Minnesota Timberwolves Regular Season Rosters
2020-2021 Minnesota Timberwolves Regular Season Roster
| Two-Way player |
2020-2021 Minnesota Depth Chart
| PG | SG | SF | PF | C | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starters | R. Rubio | M. Beasley | J. Okogie | A. Edwards | K. Towns |
| Rotation | D. Russell | J. Nowell | J. Layman | J. McDaniels | N. Reid |
| Rotation | J. McLaughlin | J. Culver | J. Vanderbilt | E. Davis | |
| Rotation | J. Hernangomez |
2020-2021 Northwest Division Standings
| Rank | Team | Record | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Utah Jazz | 52-20 | - |
| 2 | Denver Nuggets | 47-25 | 5 |
| 3 | Portland Trail Blazers | 42-30 | 10 |
| 4 | Minnesota Timberwolves | 23-49 | 29 |
| 5 | Oklahoma City Thunder | 22-50 | 30 |
2020-2021 Minnesota Awards & Honors
| Player | Award / Honor |
|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | All-Rookie First Team (2021) |
| Anthony Edwards | Rookie of the Month (Mar 21, Apr 21, May 21) |
| Anthony Edwards | Rising Stars Challenge Participant (2021) |
2020-2021 Minnesota Season Stat Leaders
| Player | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | 72 | 32.1 | 19.3 | 4.7 | 2.9 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 2.2 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | 50 | 33.8 | 24.8 | 10.6 | 4.5 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 3.2 |
| D'Angelo Russell | 42 | 28.5 | 19.0 | 2.6 | 5.8 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 2.7 |
| Naz Reid | 70 | 19.2 | 11.2 | 4.6 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 1.1 | 1.0 |
| Malik Beasley | 37 | 32.8 | 19.6 | 4.4 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 1.6 |
| Ricky Rubio | 68 | 26.1 | 8.6 | 3.3 | 6.4 | 1.4 | 0.1 | 1.6 |
| Jaden McDaniels | 63 | 24.0 | 6.8 | 3.7 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Jaylen Nowell | 42 | 18.1 | 9.0 | 2.3 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.7 |
| Juancho Hernangomez | 52 | 17.3 | 7.2 | 3.9 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.5 |
| Jarred Vanderbilt | 64 | 17.8 | 5.4 | 5.8 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| Josh Okogie | 59 | 20.3 | 5.4 | 2.6 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Jordan McLaughlin | 51 | 18.4 | 5.0 | 2.1 | 3.8 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 1.0 |
| Jake Layman | 45 | 13.9 | 5.1 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Jarrett Culver | 34 | 14.7 | 5.3 | 3.1 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.8 |
| Ed Davis | 23 | 13.0 | 2.1 | 5.0 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.3 |
| Ashton Hagans | 2 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 |
2020-2021 Minnesota Timberwolves Roster Composition
| Selected via Draft |
|---|
| Anthony Edwards was selected as the #1 pick in the First Round of the 2020 NBA Draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves. Anthony Edwards signed a multi-year contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves on November 29, 2020. |
| Jaylen Nowell was selected as the #13 pick in the Second Round of the 2019 NBA Draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves. Jaylen Nowell signed a multi-year contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves on August 5, 2019. |
| Josh Okogie was selected as the #20 pick in the First Round of the 2018 NBA Draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves. Josh Okogie signed a multi-year contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves on July 2, 2018. |
| 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. Karl-Anthony Towns signed a multi-year extension with the Minnesota Timberwolves on September 23, 2018. |
| Acquired via Draft Rights Trade |
|---|
| Draft Rights to Jarrett Culver, the #6 pick in the First Round of the 2019 NBA Draft, were acquired by the Minnesota Timberwolves from the Phoenix Suns on July 6, 2019. Jarrett Culver signed a multi-year contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves on July 8, 2019. |
| Draft Rights to Jaden McDaniels, the #28 pick in the First Round of the 2020 NBA Draft, were acquired by the Minnesota Timberwolves from the Oklahoma City Thunder on November 20, 2020. Jaden McDaniels signed a multi-year contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves on November 29, 2020. |
| Acquired via Trade |
|---|
| Malik Beasley was acquired in a trade by the Minnesota Timberwolves from the Denver Nuggets on February 5, 2020. Malik Beasley re-signed to a multi-year contract as a free agent with the Minnesota Timberwolves on November 25, 2020. |
| Ed Davis was acquired in a trade by the Minnesota Timberwolves from the New York Knicks on November 24, 2020. |
| Juancho Hernangomez was acquired in a trade by the Minnesota Timberwolves from the Denver Nuggets on February 5, 2020. Juancho Hernangomez re-signed to a multi-year contract as a free agent with the Minnesota Timberwolves on November 27, 2020. |
