Leandro Bolmaro is now a free agent after getting waived by the Utah Jazz. The Minnesota Timberwolves originally acquired Bolmaro as part of a trade package that landed them All-Star center, Rudy Gobert. Bolmaro, a 22-year-old versatile wing, only played seven games for the Salt Lake City Stars during the 2022-23 G-League season. Nonetheless, his potential made him worth a first-round pick in 2020. With the Timberwolves lacking picks in the upcoming draft, Bolmaro could be a cost-effective and talented option to sign for the 2023-24 NBA roster.

Meanwhile, the Timberwolves are coming off a well-deserved victory over the New York Knicks, which proved their resilience this season. Although Minnesota has underperformed against weaker teams, they have shown that they can bounce back after feeling counted out. The Timberwolves now face the Atlanta Hawks, who are only one game ahead of the Toronto Raptors for eighth seed in the Eastern Conference. As for the Western Conference, Minnesota is a half-game behind the Dallas Mavericks in the playoff race.

In the end, the Timberwolves’ decision to re-sign Bolmaro could play a significant role in their future success. Bolmaro has not had enough playtime to fully prove himself in the NBA, but his potential remains promising. With the team lacking picks in the upcoming draft, re-signing Bolmaro could bring the Timberwolves one step closer to their ultimate goals.