such as the Hornets (Pelicans), Clippers, Wizards, Rockets, Knicks, and Nuggets. He has played 655 games in his career, including 174 games. As a starter, he averaged 8.8 points, 2.1 rebounds and 2.2 assists, and shot 34.9% from three-point range.
The Timberwolves can be called one of the teams with the biggest moves in the league during this offseason. Not only did they finalize a top-level contract extension agreement with the core Towns in advance, but they also used a large number of players and draft picks to exchange Jazz for 3 annual contracts. Gobert, the best defensive player, forms the twin towers.
In addition, Prince was renewed, and Anderson , Forbes , Rivers Jr. and others were signed to fill the forward and backcourt lineup.
After this large-scale lineup adjustment, the Timberwolves will use the core of Towns, Edwards, Gobert, Russell4 as the main axis, with McDaniels, Reed, McLaughlin, Pullin Si, Anderson, Rivers Jr., Forbes, first-round pick Moore, Noel , etc.
The Timberwolves can be said to have quite good depth on both offense and defense, making them a strong contender for the Western Conference championship next season.
