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One area of growth for every young Timberwolves bench player

The Timberwolves' bench is filled with unproven young players, and for them to reach their ceiling, they'll need growth from some of their young players.

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 10:00 PM
One area of growth for every young Timberwolves bench player
Key Things to Know
  • Dunking with Wolves outlines essential developmental areas for six young Minnesota Timberwolves bench players.
  • The writer argues Joan Beringer must raise his basketball IQ and improve positioning to reduce fouls.
  • Terrence Shannon Jr. needs better complementary skills, including 3-point shooting and defense, to secure his role.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Dunking with Wolves writer Eamon Cassels analyzes the Minnesota Timberwolves' young bench, arguing that the team's ceiling relies heavily on development from unproven reserves. Cassels outlines specific areas of improvement needed for six young players: Joan Beringer, Terrence Shannon Jr., Bones Hyland, Jaylen Clark, Cody Williams, and Isaiah Evans.

According to the analysis, Beringer must improve his defensive basketball IQ to cut down on fouls, while Shannon needs complementary off-ball skills. Cassels notes Hyland must better handle physical defenses, both Clark and Williams require upgraded 3-point shooting to stay on the court, and Evans needs secondary skills beyond shooting.

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