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Timberwolves Vow Aggressive Overhaul After Playoff Exit

5/21/2026

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Connelly Demands Overhaul

Tim Connelly announced aggressive offseason moves after the Timberwolves' second-round loss to the Spurs.
He said the sixth seed and lack of home-court advantage are unacceptable.
Donte DiVincenzo’s Achilles injury will keep him out indefinitely.
Connelly warned the club may need to trade key players, noting Julius Randle’s combined minus-93 plus-minus in the four playoff losses and the team’s 28th overall first-round and 59th second-round picks.

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Connelly Prioritizes Dosunmu

Tim Connelly warned that the Wolves' payroll nearing the NBA's second apron makes roster deals more problematic.
He said re-signing free-agent Ayo Dosunmu is the team's top priority.
Connelly praised coach Chris Finch as masterful in Denver and confirmed the team will retain him.
He highlighted growth of centers Joan Beringer and Rocco Zikarsky and larger roles for Jaden McDaniels and T.J. Shannon.

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Wolves Seek Guard

The Wolves will base their summer roster overhaul on perimeter size and versatility.
They seek a point guard with high IQ and toughness to relieve Anthony Edwards and create catch-and-shoot looks.
After shedding Rudy Gobert and Julius Randle contracts, the depth chart could hold six or seven quality guards.
Targets mentioned are Tyrese Maxey and restricted free agent Cason Wallace.

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Historical Context

After Kevin Garnett’s 2007 trade to Boston—where Minnesota received five players, two first-round picks and cash, shedding significant salary—the Wolves learned that large asset swaps can free cap space. Today GM Tim Connelly warns the payroll is again approaching the NBA’s second-apron, prompting a push for versatile guards like Tyrese Maxey and Cason Wallace.

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Connelly Demands Overhaul

Tim Connelly announced aggressive offseason moves after the Timberwolves' second-round loss to the Spurs.
He said the sixth seed and lack of home-court advantage are unacceptable.
Donte DiVincenzo’s Achilles injury will keep him out indefinitely.
Connelly warned the club may need to trade key players, noting Julius Randle’s combined minus-93 plus-minus in the four playoff losses and the team’s 28th overall first-round and 59th second-round picks.

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