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Minnesota Timberwolves: 2017 NBA Draft grades

By Michael Walton

March 17, 2017; Sacramento, CA, USA; Creighton Bluejays center Justin Patton (23) during the second half in the first round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament against the Rhode Island Rams at Golden 1 Center. The Rams won 84-72. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
March 17, 2017; Sacramento, CA, USA; Creighton Bluejays center Justin Patton (23) during the second half in the first round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament against the Rhode Island Rams at Golden 1 Center. The Rams won 84-72. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /
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Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Tom Thibodeau has pushed the franchise in the right direction. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Tom Thibodeau has pushed the franchise in the right direction. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports /

The Minnesota Timberwolves made a huge splash during the 2017 NBA Draft when they traded the no. 7 pick, Kris Dunn and Zach LaVine for Jimmy Butler and the No. 16 pick in the draft.

Minnesota Timberwolves president of basketball operations (and head coach) Tom Thibodeau had his fingerprints all over the 2017 NBA Draft. Thanks to the Jimmy Butler trade that was more of a coup, the franchise took a huge step toward re-establishing a winning culture.

The draft provided flexibility, while the Butler trade brought legitimacy to the franchise’s playoff hopes for the upcoming season.

To sort out how the Bulls fared on draft night, here’s a look at their 2017 NBA Draft grades.

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