The Minnesota Timberwolves should probably be given a little bit of credit for all of the tinkering they've done with their roster over the years.We see a lot of teams build a roster and then leave it alone for a few years to see if it will work out.
The Timberwolves have given their team a chance, and then they adjust based on the results of the squad.For example, they've traded for Rudy Gobert, then they traded away Karl-Anthony Towns when the pairing didn't work.
They realized they needed a point guard, and they traded for LaMelo Ball in the offseason.Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) reacts toward referee Brian Forte (45) after called for a foul on Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) in the second half at Crypto.com Arena on April 19, 2025.(Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images)The problem with the trade is that they got rid of one of their best players, Naz Reid, in the deal.
He will be missed off the bench and in key moments.However, Ball should make the offense look a little more dynamic.
Ball has plenty of flaws.He has terrible shot selection, seems to be a complete disaster on defense in isolation situations, and he is injury-prone.
There is no denying his talent, though.When his shot is falling, he is elite.
He is great in transition, and he will now be a second option to Anthony Edwards, who seems to already really like playing with him.LAMELO BALL TRADED TO TIMBERWOLVES TO TEAM UP WITH FELLOW TOP PICK ANTHONY EDWARDS IN BLOCKBUSTER DEAL: REPORTThe Miami Heat come into this game with a new look as well.They still have some key mainstays like Erik Spoelstra as their coach.
I've removed any doubt about his abilities.He seems to find a way to get things to work regardless of who he has on the roster.
That doesn't mean they always win, but he certainly gets the most out of his team.Pat Riley is also willing to shake things up as he tries to get the team back to championship contention.Miami Heat forward Giannis Antetokounmpo takes a ...