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Timberwolves make draft-night trade with Memphis, select Walker Kessler at No. 22

The Timberwolves began draft night night with one first-round pick. They ended it with two.

Tim Connelly's first big move as Timberwolves President was a trade after all.

As the Wolves came up on the clock at No. 19 overall, they swung a deal with the Grizzlies to move back in the draft and take Memphis' 22nd and 29th picks.

With those picks, the Wolves selected Auburn center Walker Kessler at No. 22 and were awaiting their pick at No. 29 as Thursday wore on.

The Wolves traded out of No. 19 after selecting Wake Forest forward Jake LaRavia for the Grizzlies.