RealGM Basketball Wiretap

18 June 2026

• Wolves In Conversations To Trade No. 28 Pick, Looking For Additional Ballhandler

  The Minnesota Timberwolves are in conversations to trade their No. 28 pick in the upcoming draft, according to Jake Fischer of The People's Insider.

  The team is reportedly looking for an additional ballhandler.

  They have been linked with Ja Morant and Kyrie Irving, and are also currently working on a new deal for Ayo Dosunmu.

  Should the Wolves trade down but not out of the draft, they could select Valencia's Sergio de Larrea.

• Timberwolves Working On New Deal For Ayo Dosunmu

  The Minnesota Timberwolves are working on a new deal for Ayo Dosunmu, sources told Jake Fischer of The People's Insider.

  The Wolves acquired Dosunmu from the Bulls at the trade deadline.

  The guard averaged 14.4 points, 4.2 rebounds and 3.5 assists in 24 regular season games with the Wolves.

• Wolves Keeping Jaden McDaniels, Joan Beringer Untouchable In Giannis Trade Talks

  The Minnesota Timberwolves remain interested in a trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo, but have indicated that both Jaden McDaniels and Joan Beringer are off-limits, sources tell The Athletic.

  Sources say the Milwaukee Bucks are interested in acquiring a package of McDaniels, Naz Reid, Terrence Shannon Jr. and their two tradable first-round picks (No. 29 in this year's draft and their 2033 pick). The Wolves also have up to two first-round picks swaps available.

  Antetokounmpo has a preference to remain in the Eastern Conference, but the Wolves would offer him an opportunity to pair with another top-10 player in the NBA in Anthony Edwards. It is unclear if Antetokounmpo would be willing to commit to a long-term extension with the Wolves.

  Tim Connelly has been consistently aggressive during his tenure with the Wolves beginning with their 2022 trade for Rudy Gobert that accelerated their timeline for contention. Connelly has also pursued trades for Kevin Durant both at the 2025 deadline and again before his trade to the Houston Rockets in June of 2025.

  More recently, the Wolves have also been linked with Kyrie Irving and Ja Morant.

• Timberwolves Have Shown Some Interest In Kyrie Irving, Ja Morant

  The Minnesota Timberwolves are looking for a second star-level player to pair with Anthony Edwards. That's led to the Wolves looking into the Giannis Antetokounmpo situation, as well as looking at point guards to team with Edwards in the backcourt. To that end, Minnesota has shown interest in Kyrie Irving and Ja Morant.

  The Memphis Grizzlies are expected to find a new home for Morant this offseason. The Grizzlies are leaning into a rebuild they kicked off when they traded Jaren Jackson Jr. at February's trade deadline. Memphis looked into trades involving Morant, but were unable to finalize a deal ahead of the deadline. That's now expected to take place this summer.

  Irving's availability from the Dallas Mavericks is unknown at this point. With Masai Ujiri now leading the Mavs front office, it's not clear what direction he intends to take the team. With Cooper Flagg in the fold as the face of the franchise, Dallas could choose to move vets and build around youth with Flagg. There's also a chance the Mavericks make a playoff push by keeping Irving to team with Flagg next season.

  Timberwolves front office leader Tim Connelly has been aggressive in pursuing stars to put next to Edwards. The expectations are that will continue, even as the Wolves work around the luxury tax and potential apron issues.

• Warriors, Wolves, Magic Not Factoring Into Recent Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Talks

  The Minnesota Timberwolves and Golden State Warriors were both prominent suitors for Giannis Antetokounmpo in February ahead of the trade deadline when the Milwaukee Bucks briefly opened trade discussions, but neither team has factored into recent talks, sources tell Jake Fischer.

  The Orlando Magic have also not engaged in meaningful recent dialogue with the Bucks, despite notable ties to Antetokounmpo. Magic senior advisor John Hammond and president of basketball Jeff Weltman originally drafted Antetokounmpo during their time with Milwaukee.

  Incoming Magic head coach Sean Sweeney, hired away from the San Antonio Spurs, also worked closely with Antetokounmpo as a Bucks assistant for four seasons early in his career.

  The Miami Heat and Portland Trail Blazers have emerged as the two most active teams in trade discussions to this point. The Heat are the team with the strongest mutual interest as there is skepticism that Antetokounmpo would commit to the Blazers long-term. The Boston Celtics remain on the periphery as a potential entrant into the conversation.

  Antetokounmpo is expected to be traded by draft night on Tuesday, June 23rd.

• Wolves Reveal Redesigned Uniforms With Inaugural Color Palette, Pine Tree-Era Black Look

  The Minnesota Timberwolves unveiled a new visual identity Sunday, introducing updated logos, uniforms and court designs that draw from multiple chapters of the franchise's 36-year history.

