Minnesota Timberwolves · 2026 NBA Draft · Pick #28 · (54-28)
Top Positional Needs:
- Backup PG
- Wing depth
Round 1 Pick #28 (from Detroit)
Projection: Meleek Thomas (PG, Arkansas)
Why: Holding Detroit's pick at No. 28, Minnesota adds backcourt shot-creation and depth behind Anthony Edwards.
Alternates: Bennett Stirtz (PG, Iowa), Cameron Carr (SG, Baylor)
Round 2 Pick #31 (from Washington via Utah)
Projection: Noah Penda (SF, Le Mans)
Why: Wing depth at R2 top.
Alternates: Hugo Gonzalez (SG, Real Madrid), Ben Saraf (PG, Ulm)