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Timberwolves’ preseason game vs. Heat can show how they will fare against big frontcourts

The Timberwolves lost some size this offseason, and the Heat have a lot of it.

By Kenny Kluska · Dunking with Wolves

Published: Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 3:30 PM

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The writer argues Minnesota's game against Miami tests how their roster handles physically dominant frontcourts.
Miami's frontcourt features Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bam Adebayo, Nick Richards, Nikola Jovic, and Bobby Portis.
Minnesota previously traded away frontcourt depth, including Naz Reid and Julius Randle, to add backcourt talent.

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Kenny Kluska of Dunking with Wolves highlights that Minnesota's upcoming preseason matchup against the Miami Heat provides a key test against imposing frontcourts. Facing Miami at the Kaseya Center on Saturday serves as an early preview of their October 21 regular-season opener at the same venue.

The article notes that Miami boasts considerable frontcourt size, including Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bam Adebayo, Nick Richards, and Bobby Portis. Kluska argues that with Naz Reid and Julius Randle traded away, Rudy Gobert and Minnesota must prove they can handle physically dominant opponents like Miami, San Antonio, and Oklahoma City.

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