The Minnesota Timberwolves joined the NBA as an expansion team in 1989, and they have made the playoffs just 11 times in their first 34 seasons. Their struggles are in part because of the team’s poor track record in the draft. Minnesota has certainly hit some home runs, but there have been more than a few busts too.
They have made the playoffs back-to-back years behind Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns. Minnesota has had the number one pick in the draft just twice, and they hit both times. There are rumors the team will trade Towns this summer, but Minnesota should not give up a star to get draft capital.