When it comes to trading away or trading for one of the top five picks in the NBA draft, the Timberwolves are relative veterans.
In 1995 the Wolves and Milwaukee essentially traded draft picks, the Wolves dealing Ray Allen (No. 6) to get Stephon Marbury (No. 5). Ditto 2008, when the Wolves unloaded Marko Jaric, Antoine Walker and Greg Buckner along with the rights to No. 3 pick O.J. Mayo on Memphis for No. 5 pick Kevin Love.
But usually, both with the Wolves and around the NBA, it’s rare that a high pick is used in a trade for an established veteran.