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The Wolves still have one roster spot open, which begs the question, what do they need to address outside of the obvious PF position?
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Bones Hyland, both with his on-ball scoring and joyous nature, played a key role for the Timberwolves last year. And after returning on a veteran's minimum contract, Hyland will remain an important part in 2026-27.
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