Fansided · Feb 2
Tim Connelly’s biggest strength will be tested at the trade deadline
Jun 28, 2022; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves president of basketball operations Tim Connelly answers questions at a press conference to introduce the 2022 draft picks at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images | Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn ImagesDuring his time as the Minnesota Timberwolves president of basketball operations (and with the Denver Nuggets before that), Tim Connelly has been known to make unexpected yet impactful moves. Connelly's blockbuster trades for Rudy Gobert and Julius Randle are the two biggest examples of this strength. Heck, even trading for Mike Conley and Nickeil Alexander-Walker in 2023 illustrates this ability.