Fansided · Dec 5, 2025
Timberwolves quietly replacing Nickeil Alexander-Walker should terrify the West
Minnesota Timberwolves v Chicago Bulls | Zoe Davis/GettyImagesThe talk all offseason was that the Minnesota Timberwolves would sorely miss Nickeil Alexander-Walker this year. But now, just a quarter of the way into the season, we're seeing that Jaylen Clark is doing a fantastic job of filling that role and replacing NAW already.
When talking about Clark's impact on the Wolves this year, you have to start with this one: Minnesota is now 11-0 this season when Jaylen plays at least 15 minutes. That's not just a meaningless number, it's a real indication of how much he's elevating this team with his presence on the hardwood.