Because he was voted third-team All-NBA this season, Towns is eligible for an extension of up to four years and roughly $211 million. “I can’t wait to sit down with him and his representation ASAP and keep this thing going,” Connelly told The Athletic in a conversation not long after he was hired away from the Denver Nuggets. “He’s special and deserves everything that is going to come his way.”
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“I think our goal is to win enough …
“I think our goal is to win enough games to put KAT’s jersey in the rafters,” Connelly said. “He’s a guy that’s been through so much, and he’s only getting better and better. We’re going to go as far as he takes us.” With contracts this big, the only question that remains is how much more Towns has to give. Over his career, he has averaged 23.2 points and 11.3 rebounds and has a .624 true shooting percentage. But the Wolves have only made the playoffs twice in his seven seasons, and his performance against Memphis in April had highs (29 points, 13 rebounds in Game 1, 33 points, 14 boards in Game 4) and lows (eight points on four shots in Game 3, 15 points on seven shots in Game 2).
Christopher Hine: Tim Connelly on what …
Christopher Hine: Tim Connelly on what he’s learned about drafting: “I was better 9, 10 years ago. Less information. Too much information now. We can tell if the guy liked blue or red in kindergarten and I don’t know if that helps you make a good selection. I think you got to go with your gut.”
Jon Krawczynski: Asked Connelly …
Jon Krawczynski: Asked Connelly league-wide trade chatter: “I thought by this point some of the convos that we’ve had or we’ve heard of league-wide, I thought they’d be a bit further advanced. A lot of jabbing right now. Hopefully there’s some punching starting tomorrow morning.”
Tim Connelly on trading Minnesota’s first-round pick: We’re super open to it
Jon Krawczynski: Tim Connelly on possibly of trading 19: “We’re super open to it. We’ve had countless convos about using that pick to add a more quickly impactful piece. But 99% of these convos are just theoretical.”
Dane Moore: Tim Connelly on the No. 19 …
Dane Moore: Tim Connelly on the No. 19 pick on Thursday: “I think you want to get on base with 19. How much you want to swing for the fences, that depends on who is there. But there’s some guys in our range that have skillsets that we presently lack.”
Tim Connelly on Karl-Anthony Towns: I hope he’s here forever
Tim Connelly on Karl-Anthony Towns’ future: “I hope he’s here forever. I hope we have the type of team success that would allow us to look up and see Karl’s jersey being hung up in the rafters.” Source: Chris Hine @ Minneapolis Star-Tribune What’s …
Tim Connelly on Karl-Anthony Towns’ future: “I hope he’s here forever. I hope we have the type of team success that would allow us to look up and see Karl’s jersey being hung up in the rafters.”
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Karl-Anthony Towns @KarlTowns
Ya ever been so mad, God was the only one you could talk to? – 8:19 PM
Ya ever been so mad, God was the only one you could talk to? – 8:19 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Here’s a Q&A with Timberwolves President Tim Connelly. Topics include: the draft (surprise!). Best player vs. need. Towns, Edwards and his decision-making process. startribune.com/tim-connelly-t… – 7:13 PM
Here’s a Q&A with Timberwolves President Tim Connelly. Topics include: the draft (surprise!). Best player vs. need. Towns, Edwards and his decision-making process. startribune.com/tim-connelly-t… – 7:13 PM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
Had a good time doing a quick little draft story with @Jon Krawczynski today. We talked potential options at No. 19, why I’m a huge fan of the Tim Connelly hire, and more.
https://t.co/uIFH5Vhg7d pic.twitter.com/VGo6R3D52n – 6:54 PM
Had a good time doing a quick little draft story with @Jon Krawczynski today. We talked potential options at No. 19, why I’m a huge fan of the Tim Connelly hire, and more.
