Editing Minnesota Timberwolves (section)

==== 2020–2024: Edwards and Towns duo ====
On May 1, it was announced that the Timberwolves had hired [[Gersson Rosas]], who previously served as the [[Houston Rockets]]' executive vice president of basketball operations, as their new president of basketball operations.<ref>{{cite web |title=Minnesota Timberwolves Name Gersson Rosas as President of Basketball Operations |url=https://www.nba.com/timberwolves/news/minnesota-timberwolves-name-gersson-rosas-president-basketball-operations |website=NBA.com |access-date=May 11, 2019 |date=May 3, 2019 |archive-date=May 11, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190511093556/https://www.nba.com/timberwolves/news/minnesota-timberwolves-name-gersson-rosas-president-basketball-operations |url-status=live }}</ref> On May 20, after conducting interviews with several candidates, the Timberwolves announced that Ryan Saunders had been hired to a multi-year deal to become the team's permanent head coach, removing his "interim" status.<ref>{{cite web |title=Minnesota Timberwolves Name Ryan Saunders Head Coach |url=https://www.nba.com/timberwolves/news/minnesota-timberwolves-name-ryan-saunders-head-coach |website=NBA.com |access-date=May 21, 2019 |date=May 20, 2019 |archive-date=May 20, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190520230551/https://www.nba.com/timberwolves/news/minnesota-timberwolves-name-ryan-saunders-head-coach |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Blackburn |first1=Pete |title=Minnesota Timberwolves make Ryan Saunders, 33, the NBA's youngest head coach |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/minnesota-timberwolves-make-ryan-saunders-33-the-nbas-youngest-head-coach/ |website=CBSSports.com |access-date=May 21, 2019 |date=May 20, 2019 |archive-date=May 21, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190521060919/https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/minnesota-timberwolves-make-ryan-saunders-33-the-nbas-youngest-head-coach/ |url-status=live }}</ref> With Rosas' hiring, the Timberwolves also made several front office changes in the organization. The Timberwolves held both a first- and second-round draft pick in the [[2019 NBA draft]]. The 11th pick (which was [[Cameron Johnson]]) along with [[Dario Šarić]] was traded to the Suns in exchange for the 6th pick in [[Jarrett Culver]], a small forward from [[Texas Tech Red Raiders basketball|Texas Tech]]. With the 43rd pick, the Timberwolves selected [[Jaylen Nowell]], a point guard from [[Washington Huskies men's basketball|Washington]]. They would also sign [[Naz Reid]], an undrafted center from [[LSU Tigers men's basketball|Louisiana State]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Timberwolves Sign Naz Reid to Multi-Year Contract |url=https://www.nba.com/timberwolves/news/timberwolves-sign-naz-reid-multi-year-contract |access-date=2024-10-07 |website=www.nba.com |language=en}}</ref>

On February 6, 2020, The Timberwolves traded Andrew Wiggins to the [[Golden State Warriors]] for Karl-Anthony Towns' longtime friend [[D'Angelo Russell]]. At the season's end the Timberwolves got the 1st pick in the [[2020 NBA draft]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/28647843/warriors-trade-dangelo-russell-wolves-andrew-wiggins|title=Warriors deal Russell to Wolves, get back Wiggins|date=February 6, 2020|website=ESPN.com|access-date=February 7, 2020|archive-date=September 9, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200909011537/https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/28647843/warriors-trade-dangelo-russell-wolves-andrew-wiggins|url-status=live}}</ref> With that pick, the team drafted [[Anthony Edwards (basketball)|Anthony Edwards]] out of [[Georgia Bulldogs basketball|Georgia]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/timberwolves/timberwolves-select-guard-anthony-edwards-first-overall-pick-2020-nba-draft|title=TIMBERWOLVES SELECT GUARD ANTHONY EDWARDS WITH FIRST OVERALL PICK IN 2020 NBA DRAFT|date=November 18, 2020|website=NBA.com|access-date=November 19, 2020|archive-date=November 19, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201119051637/https://www.nba.com/timberwolves/timberwolves-select-guard-anthony-edwards-first-overall-pick-2020-nba-draft|url-status=live}}</ref> In that same draft, they would trade up to select [[Jaden McDaniels]] with the 28th pick.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Minnesota Timberwolves Acquire Ricky Rubio And Draft Rights To Jaden McDaniels From Oklahoma City And Draft Rights To Leandro Bolmaro From New York |url=https://www.nba.com/timberwolves/news/minnesota-timberwolves-acquire-ricky-rubio-and-draft-rights-jaden-mcdaniels-oklahoma-city-and |access-date=2024-10-07 |website=www.nba.com |language=en}}</ref>

