The competition for the title of Minnesota's most promising team has become increasingly difficult to predict in recent months. The Vikings are on top of many NFL power polls. The Wild has a new regime. The Lynx won't stop winning. And the Wolves finally have the pieces in place to be included in that conversation.

That's a conversation for another day, however. The conversation for Monday, Oct. 24, will focus solely on Minnesota's rising NBA franchise. What's the future of this team? How high is the ceiling? And is this coming season too soon to be optimistic about the Wolves being contenders?

Get yourself a ticket to our exclusive Future of the Franchise luncheon and hear some answers these questions, and more, at the Minneapolis Club in downtown.

Wolves General Manager Scott Layden and Team President Chris Wright will join Star Tribune beat writer Jerry Zgoda and columnist Chip Scoggins to discuss the fast-approaching 2016-17 season and beyond.

Join us by purchasing your tickets to the event at www.startribune.com/mntimberwolves. Not only does the $35 ticket get you lunch and a seat at our table, you'll also receive two tickets to an upcoming game and a Wolves hat.

It's the best deal you've seen since the Wolves traded Whathisname for Andrew Wiggins.

Minnesota Timberwolves Future of the Franchise Luncheon

• Lunch will be served

• When: Monday, Oct. 24, 11:30 a.m.

• Where: Minneapolis Club, 729 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55402

• Tickets: $35. Includes lunch, two tickets to an upcoming game and a Wolves hat.