Did the Timberwolves win or lose the draft on Thursday?

You'll hear analysis on today's Daily Delivery podcast of the Wolves' two first-round picks in what amounted to a very busy night.

June 24, 2022 at 1:55PM
Walker Kessler, right is congratulated by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver after being selected 22nd overall by the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA basketball draft, Thursday, June 23, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Timberwolves draft pick Walker Kessler, shown here shaking hands with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver while wearing a Memphis Grizzlies cap. (John Minchillo, Associated Press/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Introduction: Host Michael Rand, with the help of Star Tribune beat writer Chris Hine, takes an in-depth look at Thursday's NBA Draft. Did the Wolves and new personnel boss Tim Connelly, after a lot of wheeling and dealing, end up in a good spot with No. 22 pick Walker Kessler and No. 26 pick Wendell Moore? Time will tell, but they certainly addressed a need with Kessler's size and rebounding ability.

15:00: The Twins avoided a bullpen meltdown, albeit narrowly, in an important win over Cleveland. One day after the teams combined for 21 runs in a crushing Twins loss, Minnesota scored the only run in a 1-0 win.

20:00: The Lynx might be on the upswing again, while Loons fans are mad about the Adrian Heath contract extension. Plus putting a bow on the NBA and looking ahead to D'Angelo Russell and free agency for the Wolves.

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Questions? Comments? Long-winded diatribes about nothing in particular? E-mail me at michael.rand@startribune.com. Follow me on Twitter @RandBall and Star Tribune sports @StribSports

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