Minnesota Timberwolves Regular Season Rosters
2015-2016 Minnesota Timberwolves Regular Season Roster
2015-2016 Minnesota Depth Chart
PG | SG | SF | PF | C | |
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Starters | R. Rubio | A. Wiggins | T. Prince | G. Dieng | K. Towns |
Rotation | T. Jones | Z. LaVine | S. Muhammad | N. Bjelica | N. Pekovic |
Rotation | K. Garnett | G. Smith | |||
Rotation | A. Payne | ||||
Rotation | D. Rudez |
2015-2016 Northwest Division Standings
Rank | Team | Record | GB |
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1 | Oklahoma City Thunder | 55-27 | - |
2 | Portland Trail Blazers | 44-38 | 11 |
3 | Utah Jazz | 40-42 | 15 |
4 | Denver Nuggets | 33-49 | 22 |
5 | Minnesota Timberwolves | 29-53 | 26 |
2015-2016 Minnesota Awards & Honors
Player | Award / Honor |
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Karl-Anthony Towns | Player Of The Week (04/11/16) |
Karl-Anthony Towns | Wilt Chamberlain Rookie Of The Year (2016) |
Karl-Anthony Towns | All-Rookie First Team (2016) |
Karl-Anthony Towns | Rookie Of The Month (Nov 15, Dec 15, Jan 16, Feb 16, Mar 16, Apr 16) |
Andrew Wiggins | Rising Stars Challenge Participant (2016) |
Zach LaVine | Rising Stars Challenge Participant (2016) |
Karl-Anthony Towns | Rising Stars Challenge Participant (2016) |
Zach LaVine | Rising Stars Challenge MVP (2016) |
Zach LaVine | Slam Dunk Contest Participant (2016) |
Zach LaVine | Slam Dunk Champion (2016) |
Karl-Anthony Towns | Skills Challenge Participant (2016) |
Karl-Anthony Towns | Skills Challenge Champion (2016) |
2015-2016 Minnesota Season Stat Leaders
Player | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV |
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Andrew Wiggins | 81 | 35.1 | 20.7 | 3.6 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 2.2 |
Karl-Anthony Towns | 82 | 32.0 | 18.3 | 10.4 | 2.0 | 0.7 | 1.7 | 2.2 |
Zach LaVine | 82 | 28.0 | 14.0 | 2.8 | 3.1 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 1.9 |
Shabazz Muhammad | 82 | 20.5 | 10.5 | 3.3 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.9 |
Gorgui Dieng | 82 | 27.1 | 10.1 | 7.1 | 1.7 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.7 |
Ricky Rubio | 76 | 30.6 | 10.1 | 4.3 | 8.7 | 2.1 | 0.1 | 2.5 |
Kevin Martin | 39 | 21.4 | 10.6 | 2.1 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 1.1 |
Nemanja Bjelica | 60 | 17.9 | 5.1 | 3.5 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.8 |
Tayshaun Prince | 77 | 19.0 | 2.9 | 1.9 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.4 |
Tyus Jones | 37 | 15.5 | 4.2 | 1.3 | 2.9 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 0.9 |
Adreian Payne | 52 | 9.3 | 2.5 | 2.2 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.7 |
Kevin Garnett | 38 | 14.6 | 3.2 | 3.9 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.4 |
Andre Miller | 26 | 10.8 | 3.4 | 0.9 | 2.2 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 1.0 |
Damjan Rudez | 33 | 8.4 | 2.3 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.4 |
Nikola Pekovic | 12 | 13.0 | 4.5 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.8 |
Greg Smith | 18 | 10.7 | 2.4 | 2.3 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.4 |
2015-2016 Minnesota Timberwolves Roster Composition
Selected via Draft |
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Zach LaVine was selected as the #13 pick in the First Round of the 2014 NBA Draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves. Zach LaVine signed a multi-year contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves on July 7, 2014. Nikola Pekovic was selected as the #1 pick in the Second Round of the 2008 NBA Draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves. Nikola Pekovic signed a multi-year contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves on August 23, 2010. Nikola Pekovic re-signed to a multi-year contract as a free agent with the Minnesota Timberwolves on August 15, 2013. Ricky Rubio was selected as the #5 pick in the First Round of the 2009 NBA Draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves. Ricky Rubio signed a multi-year contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves on May 30, 2011. Ricky Rubio signed a multi-year extension with the Minnesota Timberwolves on October 31, 2014. Karl-Anthony Towns was selected as the #1 pick in the First Round of the 2015 NBA Draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves. Karl-Anthony Towns signed a multi-year contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves on July 6, 2015. |
Acquired via Draft Rights Trade |
