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Minnesota Timberwolves

Western Conference · #2 seed · 12 players

#7Power rank
3–1Record
+6.8Net rating
118.8Pts scored
112Pts allowed
A+Grade
1%Title odds
Season Outlook
PROJECTION

2026-27 outlook

51–31
Playoff team
Net+3.8
Off rtg116
Def rtg112.1
Pace101.5
94%
Playoff odds
#6 seed projected

This roster projects better than last season (+0.7 net from player trajectories), with the core on the rise.

86% model confidence · anchored to NBA Stats API · 2025-26 + roster trajectory · updated 2026-09-22
Team DNA · Chemistry & balance
73
Balance
score

Balladex grades this a strong, cohesive roster (73/100). It's built on scoring balance and shot creation & scoring. The thinnest areas are rim protection & size — the first places a contender would look to upgrade.

Shot creation & scoring83
Playmaking69
Spacing & shooting68
Perimeter defense73
Rim protection & size38
Scoring balance93
Leadership78
Chemistry (temperament mix)82
StrengthsScoring balanceShot creation & scoringChemistry (temperament mix)
GapsRim protection & size

Balladex Team DNA — computed from every player's on-court ratings and off-court archetype, minutes-weighted. Illustrative model.

Team Anthem✦ Custom-generated
The Frozen North
Icy cinematic hip-hop · 96 BPM · Cold, fierce
Frosty menace building to a howling, ferocious peak.
HIGHLIGHTS

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Shot Profile · where they live on the floor
Offense · where they score most
Hottest: Rim 38% · Paint 13%
Rim — 38% of scoring, 31% of shots, ×1.20 efficiencyCorner 3 (L) — 5% of scoring, 4% of shots, ×1.10 efficiencyWing 3 (L) — 8% of scoring, 9% of shots, ×0.99 efficiencyTop of key 3 — 10% of scoring, 11% of shots, ×0.98 efficiencyWing 3 (R) — 10% of scoring, 10% of shots, ×0.99 efficiencyCorner 3 (R) — 5% of scoring, 5% of shots, ×1.10 efficiencyMid-range (L) — 5% of scoring, 7% of shots, ×0.75 efficiencyPaint — 13% of scoring, 16% of shots, ×0.81 efficiencyMid-range (R) — 6% of scoring, 8% of shots, ×0.75 efficiency
  • Rim38%
  • Paint13%
  • Top of key 310%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
Defense · where opponents score most
Hottest: Rim 45% · Paint 15%
Rim — 45% of scoring, 38% of shots, ×1.19 efficiencyCorner 3 (L) — 5% of scoring, 5% of shots, ×1.09 efficiencyWing 3 (L) — 6% of scoring, 7% of shots, ×0.98 efficiencyTop of key 3 — 7% of scoring, 7% of shots, ×0.97 efficiencyWing 3 (R) — 6% of scoring, 7% of shots, ×0.98 efficiencyCorner 3 (R) — 4% of scoring, 4% of shots, ×1.09 efficiencyMid-range (L) — 5% of scoring, 7% of shots, ×0.75 efficiencyPaint — 15% of scoring, 19% of shots, ×0.80 efficiencyMid-range (R) — 5% of scoring, 7% of shots, ×0.75 efficiency
  • Rim45%
  • Paint15%
  • Top of key 37%
Projected from this roster's rim protection & perimeter-defense ratings. Not tracked data.
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