A big star? A seventh man? Days dwindling for Timberwolves to improve roster

The NBA trade deadline is Thursday afternoon, and Minnesota is expected to be in the mix between now and then amid the league-wide player movement frenzy. Whether any such move is big or small in relative scope remains to be seen. It is worth remembering Minnesota has been in the past two Western Conference Finals – it’s the only team in the West to reach consecutive conference finals since 2020. The Wolves’ front office does believe if you reach that point, you are a title contender. Minnesota entered Monday’s slate seeded fifth in the conference’s playoff picture, just two and a half games out of the No. 2 spot. With...