Timberwolves 2026 NBA Trade Deadline Rating After 2 Deals

The Minnesota Timberwolves looking to return to their third straight Western Conference Finals, they currently sit in sixth place overall. You are looking to maximize the main window of Anthony EdwardsJulius Randle and Rudy Gobert, the franchise was active during 2026 NBA trade deadline.

The Minnesota Timberwolves acquired a guard Aio Dosunmu and forward Julian Phillips of the Chicago Bulls, switching guards Rob Dillingham and forward Leonard Miller, in addition to four second-round draft picks (2026, 2027, 2031, 2032). The Bulls let go of one of their rising talents, hoping to make it in the draft over the next few years.

Ajo Dosunmu received a standing ovation in his Minnesota Timberwolves debut 👏🥲 pic.tvitter.com/JlCfMdk7rd

— BullsMuse (@BullsMuse_) February 8, 2026

In return, the Timberwolves will add depth to the Anthony Edwards position, as well as bolster their defense with Dosunmu’s length and hustle on that end of the floor. The Timberwolves also parted ways with veteran guards Mike Conleywho is expected to sign a new contract in the near future.

A week after the trade deadline, we’ll evaluate the Timberwolves’ overall efforts in trying to compete for another title and what these deals could mean moving forward.

Minnesota wins Dosunma, deals young talent and picks.

Ayo Dosunmu is adding 15.1 PPG on 51% shooting this season off the bench for the Chicago Bulls. His production will immediately add sustainable scoring to a guard rotation that includes Donte DiVincenzo, Jailen Clark and Bones Hiland. Dosunmu can also stretch to small forward and is capable of guarding the other team’s number one scorer. In his debut with his new team, Dosunmu immediately posted 21 points, three assists, a block and a steal en route to a double-digit victory.

While some fans believed the Timberwolves may have given the Bulls too much in draft capital, it’s clear their goal is to win now and improve every position they can to strengthen the team around their stars. Rob Dillingham (3.5 PPG, 1.7 APG) and Leonard Miller (2.3 PPG, 1.3 RPG) failed to carve out significant roles, but both players are 21 and 22 years old, so they still have time to develop their potential.

Overall, this looks like a solid trade for both teams if Minnesota wins a championship soon and the Chicago Bulls can build their own championship roster through the draft.

Timberwolves move Mike Conley, free up salary cap space.

This was a smart move by the front office and something that had to be done to free up salary cap space for the upcoming offseason. Conley’s production has clearly dropped off this season (4.4 PPG, 1.8 RPG, 2.9 APG) and moving his contract will free up about $10.4-10.7 million in cap space. With the addition of Dosunmu, the Timberwolves should be set with ample guard depth and an upgrade on the defensive end.

Moreover, the Timberwolves were one of the teams heavily speculated to land Giannis Antetokounmpo before the trade deadline. Although they couldn’t get a deal done in the middle of the season, expect Minnesota will be extremely aggressive in their pursuit of Antetokounmpo this offseason. Each piece of cap space is key in sweetening the deal for the NBA champion to join Anthony Edwards in Minnesota.

Overall trade deadline rating

Overall, the Minnesota Timberwolves didn’t make any big shots, but they did make the necessary signings to prepare them for the rest of this season and a potentially big offseason. They were able to reach the Western Conference Finals the last two seasons with a similar lineup, and the addition of Dosunmu should give them an even better chance to make an impact during competitive playoff runs.

Minnesota Timberwolves 2026 Trade Deadline Overall Grade: B-