BREAKING: Timberwolves Announce New Lineup for 2018 Season

Despite Finishing Last in the Western Conference, Significant Changes are Coming to the Minnesota Timberwolves Lineup

Key Additions and Departures Reshape Team Dynamic

The Minnesota Timberwolves have announced their lineup for the 2018 season, which features several key additions and departures that are expected to reshape the team's dynamic. The most notable acquisition is Jimmy Butler, who was traded from the Chicago Bulls in exchange for Zach LaVine, Kris Dunn, and the seventh overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft. Butler is a four-time All-Star and one of the league's premier two-way players, and his addition is expected to provide the Timberwolves with a much-needed boost on both ends of the court.

Another significant addition is Taj Gibson, who was signed as a free agent after spending the last seven seasons with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Gibson is a veteran forward who brings toughness and rebounding to the Timberwolves frontcourt. The team also added point guard Jeff Teague, who was acquired from the Atlanta Hawks in a trade for Ricky Rubio. Teague is a veteran point guard with a history of success in the playoffs, and his addition is expected to help the Timberwolves improve their overall efficiency on offense.

On the departure side, the Timberwolves have traded away several key players, including All-Star Jimmy Butler, who was sent to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Robert Covington, Dario Saric, and a second-round pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. The Timberwolves also traded away Taj Gibson to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for a protected second-round pick in the 2020 NBA Draft.

The Timberwolves are hoping that the changes they have made to their lineup will help them improve on their disappointing finish last season. The team finished with a record of 47-35, which was good for ninth place in the Western Conference. The Timberwolves missed the playoffs for the 14th time in the last 15 seasons.

The Timberwolves will open the 2018-19 season on October 17th against the San Antonio Spurs. The team will be looking to make a statement in their first game with their new-look lineup.