Through trades, Wolves draft talent for the present and future
Between the early-round surprises and unforeseen draft night moves, the Timberwolves managed to trade down and still close out the evening as a quiet winner of the 2022 NBA draft.
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Between the early-round surprises and unforeseen draft night moves, the Timberwolves managed to trade down and still close out the evening as a quiet winner of the 2022 NBA draft.
"Do not let the body frame fool you," Kendrick Perkins said after Holmgren was selected. "He's mean, he's aggressive, and he's about that life."
The Minnesota Timberwolves have added a potential rim protector to complement star Karl-Anthony Towns, reportedly acquiring 7-foot-1 Auburn center Walker Kessler in a draft pick swap with the Memphis Grizzlies that netted them an additional first-rounder on Thursday night.
They may not get a consolation ring, but they are deserving of mention in the Warriors' storied rise to prominence.
Looking to extend their playoff fortunes and build on the core of Anthony Edwards and Karl Anthony-Towns, the Wolves have a variety of trouble spots they can address and should look to remedy at least one in the first round.
"I just wanted to prove everyone wrong. And now I'm a world champion," Wiggins said. "Everyone is gonna have something to say regardless, but whatever they say they gotta say I'm a world champion, too."
Tim Connelly agreed last week to a reported five-year, $40 million contract; Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor confirmed it includes bonuses for team performance.
Karl-Anthony Towns has earned All-NBA honors for the second time in his career, and the award puts him in line for a big payday.
Connelly steadily built the Nuggets into a perennial playoff contender through draft picks that included two-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic and point guard Jamal Murray.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are talking to Denver Nuggets president Tim Connelly about their vacant president of basketball operations role, The Associated Press has confirmed.
Adreian Payne, a former Michigan State basketball standout and Timberwolves player, has died in a shooting. He was 31.
The Minnesota Timberwolves flourished in their first full season under coach Chris Finch, leading the NBA in scoring, improving on defense and reviving their long-frustrated fan base while reaching the playoffs for the first time in four years.
Desmond Bane and Dillon Brooks each scored 23 points and the Memphis Grizzlies rallied yet again to eliminate the Minnesota Timberwolves, winning 114-106 in Game 6 on Friday night.
"We're not there to really push religion and drive that down someone's throat," Chris Thibodeaux said. "Yes, we have the angle that we believe God loves you and Jesus loves you, but we really want to bring hope and confidence."
After frittering away a double-digit-point fourth-quarter lead twice in this series, the Minnesota Timberwolves could have already defeated the Memphis Grizzlies by now and be preparing for the second round.
