The Minnesota Timberwolves’ system is broken, and here’s how to fix it

What system should the Minnesota Timberwolves run?

Now that there’s a better understanding of the talents (as well as the weaknesses) of this Timberwolves squad, what playing system do they need?

The best system for Minnesota would be one that best utilizes the skills that Towns and Okogie bring to the table, as well as freeing up Russell and Rubio for some offensive numbers. This would probably resemble something more of a three-out style of play, with Rubio running the point and Russell or Edwards setting the screens for pick-and-fades for a mid-range look.

Okogie and Towns help here by crashing to the rim and giving Rubio options to pass down low, while the fading wing gives another option, or he could swing it to the other wing on the 3-point line.

That takes care of the offensive side, but the defensive side is a different story. On defense, the team needs to learn how to switch effectively, as well as learning how to shift when one of the bigs moves over to help.

The Timberwolves have all the offensive talent that they could ask for, and then some. Certainly, they have enough for an enticing trade package for a role player that could play a smaller role in their system. If Minnesota can readjust and implement a new system, they might just be able to turn a downward spiraling season around.