2021-22 Season: 46-363rd place, Northwest DivisionLost to Grizzlies in first round The last time Minnesota peeked its head into the playoffs, it went full Punxsutawney Phil and went back into its hole for three more years. The Wolves want to make this spring’s playoff experience a regular thing, which is the only acceptable approach after doubling their victory total from 23 to 46 under coach Chris Finch. Much of the progress should come from within, from resident stars Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards to role players such as Jaden McDaniels, Malik Beasley. The franchise also hired Denver’s Tim Connelly as its new president of basketball operations with a month to go before the draft.  55/40 — Karl Anthony-Towns was the only player this season to shoot 55% or better on at least 400 2-point attempts and 40% or better on at least 100 3-point attempts.  For years in Minneapolis, the goal was simply rounding up as many prospects as possible and hoping for the best. (That’s why giving up last year’s pick that became Jonathan Kuminga to unload Andrew Wiggins’ contract stung so much.) Now the Wolves need to focus on needs and upgrades. It says here that the backcourt needs attention — D’Angelo Russell performed poorly against the Grizzlies in the first round and Patrick Beverley shouldn’t be starting on a playoff team. Guards or wings who could help include Notre Dame’s Blake Wesley (The Ringer’s and Bleacher Report’s choice for Minny), Kentucky’s TyTy Washington or Tennessee’s Kennedy Chandler. G: Malik Beasley G: Patrick Beverley G: Anthony Edwards G: Jordan McLaughlin G: D’Angelo Russell

The Hawks own the Pelicans' first-round pick (projected No. 7) and have swap rights with the Milwaukee Bucks. That means if the Bucks land No. 1, the Hawks can swap their first-round pick. The Bucks' draft slot has a 3% of being the No. 1 pick.

The Thunder will be hoping for some luck to go their way on Sunday.