Windhorst The Minnesota Timberwolves are actively recruiting third and fourth teams in an attempt to help improve their offer for Giannis Antetokounmpo

Windhorst last few years wolves have lost a ton of money target center renovated about 5yrs ago and it went from a bottom 5 arena to a bottom 5 arena they arent in a position to squeeze more money because they just had a public supported renovation So its a challenging economic situation

Windhorst In the last few days I dont think Philly really loved their position in the running Their big pitch was trading for Jaylen Brown but LeBron kept making it a point to reach out to the 76ers players and give them hope that they were still involved

Krawczynski The Wolves did have real discussions with the Celtics about Jaylen Brown Celtics wanted Rudy and Naz and it was going to be just too high of a price to pay I do think the Wolves are happier with the LaMelo fit

Brian Windhorst with an interesting mention about Domantas Sabonis This last year Mintz executed the trade for Trae Young away from Atlanta Walker Kessler trade away from Utah And Sabonis just hired him He wants to get out of SAC - WindhorstESPN via TheHoopCollective

Charania The newest team to show interest in DeMar DeRozan The Washington Wizards as they look to build a contender around Trae Young and Anthony Davis

The Minnesota Timberwolves smothering defense that held the Denver Nuggets to 35 points at half and a 26 point deficit without Rudy Gobert May 6 2024