The Minnesota Timberwolves have been active in trade talks involving the No. 1 overall pick, according to Jonathan Givony of ESPN.
“The Wolves have been rumored to be looking at trades for their top pick, and it seems those discussions are picking up,” Givony wrote. “In a draft that analysts say lacks star potential at the top, it makes sense for the Wolves to pursue a trade that could land the team a win-now player to join Karl-Anthony Towns and D’Angelo Russell.”
Timberwolves president Gerrson Rosas spoke to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune about the top pick earlier this offseason.
“We’re gonna pick the best player available,” Rosas said, laughing. “I’ll reveal that secret to you here.”
The Timberwolves also own the No. 17 overall pick (via the Brooklyn Nets), as well a second-rounder, No. 33 overall.
“There’s a lot of little things you gotta get right,” Rosas said. “But as you focus on those little things, it’s very encouraging to have the opportunity to have a big thing go right, and that’s the lottery.”
The NBA draft is scheduled to take place Nov. 18.
