Jun 9, 2026 1:00 PM

There is one big need the Timberwolves must address in the 2026 NBA Draft.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been a winning franchise in recent seasons, in large part due to the ascension of Anthony Edwards. This season, they entered the playoffs as the 6th seed and knocked off the 3rd seed Denver Nuggets in the first round. 

Minnesota lost to the San Antonio Spurs in the second round of the playoffs, 4-2, and it was clear that the Timberwolves had holes on their roster that needed to be addressed this summer. 

With Donte Divincenzo's season-ending injury, the Timberwolves are now in search of a reliable second option at the guard position. Divincenzo averaged 12.2 points per game, 4.1 rebounds, and 3.8 assists throughout the regular season. 

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Minnesota will likely bring back Ayo Dosunmu in free agency, as he showed flashes of being a player who can step up for the team when needed, but that means there is a hole that needs to be filled on the bench. 

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The Timberwolves hold the 28th overall pick in the first round of this year's NBA Draft, and there will likely be some viable options that can come in and be legitimate scoring threats right away. 

Who Could the Timberwolves Draft?

One name to watch for in the draft is guard Ebuka Okorie. Okorie, 19, came in and started right away at Stanford and had a successful freshman season. He finished averaging 23.2 points per game, 3.6 rebounds, and 3.6 assists. 

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Okorie is an athletic guard who uses his quickness to get to his spots on offense, particularly around the basket. He is also a player who can put the ball in his hands and create open looks for himself. 

He has a good handle and can find space for open looks. That is the kind of player Minnesota will have to look for this summer. The Timberwolves cannot afford to go another postseason where they fall short due to a lack of help for Anthony Edwards. 

Christian Anderson Jr. is another name to watch as a Timberwolves draft target. Anderson, 20, was a Third-Team All-American following his sophomore season at Texas Tech. 

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He averaged 18.5 points per game, 3.6 rebounds, and 7.4 assists throughout his sophomore campaign. Anderson is a player who can score on all three levels and also has the playmaking skills to make him a serviceable backup as a rookie. 

While he is a smaller player, his instincts on offense allow him to be a productive player. Minnesota has its hands full filling the backup guard position, but there are prospects in this draft who can help fill the void. 

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