After waiving Johnny Juzang, it was reasonable to assume that the Minnesota Timberwolves would turn to the buyout market to fill their final roster spot, and they had to do so before March 1. Well, they settled things early. by signing Kyle Andersonafter a buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies.
The veteran forward spent two years in Minnesota from 2022 to 2024, and fans were hoping to see him again. To be honest, I was skeptical because a buyout with the Grizzlies didn’t happen right away. Nevertheless, bringing back “Slo Mo” is a perfect way for the Wolves to round out their roster, and fans are certainly happy to see him back with the team.
Anderson’s potential impact with the Timberwolves
It’s unclear if Anderson will return as a mainstay of the Wolves’ rotation. At the moment, Naz Reid, Ayo Dosunmu and Bones Hyland are the regulars on Chris Finch’s bench. Conversely, guys like Joan Beringer, Jaylen Clark, Terrence Shannon Jr. float. and Mike Conley in and out. Regardless, Anderson is still capable of providing minutes when needed, and honestly, the Wolves could benefit from his impact.
For the season with the Utah Jazz and Grizzlies, Anderson is posting averages of 20.4 minutes, 7.5 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.7 assists. Anderson’s blend of positional size, playmaking ability and versatile defense should give the Wolves a nice boost off the bench.
His defensive versatility especially gives him the opportunity to earn minutes. The Wolves clearly need someone who can guard forwards other than Jaden McDaniels, making Anderson a worthy addition.
Anderson’s leadership also appears to be a clear reason to bring him back. If Finch doesn’t give him meaningful minutes, Anderson will undoubtedly handle it gracefully and take the team to the next level behind the scenes as an experienced leader. Additionally, his familiarity with the team will ensure this transition is seamless for all parties.
If the Wolves need him to play some rotation minutes and he makes a positive impact, then great. However, if he can’t do that, that’s fine for your final roster spot, too, and honestly, there aren’t many options on the buyout market that could end up in the Wolves’ rotation. Simply put, signing Anderson can only complement this team.
Ultimately, signing Anderson may feel like a small move, but in terms of rounding out their roster, the Wolves couldn’t have done better.
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