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.

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

The Minnesota Timberwolves are trading the first pick in tonight’s NBA draft — No. 31 — to the Phoenix Suns for No. 36 and two future second-round picks, sources tell ESPN. Suns continue rebuild by moving up to 31 and 41 in draft — send out 36, 52, 59 and two future seconds.