https://t.co/uIFH5Vhg7d pic.twitter.com/VGo6R3D52n – 6:54 PM
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Tim Connelly on Anthony Edwards: “The guy can be as good as anybody in the world. That type of talent, he’s certainly got the winning DNA that we’re all looking for. So, I just don’t want him to ever lose that joy. It’s pretty special to watch a person who’s that comfortable in his own skin. We can’t skip steps to be an elite team. He can’t skip steps to being an elite player. But there is no limit on what he can do. He can be the best player in the world.” -via Minneapolis Star-Tribune / June 20, 2022
Tim Connelly on draft process: “If you can’t do it exactly like the way you had hoped, you have Plan B’s and C’s and feel good about those as well. Hopefully, we argue like crazy, respectfully, and challenge each other’s opinions and once the door opens it’s a “we” decision. No decisions from this group will be made by individuals. It’ll be made by the collection of colleagues.” -via Minneapolis Star-Tribune / June 20, 2022
Tim Connelly on Anthony Edwards: He can be the best player in the world
Tim Connelly on Anthony Edwards: “The guy can be as good as anybody in the world. That type of talent, he’s certainly got the winning DNA that we’re all looking for. So, I just don’t want him to ever lose that joy. It’s pretty special to watch a …
Tim Connelly on Anthony Edwards: “The guy can be as good as anybody in the world. That type of talent, he’s certainly got the winning DNA that we’re all looking for. So, I just don’t want him to ever lose that joy. It’s pretty special to watch a person who’s that comfortable in his own skin. We can’t skip steps to be an elite team. He can’t skip steps to being an elite player. But there is no limit on what he can do. He can be the best player in the world.”
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Here’s a Q&A with Timberwolves President Tim Connelly. Topics include: the draft (surprise!). Best player vs. need. Towns, Edwards and his decision-making process. startribune.com/tim-connelly-t… – 7:13 PM
Here’s a Q&A with Timberwolves President Tim Connelly. Topics include: the draft (surprise!). Best player vs. need. Towns, Edwards and his decision-making process. startribune.com/tim-connelly-t… – 7:13 PM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
Had a good time doing a quick little draft story with @Jon Krawczynski today. We talked potential options at No. 19, why I’m a huge fan of the Tim Connelly hire, and more.
https://t.co/uIFH5Vhg7d pic.twitter.com/VGo6R3D52n – 6:54 PM
Had a good time doing a quick little draft story with @Jon Krawczynski today. We talked potential options at No. 19, why I’m a huge fan of the Tim Connelly hire, and more.
https://t.co/uIFH5Vhg7d pic.twitter.com/VGo6R3D52n – 6:54 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Anthony Edwards (or Kermit Wilts?) putting in work in the gym ahead of the 2022-23 season. He is headed for another break out season at Timberwolves #RaisedbyWolves
pic.twitter.com/8AX5gtWshq – 10:53 AM
Anthony Edwards (or Kermit Wilts?) putting in work in the gym ahead of the 2022-23 season. He is headed for another break out season at Timberwolves #RaisedbyWolves
pic.twitter.com/8AX5gtWshq – 10:53 AM
More on this storyline
Tim Connelly on Karl-Anthony Towns’ future: “I hope he’s here forever. I hope we have the type of team success that would allow us to look up and see Karl’s jersey being hung up in the rafters.” -via Minneapolis Star-Tribune / June 20, 2022
Tim Connelly on draft process: “If you can’t do it exactly like the way you had hoped, you have Plan B’s and C’s and feel good about those as well. Hopefully, we argue like crazy, respectfully, and challenge each other’s opinions and once the door opens it’s a “we” decision. No decisions from this group will be made by individuals. It’ll be made by the collection of colleagues.” -via Minneapolis Star-Tribune / June 20, 2022
Tim Connelly on Karl-Anthony Towns: I hope he’s here forever
Tim Connelly on Karl-Anthony Towns’ future: “I hope he’s here forever. I hope we have the type of team success that would allow us to look up and see Karl’s jersey being hung up in the rafters.”
Tim Connelly on Anthony Edwards: He can be the best player in the world
Tim Connelly on Anthony Edwards: “The guy can be as good as anybody in the world. That type of talent, he’s certainly got the winning DNA that we’re all looking for. So, I just don’t want him to ever lose that joy. It’s pretty special to watch a person who’s that comfortable in his own skin. We can’t skip steps to be an elite team. He can’t skip steps to being an elite player. But there is no limit on what he can do. He can be the best player in the world.”