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Timberwolves rethink starting lineup ahead of 2026-27 training camp

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 2:59 AM

Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Timberwolves rethink starting lineup ahead of 2026-27 training camp

Summary

The Minnesota Timberwolves are evaluating their starting lineup for the upcoming 2026-27 season. With LaMelo Ball acquired via trade, the team is transitioning from a bruising style to a faster pace. Coach Chris Finch must decide between Ayo Dosunmu, who performed well last season, and Jonathan Kuminga for the final starting spot. Dosunmu's recent contract extension highlights his potential role, though concerns about defensive matchups persist. The team's offseason moves indicate a shift toward a more dynamic and speed-centric strategy.

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•Timberwolves acquired LaMelo Ball from Charlotte Hornets.
•Dosunmu signed a five-year, $112 million contract.
•Coach Finch faces decision between Dosunmu and Kuminga for starting position.
•Timberwolves emphasize a transition to a run-and-gun offense.
•Team's depth and defensive matchups are in question.

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2:59 AMYahoo Sports — 1 Timberwolves player in danger of losing starting job in 2026-27 training camp

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The Minnesota Timberwolves front office believed that this offseason was the perfect time to pivot from a bruising, supersized team to a run-and-gun outfit as they traded away two members of their frontcourt in Julius Randle and Naz Reid to free up the requisite space to acquire LaMelo Ball via trade with the Charlotte Hornets. With Ball now on the […] The post 1 Timberwolves player in danger of losing starting job in 2026-27 training camp appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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Yahoo SportsSep 29, 2026, 2:59 AM
1 Timberwolves player in danger of losing starting job in 2026-27 training camp
The Minnesota Timberwolves front office believed that this offseason was the perfect time to pivot from a bruising, supersized team to a run-and-gun outfit as they traded away two members of their frontcourt in Julius Randle and Naz Reid to free up the requisite space to acquire LaMelo Ball via trade with the Charlotte Hornets. With Ball now on the […] The post 1 Timberwolves player in danger of losing starting job in 2026-27 training camp appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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