NBA Power Rankings: Miami Heat Still No. 1?
By Wes Goldberg
No. 13: Minnesota Timberwolves
Dec 29, 2012; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Love (42) against the Phoenix Suns at the Target Center. The Timberwolves defeated the Suns 111-107. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
The Wolves have made some tight moves that could lead to tremendous improvements.
They were able to come out of the draft with two high-ceiling players Gorgui Dieng and Shabazz Muhammad who could contribute right away. The team needs to sign back Nikola Pekovic, who remains a restricted free agent. Pekovic proved to be a great compliment to Kevin Love.
Speaking of Love, the double-double machine will be back and healthy, and will have newly-added shooters Kevin Martin and Chase Budinger to kick it out to. If Ricky Rubio can continue to improve as an all-around baller, the Wolves could be one of the most interesting teams in the West.