Minnesota Timberwolves: 5 reasons they will make the playoffs in 2017-18

The Minnesota Timberwolves look to end a playoff drought this season that has lasted over a decade. Here are five reasons they will make the playoffs in 2017-18.

There is no doubt that the Minnesota Timberwolves had a strong 2017 offseason. Because of that, it is expected that the Wolves make an appearance in the 2017-18 NBA playoffs. They are projected to win a good number of their games, anywhere from the mid 40s to low 50s.

Predictions in the 40s are on the safer side, but that would a big improvement over last season, where the Wolves only won 31 games. That many wins is also a safe bet for an appearance in the 2018 NBA Playoffs. For example, 48 wins would have placed the Wolves in sixth place last season.

The reasons as to why the Wolves are getting a lot of love right now are well warranted. They are also the reasons why they will make the playoffs in 2017-18. After a franchise-altering offseason, the Wolves are ready to take the team back to the glory days of Kevin Garnett.

Here are five reasons why the Minnesota Timberwolves will make the playoffs in 2017-18.