NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 22: Minnesota Timberwolves rumors: Lauri Markkanen walks on stage with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being drafted seventh overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft. The Timberwolves reportedly "checked in" on trading for Markkanen recently. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
The Minnesota Timberwolves reportedly “checked in” on new Cavaliers big man Lauri Markkanen throughout the past year, according to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic.
Minnesota Timberwolves Rumors: Wolves “checked in” on Lauri Markkanen
The Minnesota Timberwolves have been on the hunt for more frontcourt help alongside Karl-Anthony Towns for some time now, but Krawczynski confirmed one of their targets was Lauri Markkanen on Friday.