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Minnesota Timberwolves: Ranking the trade chips heading into 2020 NBA offseason

By Rob Wolkenbrod

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - JANUARY 17: Karl Anthony-Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on January 17, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - JANUARY 17: Karl Anthony-Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on January 17, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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Minnesota Timberwolves trade chip No. 5: No. 17 overall pick (via Brooklyn)

The Minnesota Timberwolves could be without a first-round pick in 2021, but they will make up for it in 2020 with a double dosage of opening-round selections—somewhat. They received the Brooklyn Nets’ pick in the February Robert Covington trade, roughly one month before the NBA shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The Nets’ pick lands at No. 17, just outside the lottery. In a draft with depth, it could become a valuable piece towards the 2021 roster, or be a trade piece for another move.

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Trading up is impossible at this point, given Minnesota already owns the No. 1 pick, but sliding down is viable, especially if a team willingly moves future draft pick considerations that stretch into 2021; perhaps a deal to acquire a future second-round pick.

This pick can also go towards a veteran for the roster, especially if the Timberwolves want an older face next to Karl Anthony-Towns and recent first-round picks like Josh Okogie and Jarrett Culver.

However, with the rebuild continuing and the D’Angelo Russell trade to shake things up, bet on the No. 17 pick staying put and being used to find a knockdown shooter in the draft. Even if Malik Beasley returns, this roster is not littered with players to hit a jump shot.

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