Tim Connelly Affirms Minnesota Timberwolves Future Amid Free Agent Decisions

Minnesota Timberwolves President of Basketball Operations Tim Connelly has confirmed he will remain with the team amid ownership changes and offseason roster decisions. Connelly, who played key roles in major trades including acquiring Rudy Gobert and trading Karl-Anthony Towns for Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo, emphasized patience balanced with creativity to push the team toward a championship. The Timberwolves, coming off consecutive Western Conference Finals appearances, face critical choices this offseason with potential free agents Julius Randle, Naz Reid, and Nickeil Alexander-Walker. Connelly expressed optimism about retaining Randle and others while building on the franchise's progress under new majority owners Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez. He praised the community and ownership for creating a positive environment and dismissed rumors of his departure. The organization appears poised to continue its competitive trajectory with Connelly leading basketball operations.