In a rare moment for Minnesota sports, the Timberwolves and Wild felt like they crushed the first round of their respective drafts last week — while fans and pundits tended to agree.
The Wolves earned strong draft grades for their aggressive move to add Rob Dillingham via a trade for the No. 8 pick as well as their patience in nabbing Terrence Shannon Jr. at No. 27. Both players could play key roles for Minnesota next season, and both could still be important parts of the organization in seven years when the 2031 first round pick the Wolves traded to San Antonio for Dillingham comes due.