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Timberwolves President Signals Offseason Changes After Playoff Exit

The Minnesota Timberwolves will pursue improvements this offseason, according to team president Tim Connelly. The announcement follows a season-ending defeat. Re-tooling efforts are expected to focus on elevating the team into contention.

05/22/2026 · Iowa edition

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The Minnesota Timberwolves concluded their season with a loss, prompting team president of basketball operations Tim Connelly to announce plans for an aggressive offseason. Connelly stated the organization intends to make significant changes to become a top-tier NBA team. Specific roster moves or coaching adjustments were not disclosed.

The Timberwolves failed to advance further in the playoffs after a loss to Denver 90-70. Anthony Edwards scored 19 points for Minnesota. Nikola Jokic led Denver with 27 points and 14 rebounds.

The Timberwolves finished the season with a 46-36 record, securing the seventh seed in the Western Conference. Their playoff loss ended any chance of title contention. Denver now advances to the next round.

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