ESPN BPI: Surging Timberwolves Projected 48 Wins, 95.5% Playoff Odds
The NBA preseason is underway, and the Minnesota Timberwolves opener showed plenty of promise. Now, ESPN’s Basketball Power Index is saying encouraging things about the team, too. The Wolves finished 49-33 last season, reached the Western Conference semifinals, and are entering 2026-27 with several roster changes. Just how high are the expectations for the Wolves? …
Oct 5, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jonathan Kuminga (24) celebrates with guard Anthony Edwards (5) after scoring a basket in the second quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum. | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Jimmy VikThe NBA preseason is underway, and the Minnesota Timberwolves opener showed plenty of promise. Now, ESPN’s Basketball Power Index is saying encouraging things about the team, too. The Wolves finished 49-33 last season, reached the Western Conference semifinals, and are entering 2026-27 with several roster changes. Just how high are the expectations for the Wolves? ESPN BPI: Surging Timberwolves Projected 48 Wins, 95.5% Playoff OddsOct 5, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch looks on in the second quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn ImagesTimberwolves’ Projected RecordESPN’s projection currently lists Minnesota at 47.8 wins and 34.2 losses, and as either the fourth or, more likely, fifth seed in the Western Conference.That projection places Minnesota eighth, behind the Oklahoma City Thunder, San Antonio Spurs, New York Knicks, ...