On February 21, 2021, head coach Ryan Saunders was fired, and [[Toronto Raptors]] assistant coach [[Chris Finch (basketball)|Chris Finch]] was hired to replace him.<ref>{{Cite web|title=TIMBERWOLVES RELIEVE RYAN SAUNDERS OF HIS DUTIES|url=https://www.nba.com/timberwolves/timberwolves-relieve-ryan-saunders-his-duties|website=NBA.com|date=February 21, 2021|access-date=February 21, 2021|archive-date=April 13, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210413115852/https://www.nba.com/timberwolves/timberwolves-relieve-ryan-saunders-his-duties|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES NAME CHRIS FINCH HEAD COACH|url=https://www.nba.com/timberwolves/timberwolves-name-chris-finch-head-coach|website=NBA.com|date=February 22, 2021|access-date=February 22, 2021|archive-date=April 13, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210413133614/https://www.nba.com/timberwolves/timberwolves-name-chris-finch-head-coach|url-status=live}}</ref> The Timberwolves finished the season 23-49 and missed the playoffs.<ref>{{Cite web|title=2020-21 NBA Standings|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/standings/_/season/2021|access-date=November 29, 2021|website=ESPN|archive-date=November 29, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211129112608/https://www.espn.com/nba/standings/_/season/2021|url-status=live}}</ref>

In April 2021, the Timberwolves announced that owner Glen Taylor had reached a deal with [[Marc Lore]] and [[Alex Rodriguez]] to sell the team. According to the deal, Lore and Rodriguez would become majority owners over the course of two years. On July 21, 2021, it was announced that Lore and Rodriguez had purchased 20% of the team. They went on to purchase 20% more in 2022 before the deal stalled in 2024. The transaction also includes ownership in the Timberwolves' WNBA sister-club, the [[Minnesota Lynx]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Alex Rodriguez, Marc Lore officially join ownership group of Minnesota Timberwolves |url=https://www.nba.com/news/timberwolves-welcome-rodriguez-lore |website=www.nba.com |access-date=February 1, 2022 |archive-date=February 1, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220201204706/https://www.nba.com/news/timberwolves-welcome-rodriguez-lore |url-status=live }}</ref> The deal valued the team at $1.5 billion.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Young |first1=Jabari |title=How Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore's $1.5 billion purchase of the Timberwolves can rebuild the team, boost diversity in NBA |url=https://www.cnbc.com/2021/04/12/alex-rodriguez-marc-lore-to-buy-timberwolves-for-1point5-billion.html |website=CNBC |access-date=February 1, 2022 |date=April 12, 2021 |archive-date=February 1, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220201204649/https://www.cnbc.com/2021/04/12/alex-rodriguez-marc-lore-to-buy-timberwolves-for-1point5-billion.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

