Timberwolves Trade Guard to Pistons Before NBA Draft Round 2

Minnesota Timberwolves make second trade of 2024 NBA Draft, sending Wendell Moore Jr. and No. 37 pick to Detroit Pistons.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been active in the 2024 NBA Draft, making their second trade just before the start of Round 2. They have agreed to send guard Wendell Moore Jr. and the No. 37 pick to the Detroit Pistons in exchange for the No. 53 pick. This move was reported by The Athletic's Shams Charania.

This trade comes after the Timberwolves acquired guard Rob Dillingham from the San Antonio Spurs in a trade on Wednesday, where they selected him with the No. 8 overall pick. Dillingham is known for his scoring ability and ball-handling skills, making him a valuable addition to the team's backcourt.

With the addition of Dillingham and the selection of Terrence Shannon Jr. with the No. 27 pick in the first round, the Timberwolves needed to make some roster moves to create space for their new guards. Shannon, a high-scoring guard out of Illinois, is expected to provide a scoring punch off the bench for Minnesota next season.

Moore Jr., who was drafted in the first round of the 2022 NBA Draft, has struggled to find a significant role with the Timberwolves, averaging just 1.1 points in limited playing time. The move to Detroit will give him a fresh start, while the Pistons will benefit from moving up 16 spots in the second round.

Overall, the Timberwolves have been proactive in reshaping their roster during the draft, adding talented guards like Dillingham and Shannon while making strategic trades to improve their position in the draft. This aggressive approach could pay off for Minnesota in the long run as they look to build a competitive team for the future.