The Minnesota Timberwolves restocked on centers in the 2025 NBA Draft, selecting 18-year-old French center Joan Beringer at No. 17 and Rocco Zikarsky at No. 45. With Rudy Gobert aging, the Timberwolves seem to be preparing for a future without him with these draft picks, a reasonable strategy.

The Timberwolves liked what they found so much in Round 1 of the NBA draft on Wednesday, they decided to do it again a day later. Another round, another 18-year-old, 7-footer. After multiple trade

President Tim Connelly dealt the No. 31 pick for No. 36 and two future second-round picks. Then he moved again, down to position No. 45, and selected 7-2 Rocco Zikarsky.