Heading into the 2025-26 season, much of the conversation around the Minnesota Timberwolves' internal growth is around second-year players Terrence Shannon Jr. and Rob Dillingham. This is certainly understandable as the Wolves have open minutes with Nickeil Alexander-Walker leaving in free agency, and Mike Conley aging.
Shannon seems locked into the Wolves' rotation and poised for a massive season. However, Dillingham still looks raw and might not be able to carve out a consistent role in the rotation.
The Wolves could have a breakout star outside of those two second-year players, though, that being Jaden McDaniels. Entering his sixth season, it's easy to view McDaniels as somewhat of a finished product.