Overview

• Minnesota was eliminated by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals after Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s dominant performance.
• Anthony Edwards vowed to dedicate his off-season to stronger preparation in pursuit of another Finals appearance.
• Mike Conley, 37, will enter the final year of a two-year, $20.75 million contract while considering retirement after averaging just six points and three assists in the playoffs.
• The franchise faces salary-cap challenges with Julius Randle and Naz Reid holding player options and Nickeil Alexander-Walker set to become an unrestricted free agent.
• Rookie guard Rob Dillingham impressed in limited minutes and projects for a larger role as a potential long-term solution at point guard.