In the off-season the Wolves traded guard [[Ricky Rubio]] to the [[Cleveland Cavaliers]] for forward [[Taurean Prince]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Tribune|first=Chris Hine Star|title=Timberwolves trading Ricky Rubio to Cleveland for Taurean Prince|url=https://www.startribune.com/timberwolves-trading-ricky-rubio-to-cleveland/600082937/|access-date=November 29, 2021|website=Star Tribune|date=July 30, 2021 |archive-date=November 29, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211129005324/https://www.startribune.com/timberwolves-trading-ricky-rubio-to-cleveland/600082937/|url-status=live}}</ref> The Wolves then acquired guard [[Patrick Beverley]] in exchange for [[Juancho Hernangómez|Juancho Hernangomez]] and former first round pick [[Jarrett Culver]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=August 25, 2021|title=Timberwolves Make Trade For Patrick Beverley Official|url=https://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2021/08/25/timberwolves-make-trade-for-patrick-beverley-official/|access-date=November 29, 2021|archive-date=November 29, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211129005324/https://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2021/08/25/timberwolves-make-trade-for-patrick-beverley-official/|url-status=live}}</ref> The final move they made was signing former [[2020 NBA draft|2020 draft]] pick [[Leandro Bolmaro]] to a 4-year, 11.8-million-dollar rookie contract.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Timberwolves Sign Leandro Bolmaro|url=https://www.nba.com/timberwolves/timberwolves-sign-leandro-bolmaro|access-date=November 29, 2021|website=Minnesota Timberwolves|archive-date=November 29, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211129005323/https://www.nba.com/timberwolves/timberwolves-sign-leandro-bolmaro|url-status=live}}</ref>

On September 22, 2021, after Gersson Rosas was relieved of his President of Basketball Operations duties,<ref>{{cite tweet |author=Timberwolves PR |user=Twolves_PR |number=1440757909869129731 |date=September 22, 2021 |title=Timberwolves/Lynx owner Glen Taylor released the following statement: "Today, the Minnesota Timberwolves parted ways with President of Basketball Operations Gersson Rosas. As an organization, we remain committed to building a winning team that our fans and city can be proud of." |access-date=October 2, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210927204803/https://twitter.com/twolves_pr/status/1440757909869129731 |archive-date=September 27, 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref> [[Sachin Gupta (executive)|Sachin Gupta]] was promoted as the new interim president of basketball operations, while keeping his role as EVP of basketball operations.<ref>{{cite tweet |author=Timberwolves PR |user=Twolves_PR |number=1440793309811646467 |date=September 22, 2021 |title=Minnesota Timberwolves/Lynx owner Glen Taylor released the following statement: https://t.co/3I49vM7ZXe |access-date=October 2, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210923231726/https://twitter.com/twolves_pr/status/1440793309811646467 |archive-date=September 23, 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref> The Timberwolves finished the [[2021–22 NBA season|2021–22 season]] with a 46–36 record, the second-most regular season wins since making the conference finals in 2004. Despite All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns fouling out with 11 points in 24 minutes, the Wolves beat the [[Los Angeles Clippers]] in the play-in game to secure their spot in the [[2022 NBA playoffs]]. The Timberwolves were eliminated by the [[Memphis Grizzlies]] in the first round in six games.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tribune |first=Chris Hine Star |title=Timberwolves give up another double-digit lead in fourth quarter, eliminated by Grizzlies in Game 6 |url=https://www.startribune.com/timberwolves-memphis-double-digit-lead-fourth-quarter-nba-playoffs/600169332/ |access-date=April 30, 2022 |website=Star Tribune |date=April 30, 2022 |archive-date=April 30, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220430174010/https://www.startribune.com/timberwolves-memphis-double-digit-lead-fourth-quarter-nba-playoffs/600169332/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

On May 23, 2022, it was announced that the Timberwolves had hired [[Tim Connelly]], who previously served as the [[Denver Nuggets]]' president of basketball operations, as their president of basketball operations, taking over Gupta's job. He was reportedly signed to a 5-year, $40 million contract by the Timberwolves, that includes ownership equity.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 23, 2022 |title=Sources: Wolves hire exec Connelly on $40M deal |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/33971725/sources-minnesota-timberwolves-hire-executive-tim-connelly-5-year-deal-worth-40m-includes-ownership-equity |access-date=May 24, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |archive-date=May 24, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220524012253/https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/33971725/sources-minnesota-timberwolves-hire-executive-tim-connelly-5-year-deal-worth-40m-includes-ownership-equity |url-status=live }}</ref>

