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Minnesota Timberwolves draft grades: Media gives Wolves flying colors

The Minnesota Timberwolves and the Chicago Bulls agreed to a major trade on NBA’s draft night. The Wolves traded away Zach LaVine, Kris Dunn, and the No. 7 2017 NBA draft pick (Lauri Markkanen). In return, they received All-Star Jimmy Butler and the No. 16 2017 NBA draft pick (Justin Patton).

Many believed that the 16th pick that Chicago gave away was too much. Either way, the trade is over with. So, let’s take a look at a few sources that graded this trade.

CBS Sports: A-

Reid Forgrave of CBS Sports explains that the reason he gave the Wolves an A-, is because he is a home run potential.