  The association and icon uniforms feature white, blue and green, the color scheme the team wore during its inaugural 1989-90 season. The statement uniform revives the pine tree-era black look, differing from last season's throwback alternate by replacing "Timberwolves" lettering with "Wolves" rendered in glowing blue and green outlines. The pine tree trim returns with a glowing blue edge inspired by Minnesota's 10,000-plus lakes.

  "This franchise means something different to every generation of fans," said Timberwolves and Lynx CEO Matt Caldwell. "We wanted this new look to reflect the pieces of Timberwolves basketball fans have always connected with, while also feeling true to the team and culture surrounding this franchise today."

  Franchise cornerstone Kevin Garnett took part in the reveal, appearing in each of the three uniform versions.

  All three uniforms share two new details with a custom "Tree-M" monogram on the belt buckle and a five-tree lineup above every jock tag, the latter a subtle nod to the starting five. The numbers and chest mark draw their design from wolf fangs, while the trim echoes the classic three-stripe pattern from the team's original threads.

  The updated logo retains the howling wolf but returns to blue and green tones similar to the original version used from 1990 to 1996. The team will also introduce two new court designs, designated as statement and core.

  Minnesota was eliminated by the San Antonio Spurs in the second round of the 2026 playoffs, ending consecutive runs to the Western Conference Finals.

• Anthony Edwards Wants Wolves To Improve Roster

  Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards wants his team to improve their roster, according to ESPN NBA insider Brian Windhorst. Edwards has watched former teammate Karl-Anthony Towns go to the NBA Finals with the New York Knicks, and that has the Wolves superstar wondering about his own team.

  "Going forward after this series, the Minnesota Timberwolves future is in question somewhat because of what Ant feels about the roster, and I wonder if KAT was still there, if he did," Windhorst said.

  Edwards is signed through the 2028-29 season, with nearly $157 million left on his contract. The All-Star guard is extension-eligible this offseason, but likely will hold off at least a year to maximize the length and size of a potential extension. Edwards may also use that time to see if the Timberwolves can upgrade the roster enough to be title contenders.

  Tim Connelly has been aggressive on the trade market pursuing deals for the likes of Kevin Durant and Giannis Antetokounmpo.

  Jaden McDaniels had a breakout postseason, especially in late in their first round series against the Denver Nuggets when both Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo went out injured.

  Edwards didn't qualify for All-NBA consideration this past season as he didn't reach the 65-game minimum.

• Ayo Dosunmu Expected To Re-Sign With Wolves On Contract Slightly Above MLE

  Ayo Dosunmu is projected to re-sign with the Minnesota Timberwolves during his upcoming unrestricted free agency, sources tell ESPN. Dosunmu should command a contract from the Wolves slightly above the midlevel exception starting at approximately $15 million, which is what rival teams can offer.

  Dosunmu averaged 14.4 points, 4.2 rebounds and 3.5 assists in 28.9 minutes across 24 regular season games with the Wolves. In the playoffs, Dosunmu averaged 15.6 points, 3.6 rebounds and 4.1 assists in 29.2 minutes across 10 games.

  The Wolves acquired Dosunmu at the trade deadline from the Chicago Bulls. Dosunmu's potential role with the Wolves became even more important next season following the Achilles injury to Donte DiVincenzo. The Wolves lost considerable backcourt depth last season when they were unable to re-signed Nickeil Alexander-Walker, who left for the Atlanta Hawks and became the NBA's Most Improved Player.

  Dosunmu is represented by Mike Lindeman.

• Anthony Edwards Must Wait Until 2027 To Sign Four-Year, $300M Supermax Due To 65-Game Rule

  Because Anthony Edwards was ineligible for All-NBA this season because he didn't reach the 65-game minimum, he is not eligible to sign a four-year, $300 million supermax extension. Instead, Edwards is only eligible to extend for two years and $122 million this offseason.

  Edwards filed an extraordinary circumstances appeal, but it was denied by an arbitrator. Luka Doncic and Cade Cunningham also filed the same appeal, but it was granted in their cases. Edwards filing the appeal could be perceived as an indication of his interest in signing the supermax extension with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Edwards almost certainly would have been an All-NBA selection had he achieved eligibility.

  Edwards is considered likely to wait for 2027 to sign his next extension assuming he's an All-NBA selection next season.

  Edwards signed a five-year, $244 million contract extension worth 30 percent of the max in 2023.

• Tiago Splitter, Jeff Van Gundy, Micah Nori Finalists For Blazers' Head Coaching Job

  Tiago Splitter, Jeff Van Gundy and Micah Nori are the three known finalists for the Portland Trail Blazers head coaching vacancy. The Blazers are searching for a replacement for Chauncey Billups, who was arrested on federal charges in October. Splitter filled in for Billups on an interim basis.

  Van Gundy returned to coaching as an assistant with the Los Angeles Clippers in 2024 after a lengthy broadcasting career with ESPN. Van Gundy was most recently ya head coach with the Houston Rockets before he was fired in 2007.

  Nori is a longtime assistant coach under Chris Finch with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Nori has been considered a finalist for previous head coaching jobs that eventually went to other candidates.