On July 1, 2022, the Timberwolves traded [[Malik Beasley]], [[Patrick Beverley]], [[Jarred Vanderbilt]], [[Leandro Bolmaro]], and 2022 22nd pick [[Walker Kessler]] and 4 future first round draft picks for 3x NBA DPOY [[Rudy Gobert]] from the [[Utah Jazz]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 1, 2022 |title=Sources: Rudy Gobert trade grades: What the blockbuster deal means for the Minnesota Timberwolves and Utah Jazz |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/insider/insider/story/_/id/34181072/rudy-gobert-trade-grades-blockbuster-deal-means-minnesota-timberwolves-utah-jazz |access-date=July 2, 2022 |archive-date=July 2, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220702001357/https://www.espn.com/nba/insider/insider/story/_/id/34181072/rudy-gobert-trade-grades-blockbuster-deal-means-minnesota-timberwolves-utah-jazz |url-status=live }}</ref>

===== 2022–23: Rise of Anthony Edwards and arrival of Rudy Gobert =====
The Timberwolves began the [[2022–23 NBA season|2022–23 season]] with high expectations following the Gobert trade. They were dealt a blow on November 28, 2022, when Karl-Anthony Towns suffered a severe calf strain that cost him 52 games.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Krawczynski |first=Jon |title=Wolves season in review: Connelly's rollercoaster first season and what's next |work=The New York Times |url=https://theathletic.com/4590502/2023/06/22/nba-minnesota-timberwolves-offseason-tim-connelly/ |access-date=June 22, 2023 |archive-date=June 22, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230622184004/https://theathletic.com/4590502/2023/06/22/nba-minnesota-timberwolves-offseason-tim-connelly/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The injury pushed Anthony Edwards into a leadership role,<ref>{{Cite news |title=Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: 'It's time for me to step up' - Sports Illustrated Minnesota Sports, News, Analysis, and More |work=Sports Illustrated Minnesota Sports, News, Analysis, and More |url=https://www.si.com/fannation/bringmethesports/timberwolves/timberwolves-anthony-edwards-its-time-for-me-to-step-up |access-date=July 26, 2023 |archive-date=July 26, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230726203908/https://www.si.com/fannation/bringmethesports/timberwolves/timberwolves-anthony-edwards-its-time-for-me-to-step-up |url-status=live }}</ref> with the first-time [[2023 NBA All-Star Game|All-Star]] guiding the team to a 42–40 finish and a [[NBA play-in tournament|play-in tournament]] berth. After falling to the [[Los Angeles Lakers]] in the first game, the Timberwolves secured the 8th seed with a 25-point win over the [[Oklahoma City Thunder]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Staff |first=Jon Krawczynski and The Athletic |title=Timberwolves advance to Western Conference first round |work=The New York Times |url=https://theathletic.com/4414092/2023/04/15/timberwolves-thunder-play-in/ |access-date=June 22, 2023 |archive-date=June 22, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230622182500/https://theathletic.com/4414092/2023/04/15/timberwolves-thunder-play-in/ |url-status=live }}</ref> They went on to lose to the first seed (and eventual NBA champion), the [[Denver Nuggets]], in the first round in five games.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Krawczynski |first=Nick Kosmider and Jon |title=Nuggets top T-Wolves in Game 5, advance to West semifinals |work=The New York Times |url=https://theathletic.com/4452354/2023/04/26/nuggets-timberwolves-game-5-result/ |access-date=June 22, 2023 |archive-date=June 22, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230622182459/https://theathletic.com/4452354/2023/04/26/nuggets-timberwolves-game-5-result/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

