The new Timberwolves front office made it clear from the beginning that they wanted to pair Karl-Anthony Towns with another elite big man. They have done just that.
Gobert, the three-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year, will join the Timberwolves and is under contract through the 2025-26 season.
The Timberwolves will part with three-point specialist Malik Beasley, veteran Patrick Beverley, first round pick Walker Kessler, role player Jared Vanderbilt and future first round draft picks.
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