Timberwolves President Tim Connelly has been on the job for less than two months, but he made one of the most seismic trades in recent franchise history on Friday.
The Wolves dealt multiple players and multiple first-round picks to land one of the NBA's most effective defensive players in Rudy Gobert, a source with knowledge of the trade confirmed.
As part of the massive deal, the Wolves are sending Malik Beasley, Patrick Beverley, Jarred Vanderbilt, Leandro Bolmaro, recent first-round pick Walker Kessler and four future first-round picks (unprotected 2023, 2025, 2027 picks; and a top-five protected pick in 2029) along with a pick swap in 2026.