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Draft Rights to Nemanja Bjelica, the #5 pick in the Second Round of the 2010 NBA Draft, were acquired by the Minnesota Timberwolves from the Washington Wizards on June 24, 2010. Nemanja Bjelica signed a multi-year contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves on July 13, 2015. Draft Rights to Gorgui Dieng, the #21 pick in the First Round of the 2013 NBA Draft, were acquired by the Minnesota Timberwolves from the Utah Jazz on June 27, 2013. Gorgui Dieng signed a multi-year contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves on July 13, 2013. Draft Rights to Tyus Jones, the #24 pick in the First Round of the 2015 NBA Draft, were acquired by the Minnesota Timberwolves from the Cleveland Cavaliers on June 25, 2015. Tyus Jones signed a multi-year contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves on July 2, 2015. Draft Rights to Shabazz Muhammad, the #14 pick in the First Round of the 2013 NBA Draft, were acquired by the Minnesota Timberwolves from the Utah Jazz on June 27, 2013. Shabazz Muhammad signed a multi-year contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves on July 12, 2013. |
Acquired via Trade |
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Kevin Garnett was acquired in a trade by the Minnesota Timberwolves from the Brooklyn Nets on February 19, 2015. Kevin Garnett re-signed to a multi-year contract as a free agent with the Minnesota Timberwolves on July 10, 2015. Adreian Payne was acquired in a trade by the Minnesota Timberwolves from the Atlanta Hawks on February 10, 2015. Damjan Rudez was acquired in a trade by the Minnesota Timberwolves from the Indiana Pacers on July 12, 2015. Andrew Wiggins was acquired in a trade by the Minnesota Timberwolves from the Cleveland Cavaliers on August 23, 2014. |
Acquired via Free Agency |
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Tayshaun Prince signed a contract as a free agent with the Minnesota Timberwolves on August 18, 2015. Greg Smith signed a contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves on March 2, 2016. Greg Smith re-signed to a contract as a free agent with the Minnesota Timberwolves on March 12, 2016. Greg Smith re-signed to a multi-year contract as a free agent with the Minnesota Timberwolves on March 22, 2016. |
2015-2016 Minnesota Timberwolves Front Office
Staff Member | Position | Start Season | Previous Job |
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Glen Taylor | Owner | 1995-1996 | N/A |
Rob Moor | Chief Executive Officer | 2004-2005 | N/A |
Ted Johnson | Chief Marketing Officer | 2003-2004 | N/A |
Ryan Tanke | Chief Revenue Officer | 2013-2014 | N/A |
Tom Thibodeau | Head Coach, President of Basketball Operations | 2015-2016 | Assistant Coach (2013 to 2014) |
David Adelman | Assistant Coach | 2013-2014 | Player Development Coach (Minnesota Timberwolves, 2011 to 2013) |
Ryan Saunders | Assistant Coach | 2014-2015 | Assistant Coach (Washington Wizards, 2009 to 2014) |
Sam Mitchell | Head Coach, Assistant Coach | 2014-2015 | Assistant Coach (Brooklyn Nets, 2010 to 2011) |
Sidney Lowe | Assistant Coach | 2014-2015 | Assistant Coach (Utah Jazz, 2011 to 2014) |
Bryan Gates | Assistant Coach | 2019-2020 | Assistant Coach (2017 to 2018) |
Mike Penberthy | Shooting Coach | 2014-2015 | N/A |
Flip Saunders | Head Coach, President of Basketball Operations | 2013-2014 | Head Coach (Washington Wizards, 2009 to 2012) |
Rob Babcock | VP of Basketball Operations | 2013-2014 | Vice President of Player Personnel (Minnesota Timberwolves, 2006 to 2013) |
Milt Newton | General Manager | 2013-2014 | Vice President of Player Personnel (Washington Wizards, 2003 to 2013) |
Scott Layden | General Manager | 2015-2016 | Assistant General Manager (San Antonio Spurs, 2012 to 2016) |
Brice Long | Assistant Video Coordinator | 2012-2013 | N/A |
Zarko Durisic | Director of International Scouting, Scout | 1996-1997 | N/A |
Milton Barnes | Scout | 2009-2010 | Head Coach (Greenville Groove, 2001 to 2002) |
Calvin Booth | Scout, Director of Player Personnel | 2013-2014 | Scout (New Orleans Pelicans, 2012 to 2013) |
Jason Hervey | Scout | 2014-2015 | Director of Player Development (Detroit Pistons, 2013 to 2014) |
Derek Pierce | Advance Scout | 2014-2015 | Scout (Minnesota Timberwolves, 2009 to 2014) |
Clayton Wilson | Equipment Manager | 1992-1993 | Game Presentation Assistant (Minnesota Timberwolves, 1989 to 1992) |
Koichi Sato | Director of Sports Performance | 2013-2014 | Assistant Athletic Trainer (Washington Wizards, 2008 to 2013) |
R.J. Adelman | Director of Player Personnel | 2011-2012 | Assistant Coach (Houston Rockets, 2007 to 2011) |
Bobby Jackson | Player Development Coach | 2013-2014 | Assistant Coach (Sacramento Kings, 2011 to 2013) |
Vince Legarza | Video Coordinator, Player Development Assistant | 2015-2016 | N/A |
Gregg Farnam | Head Athletic Trainer | 2000-2001 | Assistant Athletic Trainer (Minnesota Timberwolves, 1997 to 2000) |
David Crewe | Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach, Assistant Athletic Trainer | 2013-2014 | N/A |
Brad Ruiter | VP of Communications | 2013-2014 | N/A |