Wolves face challenges with thin frontcourt and limited trade options

The Minnesota Timberwolves are struggling with a thin frontcourt ahead of the upcoming season. With no draft picks available for trades, the team may need to part with players like Terrence Shannon Jr. or Joan Beringer to spark interest for upgrades. Currently, their projected starting lineup includes LaMelo Ball, Ayo Dosunmu, Anthony Edwards, Jaden McDaniels, and Rudy Gobert. The team has also lost significant trade exceptions, including a $33 million one, hindering their ability to acquire a new starting player. They now face a reduced $6 million taxpayer mid-level exception instead of the previous $15.5 million allowance.

• 3:14 PMYahoo Sports — The once supersized Wolves are now looking very thin …