Wolves speculation: Gobert’s ‘to be continued’ post, Naz Reid spotted with Connelly

Is Rudy Gobert hinting at returning next season? What did Reid and Tim Connelly discuss?

Feb 8, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) and center Rudy Gobert (27) reach for a rebound during the fourth quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images | Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

The Timberwolves offseason is ratcheting up day by day and the last couple of days have resulted in some noteworthy photos and social media posts that have left the door open for speculation.

On Friday, Rudy Gobert posted an aerial photo of of him with his arms around teammates during a huddle. He captioned the photo saying "To be continued" while adding emojis representing praying, the Timberwolves and a championship.

One might reasonably speculate that it means he'll be back with the Timberwolves in 2025-26 despite theories that he could be traded this summer. One might also jump to a conclusion that because his right hand is on Julius Randle's shoulder that Randle will also be back. it's all fair when it comes to speculation, though nobody knows for certain the reason behind Gobert's post.

To be continued…🙏🏽🐺🏆 pic.twitter.com/P6G5VTePww

— Rudy Gobert (@rudygobert27) June 13, 2025

On Thursday, someone in the public — perhaps while dining at Wayzata restaurant Cov — snapped a photo of Naz Reid sitting on the patio with Timberwolves president of basketball operations Tim Connelly. Were they discussing a contract extension? Could they have been talking over a possible sign-and-trade? Again, it's open for speculation.

@DexsTweets @jzulgad @PhilMackey Naz and Connelly meeting. Extension? Recklessly speculate at your own discretion pic.twitter.com/51xLrGzZGW

— ClamSlamtheHam (@HamSlamtheClam) June 12, 2025

Gobert has been mentioned in numerous fake trade ideas that center around the idea of the Wolves acquiring Kevin Durant from the Suns. The most common proposal that would work under the NBA's salary cap rules is Minnesota sending Gobert, Donte DiVincenzo and Rob Dillingham to Phoenix for Durant.

Reid, meanwhile, has a $15 million player option. If he declines the option, he'll become a free agent on July 6 unless the Timberwolves sign him to an extension before then.

Randle is another key piece with a $30.9 million player option. Will he take that deal, sign an extension or opt out and see what he can get as a free agent?

The other core player with an unknown future from Minnesota's roster is Nickeil Alexander-Walker, who will become a free agent on July 6 after making $4.3 million this season.