The moves that marked Gersson Rosas' first year
Timberwolves President Gersson Rosas had made his mark with trades in his first year in charge, most notably acquiring D'Angelo Russell from Golden State and dealing away Andrew Wiggins and Robert Covington. It started with the addition of several pieces after the 2019 draft, before the purge began early in 2020. A look at significant deals under Rosas:
June 20, 2019: Traded F Dario Saric and 11th overall pick in NBA draft (Cameron Johnson) to Phoenix for No. 6 overall pick (Jarrett Culver).
July 8, 2019: Traded rights to F Lior Eliyahu to Golden State for Gs Shabazz Napier, Treveon Graham.