Minnesota Timberwolves Regular Season Rosters
2017-2018 Minnesota Timberwolves Regular Season Roster
| Two-Way player |
2017-2018 Minnesota Depth Chart
| PG | SG | SF | PF | C | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starters | J. Teague | J. Butler III | A. Wiggins | T. Gibson | K. Towns |
| Rotation | T. Jones | G. Dieng | |||
| Lim PT | J. Patton |
2017-2018 Northwest Division Standings
| Rank | Team | Record | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portland Trail Blazers | 49-33 | - |
| 2 | Oklahoma City Thunder | 48-34 | 1 |
| 3 | Utah Jazz | 48-34 | 1 |
| 4 | Minnesota Timberwolves | 47-35 | 2 |
| 5 | Denver Nuggets | 46-36 | 3 |
2017-2018 Minnesota Awards & Honors
| Player | Award / Honor |
|---|---|
| Jamal Crawford | Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year (2018) |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | All-NBA Third Team (2018) |
| Jimmy Butler III | All-NBA Third Team (2018) |
| Jimmy Butler III | All-NBA Defensive Second Team (2018) |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | Player of the Week (11/20/17) |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | Western All-Star Coaches Selection (2018) |
| Jimmy Butler III | Western All-Star Coaches Selection (2018) |
2017-2018 Minnesota Season Stat Leaders
| Player | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | 82 | 35.6 | 21.3 | 12.3 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 1.4 | 1.9 |
| Andrew Wiggins | 82 | 36.3 | 17.7 | 4.4 | 2.0 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 1.7 |
| Jimmy Butler III | 59 | 36.7 | 22.2 | 5.3 | 4.9 | 2.0 | 0.4 | 1.8 |
| Taj Gibson | 82 | 33.3 | 12.2 | 7.1 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 1.1 |
| Jeff Teague | 70 | 33.0 | 14.2 | 3.0 | 7.0 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 2.5 |
| Jamal Crawford | 80 | 20.7 | 10.3 | 1.2 | 2.3 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 1.2 |
| Gorgui Dieng | 79 | 16.9 | 5.9 | 4.6 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nemanja Bjelica | 67 | 20.5 | 6.8 | 4.1 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Tyus Jones | 82 | 17.9 | 5.1 | 1.6 | 2.8 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 0.7 |
| Shabazz Muhammad | 32 | 9.4 | 3.8 | 1.4 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.2 |
| Aaron Brooks | 32 | 5.9 | 2.3 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.3 |
| Marcus Georges-Hunt | 42 | 5.3 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| Derrick Rose | 9 | 12.4 | 5.8 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Cole Aldrich | 21 | 2.3 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Anthony Brown | 1 | 3.7 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Justin Patton | 1 | 3.7 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
2017-2018 Minnesota Timberwolves Roster Composition
| Selected via Draft |
|---|
| 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 Justin Patton, the #16 pick in the First Round of the 2017 NBA Draft, were acquired by the Minnesota Timberwolves from the Chicago Bulls on June 22, 2017. Justin Patton signed a multi-year contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves on July 4, 2017. |
| Acquired via Trade |
|---|
| Jimmy Butler III was acquired in a trade by the Minnesota Timberwolves from the Chicago Bulls on June 22, 2017. |
| Andrew Wiggins was acquired in a trade by the Minnesota Timberwolves from the Cleveland Cavaliers on August 23, 2014. Andrew Wiggins signed a multi-year extension with the Minnesota Timberwolves on October 11, 2017. |
| Acquired via Free Agency |
|---|
| Cole Aldrich signed a multi-year contract as a free agent with the Minnesota Timberwolves on July 12, 2016. |
| Aaron Brooks signed a contract as a free agent with the Minnesota Timberwolves on September 21, 2017. |
| Jamal Crawford signed a multi-year contract as a free agent with the Minnesota Timberwolves on July 19, 2017. |
| Marcus Georges-Hunt signed a contract as a free agent with the Minnesota Timberwolves on August 10, 2017. |
| Taj Gibson signed a multi-year contract as a free agent with the Minnesota Timberwolves on July 10, 2017. |
| Amile Jefferson signed a contract as a free agent with the Minnesota Timberwolves on April 11, 2018. |
| Derrick Rose signed a contract as a free agent with the Minnesota Timberwolves on March 8, 2018. |
| Jeff Teague signed a multi-year contract as a free agent with the Minnesota Timberwolves on July 10, 2017. |
2017-2018 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 |
| Pete Stene | Chief Financial Officer | 2017-2018 | 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 |
| Sam Newman-Beck | Coaching Associate | 2017-2018 | Travel Video Coordinator (Minnesota Timberwolves, 2014 to 2017) |
| 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) |
| Steve Molina | Video Coordinator | 2017-2018 | N/A |
| 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 (Sacramento Kings, 2011 to 2012) |
| John Carideo | Scout | 2016-2017 | Scout (New Orleans Pelicans, 2014 to 2016) |
| Larry Greer | Advance Scout | 2017-2018 | Assistant Coach (Arizona State, 2012 to 2015) |
| 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) |
| 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) |
| John Lucas III | Player Development Coach | 2017-2018 | N/A |
| 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 |