After a great 2021-2022 season, the <a href="https://news.thesportsdrop.com/nba/nba-news-deandre-ayton-requested-maximum-deal-from-suns-1080-20220526-SPD-1080.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Minnesota Timberwolves</a> are said to be considering a move for <a href="https://news.thesportsdrop.com/nba/nba-rumors-heat-and-jazz-could-trade-tyler-herro-and-donovan-mitchell-1235-20220602-SPD-1235.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Utah Jazz</a> center <a href="https://news.thesportsdrop.com/nba/nba-rumors-nikola-jokic-and-nuggets-expected-to-agree-new-260-million-supermax-contract-1097-20220527-SPD-1097.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rudy Gobert</a> this summer. By ending with a 46-36 overall record and giving the Grizzlies some significant competition in the NBA Playoffs’ first round, many people were astonished by what the Timberwolves accomplished this season.



In Anthony Edwards, the previous first-round selection, and in seasoned All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns, the team seems to have a stable and talented core. It’s now all about finding the perfect supporting cast for the pair and making an NBA Finals run. It’s possible that Gobert may be the missing piece, according to one NBA analyst.



Going forward, the Timberwolves are keeping a close eye on Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert, according to BasketballNews.com‘s Evan Sidery. Minnesota and Chicago are closely monitoring the situation surrounding the three-time Defensive Player of the Year.



<h2>How Timberwolves plan to snatch Gobert</h2>



A squad that has yet to realize its full potential may be improved if the Timberwolves were prepared to trade Rudy Gobert. They must trade D’Angelo Russell and the $31 million he will earn next season if they are going to make the money work.



Also said to be on the Timberwolves’ radar is Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela, who is said to be up for grabs. Clearly, Minnesota are interested in bolstering the strength of their frontcourt.

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NBA Rumors: Jazz's Rudy Gobert connected to Timberwolves despite interest from Bulls

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According to NBA Insider Marc Stein, the <a href="https://news.thesportsdrop.com/nba/which-is-the-most-valuable-nba-team-176-20220503-SPD-176.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Minnesota Timberwolves</a> are anticipated to trade point guard <a href="https://news.thesportsdrop.com/nba/top-3-best-point-guards-of-all-time-in-nba-107-20220502-SPD-107.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">D’Angelo Russell</a> this summer because of his poor performance in the Timberwolves’ first-round <a href="https://news.thesportsdrop.com/nba/nba-playoffs-format-how-does-the-nba-postseason-work-126-20220502-SPD-126.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">playoff series</a> against the <a href="https://news.thesportsdrop.com/nba/nba-attendance-history-what-is-the-highest-attended-game-of-all-time-141-20220502-SPD-141.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Memphis Grizzlies.</a>



With his team defeated in six games by the Grizzlies, Russell was benched late in Game 6 to end his night early for his teammates. Interestingly enough, Jordan McLaughlin, a third-year guard who went undrafted, was brought in to replace him by Timberwolves coach Chris Finch.



When asked whether he was okay with being benched, the former Golden State Warriors player said, “No. I’m not. This isn’t the case at all.”



<h2>Russell to be traded by the Timberwolves?</h2>



Even though <a href="https://news.thesportsdrop.com/nba/top-3-best-power-forwards-of-all-time-in-nba-259-20220503-SPD-259.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Karl-Anthony Towns</a> has a great connection with Russell, a lot of rival clubs anticipate Minnesota to want to trade the guard, as per Marc Stein.



However, Russell’s contract expires at the end of the season, and he will be eligible for an extension. The 26-year-old no longer qualifies as an <a href="https://news.thesportsdrop.com/nba/how-many-nba-championships-have-phil-jackson-and-michael-jordan-won-together-187-20220502-SPD-187.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">All-Star</a> and will not be compensated at a level comparable to his prior earnings.

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