The Minnesota Timberwolves are one of the many teams that could transform in the summer.
There were already rumors about them acquiring Kevin Durant, but those obviously didn’t lead anywhere.
But, what is next for the Wolves and who could they get, or lose, in the months ahead?
According to Brian Windhorst, per Evan Sidery, Nickeil Alexander-Walker is a “top target” for multiple teams heading into free agency.
The Timberwolves, unfortunately, cannot hang onto Alexander-Walker because of apron restrictions, which means he will most certainly find a new home in the league this summer.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker is a top target for multiple teams heading into free agency, per @WindhorstESPN.
It’s very unlikely Minnesota will be able to keep NAW due to apron restrictions. pic.twitter.com/6kSs2S6git
— Evan Sidery (@esidery) June 27, 2025
In 2024-25, Alexander-Walker averaged 9.4 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 2.7 assists on 43.8 percent from the floor and 38.1 percent from the three-point line.
He played in all 82 games, starting in 10 of them and appearing on the court for an average of 25.3 minutes.
Alexander-Walker might not be the biggest name on the team, and he may not be a consistent starter, but there are a bunch of teams who would be happy to have him.
He is the definition of a reliable supporting star: someone who produces off the bench, stays healthy, and always shows up.
One can understand why he would be a top target, especially if the price is right.
But what is the price for someone like Alexander-Walker?
Players are getting paid a lot more these days, and there is a chance he fetches a hefty salary, even if a team doesn’t envision him as a starting player.
Losing Alexander-Walker will hurt the Timberwolves, so they are surely hard at work thinking of ways to replace his output.
In a perfect world, they would keep him, but they simply cannot because of league tax reasons.
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