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Don't forget the Wolves' second first-round pick
With all the attention being paid to what the Wolves will do with the No. 1 overall pick in Wednesday's NBA draft, their other first-round pick — No. 17 — might not be getting the attention it deserves.
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Drought-breaker: Oturu should be first U men's player drafted since 2004
Daniel Oturu hadn't turned five years old when Gophers forward Kris Humphries was chosen by the Jazz with the 14th pick of the 2004 NBA draft.
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The draft is tonight; what are the final Wolves (and NBA) rumblings?
Wolves chatter has become more scarce in recent days, which is often a sign that something is about to happen. The Jimmy Butler trade a couple years ago, for instance, popped during a period of prolonged silence.
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It's draft day, and the Wolves' choices will chart their future
The decision made by Wolves management about what to do with tonight's No. 1 overall pick should set the team's direction for the next few seasons. There are several available paths.
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Souhan: Georgia guard Edwards is best fit, safest pick for Wolves
Anthony Edwards would be a better choice with the No. 1 overall pick than LaMelo Ball, who doesn't play defense.
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Mock draft: From Wolves top pick to where Minnesotans Oturu, Nnaji go
A surprise selection can change everything. With that in mind, here's a look at how college basketball writer Marcus Fuller sees the first round of Wednesday's NBA draft.
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NBA draft info, order of selections
The draft begins at 6 p.m. Wednesday, with the Timberwolves possessing the No. 1 overall pick.
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From Italian food to draft prep, Wolves' Pascucci is the go-to guy
Gianluca Pascucci, who is heading the Wolves' prospect evaluations as they enter Wednesday's draft with the top pick, has his system. And those precious details he investigates make all the difference.
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Top draft prospect Wiseman says he hasn't met with Wolves
James Wiseman has worked out for teams with the second and third picks but not for the Wolves. Could a deal be made to send their No. 1 overall pick to a team that covets the 7-foot-1 center?
Gophers
Reaching peak shape has been Tre Jones's NBA draft challenge
Even with his older brother paving the way to the NBA after also starring for Duke, it couldn't prepare Tre Jones for what to expect trying to take the next step
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Potential NBA draftees with Minnesota ties
As many as five former Minnesota high school players could be chosen in Wednesday's NBA draft:
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A, B, C or none of the above: Wolves prepping for first overall pick
The Timberwolves have a choice to make with no consensus No. 1 overall pick. They may trade it, potentially to move down in the draft or for an established player or some combination of both.
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Who will the Wolves take with the No. 1 overall pick?
A consensus has formed around the top three likely picks in Wednesday's NBA draft even if it remains unclear whom the Wolves will choose.
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NBA draft: What you need to know
The Wolves have three picks on Wednesday night: Two in the first round (first and 17th overall) and one in the second (33rd).
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Timberwolves to begin season without fans in Target Center
COO Ryan Tanke said the Wolves are hopeful fans will attend games at some point during the season
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Possible No. 1 pick Edwards says Wolves workout was 'great'
Of the consensus top three prospects in next week's draft, 6-5 shooting guard Anthony Edwards is the only one who doesn't overlap positions with one of the Wolves' top two stars.
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Starting the new NBA season so soon is absurd and reckless
The plan to start up after a short off-season is a terrible idea, and we won't really know how much so until it's too late. Here's why.
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As NBA draft nears, Wolves expect trade calls to intensify
Endless talk surrounds the Wolves' No. 1 draft pick. Sachin Gupta is listening.
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NBA free agency to start Nov. 20
The league will have a whirlwind week beginning with the Nov. 18 draft followed by the start of free agency on the 20th. Signings will begin Nov. 22.
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Reusse: Grading which sports dealt best with the coronavirus
The financial hits have been onerous and TV ratings plunged, but how have the sports entities handled holding competition at a time when the biggest foe has been the coronavirus.
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Around the NBA
- Edwards, Towns lead Wolves' 106-80 blitz of Murray, Jokic for 2-0 series lead over champion Nuggets
- Jamal Murray tosses heat pack, Michael Malone screams at officials as Nuggets frustrated in Game 2
- Brunson scores 43, rallies Knicks to 121-117 win over Pacers in Game 1 of Eastern Conference semis
- Jalen Brunson becomes fourth NBA player with 4 consecutive 40-point games in the postseason
- Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert misses Game 2 in Denver after flying home for birth of his son
- 76ers president Daryl Morey has big plans to build NBA title team around Embiid and Maxey
- Dallas Mavericks sign coach Jason Kidd to multi-year contract extension
- Cavaliers pull together to overcome Orlando, but challenge stiffens with top-seeded Celtics up next
- Magic crumble in second half, lose Game 7 despite Paolo Bachero's 38 points and stellar series
- Donovan Mitchell scores 39 points as Cavaliers push past Magic 106-94 in Game 7 to get Boston next
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