The Minnesota Timberwolves had one of the busier days at the 2022 NBA Draft. They made numerous trades and gave themselves several chances to find someone that can help them return to the postseason.

The Timberwolves entered the evening with picks 19, 40, 48 and 50. The new front office regime under Tim Connelly made several trades that netted the Wolves an additional first-rounder and move some of their second-round picks around. In the end, they left the draft with a handful of players to develop.

None of the Timberwolves' draft grades are super great but the guys they got could each become solid players. Some of them could be impactful right away.

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Timberwolves 2022 NBA Draft Grades

Walker Kessler: D+

The first player the Timberwolves took after trading down is Auburn center Walker Kessler. They sent the 19th pick to the Memphis Grizzlies for the 22nd and 29th picks, using the 22nd selection on one of the best defenders in the draft.

Kessler is a shot-blocking machine. He consumed shots in college and cleaned up his fair share of missed shots on the glass. On offense, he did a solid job converting close shots. Although he has literally no positional versatility, he could become a reliable backup center at the NBA level.

Kessler is a solid prospect but Minnesota using their best pick on someone who doesn't bit next to one of their stars is worrisome. Even if he can develop more reliable skills outside of his defense and finishing, his fit next to Karl-Anthony Towns is clunky at best. The Wolves also still have Naz Reid to use as a backup center, though Kessler at least provides some insurance if he walks after next season. If Reid re-signs, Kessler may be of little use.

The Timberwolves could have taken an upside swing for someone who could play next to Towns, such as Nikola Jovic (defensive woes notwithstanding), or look for someone to potentially replace Russell in the backcourt, such as Jaden Hardy. Although the upside and fit isn't there with Kessler, the immediate need for someone of his skill was there.

Wendell Moore Jr: B

The Timberwolves used the 29th pick and two second-rounders to trade up three spots, landing Duke's Wendell Moore Jr.

Moore showcased a well-rounded skillset in college. His role in Minnesota will most likely be as a 3-and-D player but he could be able to provide playmaking and scoring off the bench. Chris Finch should be able to use him in a variety of lineups. The reason this pick wasn't a massive win, and instead just a solid win, was that the aggressive trade up for him

Moore could end up being a very solid player but the trade-up for him raises some questions. He could have very well been there at 29 and even if he wasn't, other solid wings like Andrew Nembhard and Max Christie were still up for grabs. It's a questionable use of assets but it won't matter if Moore is able to become a good player.

Josh Minott: B+

The Timberwolves traded down again in the second round, this time taking Memphis forward Josh Minott with the 45th pick.

While Minott may not have the pedigree as Kessler does in a vaccum, the potential he has to play next to Towns and provide the defense that Minnesota needs. He brings some energetic defense and is a heads-up player on the offensive end. If he can hone in the passing abilities he flashed, the Wolves would have two big men they could run the offense through.

Minott will be thankful he's playing next to Towns, as his shooting abilities need a lot of work. He can thrive as a high-post passer/roller when Towns spaces the floor. There is a lot of work to be done but having someone with such intriguing potential makes this pick their very best.

The Timberwolves looked into upgrading the four spot next to Towns during last season. It may be a long shot for Minott to become that guy but the Wolves gave themselves a cost-controlled chance — albeit a very small one — to do just that. Because of that, the Minott pick earns the best of all the Timberwolves draft grades.

Matteo Spagnolo: C

To round out their 2022 NBA Draft, Minnesota added an overseas player who will likely be stashed for the future. With the 50th pick, they drafted Matteo Spagnolo.

Spagnolo is a creative scorer and lethal shooter. The 19-year-old from Italy has showcased some flashy scoring tricks but questions about how much they will translate to the NBA remain.

Like almost every draft-and-stash players, there isn't much hope that the Timberwolves will get significant contributions from Spagnolo. It's always hard to gauge how well a player can bring their skills to the NBA after playing overseas. Spagnolo does have the benefit of playing against a professional level of competition in the formative years of his career, so he could end up becoming a solid NBA player. Minnesota shouldn't count on it, though.