The best odds for the Timberwolves in the NBA Draft lottery were to land either the 6th or 7th pick and they did exactly that when they snagged the 7th pick in the 2017 NBA Draft.
With the NBA Draft Lottery taking place tonight, eyes around this area will be on the Minnesota Timberwolves. They can get the top pick, but don't bet on it.
The second half of the season for the Minnesota Timberwolves could get pretty rough real fast with other teams hitting their stride and it appearing that the Wolves can't keep pace.
The trade that would make the Timberwolves a true contender would be to trade Rubio, your 2017 first round pick and your 2018 second round pick for DeMarcus Cousins.