The Minnesota Timberwolves have been searching for offensive scoring help all season. Anthony Edwards has been playing out of his mind, but defenses are starting to key in on him.
Coach Chris Finch has been incorporating different lineups and rotations to try and provide an internal spark for the team on offense.
One bright spot as of late has been the impressive play from rookie point guard Rob Dillingham. In the past three games, he is averaging 10 points on 56 percent shooting. More importantly, in the last game against the Memphis Grizzlies he had a fantastic showing. He finished with a +16 in a losing effort for the Wolves in just 17 minutes on the floor.
With Mike Conley’s lingering injuries this season, it has clearly affected his play. Because Finch is trying new lineups, perhaps it is time to put Dillingham in the starting lineup and have the veteran Conley come off the bench with the second unit.
The only reason Conley is starting is because of Donte DiVincenzo‘s toe injury that will sideline him indefinitely.
“Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo is out indefinitely due to left big toe injury and will receive additional opinion, sources tell ESPN. DiVincenzo’s foot has been placed in a boot. He was averaging 17.5 points, 4.7 assists, 42% shooting on 3s as a starter in last 6 games,” ESPN’s Shams Charania posted.
This is the perfect time to give the Dillingham a shot in the starting lineup and initiate some new energy into the group. There is no set timetable on how long DiVincenzo will be out. In addition to that, the +/- stats have proven that the team plays better with him on the floor. He has earned the opportunity to not only start, but to play more minutes as well.
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The Minnesota Timberwolves have a big decision to make as they navigate through a tumultuous season. Rookie guard Anthony Edwards, the first overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, has expressed frustration with his role on the team and his lack of playing time. With Edwards eager to prove himself and make an impact, the Timberwolves may be considering promoting an unproven guard to the starting lineup in order to appease their young star.
One potential candidate for this promotion is rookie guard Jaden McDaniels, who has shown flashes of potential in limited minutes this season. McDaniels, a versatile defender with a smooth shooting stroke, could provide the scoring punch and defensive intensity that the Timberwolves need to compete in the tough Western Conference.
By elevating McDaniels to a starting role, the Timberwolves would not only be addressing Edwards’ concerns but also giving themselves a chance to evaluate their young talent and potentially unlock a new dimension to their lineup. However, this move comes with its own set of risks, as McDaniels may not be ready for the increased minutes and responsibilities that come with being a starter in the NBA.
Only time will tell if the Timberwolves decide to make this bold move, but one thing is for certain – they need to find a solution to ease Edwards’ frustrations and help him reach his full potential.
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