Timberwolves' 2026-27 starting five boasts record wingspan
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 4:24 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026

The Minnesota Timberwolves' new starting five has set a record with a combined wingspan of 35 feet, 4 inches for the 2026-27 NBA season. LaMelo Ball, Anthony Edwards, Jaden McDaniels, Jonathan Kuminga, and Rudy Gobert make up the lineup, providing significant length compared to the 2023-24 team. The previous record was 35 feet, 3 inches, underscoring minor but noteworthy changes in the roster. Ball replaces Mike Conley at point guard, adding height to the lineup, while Kuminga steps in for Karl-Anthony Towns. The Timberwolves aim to leverage this length for defensive advantages while maintaining their offensive firepower.
- •Combined wingspan for the 2026-27 team is 35 feet, 4 inches.
- •Starting five includes LaMelo Ball and Jonathan Kuminga.
- •Previously, the combined wingspan stood at 35 feet, 3 inches.
- •Defense could be strengthened due to increased length at every position.
- •Rudy Gobert remains a key player with a 7'9” wingspan.
- 4:24 PMYahoo Sports — Everyone raved about the 2023-24 Wolves' length, but the 2026-27 team is even longer
"35 feet, 4 inches: the Wolves' new starting five just broke the team's wingspan record.
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