The Timberwolves on Wednesday night picked their first player under the leadership of new owners Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez.With the No. 17 pick in the NBA draft, the Wolves selected Joan Beringer.

The Minnesota Timberwolves' incoming rookie Joan Beringer is prepared to help the team and proudly represent the Timberwolves as their new center.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have selected Joan Beringer with the No. 17 pick in the 2025 NBA draft. Beringer enters the league after a decorated 2024-25 season overseas, winning both the Slovenian League title and Slovenian Cup.