Predicting NBA playoff seeds, matchups and win totals

The beginning of the season hasn’t gone as hoped for the Minnesota Timberwolves. After making a big trade by swapping Karl-Anthony Towns for Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo on the eve of the season, the Wolves have struggled to find their footing.

Minnesota currently sits at 11-10 and in 10th place in the Western Conference. That’s while riding a current three-game win streak that pushed the Timberwolves over .500 on the season.

Being down in range of the Play-In Tournament has many front office executives expecting Minnesota to be active before the trade deadline. Some think that could involve the Wolves flipping Julius Randle, as he hasn’t been smooth fit in the team’s offense. Randle’s style of holding the ball, and his lack of a reliable three-point shot, has caused Minnesota’s offense to look clunky at times.

Donte DiVincenzo being asked to do more playmaking has also been speculated about as hurting his game. The veteran guard has hard time finding his form with his three-point shot.