Timberwolves prepare for No. 28 pick in NBA draft tonight
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 12:01 AM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
The Minnesota Timberwolves are set to select at No. 28 in the NBA Draft on June 23. This pick, originally belonging to the Detroit Pistons, was acquired in a trade. Despite a strong finish, the Timberwolves have several positions to address, particularly in the guard area. Sources indicate that they may consider drafting guard Ebuka Okorie from Stanford if he remains available, as he could fill a need for a player who can create offense both off the catch and off the dribble.
- •Timberwolves finished sixth in the West this season.
- •The team looks to fill guard positions after free agency losses.
- •Ebuka Okorie is projected to be available at No. 28.
- •Timberwolves have a strong front court with Julius Randle and Rudy Gobert.
- •Draft occurs on June 23, 2026.
- 12:01 AMYahoo Sports — Predicting Who Timberwolves Will Select With No. 28 Pick in NBA Draft
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