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Timberwolves' Playoff Rout, Injuries, Free Agency Prompt Giannis Pursuit.

5/17/2026

Summary

Connelly Pursues Giannis

Minnesota lost 109-139 to San Antonio in 2026 playoffs, with Anthony Edwards hurt after knee surgery, Donte DiVincenzo Achilles tear and Julius Randle and Rudy Gobert 1-of-12 for three points.
Tim Connelly is pursuing Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Free agents Ayo Dosunmu, Bones Hyland, Mike Conley Jr., Joe Ingles and Kyle Anderson will hit free agency while Minnesota holds the 28th pick with Ebuka Okorie projected.

Summary

Spurs Advance

The Spurs advanced to the Western Conference Finals to face the Oklahoma City Thunder.
San Antonio set a franchise postseason record with 18 three-pointers (18-for-38) and out-rebounded Minnesota 60-29.
They outscored the Timberwolves by 97 points and never trailed by double digits.
Victor Wembanyama said he is focused on recovery after his Game 4 ejection.
Coach Chris Finch said the Wolves ran out of bullets as fatigue set in.

Summary

Bucks Weigh Giannis

Jimmy Haslem said the Bucks must decide on Giannis Antetokounmpo before the June 23 draft.
The Bucks are open for business, seeking a young player and picks, needing a three-team deal because Minnesota lacks picks.
Miami proposes Tyler Herro, three first-round picks—the 13th overall—and 2031 and 2033 picks with swap rights.
Boston’s Brad Stevens offers Jaylen Brown and up to four first-round picks while Houston Rockets GM Rafael Stone says the Rockets prefer continuity and reject a blockbuster trade.

History

Historical Context

On June 24 1995 the NBA held its expansion draft, adding the Toronto Raptors and Vancouver Grizzlies; each of the 27 existing clubs protected eight players while the newcomers each selected one unprotected player, forcing roster turnover. The draft gave Minnesota, like other teams, a loss of veterans and set a rebuilding pattern that later saw Kevin Garnett, a 1995 draftee, become the franchise’s cornerstone.

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Connelly Pursues Giannis

Minnesota lost 109-139 to San Antonio in 2026 playoffs, with Anthony Edwards hurt after knee surgery, Donte DiVincenzo Achilles tear and Julius Randle and Rudy Gobert 1-of-12 for three points.
Tim Connelly is pursuing Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Free agents Ayo Dosunmu, Bones Hyland, Mike Conley Jr., Joe Ingles and Kyle Anderson will hit free agency while Minnesota holds the 28th pick with Ebuka Okorie projected.

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