The Timberwolves renewed the contract Reed caused a chain reaction, the former Lakers strongest player is difficult to renew, the 26-year-old defender basically leaves

Although the free market gate has not been opened, many teams have taken action. After all, in terms of rules, the parent team can renew the contract with the players in advance. The Minnesota Timberwolves did not win the championship, but reached the Western Conference Finals for two consecutive years. For them, they have already reached the peak of team history. Let's see how to adjust the lineup.

The Timberwolves' first major operation this summer is to renew the inside player Naz Reed. Judging from the market conditions, the Timberwolves offered him a 5-year, $125 million contract, which is worth the money. Although the contract is really not low, the salary cap has soared now, and combined with Naz Reed's data and role, he is obviously worth the price.

In fact, the Timberwolves were willing to let Carl Anthony Towns go, which was because they recognized Naz Reed's value and felt that giving him more playing time and role could be a largely substitute for it. At least from the results, the Timberwolves have not regressed compared to the previous year. They have all reached the Western Conference Finals, and the lower limit is already very stable. Since it is difficult to win the championship, it is better to save some money for the boss and management. Naz Reed's performance is also impeccable. He averaged 14.2 points, 6 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 0.9 blocks per game, continuing his level as the best sixth man. During the playoffs, Naz Reed performed well. He averaged 10.4 points and 4.7 rebounds per game, with obvious effects on both offense and defense, and his three-point shooting percentage was close to 40%. It is said that if Naz Reed goes to other teams, his salary will not decrease and he can even lock in the starting position, but he still chooses to stay in the Timberwolves to repay the team's trust.

Of course, this operation will cause a chain reaction. The Timberwolves may lose some other players, such as former Lakers champion Julius Randle, which will be difficult for him to renew his contract. After joining the Timberwolves last season, Julius Randle's performance was eye-catching. Not only did his data not decline, but his first two rounds of the playoffs, he played against his old masters Lakers and the Warriors, and he was both the hero of the Timberwolves' promotion. But against the Thunder in the Western Conference Finals, Julius Randall obviously lost his track record and even scored in two games, which would inevitably make the Timberwolves worry.

As for 26-year-old defender Alexander Walker, he is basically sure to leave because he stays in the Timberwolves, Alexander Walker is likely to be a substitute, and the team's salary is also a big problem. Although Alexander Walker's performance was not particularly stable during the playoffs, he was definitely enough for rotation. He averaged 8.3 points and 2.3 assists per game, and occasionally became the surprises. There are not many teams in the market who are interested in him.