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Tom Powers: Timberwolves have pick even they can't screw up

A team already served apple juice and graham crackers during timeouts is about to get younger.

Following Thursday's NBA draft, the Timberwolves will remain on track to become legitimate contenders in the year 2023, probably squaring off in the playoffs against a team from Ganymede, Jupiter's third-largest moon.

My guess is, win or lose, after that '23 series, Coach Ryan Saunders will point out that the Wolves are headed in the right direction.

These NBA drafts usually are a free-for-all, with bodies flying everywhere. Youngsters get drafted, pose for a picture with the commissioner, then have the new caps ripped off their heads as they walk offstage because they've already been traded.