NBA Summer League 2016: Timberwolves vs. Bulls TV Schedule and Predictions

The Chicago Bulls and Minnesota Timberwolves will play for a championship Monday.

As odd as it sounds, so it goes in the NBA Summer League. Is the game a preview of the future? A future where Rajon Rondo, Dwyane Wade and Jimmy Butler take on Ricky Rubio, Andrew Wiggins and Karl-Anthony Towns?

Maybe. For now, NBA fans will have to settle for watching core future pieces of each franchise contend, ranging from Minnesota point guard Tyus Jones to Chicago forward Bobby Portis. 

Here’s a full look at what should be an entertaining title game. 

Minnesota Player to Watch: Tyus Jones

Did anyone mention the Timberwolves were the 24th seed in the tournament, one spanning 11 days and 67 games?

The franchise has Jones to thank for its unexpected summer success. According to a press release from the NBA, Jones is the league MVP after posting averages of 19.4 points, 6.3 assists and four rebounds per game.

Other young notables such as Adreian Payne have helped along the way, but it has mostly been the Jones show. He’s been all over the court, changing the national narrative about his pro hurdles in a hurry.

ESPN.com’s Myron Medcalf put it best:

Tyus Jones story in 140 characters: People assume he’s too [insert perceived weakness here], and then he rises, leaves doubters in his wake.

— Myron Medcalf (@MedcalfByESPN) July 18, 2016

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