Timberwolves focus on continuity, re-sign Reid and Randle, seek wings

The Minnesota Timberwolves entered the offseason largely intact but active enough to reshape their depth chart, re-signing key contributors while losing a rotation wing and scouting veteran options to plug the gap. The club locked up reserve big Naz Reid on a five year, $125 million deal and extended forward Julius Randle for roughly $100 million, while guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker agreed to a four year, $62 million sign-and-trade with Atlanta. At the same time, backup center Luka Garza has moved on to the Boston Celtics, and Minnesota has pursued veteran wings as it prepares for another run in the Western Conference.

The front office emphasis on continuity follows back-to-back Western Conference Finals appearances under coach Chris Finch and star guard Anthony Edwards. Team executives have prioritized keeping core pieces intact, opting to commit significant salary to Reid and Randle rather than pursue splash additions. That approach leaves Minnesota with a familiar starting nucleus that many project will again include Edwards, Jaden McDaniels and Rudy Gobert, while Reid is expected to compete for increased minutes up front.

Garza, who backed up both Karl-Anthony Towns and...