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Pre-Season NBA Power Rankings

By Bret Stuter

July 5, 2016; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers draft pick Brandon Ingram looks at the championship trophies before being introduced to media at Toyota Sports Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
July 5, 2016; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers draft pick Brandon Ingram looks at the championship trophies before being introduced to media at Toyota Sports Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 17, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns represents his team during the NBA draft lottery at New York Hilton Midtown. The Philadelphia 76ers received the first overall pick in the 2016 draft. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
May 17, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns represents his team during the NBA draft lottery at New York Hilton Midtown. The Philadelphia 76ers received the first overall pick in the 2016 draft. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

Minnesota Timberwolves

Minnesota Timberwolves. 18. team. 86. <p>The Minnesota Timberwolves are traveling the patient “through the draft” rebuild, and this year may finally see significant results for their efforts.  The team scored 2015 top draft selection Karl-Anthony Towns, traded veteran Kevin Love to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Andrew Wiggins, and have just added top point guard prospect Kris Dunn to the roster.</p> <p>I like what this team has done, and I like it alot.  A young core that is patiently building the overall talent without rushing to any dramatic swing for the fences.  I think the sophomore season of Karl-Anthony Towns is his emergence as one of the top centers in the NBA.</p> <p>This team could make the playoffs, but I project them falling just shy of the mark.</p> <p><strong>Key Losses:</strong> Tayshaun Prince<br /> <strong>Key Gains:</strong>  Kris Dunn<br /> <strong>Key Statistic</strong>: Team Defense<br /> <strong>NBA Power Rankings:</strong> 18th</p>. (40-42). Previous:

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