The Timberwolves reportedly have a D’Angelo Russell downside on their fingers.
Minnesota is anticipated to buy their level guard this offseason, in line with NBA Insider Marc Stein, after his lack of manufacturing within the Timberwolves’ first-round playoff sequence in opposition to the Grizzlies.
Russell and Co. had been eradicated in six video games by Memphis on Friday — and the purpose guard was benched within the closing minutes of Sport 6. Timberwolves coach Chris Finch changed Russell with undrafted third-year guard Jordan McLaughlin, and Russell was apparently sad.
When requested if he was OK with the benching, Russell stated, “No. In no way,” throughout his exit interview in Minnesota on Saturday.
In keeping with Stein, quite a lot of rival groups count on Minnesota to attempt to commerce the 26-year-old guard, “no matter Russell’s shut relationship with Minnesota star Karl-Anthony Cities.”
The pair has a deep-rooted friendship that stretches again to highschool, and Minnesota tried to capitalize on that after they fashioned a Large 3 with Russell, Cities and former first-overall decide Anthony Edwards.
Russell, who has one season left on his $31.4 million max contract, is at present eligible for an extension. Nevertheless it seems unlikely that he’ll get one from the Timberwolves.
Russell scored 12 or fewer factors in 5 of the six video games within the Timberwolves-Grizzlies sequence, and he shot simply 32.3 % from the sector. The purpose guard was basically a non-factor on the defensive finish as properly, which contributed to Minnesota’s blown leads in opposition to the Grizzlies.
If the Timberwolves do resolve to interrupt up their Large 3, although, it may very well be a serious headache attempting to maneuver Russell’s present wage.
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