Timberwolves seek trade to move into first round
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 2:02 PM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Timberwolves President Tim Connelly indicated on June 24 that the team attempted to trade up in the NBA Draft to acquire players they were interested in. One player they targeted was Alabama guard Labaron Philon, who was eventually selected by the Philadelphia 76ers with the 22nd pick. Despite their efforts, the Timberwolves were unable to complete a deal to move back into the first round.
- •Timberwolves aimed to trade into the first round of the NBA Draft.
- •Labaron Philon was a player of interest for the team.
- •Connelly confirmed the team's efforts to move up during the draft.
- •Philon ultimately went to the Philadelphia 76ers at pick No. 22.
- •The trade attempt did not result in a successful deal.
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