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Timberwolves pursue Kawhi Leonard trade but are rebuffed

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Last updated Jul 1, 2026

Timberwolves pursue Kawhi Leonard trade but are rebuffed
Summary

The Minnesota Timberwolves aimed to acquire Kawhi Leonard but were turned away by his camp. This offseason, the Timberwolves traded Julius Randle and Naz Reid, acquiring LaMelo Ball and Josh Green. Their decision to pursue Leonard coincided with transition efforts after a second-round playoff exit against the San Antonio Spurs. There is uncertainty surrounding when the Timberwolves approached Leonard since they completed their trades for Ball and Green prior to the rebuff. Ultimately, Leonard moved to the Toronto Raptors.

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  • •Timberwolves and Pistons attempted to trade for Kawhi Leonard.
  • •Leonard's camp rebuffed trade inquiries from both teams.
  • •Minnesota traded Randle and Reid, acquiring Ball and Green.
  • •The team seeks to improve after a second-round playoff exit.
  • •Leonard was ultimately traded back to the Raptors.
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  • 3:27 AMYahoo Sports — Reason for Timberwolves Missing Out on Blockbuster Kawhi Leonard Trade Revealed
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