===== 2023–24: Second conference finals appearance =====
[[File:Rudy Gobert.jpg|thumb|Rudy Gobert won a record-tying fourth DPOY in 2024]]
The [[2023–24 Minnesota Timberwolves season|2023–24 season]] was their best since 2004, as they recorded 56 wins and landed the third seed in the Western Conference. They were the no. 1 defense in the league,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Once again, Timberwolves tasked with slowing the NBA's greatest scorers |url=https://www.nba.com/news/minnesota-timberwolves-best-defenses-nba-history-2024 |access-date=2024-06-04 |website=NBA.com |language=en}}</ref> anchored by eventual DPOY winner Rudy Gobert and [[NBA All-Defensive Team|All-Defensive]] selection [[Jaden McDaniels]]. Anthony Edwards made his first [[All-NBA Team|All-NBA]] Team, [[Karl-Anthony Towns]] made his fourth All-Star Appearance, and fan favorite<ref>{{Cite news |last=Krawczynski |first=Jon |title=Naz Reid's bid for Sixth Man of the Year started as a high school freshman in New Jersey |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5398678/2024/04/08/naz-reid-nba-sixth-man-timberwolves/ |access-date=2024-06-04 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}}</ref> [[Naz Reid]] was named [[NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award|Sixth Man of the Year]].<ref>{{Cite news |last1=Krawczynski |first1=Jon |last2=Charania |first2=Shams |title=Timberwolves' offseason questions: Ownership fight, Tim Connelly and a looming bill |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5531453/2024/05/31/timberwolves-tim-connelly-karl-anthony-town-offseason/ |access-date=2024-06-04 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}}</ref>

On March 28, 2024, Glen Taylor announced that the sale of the team to prospective owners [[Marc Lore]] and [[Alex Rodriguez]] was off.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-03-28 |title=Timberwolves Sale Collapses |url=https://tcbmag.com/timberwolves-sale-collapses/ |access-date=2024-05-24 |website=Twin Cities Business |language=en-US}}</ref> Lore and Rodriguez were expected to make their third and final payment installment to Taylor on March 27, 2024, raising their ownership interest from 40% to 80% in both the Timberwolves and Lynx, stemming from the April 2021 agreement to purchase the team.<ref name="Tribune">{{Cite web |last=Tribune |first=Nick Williams Star |title=Failed $1.5 billion sale, ownership dispute of Minnesota Timberwolves looms as team heads closer to NBA finals |url=https://www.startribune.com/as-timberwolves-battle-for-nba-crown-off-court-dispute-simmers-over-teams-ownership/600368262/ |access-date=2024-05-24 |website=Star Tribune|date=May 23, 2024 }}</ref> However, Lore and Rodriguez's payment was not made by the deadline. It is unclear what exactly transpired leading to the deal falling through. On March 20, 2024, it was reported the Lore and Rodriguez lost the financial backing of the [[The Carlyle Group|Carlyle Group]] that had previously pledged $300 million towards the final installment.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-03-20 |title=A-Rod, Lore lose backing in deal for Timberwolves |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/39768940/a-rod-marc-lore-lose-backing-deal-majority-stake-timberwolves |access-date=2024-05-24 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref> On March 21, 2024, it appeared as if Lore and Rodriguez had secured the backing of [[Blue Owl Capital]] to keep the sale on track.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Williams |first1=Nick |last2=Tribune |first2=Chris Hine Star |title=Blue Owl joins Alex Rodriguez, Marc Lore as equity investors in Timberwolves, Lynx |url=https://www.startribune.com/carlyle-group-backs-out-of-negotiations-to-invest-in-alex-rodriguez-marc-lore-ownership-of-timberwolves/600352652/ |access-date=2024-05-24 |website=Star Tribune|date=March 20, 2024 }}</ref> Lore and Rodriguez state they filed the necessary paperwork for league approval prior to the March 27, 2024, payment deadline, which should have granted them a ninety-day extension to submit the funds to Taylor.<ref name="Tribune"/> The parties met to mediate the dispute on May 1, 2024, but no agreement was reached.<ref name="Tribune"/> On June 6, 2024, it was announced that [[Michael Bloomberg]] would join Rodriguez and Lore's ownership group.<ref>{{Cite news |last1=Krawczynski |first1=Jon |last2=Charania |first2=Shams |title=Sources: Michael Bloomberg agrees to join Marc Lore-Alex Rodriguez ownership group |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5545916/2024/06/06/michael-bloomberg-marc-lore-alex-rodriguez-ownership/ |access-date=2024-06-06 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}}</ref>

