Minnesota Timberwolves starting lineup and roster, 2026–27

Stats last updated , from ESPN. How these numbers are calculated.

The Minnesota Timberwolves starting five is Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball, Jonathan Kuminga, Jaden McDaniels, Rudy Gobert, coached by Chris Finch. This is the lineup the team has used most recently or most often, not an official announcement; starters change with injuries, rest days and trades.

Expected starting five

  1. PG Anthony Edwards
  2. SG LaMelo Ball
  3. SF Jonathan Kuminga
  4. PF Jaden McDaniels
  5. C Rudy Gobert

Second unit

  1. G Ayo Dosunmu
  2. G Terrence Shannon Jr.
  3. F Joan Beringer
  4. F Isaiah Evans
  5. G Bones Hyland

Third unit

  1. C Rocco Zikarsky
  2. G Jaylen Clark
  3. F Trey Lyles
  4. F Cody Williams
  5. G Zyon Pullin

The Minnesota Timberwolves averaged 120.0 points, 48.4 rebounds and 27.1 assists per game, shooting 47.6% from the field and 37.8% from three on 39.7 attempts. Among 30 teams that ranks 3rd in RPG, 4th in 3PM and 5th in FG%. The lowest rankings are 30th in FT%.

League rankings

Each stat per game, with the rank among 30 NBA teams. Minnesota Timberwolves ranks highest in RPG (3rd) and lowest in FT% (30th). The next strongest categories are 3PM (4th) and FG% (5th), and the next weakest are BPG (20th) and SPG (11th).

Minnesota Timberwolves
StatAvgRank
PPG120.06th
APG27.111th
RPG48.43rd
SPG9.111th
BPG4.320th
FG%47.65th
3P%37.86th
3PM15.04th
FT%66.130th
eFG%55.76th

Minnesota Timberwolves preseason 2026–27: starting five and stats

The Minnesota Timberwolves played 6 preseason games, averaging 116.2 points, 41.2 rebounds and 23.7 assists. Their preseason starting five, by games started, was Anthony Edwards, Jaden McDaniels, Rudy Gobert, LaMelo Ball, Jonathan Kuminga.

Minnesota Timberwolves preseason per-game stats
PlayerGPGSMINPTSREBAST
Anthony Edwards4422.819.82.02.3
Jaden McDaniels4420.814.84.31.5
Zyon Pullin6119.210.82.72.7
LaMelo Ball4419.39.53.35.8
Ayo Dosunmu4018.59.02.31.3
Terrence Shannon Jr.5217.89.01.83.0
Jonathan Kuminga3318.38.72.32.0
Joan Beringer6219.28.36.50.2
Bones Hyland5114.08.21.62.4
Isaiah Evans5015.87.62.01.0

Full roster

2026–27 team stats

Minnesota Timberwolves per-game stats, 2026–27
StatPer game
PPG120.0
APG27.1
RPG48.4
SPG9.1
BPG4.3
FG%47.6
3P%37.8
3PM15.0
FT%66.1
eFG%55.7