The Minnesota Timberwolves took a big step forward this year. By advancing through the play-in tournament into the first round of the NBA playoffs,  the T-Wolves broke an 18 year playoff drought. This offseason, Minnesota could take another step towards truly competing in the NBA by hiring a top executive to bolster its front office.

Denver Nuggets president Tim Connelly is traveling to meet with Timberwolves minority owner Alex Rodriguez to discuss hiring Connelly to a lucrative deal, per Woj.

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Front office moves aren't always groundbreaking decisions, but Connelly's track record indicates he could make a substantial impact with the Timberwolves right away. He made the call to draft now two-time MVP Nikola Jokic, which nobody projected for the Serbian big in his first season. Denver is notorious for its choice and development of draft picks, a facet of the organization that Connelly plays a central role in.

That could lead one to question why the Kroenke family would let Connelly walk. The executive has asked for an increase in pay, which the Nuggets have yet to comply with thus far. Connelly has yet to reach an NBA Finals in his tenure with the Nuggets and has drawn criticism for recent moves.

Connelly has explored other offers in the past but may be enticed by the paycheck he could earn from the Timberwolves ownership group. With in-person meeting taking place, it is seemingly a matter of time until an offer is extended and a decision is made.