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NBA Free Agency: Grading all 30 teams on signings and trades

By Josh Cornelissen

TAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 29: Kyle Lowry #7 of the Toronto Raptors waves to his family during a game against the Sacramento Kings at Amalie Arena on January 29, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
TAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 29: Kyle Lowry #7 of the Toronto Raptors waves to his family during a game against the Sacramento Kings at Amalie Arena on January 29, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. /
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2021 NBA Free Agency Grades: Minnesota Timberwolves

Key Additions: Taurean Prince (trade)

Key Departures: Ricky Rubio (trade to Cleveland)

The Minnesota Timberwolves had very little to do this free agency period, with only a handful of bench players hitting free agency and very little financial flexibility to add to the roster.

The one move they did make was sending Ricky Rubio to the Cleveland Cavaliers for forward Taurean Prince and a second-round pick, reducing their payroll enough for some breathing room to re-sign Jarred Vanderbilt. They have kicked the tires on some other free agents, but their status as a non-contender hurts them in adding inexpensive veterans.

There is not much more to say about the Timberwolves. It’s possible they look into trade options to move Jarrett Culver if he has any value left around the league. Otherwise, they seem set to move into next season with their core of D’Angelo Russell, Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns.

Grade: C+

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