The Minnesota Timberwolves enter the 2023 NBA Draft with one pick in Round 2. That is not exactly the type of draft pick arsenal that makes NBA headlines, as a general rule. But the Timberwolves are not insulated from the rest of the NBA. In fact, the Timberwolves will face a renewed level of competition from those teams who choose wisely in the draft.
The annual NBA Draft is a time for hope, for optimism, a moment in time when struggling teams are the toast of the NBA. And as expected, those teams that landed the top picks in the draft are getting plenty of positive press
The worst of Round 1 for the Timberwolves
From the Timberwolves’ perspective, any marked improvement for a competitor is bad news for the Timberwolves.