Minnesota Timberwolves: Top free agents to consider

6. Ethan’s pick: Josh Jackson (MEM, UFA)

From the time he was drafted, talent was never the concern with Josh Jackson–players aren’t typically drafted fourth overall based solely on potential–but his off-court issues were cause for concern. So much so, in fact, that the Phoenix Suns traded away what was once a nice piece to their team to the Memphis Grizzlies during the last year of his contract.

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However, once he arrived in Memphis, Jackson seemed to have a career revival of sorts. While his numbers did drop off this year as opposed to last season, the difference isn’t major, and Jackson also saw less time with zero games started.

Jackson would provide a lot of help coming off the bench for Minnesota, and his shooting, while not top-notch, is still at a level that Josh Okogie has yet to reach. His defense does still leave a little to be desired, but Jackson’s offense would be a nice spark off the team’s bench.

LA:  Josh Jackson was one of my favorite stories this season. He spent most of the season in the G-League and earned his role in Memphis the humble way. While he has the height to play small forward and has the allure of potential, his shooting leaves a bit left to desire.

There’s also a chance that, with just about every young high-potential wing taking an extension before the season, Jackson is one of the shiniest wings on the market. This could drive his market to the full mid-level exception and that could not only be a bad deal relying too much on unrealized potential and inconsistency, but also not fill enough of a hole on the roster for it to be worth it. Ultimately, the Timberwolves may be better off looking elsewhere.

However, if the forwards that would fit Minnesota all quickly get off of the market and Jackson’s cost falls down to about $4-5million a year. Even if the team keeps Jarrett Culver, Josh Okogie, and potentially drafts a forward, the team could bring Jackson along slowly like Kelan Martin.