| Jake Layman was acquired in a sign and trade by the Minnesota Timberwolves from the Portland Trail Blazers on July 8, 2019. |
| Ricky Rubio was acquired in a trade by the Minnesota Timberwolves from the Oklahoma City Thunder on November 20, 2020. |
| D'Angelo Russell was acquired in a trade by the Minnesota Timberwolves from the Golden State Warriors on February 6, 2020. |
| Jarred Vanderbilt was acquired in a trade by the Minnesota Timberwolves from the Denver Nuggets on February 5, 2020. |
| Acquired via Free Agency |
|---|
| Naz Reid signed a multi-year contract as a free agent with the Minnesota Timberwolves on July 18, 2019. |
2020-2021 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 |
| Ryan Tanke | Chief Operating Officer | 2018-2019 | Chief Revenue Officer (Minnesota Timberwolves, 2013 to 2019) |
| Mike Grahl | Chief Marketing Officer | 2018-2019 | Vice President of Digital Platforms (Milwaukee Bucks, 2013 to 2018) |
| Suzanne Spellacy | General Counsel | 2018-2019 | N/A |
| Tony Adams | Director of Team Security | 2020-2021 | Game Night Security (Minnesota Timberwolves, 2019 to 2020) |
| Ryan Saunders | Head Coach | 2018-2019 | Head Coach (2017 to 2018) |
| Chris Finch | Head Coach | 2020-2021 | Associate Head Coach (New Orleans Pelicans, 2019 to 2020) |
| David Vanterpool | Associate Head Coach | 2019-2020 | Coach (2018 to 2019) |
| Bryan Gates | Assistant Coach | 2019-2020 | Assistant Coach (2017 to 2018) |
| Kevin Hanson | Assistant Coach, Director of Player Development | 2019-2020 | Head Coach (2018 to 2019) |
| Pablo Prigioni | Assistant Coach | 2019-2020 | Assistant Coach (Brooklyn Nets, 2018 to 2019) |
| Joseph Blair | Assistant Coach | 2020-2021 | Assistant Coach (Philadelphia Sixers, 2019 to 2020) |
| Kevin Burleson | Assistant Coach | 2020-2021 | Assistant Coach (2019 to 2020) |
| Jason Hervey | Quality Control Coach | 2019-2020 | Advance Scout (Phoenix Suns, 2016 to 2019) |
| Cole Fisher | Coaching Associate | 2019-2020 | Basketball Operations Analyst (Minnesota Timberwolves, 2018 to 2024) |
| Sachin Gupta | Executive VP of Basketball Operations | 2023-2024 | Director of Basketball Operations (Minnesota Timberwolves, 2021 to 2023) |
| Gersson Rosas | President of Basketball Operations | 2018-2019 | Basketball Operations (Houston Rockets, 2017 to 2019) |
| Scott Layden | General Manager | 2015-2016 | Assistant General Manager (San Antonio Spurs, 2012 to 2016) |
| Gianluca Pascucci | Assistant General Manager | 2018-2019 | Director of Global Scouting (Brooklyn Nets, 2016 to 2019) |
| Emmanuel Rohan | Assistant General Manager | 2019-2020 | Director of Basketball Administration (Minnesota Timberwolves, 2016 to 2019) |
| Joe Branch | Assistant General Manager | 2019-2020 | N/A |
| Tru Pettigrew | VP of Player Programs | 2020-2021 | N/A |
| Jacob Damiani | Director of Analytics | 2019-2020 | Analytics Manager (Minnesota Timberwolves, 2018 to 2019) |
| Aaron Blackshear | Director of Analytics | 2020-2021 | Director of Research and Analytics (Detroit Pistons, 2019 to 2020) |
| Samer Jassar | Basketball Operations Assistant | 2018-2019 | N/A |
| Max Lefevre | Video Coordinator, Player Development Assistant | 2019-2020 | Director of Player Development (Texas Tech, 2016 to 2019) |
| Kwadzo Ahelegbe | Assistant Video Coordinator, Player Development Coach | 2018-2019 | N/A |
| Boris Vukobrat | International Scout | 2019-2020 | N/A |
| Stefano Lupattelli | International Scout | 2019-2020 | N/A |
| Andrew Novak | Basketball Operations Associate | 2018-2019 | N/A |
| Saagar Sarin | Scouting Coordinator | 2019-2020 | Graduate Assistant (USC, 2016 to 2019) |
| Brian Pauga | Director of Player Personnel | 2016-2017 | General Manager (Austin Spurs, 2013 to 2017) |
| Jeff Newton | Player Development | 2019-2020 | Assistant Coach (2018 to 2019) |
| Pat Sullivan | Player Development | 2020-2021 | Assistant Coach (New York Knicks, 2018 to 2020) |
| Greg Stiemsma | Player Development Assistant | 2019-2020 | N/A |
| Gregg Farnam | VP of Player Care, Head Athletic Trainer | 2000-2001 | Assistant Athletic Trainer (Minnesota Timberwolves, 1997 to 2000) |
| Bill Burgos | Head Strength and Conditioning Coach | 2019-2020 | Head Strength and Conditioning Coach (Orlando Magic, 2013 to 2018) |
| Kurt Joseph | Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach | 2018-2019 | Head Strength and Conditioning Coach (Iowa Wolves, 2017 to 2018) |
| Erin Sierer | Assistant Athletic Trainer | 2019-2020 | N/A |
| Chris Williams | Assistant Athletic Trainer | 2020-2021 | Athletic Trainer (Iowa Wolves, 2019 to 2020) |
| Alan Horton | Radio Broadcaster | 2019-2020 | N/A |
| Cal Soderquist | Radio Broadcaster | 2019-2020 | N/A |
| Bri Bauer | VP of Communications | 2019-2020 | N/A |