Taking A Look At The Minnesota Timberwolves Deep Bench Players

Minnesota Timberwolves: Taking A Look At The Deep Bench Players

Jan 3, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (L) talks with forward Jordan Hill (R) after being called for a technical foul during the second half at Wells Fargo Center. The Philadelphia 76ers won 93-91. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

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Mar 21, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Omri Casspi (18) celebrates his basket in the second quarter against the San Antonio Spurs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports /

Omri Casspi

Position: Power Forward
Age: 28
Experience: 8 Seasons
2016-17 Season Averages: 17.1 MPG, 3.5 PPG, 1.5 RPG, 0.8 APG, 1.0 SPG, 0.2 3PM

The Minnesota Timberwolves signed Omri Casspi on Mar. 20, 2017. This signing was largely due to a season-ending injury to Nemanja Bjelica. Despite joining the team late in the season, Casspi finished 12th on the team for total minutes played.

His style of play is very similar to how Bjelica plays. He filled in well on short notice for the Wolves. If he was on the team for the entire season, his total minutes played would have been in the top 10 on the team.

Casspi will become an unrestricted free agent this upcoming offseason. The Wolves shouldn’t pursue a return with him. Their focus should be on bringing in a big-time power forward that can start in place of Gorgui Dieng.

When Bjelica returns, there will be no need for Casspi on this roster.

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