The Timberwolves made a significant splash in Wednesday's NBA draft, as they traded with the San Antonio Spurs for Kentucky guard Rob Dillingham, the No. 8 overall pick, sources confirmed.
The Wolves moved up to grab a young player who can be instant offense on a team that had trouble scoring at times in their postseason run, specifically in the Western Conference finals. To make the move, the Wolves gave up a 2031 unprotected first-round pick and a protected 2030 pick swap.
Dillingham averaged 15.2 points per game while shooting 44% from three-point range and could have a role with the Wolves right away off the bench given the Wolves need for scoring pop.