The newly-superpowered Minnesota Timberwolves front office faces its first test later this month in the 2022 NBA Draft. A rightful amount of focus has been placed on how the team will use its first-round pick, but it’s entirely possible the Wolves’ draft will be remembered for how the team navigates the second round.
Minnesota possesses three second-round selections: No. 40 (from Washington via Cleveland), No. 48 (own) and No. 50 (from Denver via Philadelphia). Given the team’s existing depth and its contract situation, it’s hard to imagine the Wolves will use all three picks on players for the 2022-23 roster.