The Minnesota Timberwolves traded up from No. 11 to No. 6 as they didn't believe a difference-making player would be available to them that far down in the lottery.

The Wolves had a top tier of five players: Zion Williamson, Ja Morant, RJ Barrett, Darius Garland and Jarrett Culver.

The Wolves had discussions with the New Orleans Pelicans on moving up to No. 4, as well as the Cleveland Cavaliers on No. 5.

Minnesota eventually traded up to No. 6 with the Phoenix Suns and selected Culver.

The Wolves reportedly had Garland ahead of Culver, but Cleveland took him at No. 5. Atlanta selected De'Andre Hunter at No. 4.