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The competition for Utah’s starting point guard job is wide open, with Dunn being one of the candidates despite his contract not yet guaranteed for the 2023-24 season. Well, he was excellent in Hawaii on Sunday, not missing a shot from the field while also performing well as a distributor and defender. Collin Sexton started at the point, and while he dished out five assists, he was also responsible for four turnovers while shooting 1-of-6 from the field. Dunn had just one turnover. Rookie Keyonte George, who finished with 10 points, two rebounds, five assists, one block, and one 3-pointer in 24 minutes, may be viewed as the future of the franchise at point guard, but he may not be the “present.” If Dunn continues to play at the level he did on Sunday, it’s going to be difficult for Will Hardy not to have him in the rotation at a minimum.

Reid’s 18 points matched his high for the series, which he first recorded in Game 3. While the Timberwolves had to navigate injuries throughout the playoffs, Reid’s role remained largely unchanged. And given who’s all under contract for next season, that’s likely to remain the case. Reid is a player who has to be rostered in standard fantasy leagues, but his ceiling is limited with Julius Randle and Rudy Gobert starting while he comes off the bench.

Out of the rotation for most of the regular season, Shannon took on a more prominent role during the postseason out of necessity. He finished Game 6 with his second 20-point game, the first being Minnesota’s series-clincher against the Nuggets. With Donte DiVincenzo (Achilles) injured and Mike Conley hitting free agency, there may be room for Shannon to take on a more prominent role in 2026-27, even if the Timberwolves re-sign Ayo Dosunmu. Shannon will be worth taking a flier on in standard league drafts.

While he didn’t do much scoring in Game 6, Dosunmu did dish out nine assists in what could be his final appearance in a Timberwolves uniform. His play in Game 4 of the Denver series will go down in franchise history, and Ayo was clearly not playing at full strength in the second round. An unrestricted free agent this summer, Dosunmu should not lack suitors, including Minnesota. With Donte DiVincenzo (Achilles) sidelined, the Timberwolves could make retaining Dosunmu a priority. A return would make Ayo a must-draft player in standard leagues whose ceiling would be considerably higher than it was in Chicago.

Gobert’s matchup with Victor Wembanyama was the challenge that many expected it to be before the series began, but Game 6 was brutal. In addition to missing all four of his shot attempts, the veteran center grabbed just three rebounds and did not block a shot. The matchup at the start of the game didn’t help, either, as Gobert was assigned to guard Stephon Castle. Castle knocked down shots, scoring 14 of his game-high 32 points in the first quarter. As effective as he was in the first round, Gobert will head into the offseason with a bad taste in his mouth. Looking to 2026-27, the 7-foot-1 pivot has top-100 fantasy potential, and he can be even more valuable in roster builds that punt free-throw percentage.

Like many of his teammates, McDaniels struggled in Game 6. And finishing proved to be particularly problematic, especially when Victor Wembanyama was on the floor. A 44.4 percent shooter from two in the first five games of the series, McDaniels shot 2-of-9 in Game 6. However, his overall postseason production was positive for the Timberwolves, especially in the series against Denver. Looking ahead to next season, McDaniels has usually been underrated in category leagues. With Donte DiVincenzo (Achilles) expected to miss most of next season, McDaniels will possess a higher fantasy ceiling.

After averaging 14.8 points on 36.6 percent shooting in the first five games, Randle saved his worst for last in Game 6. The veteran forward shot 1-of-6 from inside the arc and offered little production to compensate for the poor shooting. Randle is going into the final guaranteed year of his deal, with a player option for 2027-28, and these playoffs won’t do him any favors. During the regular season, Randle provided top-75 fantasy value, and he’s capable of doing the same next season.

Edwards led the Timberwolves in scoring in Friday’s series finale, but efficiency was an issue. The Timberwolves’ star shot 7-of-19 from inside the arc in Game 6 while also enduring some struggles at the foul line. Add in Edwards recording just two assists, and this was a disappointing end to the season. Given the knee issues that he endured late in the season, getting rested and healthy will be the priority for Edwards this offseason. He’s likely to come off the board in the latter stages of the first round in fantasy drafts next fall, be it category or points leagues.

After shooting a combined 4-of-19 from beyond the arc in Games 3 through 5, Champagnie found his shot in Friday’s series clincher. The Spurs’ wing knocked down four of nine attempts in the 139-109 victory and finished a blocked shot shy of a complete stat line. Given the test that awaits in the conference finals, the Spurs will need a consistent Champagnie if they’re to knock off the Thunder. Game 1 is on Monday in Oklahoma City.

While he didn’t finish with a robust stat line, Wembanyama thoroughly dominated countryman Rudy Gobert in the Game 6 blowout. The Timberwolves’ center failed to score and grabbed three rebounds, while Wemby and the Spurs did most of what they wanted. He’ll face a tougher test in the next round, as Oklahoma City’s deep frontcourt awaits in the conference finals. Game 1 is on Monday night.

Fox picked a good time to have his best game of the series, finishing one assist shy of a double-double while shooting 80 percent from the field. In the 139-109 victory, the Spurs shot nearly 56 percent from the field while limiting the Timberwolves to 37.7 percent shooting. The task gets more difficult for the Spurs in the next round, as they’ll face Oklahoma City in the Western Conference Finals. Game 1 is on Monday night.