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Free agency opens, but Wolves moves likely to come in other ways

Timberwolves President of Basketball Operations Tim Connelly has moves to ponder when NBA free agency begins Thursday night.

Don't expect the Timberwolves to be throwing around contracts like other teams. Roster changes for the coming season will likely come in other ways.

  • Finch says Nowell an important part of Wolves development this offseason
  • Newest Wolves have skills to grow before being able to contribute
  • Prince returning to Wolves, gets two-year contract

KAT, Barr among four finalists for Muhammad Ali award at ESPYs

Anthony Barr (left) and Karl-Anthony Towns are two of the four finalists for the Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award.

Anthony Barr's work has focused on single-parent education and youth justice while Karl-Anthony Towns has been a leading spokesperson on health equity.

  • From the court to the stage: Stephen Curry to host ESPYs

AP source: Harden declines $47M option with Philadelphia

James Harden

James Harden is taking less with hopes the Philadelphia 76ers can do more.


Anthony Edwards' viral QB video has Tom Brady's attention

The Timberwolves star was a stellar youth football player. It appears his skills have not diminished.


Newest Wolves have skills to grow before being able to contribute

It's a draft class President of Basketball Operations Tim Connelly and coach Chris Finch are not burdening with expectations to contribute immediately.


Prince returning to Wolves, gets two-year contract

The Timberwolves got a jump-start on free agency by keeping forward Taurean Prince from hitting the open market.


Finch says Nowell an important part of Wolves development this offseason

Timberwolves coach Chris Finch cited young guard Jaylen Nowell in a group of promising young, cornerstone players like Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels.


Timberwolves draft picks introduced

Minnesota Timberwolves draft selections Walker Kessler, Wendell Moore Jr., Josh Minott were introduced at a press conference on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at Target Center in Minneapolis.


Watch: New Wolves Kessler, Moore and Minott press conference

The Timberwolves introduced their three drafted players at a press conference Tuesday and top-pick Walker Kessler of Auburn talked about the connection he already has to the Twin Cities.


Connelly: Draft will have little impact on what Wolves do in free agency

With the draft over, now the Wolves turn their attention from one chaotic event to the other. Near the top of Tim Connelly's to-do list for the offseason is figuring out what's going to happen with point guard D'Angelo Russell.


Sorting out the Timberwolves' draft-day moves

Their first pick was Auburn center Walker Kessler at No. 22.


Auburn's Pearl: Wolves draft pick Kessler more than a rim protector

Walker Kessler's college coach, Bruce Pearl, says the center is able to defend multiple positions along the perimeter and has a good shooting form despite lackluster numbers.


Instant analysis: Draft grades from around the web for the Wolves

Four picks, two first rounders and a slew of trades: How did the Timberwolves fare in the NBA Draft on Thursday night? Here's analysis from around the hoops world.


Souhan: The NBA draft is dumb

Thursday night, columnist Jim Souhan says he should have crossed the street and covered actual basketball instead of basketball's worst soap opera.


Did the Timberwolves win or lose the draft on Thursday?

You'll hear analysis on today's Daily Delivery podcast of the Wolves' two first-round picks in what amounted to a very busy night.


Souhan: Boring? Sure. But Connelly maximized value in rational first draft

Two trades led to two first-round picks in the NBA draft, and Tim Connelly's first draft with the Wolves was characterized by logic, not fireworks.


Net gains: Wolves make draft-night trades, wind up with two first-round picks

The Timberwolves originally were set to pick at No. 19, but swung deals with Memphis and Houston to eventually pick at Nos. 22 (Walker Kessler) and 29 (Wendell Moore Jr.).


Welcome to the pack: Four new faces in Timberwolves' 2022 draft class

A closer look at the players and their stats.


Holmgren becomes the highest drafted Minnesotan in NBA history

Former Minnehaha Academy standout Chet Holmgren went to Oklahoma City after Paolo Banchero of Duke was taken by Orlando.


Live: Tap here for the latest updates on tonight's NBA draft

The NBA draft is here and the Wolves should be dealing as much with quantity as quality tonight. Tap here for latest picks, TV and streaming info, top prospects and mock draft links.


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