Timberwolves' massive problem still looms over the team despite Ayo Dosunmu's arrival

Feb 20, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ayo Dosunmu (13) in the third quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images | Matt Blewett-Imagn ImagesBy trading for Ayo Dosunmu, the Minnesota Timberwolves addressed their two biggest needs: depth and guard play. So far, I've been impressed by Dosunmu's well-rounded impact, and by all accounts, trading for him was a great move. While Dosunmu gives the Wolves a rock-solid seventh man, they still don't have a dependable eighth man, in my opinion.

Bones Hyland is currently the Wolves' eighth man, but he's also highly erratic, and it's fair to wonder about his playoff…