The Timberwolves gave up a bounty of draft picks to acquire Rudy Gobert from Utah nearly one year ago and the impact is already being felt as the team has one selection in Thursday's NBA draft — No. 53 in the second round, a pick that actually came from Charlotte on draft night last year.
What does the future look like for the Timberwolves in the NBA draft? Here is a guide to their upcoming selections; all trade info via NBA.com and Real GM:
2023
First round: The Wolves traded the No. 16 overall pick to Utah in the Gobert deal.
Second round: No. 53 acquired from Charlotte, the Wolves traded the No. 45 overall pick to Memphis in a draft night deal last year.
2024
First round: The Wolves hold the rights to their pick.
Second round: The Wolves will receive a pick from Memphis or Washington. The Wolves traded their pick, and it will go to either Portland or Oklahoma City.
2025
First round: The Wolves traded their pick to Utah in the Gobert deal.
Second round: The Wolves received Utah's pick in the D'Angelo Russell trade last season. The Wolves traded their pick to Houston in a draft night deal last year.