The Timberwolves have gone all-in. Have they maximized their chances, though?

Reaching contention is the main goal for every NBA team. No matter what method you use to reach this crucial stage, it will come at a cost. For some teams, the cost is high, and for others, the cost is everything.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have gone all-in.

Beginning with their acquisition of Rudy Gobert, up to the recent trade for LaMelo Ball, the Timberwolves have given up fan favorites, flexibility, and most of all, their future, all for a chance to contend.

But is it worth it?

The Timberwolves currently sit just above the first apron, with 0 tradeable draft picks and very little in terms of developmental pieces.

They don't control their own 1st-round pick until 2034, meaning they have to stay competitive. And with their defensive anchor and arguably the main reason they beat the Nuggets in the playoffs being an aging Rudy Gobert who has shown signs of regression, Minnesota's future looks bleak.

So what can they do to make it worth it?

Well, not much.

The clear goal for Minnesota is to win a championship, and the best way to do that is to maximize the advantages their roster has over other teams.

They have done this, in part, by trading for LaMelo Ball, but these moves have been expensive and have put them in a financial pickle.

They have basically no cap space to work with, and no valuable assets they can use to dump salary.

Minnesota has made it clear that they won't pass up on Anthony Edwards' prime. They have converted all future assets and flexibility into current-day talent. The roster construction aspect of this era is, for the most part, over, and it all depends on the outcome now.

What they should do:

Free Agency:

Resign (F) Kyle Anderson to a minimum contract

Why this works:

Yep, that's it.

Retaining Kyle Anderson doesn't change much for Minnesota, outside of having a veteran backup power forward.

Looking at the depth chart, one thing becomes obvious: Minnesota's championship hopes rest almost entirely on its starting five.

The route for Minnesota to have any real depth would be development from Terrance Shannon Jr. and Joan Beringer, as well as Kyle Anderson and Bones Hyland maintaining their level of play.

The Timberwolves have given up everything in their pursuit of greatness.

They have taken every opportunity to maximize their window, even at the cost of their future.

There are no more bullets in the chamber.

All that remains is the roster, and one big question:

Is it good enough?

Minnesota Timberwolves potential 2026-27 starting lineup + bench:

PG: LaMelo Ball SG: Anthony Edwards SF: Ayo Dosunmu PF: Jaden McDaniels C: Rudy Gobert

G: Bones Hyland, Terrance Shannon Jr. F: Kyle Anderson, Josh Green C: Joan Beringer