Grady reflects on last season, noting, “We saw it looked clunky at times last season, and they had to really do some things to spread it out even with KAT. We know he is a capable three-point shooter, so it made it a little bit easier in that regard.” This indicates that despite Towns’ presence, the team struggled to find a cohesive offensive rhythm, often relying on adjustments that didn’t always work.

Grady sees Julius Randle’s arrival as a pivotal move for Minnesota. He points out that while Randle can shoot from three, “You’d much rather have him in the post in that mid-range area where he shoots a solid percentage.” Suggesting that his best contributions come from closer to the basket, which could create better offensive opportunities for the team, particularly in high-pressure situations.

He further discusses the roster’s versatility, stating, “If Gobert goes to the bench, you can bring Naz Reid onto the floor who can provide that spacing with his 3-point shooting ability.” Grady also touches on Jaden McDaniels, who averaged 33.7% from deep last season, saying, “I’d love to see him improve his three-point shot… We know what a menace he is defensively.”

“I’m very curious to see how spacing goes because Ant needs room to operate. He needs room to do his thing,” the analyst concluded. With the additions of Randle and DiVincenzo, Grady believes the Wolves are on a promising path to enhance their offensive dynamics.

Are Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo the answers to bring success to the Timberwolves?

This recent bunch of trades will enhance the Wolves’ versatility. Randle, whose physicality led to an average of 24 points, 9.2 boards, and five assists last season, is predicted to have an instant impact alongside Rudy Gobert. On the flip side, Donte DiVincenzo’s arrival specifically targets the Timberwolves’ problems with three-point shooting. Coming off a career-high year, he averaged 15.5 points with a 40.1% shooting clip from deep. He not only adds to the team’s offensive flexibility by stretching the floor and being a kick-out option when players like ANT and Randle step into the paint.

Their combined complementary skills could enhance the Timberwolves’ offensive efficiency and create a more balanced attack, while addressing the clunky shooting issues that have plagued the team in previous seasons. Chris Finch is focusing on finding the right rotations. By prioritizing shooting and spacing enhancements, the Timberwolves have their sights set on both the playoffs and a potential NBA Finals appearance. It might take time for these players to integrate, but the foundation is set for an exciting new era.

Chris Finch, in several previous interviews, has been a big advocate of having ‘leaders’. While players like Mike Conley and other teammates have already termed Anthony Edwards their leader, these trades might be an attempt to deliberately add more experience to the squad. However, in terms of long-term results and the trajectory of the franchise, he’s asked the community to hold on.

“You feel like all the answers will come quick,” he said about early days on the job. “Then you get rocked a little bit, your confidence might get shaken and then you’ve just got to trust your pathway. What has your journey shown you, and how can you rely on it?”

Will this new lineup, with their collective talents, can they finally tap into the franchise’s untapped potential?

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