The Minnesota Timberwolves acquired the draft rights to Rob Dillingham from the San Antonio Spurs in exchange for a 2031 unprotected first round pick and a top-1 protected 2030 pick swap. The Spurs already own a pick swap with the Dallas Mavericks in 2031, giving them the most favorable of the three selections.
Dillingham is considered one of the most explosive scorers in the draft.
The Wolves previously traded four first round picks and a pick swap to the Utah Jazz during the 2022 offseason for Rudy Gobert, severely limiting their future draft capital.
According to ESPN’s Bobby Marks, Minnesota’s luxury tax bill will increase from $56 million to $84 million with the addition of Dillingham if they don’t make any roster moves.
“He’s a guy who, from Day 1, is going to have a role and a responsibility,” said Tim Connelly. “Certainly, it’s going to be hard for him. But I don’t think you’re that aggressive in the top-10 with a guy you don’t think can play right away.”