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For months, the Minnesota Timberwolves \u2014 currently the 6th-seed in the Western Conference playoff bracket<\/a> at 24-13<\/a> \u2014 have been reported as having interest in just about every star-caliber player who has come available across the NBA.<\/p>\n From Giannis<\/a> to Kyrie<\/a> and even Ja Morant<\/a>, if a superstar talent has been rumored to be available of late, the Wolves have been one of the teams listed with interest.<\/p>\n Per usual, president of basketball operations Tim Connelly seems pretty flexible in his search to acquire more talent. But for the most part, he and his front office have reportedly been most interested in finding a great point guard to pair with with Anthony Edwards.<\/p>\n Beyond the aforementioned Irving and Morant whispers, Minnesota has also been connected to standout guards Darius Garland (Cavs)<\/a> and Koby White (Bulls)<\/a>.<\/p>\n Then this week, another guard was added to the Wolves\u2019 rumor pile when they were mentioned as one of the teams showing interest in Atlanta Hawks star point guard, Trae Young, who is working with the Hawks to get out the ATL.<\/p>\n MN Timberwolves have shown no interest in Trae Young<\/p>\n But are the MN Timberwolves really interested in the one-time University of Oklahoma superstar? Well, not if you ask the website of trusted NBA insider, Marc Stein<\/a>. On Tuesday, Jake Fischer posted on Stein\u2019s substack<\/a> that the Minnesota Timberwolves have shown no interest in Young \u2014 an 8-year league veteran.<\/p>\n According to Fischer \u2014 who believes the most likely landing spot for the 27-year-old<\/a> ball-dominant guard is Washington \u2014 any previously reported Wolves interest in Trae Young was manufactured by his agency. which has been \u201csuggesting Minnesota and Brooklyn as two attractive potential destinations\u201d.<\/p>\n I\u2019m told that Young\u2019s camp has suggested Minnesota and Brooklyn, from their side, as two attractive potential destinations.<\/p>\n Yet I\u2019m also told that neither the Timberwolves nor the Nets are in pursuit.<\/p>\n For all the leaguewide discussion about the Timberwolves\u2019 search for more playmaking, they would face similar issues in a theoretical Young trade as Milwaukee. How many key players would the Wolves have to sacrifice to match Young\u2019s salary? Answer: Too many.<\/p>\n Jake Fischer \u2013 Marc Stein Substack<\/a><\/p>\n Trae Young has played in only ten games this year<\/a> for the Atlanta Hawks, averaging 19. points and 8.9 assists per game \u2014 both down from his career averages. Young was in the lineup for Atlanta\u2019s first five games of the season, until he suffered a sprained MCL on October 29 against the Brooklyn Nets.<\/p>\n Young shouldn\u2019t feel bad that the MN Timberwolves are not interested in his services. Because Fischer didn\u2019t stop with Connelly\u2019s lack of interest in the former University of Oklahoma superstar.<\/p>\n Wolves no longer searching for superstar help at trade deadline<\/p>\n According to the NBA insider, Minnesota is no longer interested in trading for a superstar at all, especially before the February trade deadline \u2014 not at point guard or any other position. Why not? Because it would kill all the depth they gained in the Karl-Anthony Towns trade.<\/p>\n Instead, the Wolves\u2019 front office is in search of moves that can improve the fringes of their rotation. Specifically, Connelly is hunting for a guard whose being paid around $15 million combined, which would allow Minnesota to match salaries<\/a> by packaging Mike Conley and Rob Dillingham in return.<\/p>\n I\u2019ve been told pretty emphatically this week that Minnesota is not only uninvolved on the Young front but also isn\u2019t chasing any high-priced guards.<\/p>\n It sounds as if the Wolves, should they make a move to enhance their backcourt, are much more focused on adding a mid-tier-salaried player at the position. They can easily combine Mike Conley Jr.\u2019s $10.7 million expiring contract and second-year guard Rob Dillingham\u2019s $6.5 million to absorb incoming salary in the mid-level-exception range and could conceivably add a few more end-of-roster players if they need to go a little higher.<\/p>\n Jake Fischer \u2013 Marc Stein Substack<\/a><\/p>\n Related: Former Timberwolves Owner Pushes Blame Back on KG<\/a><\/p>\n With Trae Young in the lineup, the Atlanta Hawks are 2-8 this season with him averaging . When he is out of the lineup, they are 15-13. After suffering his injury, Atlanta rose to one of the hottest surprise teams in the league. At one point, they built their record all the way up to 13-8.<\/p>\n Unfortunately, when Young returned on December 18<\/a>, the Hawks went on an immediate six-game losing streak. And now, Trae is no longer taking the floor for Atlanta. In fact, he has not dressed since December 27.<\/p>\n Trae Young has 245 more THREES and almost 1K (971) more ASSISTS than any other player in franchise history! <\/p>\n 2nd player to ever lead the NBA in total points and total assists. Only Harden and LeBron have more career games with 30+ PTS & 10+ AST pic.twitter.com\/QfkqmE31al<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) January 5, 2026<\/a> <\/p>\n Minnesota Timberwolves looking to move on from Rob Dillingham<\/p>\n Fischer added that the Minnesota Timberwolves are indeed welcome to moving on from second-year guard and former No. 8 overall pick, Rob Dillingham \u2014 a clear sign that they very much regret moving into the top of the first 2024 first round to select the talented Kentucky freshman who just turned 21 years old on Monday.<\/p>\n I have heard, by the way, that parting with Dillingham is indeed on the table. The Wolves were certainly aggressive in acquiring the No. 8 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft to select Dillingham, but he simply hasn\u2019t been able to fill Minnesota\u2019s playmaking needs as quickly as hoped and could well benefit from a change of scenery.<\/p>\n Jake Fischer \u2013 Marc Stein Substack<\/a> More About: Minnesota Timberwolves<\/a><\/p>\n Add MinnesotaSportsFan as a preferred source on Google. \t\t\t![\"Anthony](\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/NBA-Miami-Heat-at-Minnesota-Timberwolves-27948105-scaled-e1767806441278-788x684.jpg\")
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