LaMelo Ball could help fix the Timberwolves’ free-throw problem

Dunking with Wolves writer Ethan Kinney argues that the addition of LaMelo Ball will help address the Minnesota Timberwolves' struggles at the free-throw line. Minnesota ranked 29th in the NBA in free-throw percentage last season, finishing ahead of only the Milwaukee Bucks. Kinney notes that Ball's elite shooting from the stripe provides a major upgrade for the team.

Ball shot a career-high 89.9 percent from the free-throw line last season, higher than any other player on the Timberwolves' roster. Kinney writes that Ball will particularly benefit Minnesota in late-game clutch situations alongside Anthony Edwards, Ayo Dosunmu, and Jaden McDaniels, although improvement is also needed from Rudy Gobert.