The Minnesota Timberwolves are set to give three young players increased roles. Terrence Shannon Jr., Rob Dillingham, and Jaylen Clark didn't play a ton last year. However, with Nickeil-Alexander Walker leaving in free agency and Mike Conley aging, there will be significant open minutes for these three players. In the second apron era, getting quality minutes out of players on rookie deals is vital. With these three players, and rookie big man Joan Beringer, the Wolves are poised to do just that.
With Anthony Edwards, Julius Randle, and Rudy Gobert all making $30-plus million per year, along with Jaden McDaniels and Naz Reid making just over $25 million a year, the Wolves' payroll is fairly high.