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Minnesota Timberwolves planning Andrew Wiggins stay

Andrew Wiggins' time with the Minnesota Timberwolves has been underwhelming

Andrew Wiggins was selected first overall in the 2014 draft, but the Toronto native has yet to live up to his initial promise. Wiggins has been constantly linked with a trade over the past 12 months, although Minnesota Timberwolves president Gersson Rosas believes that the 24-year-old still has an important role to play in the franchise:

Andrew (Wiggins) in particular with his talent and physical abilities, the potential he shows, we’ve got to get that on a more consistent basis. He’s focused on it as well. In order for us to have the success we want to have, he’s got to be a main contributor. He understands that, we understand that.

Wiggins has started 400 regular-season games for the Timberwolves but has made just one trip to the postseason. During the 18-19 season, he averaged 18.1 points and 4.8 rebounds per game.