The Minnesota Timberwolves have a 15-8 record, 22 games into the season. Despite being on a five-game win streak, there's some level of concern about the Wolves' contender credentials. I get this isn't a perfect roster; they lack point guard play and depth. At some point, a trade will likely be necessary.
However, one thing that bodes well for the Wolves' contention chances is Jaden McDaniels taking a massive leap. McDaniels is averaging 16 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 2.5 assists on 53.5/48.6/86 shooting splits. This is a 3.8 ppg leap from last season and a 15.