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The expectations around the Minnesota Timberwolves have never been higher.
Coming off another deep playoff run and armed with an overhauled roster headlined by the additions of LaMelo Ball and Jonathan Kuminga, the Wolves are entering the 2026-27 season with legitimate championship aspirations. Few national analysts are as bullish on Minnesota’s chances as ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins, a 14-year NBA veteran.
“I believe they can do it,” Perkins said. “The expectations should be NBA Finals for the Minnesota Timberwolves.”
Our Darren ‘Doogie’ Wolfson spoke with Perkins, via Zoom.
***Click the video box above to watch our conversation with Perkins***
Minnesota opens the season Oct. 21 in Miami, and Perkins expects the Wolves to immediately establish themselves among the elite teams in the Western Conference.
While sportsbooks have se...
