Minnesota Timberwolves: Teague and Rose bring backcourt optimism

The Minnesota Timberwolves have work to do this summer, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t be realistically optimistic about the possibilities for their backcourt.

Veteran guards Jeff Teague and Derrick Rose each suffered season-ending injuries over the past season, which played a big part in the Minnesota Timberwolves‘ failure to return to the playoffs.

With Teague opting in for 2019-20 and the possibility that Rose comes back after hitting unrestricted free agency, there is certainly something to look forward to for Wolves fans.

First, let’s talk about Jeff Teague.

Amidst his numerous injuries and prior to being shutdown for the year, Teague averaged 12.1 points and 8.2 assists in 30.1…