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The Minnesota Timberwolves picked Karl Anthony Towns, the 19-year-old from New Jersey, in the 2015 NBA draft. Also joining the Wolves thanks to a pair of late trades is Tyus Jones, who played for Apple Valley High School.  


MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about this year's draft. 

The Star Tribune's digital sports editor spoke with Cathy Wurzer about the addition of Karl-Anthony Towns and Tyus Jones to the Wolves' roster.

The Minnesota Timberwolves will be preparing soon to sign Karl Anthony Towns, the player they picked first overall yesterday in the NBA draft.  Also joining the team because of a late trade is Tyus Jones, who starred at Apple Valley high school.  MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about the Wolves 2015 draft.

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