Overview

• The Timberwolves were eliminated by the Oklahoma City Thunder in five games, falling short of the NBA Finals for a second consecutive season.
• Anthony Edwards described the loss as ‘exciting’ for his development and pledged that no one will work harder this summer to close the gap.
• Veteran guard Mike Conley, who turns 38 in October and has one year left on his contract, expressed frustration over another near miss but confirmed he plans to return.
• Minnesota faces tough salary-cap decisions with player options for Julius Randle and Naz Reid and unrestricted free agency looming for Nickeil Alexander-Walker.
• Some analysts have suggested exploring trades involving Julius Randle or Rudy Gobert and prioritizing the development of young guards such as Rob Dillingham to bolster the roster.