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Wolves
June 21, 2019
With their second pick in Thursday's draft, the Timberwolves took another conference player of the year, shooting guard Jaylen Nowell, the Pac 12 Play

Wolves add to 'player of year' collection with second-round pick Nowell

Pac 12 Player of the Year Jaylen Nowell's shooting efficiency could fit in well with a Wolves team that is looking to revamp its attack from three-point range.
Wolves
June 21, 2019
Virginia Cavaliers guard De'Andre Hunter (12) shot against Texas Tech guard Jarrett Culver (23) during the first half.

Hartman: Surprising Wolves took another wing instead of a point guard

North Carolina's speedy point guard Coby White was available with the sixth pick and instead was picked by the Bulls one selection later.
Gophers
June 21, 2019
Former Gophers guard Amir Coffey left college early knowing going undrafted was a strong possibility — and that was the case Thursday night when his

Gophers' Coffey not picked, U's draft drought reaches 15 years

Coffey, who watched the draft back home in Minneapolis with his family, was projected as a mid-to-late second-rounder at best when he decided not to return for his senior year.
Wolves
June 21, 2019
Timberwolves President of Basketball Operations Gersson Rosas spoke at a news conference just before midnight Thursday to talk about the team's moves

Wolves' Rosas glad to execute 'rare' move up in draft

Timberwolves President Gersson Rosas said a lot of work from the team's staff went into the trade that netted Jarrett Culver.
Wolves
June 21, 2019

A closer look at Timberwolves draft picks Jarrett Culver, Jaylen Nowell

Culver is considered to be an excellent perimeter defender, but he shot better from three-point range as a freshman (38.2% vs. 30.4% as a sophomore).
Wolves
June 20, 2019

Live: Follow latest NBA draft picks, news with the Star Tribune

Get the latest news on the Timberwolves and other teams during tonight's NBA draft. We'll have the latest updates from the Star Tribune and others who are covering the draft.
Wolves
June 20, 2019
Gonzaga forward Rui Hachimura, right, shoots over Texas Tech center Norense Odiase during the first half of the West Regional final in the NCAA men's

Outcome of NBA draft could take number of forms for Wolves

For Timberwolves President Gersson Rosas, there is one sure path to success in the NBA: getting superstars. Tonight's draft is the first step toward that goal.
Wolves
June 20, 2019
Source: No Wolves deals are close to happening, but talks continue

Source: No Wolves deals are close to happening, but talks continue

The Wolves are right in the thick of things during Gersson Rosas' first offseason.
Wolves
June 20, 2019
Latest Wolves rumbling: Covington and No. 11 pick for No. 4?

Latest Wolves rumbling: Covington and No. 11 pick for No. 4?

That adds a specific framework to the report that the Wolves are among the teams trying to trade up to grab Vanderbilt point guard Darius Garland.
Wolves
June 20, 2019
Kentucky's Tyler Herro celebrates after making a 3-point basket against Auburn during the first half of the Midwest Regional final game in the NCAA me

Five Wolves possibilities with the No. 11 pick

It the Wolves stay put at where they are, here are five names they could be looking to select.
Wolves
June 19, 2019
Chicago Bulls seventh overall draft pick Lauri Markkanen, left, Kris Dunn, center, and Zach Levine, pose for a photo at the NBA basketball team's trai

Timberwolves first-round draft picks

The Wolves have had a colorful history with their first-round selections.
Wolves
June 19, 2019
Five Timberwolves predraft rumors -- and a Gersson Rosas quote for each one

Five Timberwolves predraft rumors -- and a Gersson Rosas quote for each one

Wolves rumors have been coming out in little drips over the last few weeks. Some are potentially more credible than others. Some are probably smoke screens. Others might just be wishful thinking.
Wolves
June 19, 2019
New Timberwolves President of Basketball Operations Gersson Rosas

Rosas denies Wolves have made any promises to potential draft choices

Teams may guarantee a draft pick they will take him at a certain spot in an effort to prevent him from working out for other teams. But it's a practice Wolves President Gersson Rosas said the Wolves won't do
Wolves
June 19, 2019
Duke forward Zion Williamson smiles as he speaks, accompanied by head coach Mike Krzyzewski, during an NCAA men's college basketball news conference i

'And the Wolves pick . . .' Our NBA mock draft from Zion to ???

The top three picks, starting with Zion Williamson, are pretty well decided. After that, things are wide open. Star Tribune writer Marcus Fuller offers his first-round draft order.
Wolves
June 18, 2019
Gersson Rosas, the Wolves' new president of basketball operations, will run his first NBA draft on Thursday.

'Player-centric': Rosas' plan for Timberwolves starting to take shape

Gersson Rosas minces no words when it comes to evaluating the Wolves roster. This is Karl-Anthony Towns' team, and the Wolves universe revolves around their All-Star big man.
Wolves
June 18, 2019
NBA is playing with Monopoly money compared to everyone else

NBA is playing with Monopoly money compared to everyone else

As opposed to the NFL and NHL, where teams can't exceed their salary cap, the massive money and the NBA's flexible salary cap system creates a tilted playing field that rewards big spenders.
Wolves
June 18, 2019

Timberwolves guaranteed contracts and salaries

Given the Wolves' salary cap issues, President Gersson Rosas will need to get creative via the draft, trades and/or free agency if he wants to remake the roster.
Wolves
June 17, 2019
Bryan Gates (2015 photo) is the third assistant the Wolves have hired for Ryan Saunders' staff following associate head coach David Vanterpool and Pab

Former Wolves assistant returning to be on Ryan Saunders' staff

Bryan Gates was on the Wolves staff previously in 2015-16.
Wolves
June 17, 2019
Gonzaga's Rui Hachimura winds up for a slam dunk late in the Bulldogs' 90-84 win against Ohio State during the second round of the NCAA Tournament Wes

Mock draft report: Who will the Timberwolves take on Thursday?

The Wolves have the 11th pick in the NBA draft on Thursday, and there isn't much consensus on the direction the team will take. Here's a look at some of the options.
Wolves
June 16, 2019
Kevin Durant (35) of the Golden State Warriors reacts after sustaining an injury during the second quarter against the Toronto Raptors during Game Fiv

Warriors' injuries, Lakers' trade opens up Western Conference

What does that mean for the Wolves? Good question. In the short term, probably not much.