The Minnesota Timberwolves have found some success in the postseason, but they might still need a shakeup in the offseason. In the weeks leading up to the 2024-25 season, the Timberwolves shocked the NBA world by sending Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks for Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo.

The Minnesota Timberwolves spent Game 5 in a dismal shooting funk, providing the Los Angeles Lakers with ample opportunity to stave off playoff elimination. While his teammates struggled, Rudy Gobert stepped up against the small-ball Lakers — and on their big man’s shoulders,

Julius Randle has become such a good player for the Minnesota Timberwolves that he is the team's x-factor in this competitive series against the LA Lakers.