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Top 10 takeaways from early stages of NBA free agency

Warriors made quick work during free agency, re-signing both Stephen Curry and Andre Iguodala.

Timberwolves to compete in 2017-18

Fresh off a disappointing 2016-17 campaign, the Minnesota Timberwolves made sure to upgrade their roster in short order. It started with the acquisition of All-NBA performer Jimmy Butler during the 2017 NBA Draft.

It continued on Friday with the Wolves trading away Ricky Rubio to Utah for a future first-round pick. Then, later Friday afternoon, Minnesota picked up former Indiana Pacers guard Jeff Teague to replace Rubio at the point. Not close to done, Minnesota itself appears to be a finalist for All-Star big man Paul Millsap.

More so than even Houston or Oklahoma City, the Timberwolves have done a ton to up their standing in the Western Conference. The idea of a Teague/Butler backcourt to team up with young stars Andrew Wiggins and Karl-Anthony Towns is all sorts of sexy. If the Wolves can add a solid power forward to the mix, we’re probably looking at a top-five seed out west this upcoming season. How the remainder of free agency plays out there will dictate Minnesota’s standing heading into the fall.

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