In the first round of the [[2024 NBA playoffs|2024 playoffs]], the Timberwolves swept the [[Phoenix Suns]] 4–0. It was their first series win since 2004, and the first series sweep in Minnesota men's professional sports history. The series saw [[Anthony Edwards (basketball)|Anthony Edwards]] ascend into rarefied air, becoming the 2nd player under 22 to record a 30/5/5 statline in multiple playoff games.<ref>{{cite web|title=Starting 5, April 29: Jalen Brunson's record, Wolves' sweep highlight historic Sunday|url=https://www.nba.com/news/nba-starting-5-april-29-2024|website=NBA.com|date=April 29, 2024|access-date=April 30, 2024}}</ref> His performance spurred widespread comparisons to a young [[Michael Jordan]],<ref>{{Cite web |title=Anthony Edwards hears your Michael Jordan comparisons, but 'it's just not possible' |url=https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nba/anthony-edwards-hears-your-michael-jordan-comparisons-but-its-just-not-possible |access-date=2024-06-04 |website=FOX Sports |language=en-US}}</ref> even from Jordan himself.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pasciolla |first=Anthony |date=2024-03-19 |title=Michael Jordan Agrees With Comparison Between Him And Anthony Edwards |url=https://www.si.com/fannation/backinthedaynba/news/michael-jordan-agrees-with-comparison-between-him-and-anthony-edwards |access-date=2024-06-04 |website=Sports Illustrated Back In The Day NBA News, Analysis and More |language=en}}</ref>

In the conference semifinals, the Timberwolves squared off with the [[Denver Nuggets]] in a highly anticipated rematch of their 2023 first round series. After a nailbiter Game 1, the teams spent the next five games trading blowouts, leaving things 3–3 heading back to Denver for Game 7. Down 15 points at half, the Timberwolves led a miraculous comeback, winning the game 98–90 and securing a spot in the [[NBA conference finals|Western Conference finals]] — 20 years to the day of their last conference finals appearance.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Krawczynski |first=Jon |title=No more pretending, no more being the laughingstock, the Timberwolves and KAT have arrived |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5505355/2024/05/20/karl-anthony-towns-timberwolves-game-7-nuggets/ |access-date=2024-06-04 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}}</ref> Their run ended when they lost to the Dallas Mavericks in five games.<ref>{{Cite news |author=The Athletic Staff |title=How Luka Dončić keyed Mavericks to Game 5 blowout |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5531179/2024/05/30/timberwolves-mavericks-result-5-takeaways/ |access-date=2024-06-04 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}}</ref>

In the 2024 NBA Draft, the Timberwolves acquired the rights to Kentucky guard [[Rob Dillingham]], the 8th overall pick, from the [[San Antonio Spurs]] in exchange for a 2031 unprotected first-round pick and a 2030 first-round pick swap (top-1 protected).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wolves acquire rights to 8th pick Rob Dillingham from Spurs for future draft pick, swap |url=https://www.nba.com/news/timberwolves-spurs-trade-rob-dillingham-2024-nba-draft |access-date=2024-10-07 |website=NBA.com |language=en}}</ref> They also selected [[Terrence Shannon Jr.]], a guard from the [[Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball|University of Illinois]], with the 27th overall pick.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Timberwolves Select Terrence Shannon Jr. 27th Overall in 2024 NBA Draft |url=https://www.nba.com/timberwolves/news/timberwolves-select-terrence-shannon-jr-27th-overall-in-2024-nba-draft |access-date=2025-04-06 |website=NBA.com |language=en}}</ref>