Alex Dukowitz

When it comes to undrafted rookies, the Minnesota Timberwolves have had one of the best success stories in recent memory with Naz Reid. He was a burly player from LSU who changed his playstyle and his body to make it in the pros, then rewarded Minnesota’s ability to develop him by re-signing with the team twice. However, Reid was a 19-year-old lump of clay, ready to be molded into an NBA player, which sets him apart from the undrafted players in Las Vegas this summer.

The Iowa Wolves have churned out their fair share of NBA talent over the years, and for most of them, Summer League is where they truly shined. Jordan McLaughlin, Naz Reid, and even Zyon Pullin from last year’s team all gained experience and showcased their talent in the G League before developing enough to warrant a call-up to the main roster. This summer is really no different.

The 2026-27 draft picks should go down as one of the weirder draft day situations for the Minnesota Timberwolves. They acquired Isaiah Evans in a trade that sent Julius Randle to the Wolves, first reported on June 22. However, the trade did not become official until July 10. Meaning that for 18 days, although Evans knew he would eventually be heading to Minnesota, neither the Wolves nor he could do any formal work together.