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Timberwolves Coach Finch Plans Flexible Player Rotation

10/15/2025

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Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch indicated that playing time for players outside the top eight will be "situational."
Terrence Shannon Jr. is expected to replace Nickeil Alexander-Walker in the rotation as the regular season opener approaches on October 22, 2023.
Finch plans to expand the rotation, with the ninth and tenth players varying based on nightly needs.
Key bench players include Naz Reid and Donte DiVincenzo, while Jaylen Clark, Rob Dillingham, and Joan Beringer are competing for minutes.
Bones Hyland and Leonard Miller are less likely to see significant action.

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Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch indicated that playing time for players outside the top eight will be "situational."
Terrence Shannon Jr. is expected to replace Nickeil Alexander-Walker in the rotation as the regular season opener approaches on October 22, 2023.
Finch plans to expand the rotation, with the ninth and tenth players varying based on nightly needs.
Key bench players include Naz Reid and Donte DiVincenzo, while Jaylen Clark, Rob Dillingham, and Joan Beringer are competing for minutes.
Bones Hyland and Leonard Miller are less likely to see significant action.