The NBA Finals are highlighting exactly what Minnesota lacks: a true point guard, more offensive punch from the center position, and more versatile wings.
The NBA Finals are highlighting exactly what Minnesota lacks: a true point guard, more offensive punch from the center position, and more versatile wings.
There's a Kawhi Leonard-Timberwolves trade idea that has captured some attention on social media, but it's probably too good to be true. Scratch that. It's completely absurd and will never happen.
What happens between now and the June 23-24 NBA Draft could have cascading effects on the Minnesota Timberwolves. Will the Wolves trade Rudy Gobert and/or Julius Randle?
Consider the Timberwolves a team that is prepared to build on a young foundation, perhaps thanking veterans like Rudy Gobert and Julius Randle for their years of service and moving forward without them.
The Spurs and Thunder are redefining what it takes to win in the NBA, and the Timberwolves would be making a mistake by chasing Giannis Antetokounmpo instead of building a faster, deeper roster around Anthony Edwards.
If it's true that Giannis Antetokounmpo will only be traded to a team that knows he'll sign an extension, then the list of realistic suitors is small, but it includes the Minnesota Timberwolves.
San Antonio's 22-year-old superstar had 39 points on 13-for-18 shooting, along with 15 rebounds, and five blocks to lead the Spurs to a 115-108 victory and a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven Western Conference semifinal series.
"In the packed Western Conference, they've gone to back-to-back Western Conference finals. They lead the Spurs, with Wemby, 1-0 and we treat them like the Pelicans," said Cowherd.
Connelly is only under contract for one more season, meaning the Wolves need to lock him in to maintain the cohesion that owners Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez value.