Minnesota Timberwolves Regular Season Rosters
2016-2017 Minnesota Timberwolves Regular Season Roster
2016-2017 Minnesota Depth Chart
| PG | SG | SF | PF | C | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starters | R. Rubio | B. Rush | A. Wiggins | G. Dieng | K. Towns |
| Rotation | T. Jones | S. Muhammad | O. Casspi | C. Aldrich | |
| Lim PT | J. Butler III | N. Bjelica | A. Payne |
2016-2017 Northwest Division Standings
| Rank | Team | Record | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Utah Jazz | 51-31 | - |
| 2 | Oklahoma City Thunder | 47-35 | 4 |
| 3 | Portland Trail Blazers | 41-41 | 10 |
| 4 | Denver Nuggets | 40-42 | 11 |
| 5 | Minnesota Timberwolves | 31-51 | 20 |
2016-2017 Minnesota Awards & Honors
| Player | Award / Honor |
|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | Player of the Week (03/13/17) |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | Rising Stars Challenge Participant (2017) |
2016-2017 Minnesota Season Stat Leaders
| Player | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | 82 | 37.0 | 25.1 | 12.3 | 2.7 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 2.6 |
| Andrew Wiggins | 82 | 37.2 | 23.6 | 4.0 | 2.3 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 2.3 |
| Zach LaVine | 47 | 37.2 | 18.9 | 3.4 | 3.0 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 1.8 |
| Ricky Rubio | 75 | 32.9 | 11.1 | 4.1 | 9.1 | 1.7 | 0.1 | 2.6 |
| Gorgui Dieng | 82 | 32.4 | 10.0 | 7.9 | 1.9 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.3 |
| Shabazz Muhammad | 78 | 19.4 | 9.9 | 2.8 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.7 |
| Nemanja Bjelica | 65 | 18.3 | 6.2 | 3.8 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.9 |
| Kris Dunn | 78 | 17.1 | 3.8 | 2.1 | 2.4 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 1.1 |
| Tyus Jones | 60 | 12.9 | 3.5 | 1.1 | 2.6 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 0.6 |
| Brandon Rush | 47 | 21.9 | 4.2 | 2.1 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.6 |
| Cole Aldrich | 62 | 8.6 | 1.7 | 2.5 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.3 |
| Adreian Payne | 18 | 7.5 | 3.5 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Omri Casspi | 13 | 17.0 | 3.5 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Lance Stephenson | 6 | 11.2 | 3.5 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.7 |
| Jordan Hill | 7 | 6.7 | 1.7 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| John Lucas | 5 | 2.1 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
2016-2017 Minnesota Timberwolves Roster Composition
| Selected via Draft |
|---|
| Kris Dunn was selected as the #5 pick in the First Round of the 2016 NBA Draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves. Kris Dunn signed a multi-year contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves on July 5, 2016. |
| 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 |
|---|
| 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. Gorgui Dieng signed a multi-year extension with the Minnesota Timberwolves on October 31, 2016. |
| 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 |
|---|
| Adreian Payne was acquired in a trade by the Minnesota Timberwolves from the Atlanta Hawks on February 10, 2015. |
| Andrew Wiggins was acquired in a trade by the Minnesota Timberwolves from the Cleveland Cavaliers on August 23, 2014. |
| Acquired via Free Agency |
|---|
| Cole Aldrich signed a multi-year contract as a free agent with the Minnesota Timberwolves on July 12, 2016. |
| Omri Casspi signed a contract as a free agent with the Minnesota Timberwolves on March 20, 2017. |
| Jordan Hill signed a multi-year contract as a free agent with the Minnesota Timberwolves on July 19, 2016. |
| Brandon Rush signed a contract as a free agent with the Minnesota Timberwolves on July 7, 2016. |
2016-2017 Minnesota Timberwolves Front Office
| Staff Member | Position | Start Season | Previous Job |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Taylor | Owner | 1995-1996 | N/A |
| Ethan Casson | Chief Executive Officer | 2016-2017 | 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) |
| Ryan Saunders | Assistant Coach | 2014-2015 | Assistant Coach (Washington Wizards, 2009 to 2014) |
| Andy Greer | Assistant Coach | 2016-2017 | Assistant Coach (Toronto Raptors, 2015 to 2016) |
| Ed Pinckney | Assistant Coach | 2016-2017 | Assistant Coach (Denver Nuggets, 2015 to 2016) |
| Rick Brunson | Assistant Coach | 2016-2017 | Assistant Coach (Charlotte Hornets, 2012 to 2013) |
| Peter Patton | Shooting Coach | 2016-2017 | N/A |
| Scott Layden | General Manager | 2015-2016 | Assistant General Manager (San Antonio Spurs, 2012 to 2016) |
| Noah Croom | Assistant General Manager | 2016-2017 | N/A |
| Zarko Durisic | Director of International Scouting | 2013-2014 | Scout (Minnesota Timberwolves, 1996 to 2016) |
| Todd Checovich | Basketball Operations Manager | 2016-2017 | N/A |
| Drew Nicholas | Scout | 2016-2017 | N/A |
| Jim Eyen | Scout | 2016-2017 | Assistant Coach (Los Angeles Lakers, 2014 to 2016) |
| Jim Todd | Scout | 2016-2017 | Assistant Coach (New York Knicks, 2011 to 2014) |
| John Carideo | Scout | 2016-2017 | Scout (New Orleans Pelicans, 2014 to 2016) |
| Scott Roth | Scout | 2016-2017 | Assistant Coach (Real Betis Baloncesto, 2014 to 2015) |
| 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) |
| R.J. Adelman | Director of Player Personnel | 2011-2012 | Assistant Coach (Houston Rockets, 2007 to 2011) |
| Calvin Booth | Director of Player Personnel, Director of Pro Personnel | 2015-2016 | Scout (Minnesota Timberwolves, 2013 to 2016) |
| Brian Pauga | Director of Player Personnel | 2016-2017 | General Manager (Austin Spurs, 2013 to 2017) |
| Emmanuel Rohan | Director of Basketball Administration | 2016-2017 | Basketball Administration Manager (Minnesota Timberwolves, 2010 to 2016) |
| Bobby Jackson | Player Development Coach | 2013-2014 | Assistant Coach (Sacramento Kings, 2011 to 2013) |
| Vince Legarza | Player Development Coach | 2016-2017 | Video Coordinator (Minnesota Timberwolves, 2015 to 2016) |
| Gregg Farnam | Head Athletic Trainer | 2000-2001 | Assistant Athletic Trainer (Minnesota Timberwolves, 1997 to 2000) |
| Troy Sutton | Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach | 2016-2017 | N/A |
| David Crewe | Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Assistant Athletic Trainer | 2013-2014 | N/A |
| Pierre Nesbit | Assistant Athletic Trainer | 2016-2017 | N/A |
| Brad Ruiter | VP of Communications | 2013-2014 | N/A |