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The Minnesota Timberwolves will miss the playoffs again this season, but the future looks very bright if some talent can be added around a young core of Karl-Anthony Towns, Andrew Wiggins and Zach LaVine. Looking toward the 2016-17 season, here are five players who won’t be back with the Timberwolves.
5. Tayshaun Prince
Credit: Getty Images5. Tayshaun Prince
Prince is on a one-year deal this season, and his playing time has dwindled lately as the Timberwolves have moved toward younger players. At 36 years old, Prince's career may be over after the season.
4. Kevin Garnett
Credit: Getty Images4. Kevin Garnett
Garnett has not played since Jan. 23 due to lingering right knee issue, and the possibility he won't play again this season has finally been acknowledged by Timberwolves head coach Sam Mitchell. Garnett technically has one more season left on his contract, but it's hard to envision him suiting up again.
3. Nikola Pekovic
Credit: Getty Images3. Nikola Pekovic
Pekovic has only played 12 games this season, as he worked his way back from ankle surgery and then had a recurrence of foot and ankle issues. His contract is a significant obstacle to doing anything with him, with two years and $23.7 million left, but at this point all options should be on the table and he may just choose to retire.
2. Adreian Payne
Credit: Getty Images2. Adreian Payne
Payne has struggled to find a consistent place in the Timberwolves' rotation, and ESPN's Chris Broussard reported the team was looking to trade him at the deadline. In any case, the Michigan State product should find a better opportunity elsewhere next season.
1. Ricky Rubio
Credit: Sean M. Haffey-Getty Images1. Ricky Rubio
At some point, there has to be something to the trade rumors surrounding Rubio. Moving him this summer is a real possibility, if the right offer comes and another point guard can be acquired.
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