As the Minnesota Timberwolves prepared to make their selection in the 2023 NBA Draft, there were no delusions of grandeur among the Timberwolves’ front office. The heavy lifting for the Timberwolves roster happened a year ago and was fine-tuned at the NBA Trade Deadline. From the moment that the Timberwolves traded for veteran center Rudy Gobert, the team committed to current success at the cost of future potential.
But it’s not an “All-In,” play by the Timberwolves’ front office, not while the team has young star shooting guard Anthony Edwards, and small forward Jaden McDaniels to build around as well.