Tim Connelly Can Reportedly Name His New Price

The Minnesota Timberwolves find themselves in the thick of a deep playoff run and there is no doubting the role that president of basketball operations Tim Connelly has played in making that happen.

The resounding level of success Minnesota has had this year, combined with the roster he built in Denver, means that Connelly’s services will be more in demand than ever, when he likely opts out of his contract at the end of this season.

Tim Connelly can name his new price for Minnesota Timberwolves… or someone else

According to Charley Walters (Pioneer Press), Connelly’s current contract runs five years and it’s worth a total of $40 million ($8M/Yr). How much more could he make after opting out?

Well… the better question might be ‘how much does he want?’ Tim will be able to name his price and, whether it’s Minnesota or another NBA franchise, somebody will pay it.

Timberwolves president Tim Connelly, signed for $40 million over five years but with an option to leave after year two this season, will be able to name his price on a new deal in Minnesota or elsewhere.

Charley Walters – Pioneer Press

There are certainly other franchises that would love to have Tim Connelly replicate the front office success he has had with the Nuggets and Timberwolves. The Detroit Pistons were showing significant interest, but they filled their head of basketball ops role last week.

Nowhere else will have Anthony Edwards, though. The 22-year-old star could be the most appealing building block across the entirety of the NBA and he isn’t going anywhere.